15-Day & 14-Night National Parks Rwanda Tour — Double Gorilla Trekking
Journey Outline
Arrival in Kigali
Arrive at Kigali International Airport, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, and relax at your hotel.
Kigali Hotel
Kigali City, Rwanda • 1 Nights • Hotel of your choice
- ✓ Kigali Genocide Memorial visit
- ✓ Accommodation of your choice
- ✕ International flights
- ✕ Personal expenses
- ✕ Tips
Day 1 — Kigali Arrival
Kigali Genocide Memorial
Kigali CityTransfer to Akagera National Park
Check out from your hotel and proceed to Akagera National Park. Upon arrival at the park headquarters, check in at your hotel, have lunch, and then depart for an afternoon game drive in the park.
Akagera Lodge
Akagera National Park, Rwanda • 2 Nights • Hotel of your choice
- ✓ Akagera National Park entrance fees
- ✓ Afternoon game drive
- ✓ Full board accommodation
- ✕ Personal expenses
Day 2 — Akagera Arrival
Afternoon Game DriveBig Five SpottingGame Drive Safaris — Akagera National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Ihema to a bird-inhabited island, followed by a game drive and a picnic lunch.
- ✓ Boat excursion on Lake Ihema
- ✓ Game drive
- ✓ Picnic lunch
- ✓ Akagera National Park fees
- ✓ Full board accommodation
- ✕ Personal expenses
Day 3 — Lake Ihema & Game Drive
Lake Ihema Boat ExcursionBird IslandGame Drive
Picnic LunchTransfer to Musanze — Meza Malonga Afro-Fusion & Twin Lakes
Today, have a relaxed breakfast at your lodge, settle extras, and check out for a road transfer to Musanze. Following the Meza Malonga tour experience at Twin Lake. Enjoy Afro-fusion cuisine at Meza Malonga and Burera Twin Lakes.
One&Only Gorilla's Nest
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda • 3 Nights • Hotel of your choice
- ✓ Private transfer Akagera to Musanze
- ✓ 8-course individual Meza Malonga Afro-fusion cuisine tour
- ✓ Twin Lakes tour
- ✓ Full board accommodation
- ✕ Personal expenses
Day 4 — Musanze & Meza Malonga
Meza Malonga Afro-Fusion DinnerBurera Twin LakesScenic Mountain Drive
One&Only Gorilla's Nest1st Gorilla Trekking Adventure
This morning wake up at 6:00 AM to Volcanoes National Park. Begin your day with an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. On the first day, immerse yourself in the excitement of spotting these majestic creatures, capturing every thrilling moment on camera. When you meet the gorillas you'll have the chance to spend up to one magical hour quietly observing them. Visit the Dian Fossey Campus.
- ✦ Briefing at 6:00 AM at the park headquarters.
- ✦ You will spend up to one hour with the gorilla family.
- ✓ 1 x Gorilla permit per guest
- ✓ Dian Fossey Campus tour
- ✓ Full board accommodation
- ✕ Personal expenses
Day 5 — 1st Gorilla Trek
Mountain Gorilla TrekkingDian Fossey CampusBamboo ForestOne&Only Gorilla's Nest2nd Gorilla Trekking — No Camera
This morning again wake up at 6:00 AM to Volcanoes National Park. The second day is the heart of the experience — a unique opportunity to fully connect with the gorillas without the distraction of photography. With no camera in hand, you'll savour every interaction, observe their behaviours up close, and truly appreciate the serenity of sharing space with these incredible animals.
- ✦ No cameras on this trek — a deliberate choice to deepen the connection with the gorilla family.
- ✓ 1 x Gorilla permit per guest (2nd permit)
- ✓ Full board accommodation
- ✕ Personal expenses
Day 6 — 2nd Gorilla Trek (No Camera)
Gorilla Family ConnectionBehaviour ObservationVolcanoes National ParkAfternoon RelaxationGolden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Lake Kivu
Wake up to Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey trekking. At 10:30 AM, check out and enjoy a scenic road transfer via Lake Kivu at Kibuye (4 hours). Check into the hotel and enjoy kayaking.
Umurobyi Lodge
Lake Kivu, Karongi, Rwanda • 2 Nights • Umurobyi Lodge
- ✓ 1 x Golden Monkey permit per guest
- ✓ Private transfer to Lake Kivu
- ✓ Kayaking on Lake Kivu
- ✓ Full board accommodation
- ✕ Personal expenses
Day 7 — Golden Monkeys & Lake Kivu
Golden Monkey TrekkingTransfer to Lake KivuKayaking on Lake KivuUmurobyi LodgeExploring Karongi — Lake Kivu
After breakfast enjoy the serene view of Lake Kivu and small activities. Day 8: boat tour to explore Lake Kivu islands. Day 9: explore Karongi on bike tour during the day, afternoon relax at your hotel.
- ✓ Boat tour to Lake Kivu islands
- ✓ Karongi bike tour
- ✓ Full board accommodation at Umurobyi Lodge
- ✕ Personal expenses
Days 8 & 9 — Lake Kivu Activities
Lake Kivu Island Boat TourKarongi Bike TourLake Kivu ViewsAfternoon RelaxationKarongi to Nyungwe — Tea Plantation Experience
Check out from Karongi and enjoy a scenic road transfer to Nyungwe Park (4 hours). Check into your lodge in Nyungwe and enjoy a tea plantation experience.
Nyungwe Lodge
Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda • 3 Nights • Hotel of your choice
- ✓ Private transfer Karongi to Nyungwe
- ✓ Tea plantation experience
- ✓ Full board accommodation
- ✕ Personal expenses
Day 10 — Nyungwe & Tea Plantation
Scenic Drive to NyungweTea Plantation ExperienceNyungwe RainforestLodge Check-InChimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk
Early morning 5:00 AM — chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk. Start early for an exhilarating chimpanzee trekking adventure in the heart of Nyungwe.
- ✦ 5:00 AM early start for chimpanzee trekking.
- ✦ Canopy Walk is a suspended bridge offering panoramic views of the ancient rainforest.
- ✓ 1 x Chimpanzee permit per guest
- ✓ 1 x Canopy Walk permit per guest
- ✓ Nyungwe National Park entrance fees
- ✓ Full board accommodation
- ✕ Personal expenses
Day 11 — Chimps & Canopy Walk
Chimpanzee TrekkingCanopy WalkAncient RainforestNyungwe BiodiversityNdambarara Waterfall Trek — Nyungwe
Begin with an exciting Ndambarara waterfall trek in Nyungwe, photogenically hidden in Nyungwe, followed by relaxing at your cozy lodge.
- ✓ Ndambarara waterfall trek
- ✓ Nyungwe National Park fees
- ✓ Full board accommodation
- ✕ Personal expenses
Day 12 — Ndambarara Waterfall
Ndambarara Waterfall TrekNyungwe ForestLodge RelaxationAncient RainforestKigali — Nyanza King's Palace Visit
After breakfast at your hotel, check out and set off on an enriching journey to the Nyanza King's Palace. Dive into the fascinating history of Rwanda's kingdom era and immerse yourself in the richness of traditional Rwandan culture. Following this cultural exploration, proceed to Kigali, where you will enjoy your dinner at your hotel.
Kigali Hotel
Kigali City, Rwanda • 2 Nights • Hotel of your choice
- ✓ Nyanza King's Palace visit
- ✓ Museum heritage entrance fees
- ✓ Private transfer to Kigali
- ✓ Full board accommodation
- ✕ Personal expenses
Day 13 — Nyanza King's Palace
Nyanza King's PalaceRwanda Kingdom HistoryTraditional CultureKigali ArrivalQuestion Coffee Masterclass — Kigali
After lunch from the hotel, drive to Kigali city. Enjoy a coffee masterclass at Question Coffee Café, exploring the journey of Rwanda's world-class coffee from seed to cup.
- ✓ Coffee masterclass fees at Question Coffee
- ✓ Full board accommodation
- ✕ Personal expenses
Day 14 — Coffee Masterclass
Question Coffee MasterclassRwanda Coffee JourneyKigali CityAfternoon RelaxationDeparture — Kigali International Airport
After morning breakfast, check out around 10:30 AM before heading to the airport for your onward journey, passing through Kigali city. Recommended booking an afternoon flight back.
- ✦ Recommended booking an afternoon flight.
- ✦ Check out at 10:30 AM.
Route Transition: Departure for your onward journey, leaving with unforgettable memories of Rwanda's natural beauty, wildlife.