• Arrive at Kigali International Airport (KGL).

• VIP meet & greet; transfer to hotel:

  • Luxury: The Retreat by Heaven

  • Boutique: Hotel des Mille Collines

  • Mid-range: Heaven Boutique Hotel

• Evening rooftop yoga to unwind from travel.

• Dinner featuring fresh farm-to-table Rwandan ingredients.

• Morning scenic drive (approx. 2.5 hrs) to Akagera NP.

• Check-in:

  • Luxury: Magashi Camp

  • Eco: Ruzizi Tented Lodge

• Afternoon game drive in search of big game.

• Sunset lakeside meditation session with birdwatching.

• Dinner under the stars.

• Sunrise game drive through rolling savannah.

• Mid-morning bush breakfast.

• Optional boat cruise on Lake Ihema to spot hippos & crocodiles.

• Afternoon wellness walk and photography session.

• Evening cultural storytelling around the fire.

• Early breakfast, then transfer back to Kigali.

• Lunch in Kigali before continuing (2.5 hrs) to Volcanoes NP.

• Check-in:

  • Luxury: Bisate Lodge

  • Boutique: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

  • Mid-range: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

• Evening herbal tea ceremony and light stretching session.

• Early breakfast & trek briefing at park headquarters.

• Gorilla trek (2–6 hrs, depending on group location).

• One magical hour with the gorillas.

• Return to lodge for hot lunch & deep tissue massage.

• Evening fireside wellness talk.

• Morning trek to see playful golden monkeys.

• Picnic lunch in the park.

• Afternoon visit to local village for traditional crafts, music, and farming insights.

• Optional evening spa session.

• Leisurely breakfast, then scenic drive (2 hrs) to Lake Kivu.

• Check-in:

  • Luxury: Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel

  • Boutique: Cormoran Lodge

• Afternoon paddleboarding or kayaking.

• Sunset meditation by the lakeshore.

• Morning boat trip to explore nearby islands.

• Picnic on a secluded beach.

• Afternoon Rwandan cooking class with local chef.

• Evening stargazing on the lake deck.

• Scenic drive (approx. 5 hrs) to Nyungwe Forest.

• Check-in:

  • Luxury: One&Only Nyungwe House

  • Mid-range: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

• Sunset forest yoga session.

• Early morning chimpanzee trek with ranger guide.

• Afternoon tea plantation tour with wellness workshop on herbal infusions.

• Evening relaxation massage.

• Morning canopy walk with panoramic rainforest views.

• Guided nature journaling & mindfulness walk.

• Farewell dinner with traditional Rwandan dance.

• Leisurely breakfast.

• Drive or fly back to Kigali (domestic flight optional).

• Transfer to airport for departur

Total Cost: $ per person sharing

• Accommodation in selected tier (luxury, boutique/eco, or mid-range).

• All scheduled activities, treks, and wellness sessions listed in itinerary.

• Park permits & entry fees (including gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits).

• All domestic transfers (road & internal flights if specified).

• Professional English-speaking guides.

• Meals as per itinerary (B/L/D).

• Drinking water during activities and transfers.

• International flights to/from Kigali.

• Travel insurance (mandatory for trekking).

• Optional activities not listed.

• Alcoholic beverages unless specified.

• Tips & gratuities for guides and lodge staff.

• Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, spa treatments not listed).

💫 Tier - Luxury
Safari / Wildlife - Bisate Lodge, Magashi Camp, One&Only Nyungwe House
Lakes & Forests - Cleo Lake Kivu Hote

💫 Tier - Boutique / Eco
Safari / Wildlife - Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Lakes & Forests - Cormoran Lodge

💫 Tier - Family-Friendly
Safari / Wildlife - Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Lakes & Forests - Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

• Fitness Prep: Gorilla trekking can be steep — light cardio training before arrival helps.

• Wellness: Try Rwandan coffee scrubs at lodge spas.

• Photography: Ask your guide for the best vantage points on gorilla encounters.

• Cultural: Respect photography rules in villages — always ask first.