7 Days Gorilla, Bisoke Hiking And Columbus Monkey Safari

7 Days Gorilla, Bisoke Hiking And Columbus Monkey Safari

Known as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda’s stunning scenery and warm, friendly people offer unique experiences in one of the most remarkable countries in the world. It is blessed with extraordinary biodiversity, with incredible wildlife living throughout its volcanoes, montane rainforest and sweeping plains.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport

Pass By: Kigali City Tower, Kigali Rwanda
You will be met by our Tours and Travel driver/guide at the Kigali International airport – meets and greeting, comment on the safari then Driving and Overnight at the hotel Muhabura (here for your wish you can choose to sleep in Kigali depending on Time arrived at the airport)

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: muhabura

Day 2: Kigali – Nyungwe

Stop At: Nyungwe National Park, Butare Rwanda
An early morning breakfast is followed by a drive to Nyungwe forest. On the way visit Nyanza King’s Palace, the National Museum of Butare and the genocide memorial of Murambi. Nyanza was the headquarters of the ancient Rwanda Kingdom before the arrival of the Europeans. The compound has the modern palace constructed by King Mutara in 1934.

It is tastefully decorated with the traditional mats and utensils. The Butare Museum is reputed to be the best ethnographical Museum in East Africa. It is the home of the national ballet-Intore dancers. Have lunch at Butare and proceed to Murambi genocide memorial. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: hotel muhabura

Day 3: Hiking, trekking, Colobus trails of Nyungwe

Stop At: Nyungwe National Park, Butare Rwanda
After breakfast enter Nyungwe forest to track the Nyungwe Columbus monkey. A walk in the forest is a whole learning experience conducted by knowledgeable guides well versed in botany, ornithology and interspecies relationship in this forest. Thereafter, return to your Guest house for lunch. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: muhabura hotel

Day 4: Nyungwe – Kibuye

Stop At: Lake Kivu, Kibuye Rwanda
After breakfast, enter Nyungwe forest (06:00) to track the chimpanzee. Thereafter return to the Guest House for lunch followed by a drive to Kibuye. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: muhabura hotel

Day 5: Kibuye-Gisenyi-Ruhengeri–Kinigi

Stop At: Iby'iwacu Cultural Village, Close To the Virunga National Park, Kinigi Rwanda
Distance 213 Km per 6 Hrs. driving time – After breakfast, drive to Gisenyi and finally to Kinigi. The drive Kibuye-Gisenyi is via the most beautiful providing spectacular views of the tea growing country of Gisovu and Kayove. Brief stops are provided for photography. A four hours drive takes to Gisenyi for lunch and a brief city tour. There after drive for two hours to Ruhengeri and finally Kinigi the base of gorilla tracking. Overnight at the hotel
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: hotel muhabura

Day 6: Gorillas in the mist

Stop At: Iby'iwacu Cultural Village, Close To the Virunga National Park, Kinigi Rwanda
Breakfast is allowed early morning followed by a drive to Kinigi park headquarters for group, guide allocation and briefing. This is followed by a drive to the trailheads where hiking and trekking up the hills to the bamboo zone begins. Hiking, trekking and tracking gorillas may take 2-4 hours. Sight and stay with the Gorillas for one hour. Descend to your hotel for lunch. Afternoon leisure or on a tour of the area, visit lakes Burera and Ruhondo. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: hotel muhabura

Day 7: Bisoke hiking Ruhengeri – Kigali

Stop At: Volcanoes National Park, Musanze Kinigi, Ruhengeri Rwanda
After breakfast, trek the mountains for another memorable experience with the Volcano. Return to the base hotel for lunch. In the afternoon drive to the airport for your home flight

Driving distance: 2hrs.

Activities: end of Service
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.