8 Days Rwanda Cultural Tour
This 8 Days Rwanda Cultural Tour will reward you with the discover of Rwanda, a country of a thousand hills by visiting the natural forest of Nyungwe National Park for trekking chimpanzee, canopy walk waterfall hike, hiking the incredible Congo Nile trail and ends your trip with the game drive within the Akagera National park, we will have boat trip, canoe ride and may more activities just to spice your memorable trip to Rwanda. Request a Quote
Day 1: Arrival in Rwanda
Upon arrival at Kigali international airport, you will picked by our driver guide and drive you to your booked hotel for diner and overnight. and be briefed about 8 Days Rwanda Cultural Tour.
Accommodation options:
- Standard: Chez Lando Hotel
- Midrange: Parkin by Radisson Blu
- Luxury: Kigali Marriott Hotel
Meals: Diner
Day 2: Full Day Kigali City Tour
Today morning after breakfast at your hotel, Start your day with historical exploration of Kigali city with visits to official landmarks and places from colonial, post-independence, genocide and post-genocide times to have the most educative and incredible historical facts about Rwanda. You will be able to visit Kigali Genocide memorial site where over 250,000 genocide victims were put to rest in mass graves, visit the Belgian camp where they killed the 10 Belgian UN soldiers who were protecting the moderate prime minister before the start of genocide, explore old and new Kigali and in the evening return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options:
- Standard: Chez Lando Hotel
- Midrange: Parkin by Radisson Blu
- Luxury: Kigali Marriott Hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Visit Azizi life and transfer to Nyungwe National Park
In the morning after the breakfast, you will head to Muhanga to join the locals at their hillside, to participate in their daily life activities as artists, you will be able to learn how they make the local basket weaving making. Enjoy a day full of interactions, fun, feasting and wonderful experiences. After we head to Butare and visit the Royal Kings Palace in Nyanza en route to Butare where you will have an insight about the past leadership of Rwandan kings, their traditions and cultures and after proceed to Nyungwe NP where you will spend your overnight.
Accommodation options:
- Standard: Ken Barham Guest House
- Midrange: Maravilla Kivu Resort
- Luxury: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Meals: Breakfast , lunch and Diner
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk
Today, after your early morning cap of African coffee, you will leave your hotel to experience the natural forest of Nyungwe well known for having 13 species of primates, and transferred to the park for briefing and chimpanzee trekking. You will be entitled to one hour on finding the chimpanzees. After doing the chimpanzee trek, head for lunch before visit the Gisakura tea plantation where you will have a crop to cup tea experience you will visit the tea fields and interact with the farmers on how tea is grown, and harvested, you can also participate in the process of harvesting and then later visit the processing factory to see the other final stages until you tea is served in a cup. Later head to your hotel for diner and overnight.
Accommodation options:
- Standard: Ken Barham Guest House
- Midrange: Maravilla Kivu Resort
- Luxury: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Meals: Breakfast , lunch and Diner
Day 5: Canopy walk and Transfer to Kibuye for boat ride
In the morning, following a leisurely breakfast, you will venture back into the lush Nyungwe Forest for an invigorating hike to the scenic waterfall. Along the way, the suspended bridge will offer you a unique perspective of the forest, perfect for birdwatching and discovering the area’s natural beauty. After this enriching experience, you will embark on a picturesque drive to Kibuye, passing through the breathtaking landscapes of Rwanda’s thousand hills along the shores of Lake Kivu. Upon arrival at your hotel, enjoy a relaxed lunch as you prepare for an afternoon boat excursion on Lake Kivu. During this adventure, you will explore several islands, including the tranquil Amahoro Island and the fascinating Napoleon Island. Later, you will return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay, wrapping up a day filled with unforgettable moments.
Accommodation options:
- Standard : Home Saint Jean
- Midrange: Cormorant Lodge
- Luxury: Cleo Lake Kivu
Meals: Breakfast , lunch and Diner
Day 6: Transfer Kibuye –Musanze
In the morning, after breakfast, you will transfer to Rubavu with a scenic stop at the Kinunu Coffee Plantation. Here, you will have the opportunity to experience the fascinating journey of coffee production, from seed to cup. After enjoying lunch, you will continue to Rubavu, where you will have dinner and spend the night.
Accommodation options:
- Standard: Garden Palace Hotel
- Midrange: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meals: Breakfast , lunch and Diner
Day 7: Optional Gorilla or Golden Monkey trek
In the morning, after breakfast, you will head into Volcanoes National Park for either a gorilla trekking or golden monkey trekking experience. The adventure begins with a briefing at the park’s tourism office, where you will receive instructions based on your chosen activity. After the briefing, you will drive to the starting point and begin your trek. Upon locating the gorillas or golden monkeys, you will spend a memorable hour observing these fascinating primates in their natural habitat. After the trek, you will return to your accommodation for lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, where you will learn about the extensive conservation efforts dedicated to protecting gorillas. Later in the evening, you will return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation options:
- Standard: Garden Palace Hotel
- Midrange: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meals: Breakfast , lunch and Diner
Day 8: Airport departure
In the morning, after breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure. If your flight is scheduled for the afternoon, there will be an opportunity for a final Kigali city tour, including souvenir shopping to mark the end of your journey. Later, you will proceed to the airport for your departure.
Meals: breakfast and lunch
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This 8 Days Rwanda Cultural Tour includes:
- Airport transfers at Kigali International airport
- All Accommodation including all meals
- A guide of Congo Nile Trail
- Meals as described
- 1-litre bottled mineral water per person per day whilst on the trip
- Services of a professional English / French speaking driver/guide
- All the activities specified in the itinerary.
- Local taxes.
This 8 Days Rwanda Cultural Tour excludes: Request a Quote
- International flight
- Optional activity on day 7, Gorilla trekking: 1500$ or Golden monkey: 100$
- Porters
- Items of a personal nature i.e., telephone/internet usage, laundry, alcoholic beverages, etc