Rwanda Wildlife and Culture

10 Days Rwanda – Culture & Wildlife Experience

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Safari summary

Welcome to Rwanda! Your adventure begins with a warm welcome upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, followed by a transfer to your accommodation.

Embark on a comprehensive city tour of Kigali, exploring its rich history and vibrant culture. Key attractions include the Kigali Genocide Memorial, which offers a poignant insight into Rwanda's past.

Next, immerse yourself in local village life at Azizi Life, where you’ll engage in traditional crafts, communal activities, and fair trade shopping. This hands-on experience supports sustainable livelihoods and deepens your connection to local artisans.

Travel to Nyungwe National Park, renowned for its lush forests and diverse wildlife. Here, you will track the black-and-white colobus monkeys and visit the Gisakura tea plantation, where you’ll learn about tea cultivation and enjoy stunning views of the estate and surrounding mountains.

Continue your exploration with a hike to a newly discovered waterfall in Nyungwe, offering breathtaking views towards Lake Kivu and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The afternoon features a canopy walkway, providing a unique perspective of the forest from above.

Early the next morning, set off for chimpanzee tracking in the Cyamudongo section of Nyungwe. Witness a troop of wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat before transferring to Lake Kivu in the afternoon. Enjoy a relaxing stay at Cormoran Lodge and explore Lake Kivu with a kayaking adventure, including a visit to a local fishing village. Also, learn about Rwanda's coffee production at a local washing station.

Travel to Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll check in and then enjoy a peaceful canoe ride on the Mukungwa River, taking in the serene landscapes.

The following day, trek to see the endangered Golden Monkeys in Volcanoes National Park. In the afternoon, embark on a mountain biking excursion around Musanze, exploring the scenic countryside.

Conclude your journey with a memorable gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park. This extraordinary wildlife encounter is the highlight of your trip. After your gorilla trek, transfer back to Kigali, marking the end of your Rwandan adventure.

This itinerary offers a rich blend of cultural immersion, wildlife exploration, and scenic beauty, showcasing the diverse attractions and experiences Rwanda has to offer.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Rwanda
	Parks	Nyungwe Forest Volcanoes

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Safari highlights

Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
Hiking | trekking
Cycling | mountain biking—with professional guide

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

Arrival - Meet and Greet

Welcome to Rwanda! We will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your Hotel in Kigali

Heaven Boutique Hotel

Discover Kigali

On this day you will do Kigali city tour by visiting different attractions in the city including Kigali Genocide memorial, Belgian Memorial and Kimironko market among others.

Heaven Boutique Hotel

Community based tour - Stay in Huye

On this day you will visit Azizi Life that honors local artisans by connecting them with global customers. To the Azizi Life Experience you will immerses yourself in village life, from communal chores and shared meals to learning artisan crafts like weaving. The day ends with reflection and fair trade shopping, supporting sustainable livelihoods.

Centre d'acceuil Mater Boni Consilii

Colobus Monkey trek and Tea tour

You will have the opportunity to track the black-and-white colobus in Nyungwe Forest National Park. In the evening you will visit Gisakura tea plantation that will enable you experience and learn the art of picking tea leaves, wander through the lush tea estate to adventure close the variety of parallel ridges of tea plus the attractive mountains that provide a beautiful back drop for the plantation.

Nyungwe Top View Hotel

Waterfall Hike and Canopy walkway

Visit the newly discovered waterfall in Nyungwe National Park. As you start to hike higher into the forest, enjoy the gorgeous views northwest to Lake Kivu and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Afternoon Visit of Canopy walkway that will gives you the opportunity to enjoy the view from the top.

Nyungwe Top View Hotel

Chimpanzee trekking - Lake Kivu

Setting off very early at 5am, you will transfer to a section of Nyungwe Forest known as Cyamudongo, where most of Rwanda’s habituated chimpanzees are located. Spend an amazing hour watching a troop of wild chimpanzees in the forest! Afternoon transfer to Karongi Lake kivu

Cormoran Lodge

Adventure kayaking - Cofee tour

Explore Lake Kivu on a peaceful kayaking journey along the shores of one of Africa’s Great Lakes and You will have the chance to visit a nearby fishing village. You will also enjoy this fascinating tour of a thriving Coffee washing station provides brings to life the entire process of harvesting, washing, roasting, grinding and preparing some of the best coffee in Rwanda - and the world

Cormoran Lodge

Transfer to Volcanoes - River Canoe

Morning transfer to Volcanoes National park, checkin at Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge and afternoon Canoe in Mukungwa river to explore the country side.

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge

Golden Monkey - Mountain biking

2 days | Mid-range | Moderate activity

Tour by: Kingfisher Journeys

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