Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, proceed through passport control and collect your luggage, which will be scanned through an x-ray machine. Note that plastic bags, drones, and radio/walkie-talkie equipment are prohibited. It’s advisable to withdraw some local currency (Rwandan Francs) at the airport, as many businesses prefer it over US Dollars. A small departure fee needs to be paid in local currency. In the arrivals hall, a representative will meet you with a board displaying your name, assist with your luggage, and guide you to your rental vehicle. You’ll then be transferred to Heaven Boutique Hotel to begin your Rwandan adventure.

On this day you will do Kigali city tour by visiting different attractions in the city Including Nyamirambo, Kigali Genocide Memorial and Belgian memorial. Overnight at Heaven Boutique Hotel.

Today you will Visit Umusambi village nature trail is about experiencing beautiful sceneries and exploring local villages around Kabuga hill. Starting and finishing at Umusambi Village this 22km trail is an exhilarating experience of fun and adventure through local villages with spectacular mountain views. The biking and BBQ package offers you the chance to experience the incredible freedom that two wheels can offer.

After lunch, you might do an optional visit to the village as a way of supporting conservation works done by this amazing organization. Entry fee will be paid directly, US$15 per person. You will also visit other places like Kimironko Market, Question coffee among others. Overnight at Heaven Boutique Hotel.

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, You will also have a chance to visit the King's palace museum The day ends with reflection and fair trade shopping, supporting sustainable livelihoods. Overnight at Centre d'acceuil Mater Boni Consilii

This morning, track black-and-white colobus monkeys in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Recognizable by their black bodies and white whiskers, these social primates are often found within an hour into the trek. Experience their playful interactions with the largest primate troop in Africa.

In the afternoon, visit the Gisakura tea plantation. Learn the art of tea picking, wander through lush estates, and enjoy stunning mountain views. Discover the tea processing from leaf to cup, and savor your own freshly made tea. For an adventurous twist, opt for a mountain bike tour through scenic trails. Return to Nyungwe Top View Hotel with your guide.

Visit the newly discovered waterfall in Nyungwe National Park. Hike through the forest for stunning views northwest to Lake Kivu and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Along the trail, you might spot various primates and birds.

View the waterfall from two vantage points: one from a picnic bench 50 meters away, or up close by descending to the river and climbing over rocks to a large boulder in the waterfall’s amphitheatre.

In the afternoon, explore the canopy walkway from the Uwinka Visitor Centre with a Forest Ranger. Spot some of the 310 bird species, butterflies, orchids, and 75 mammals, including 13 primates, in this ancient Afro-Montane ecosystem. The 200m canopy walkway offers a unique perspective high above the forest floor. Overnight at Nyungwe Top View Hotel.

Enjoy an unforgettable hour observing a troop of wild chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest! Depart early at 5 a.m. for Cyamudongo, home to Rwanda’s habituated chimps. After meeting your local ranger at the visitor center, you'll trek through the forest, navigating paths and steep rainforest slopes. Listen for the chimps as they swing from trees or move on the ground around you.

Besides chimps, you might spot other primates such as Silver Monkeys, L’Hoest Monkeys, and Olive Baboons, and if you’re lucky, the impressive Blue Turaco. Later, you'll be transferred to Cormoran Lodge on Lake Kivu’s shores in Karongi. This lodge, built from local wood, offers seven en-suite cottages, a restaurant, and a bar serving local fish and international cuisine with a French touch.

Setting off fr om Kibuye, we soon approach Lake Kivu’s ‘Bay of Islands’ a beautiful setting unlike anywhere else in the country. We then ‘island hop’, stop off for lunch and a swim in the crystal clear and impressively clean, fresh water to cool off. In the afternoon, we visit Napoleon Island wh ere there is a remarkable (and noisy) colony of thousands of fruit bats that fight amongst themselves for the best roost. It’s then just a short paddle to our campsite, on another beautiful uninhabited island that is still covered with native trees that provide a rare haven for numerous species of birds dart in and out of the foliage.

You will also Hike to the summit of Munini, popularly known as Napoleon Island (because it’s shaped like his famous hat!), here you'll encounter a raucous colony of thousands of fruit bats that usually roost here during the day and enjoy one of the best views anywhere in Rwanda, a spectacular 360° panorama of Lake Kivu, over to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the lush green hills that form the backdrop to your adventure!

With exclusive access on the island, we set up camp, buy fish for dinner from local fishermen – so supporting a local community – and cook our own, simple but delicious meal, which we can provide for you, around a small open fire.

Then in the silence of the lake, the following morning, we wake to a dawn chorus that is truly remarkable.

After a simple breakfast, we turn back towards Kibuye or end in Kinunu for a coffee tour before meeting your driver to proceed to your next destination, this time following the coast where we have superb views of the lush mosaic of crops on small farms that make Rwanda’s hills so special. Before reaching Kibuye, we call in for lunch on Amohoro (Peace) Island, where there will be time to contemplate just how special the past couple of days have been. Then, in the afternoon it’s just a short paddle back to where we began; was it only yesterday?
Dinner and Overnight at Cormoran Lodge

Muhungwe Mountain borders Gishwati National Park on the edge of an escarpment that forms part of the Congo Nile watershed, the ridge that separates the mighty Congo and Nile river basins.

The route we take starts in a small community to the east of the watershed. Heading south, it ascends a wide ridge with just a couple of steep sections that offers amazing views towards the Virunga Volcanoes before entering a forest to reach a small secondary top.

Following a well-marked trail leads to a wide-open pasture where local people herd cattle, with their picturesque villages in the distance. Passing a saddle, the trail rises to the main summit with spectacular views of three of the Virunga volcanoes, Nyiragongo, Mikeno and Karisimbi on clear days.

The true (rounded) summit of Muhungwe is enclosed in a forest. Descending on a northerly spur, though a stunningly beautiful mixed native forest there is a wide ridge that is easily descended. Options exist to head off on small trails to extend the length of the walk in the forest or to continue on the main trail to reach the road.

Whilst there were no large (and relatively few small) animals, there are numerous interesting plants including huge, apparently edible, mushrooms, orchids and large flowers in the lianas. 

Muhungwe mountain is a wonderful, safe, varied walk that joins a variety of habitats and experiences into a super day. Distance approx. 10km, 4-5 hours walking. Overnight at Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge.

With a quality hard-tail mountain bike or e-bike, helmet and cycling gloves provided, you'll explore the Rwandan countryside on the many small tracks and trails that criss-cross the landscape. 

The twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera are two lakes separated by 1km strip of land and produced by volcanic eruptions. This cycle will give you an opportunity to view all the 5 Rwanda volcanoes, this depends on the weather condition. This is a great way to explore the outskirts of Volcanoes.

Afternoon Set in the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes, discover this special way to journey though the countryside in our modern canoes! Soak up impressive views, spot abundant birds, look out for the otters and meet friendly communities. Led by an experienced Kingfisher Journey’s activity leader, this river is mostly very gentle and flat with one short, easy rapid and one section where the water goes quite fast.

The start is a 15 minute transfer fr om central Musanze (add about 15 minutes fr om Kinigi). Here your activity leader will give you a briefing on the riverside before you get on the water. The first section is a flat and easy opportunity to learn how to steer your canoe as you float gently downstream. After about 20-30 minutes you will pull over for a short additional briefing about the small rapid, wh ere helmets must be worn. Then as you continue deep into the countryside, you are surrounded by the sights and sounds of rural Rwanda. You’ll be given an additional briefing about the approximately 200m section wh ere
the water speeds up as it goes around a few corners. After about 2.5-3 hours on the water the end of the trip is just after a road bridge. It takes about 20 minutes to drive back to Musanze and a further 15 minutes to Kinigi.

After meeting your park rangers at Volcanoes NP at 7am, there is a short drive to the trailhead and then you’re off for the hike in the lush, native rainforest. 

Entering the forest is like being in a different world. You will begin a steep climb surrounded by vines and tall native trees, as birds soar above the canopy. The muddy trail can be a bit of a slippery challenge in the wet season but high above the foothills, there are amazing views. 

As you ascend the vegetation changes as you pass through stands of bamboo, giant lobelia, hagenia and ultimately to alpine meadows. On the way, there are stunning views of Karisimbi, the highest of the Virunga volcanoes, and from the summit, weather permitting, you will gain a really spectacular view of the crater lake that sits on the border between Rwanda and DRC and across to Mt Mikano that is just over the border in DRC.

Today, head to Volcanoes National Park to track the endangered Golden Monkey. Meet at the park headquarters by 07:00 and start your hike at 08:00 to spend an hour observing a troop of 40-100 playful Golden Monkeys. This rare species is endangered, and your visit supports their conservation. Enjoy watching them leap from tree to tree and, if you’re lucky, spot the impressive Blue Turaco along the trails.

In the afternoon, take a gentle walk along Lake Ruhondo’s shores with a Kingfisher Journeys guide. Opt for a motorboat trip to a local restaurant or a picnic island offering views of the Virunga Volcanoes. Explore the lake's islands and spot aquatic birds, local fishermen, and friendly communities before returning to Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge for the night.

On arrival, everyone will be split into groups of up to 8 people – and maybe joined with other tourists – before being allocated a ranger. You will then drive a short distance to the start of the trail, from where you will trek in the forest for around 1-3 hours or so to meet the gorillas. When you find them, the hour you spend with these incredible primates is a true lifetime experience that you will never forget. To see – and walk amongst – a family of mountain gorillas is a wildlife encounter unlike any other on Earth. You’ll be so close to the individual gorillas. Boisterous adolescents will be misbehaving whilst playful children are constantly demanding the attention of their parents as aunts and uncles wander together in an extended family group under the watchful eye of the silverback. You may only be a visitor, but you will briefly be part of their family in a Private transfer from Volcanoes National Park to Kigali International Airport.