Depart Kigali after breakfast and hit the road on a drive southwest of the country to Nyungwe forest national park located just near Cyangugu town in the west. The journey through this part of the country is profoundly beautiful and scenic. You will have some stops en-route; to the Genocide Memorial of Gikorongo or to Nyanza King’s Palace at Nyabisindi. Continue to the park and check-in at the booked accommodation where you will have dinner and overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Half Board [HB], O/n: One & Only Nyungwe Forest (Luxury) /Nyungwe Top View Hotel (Midrange) /Gisakura Guest House (Standard).

Have a hearty breakfast at the lodge/ hotel and transfer to the park headquarters/ reception area with your packed lunch boxes, here you will meet with the park guide who will take you through briefing then start off the adventurous hike.
The 2.4 km Igishigishigi trail lasts about 3hours; and on this hiking adventure, you encounter lots of wildlife species like birds and primates such as the L’Hoest Monkeys, Silver Monkeys, and Mangabeys among others. This is the most interesting of the trails originating from Uwinka reception because it includes the exciting Canopy Forest Walkway and this is the highlight of this grand Rwanda safari.

Meal Plan: Full Board [FB], O/n: One & Only Nyungwe Forest (Luxury) /Nyungwe Top View Hotel (Midrange) /Gisakura Guest House (Standard).

Start off the day with a hearty breakfast, then transfer very early to the reception area where you will receive briefing and set off for Chimpanzee tracking. The trek through this forest is extremely adventurous due to the un-parallel nature of the forest. Tracking the Chimpanzees may take quite a long time due to the wider movements and coverage of these primates, however, it is worth moving through this remarkable forest. An hour is given to you once you meet the Chimps.
In the afternoon, depending on time and how you would be feeling, you may decide to embark on an adventurous trek of the 2.3km Isumo Falls trail originating from Nyungwe Forest lodge. The walk along the trail leads you to an encounter with the falls, tea fields, and wildlife.

O/n: One & Only Nyungwe Forest (Luxury) /Nyungwe Top View Hotel (Midrange) /Gisakura Guest House (Standard). Meal Plan: Full Board (FB).

Depart Nyungwe forest national park after breakfast at the lodge, and embark on the drive northwest of the country to Lake Kivu at Kibuye town.
You will enjoy the lovely moments you will have on one of the Great Lakes of Africa, check-in at the booked accommodation on arrival.
In the afternoon after your lunch break, you will enjoy a breathtaking boat trip to explore part of the waters of Lake Kivu, you will visit the Napoleon Island commonly known for its resident Bats and other wildlife.

O/n: Moriah Hill Resort (Luxury)/ Bethany Hotel Kibuye (Mid-range)/ Rwiza Village Guesthouse (Basic). Meal Plan: Full Board [FB].

Have an early breakfast at the lodge, checkout and continue northwards past the beautiful countryside to Gishenyi town near Lake Kivu where you will enjoy the pleasant waters of the Great Lakes of Africa.
In the afternoon, you enjoy the ambience around this resort side of the lake, the boat cruise along the majestic waters and relaxing at the beach will highlight your stay.
(Optional activities available here include, windsurfing, and paddling).Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

O/n: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel (Luxury)/ Paradise Kivu (Midrange)/ Paradise Malahide (Standard). Meal Plan: Full Board [FB].

After breakfast, enjoy the safe waters of the lake as you partake in a fun filled Kayaking experience. The water is tested to be bilharzia free therefore, enjoy the idyllic waters to the maximum, utilize the best of your time on this activity.
Later embark on a journey back to Kigali arriving in the evening. Drop off at the hotel or at the airport for your flight back home.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch. End of Safari

Note: * Tour Starts and Ends in Kigali City || * Please book flights departing KGL after 2000hrs