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7 day tour – Rwanda
Welcome to our private tour through Rwanda, a country known for its incredible resilience, rich culture, and stunning landscapes. From the vibrant streets of Kigali to the lush forests of Nyungwe and the serene shores of Lake Kivu, this journey offers a perfect blend of nature, history, and local tradition. Discover Rwanda’s cultural heart in Butare, walk high above the treetops in Nyungwe, and cruise past bat-inhabited islands on Lake Kivu. You’ll have the chance to meet local communities, explore volcano-sculpted twin lakes, and visit powerful memorials that honor the country’s past. Whether you trek to see chimpanzees or mountain gorillas, or simply soak in the beauty of the rolling hills, this unforgettable trip showcases the resilience and richness of Rwanda.
General info
| Days | 7 days / 6 nights |
| Best travel time | Whole year |
| Destinations | Kigali, Butare, Nyungwe Forest Nation Park, Gitesi, Rubavu, Musanze |
| Price | 1 person: € 4995 2 people: € 3995 |
| Including | Accommodation Transportation on the ground Local guide Breakfast Entry fees |
| Excluding | International flights Insurance Visa Lunch & Dinner Tips for the guide Personal expenses |
Itinerary
Day 1 – Kigali – Butare
- Arrival at Kigali.
- Meet our local guide at the airport.
- Highlight: Head to Butare, a cultural and historical hub of Rwanda.
- Overnight stay in Butare.
Day 2 – Butare – Nyungwe Forest Nation Park
- Visit the Ethnographic Museum of Rwanda, one of the best museums in East Africa. Deep dive into Rwanda’s rich history, culture, and traditions.
- Highlight: Experience the vibrant Intore dance performance, a traditional Rwandan dance that was historically performed for the royal court. It is also known as the “Dance of Heroes”.
- Drive to Nyungwe Forest Nation Park.
- Enjoy a Canopy walk.
- Explore the park with a Colobus monkeys trek.
- Overnight stay in Nyungwe.
Day 3 – Nyungwe – Gitesi
- Enjoy an early morning Chimps trek in the forest.
- Drive to Gitesi, a breathtaking lakeside town.
- Highlight: Enjoy the boat ride on Lake Kivu. Exploring some small beautiful islands, among which is Napoleon island, famous for its bat colony.
- Overnight stay in Gitesi.
Day 4 – Gitesi – Rubavu – Musanze
- Drive to Rubavu, another beautiful lakeside town.
- The drive will take you through different villages with stunning sceneries. You will also go through the Congo Nile trail, one of Rwanda’s most scenic routes.
- Highlight: Enjoy an evening city tour of Rubavu, including a visit to the hot springs.
- Overnight in Musanze.
Day 5 – Rubavu – Musanze
- Drive to Musanze, known as the gateway to Volcanoes National Park.
- Option 1: Experience the Mountain Gorillas trek (extra cost).
- Option 2:
- See the Burera and Ruhondo twin lakes. These lakes, formed by volcanic activity, are known for their crystal-clear waters, lush green hills, and serene atmosphere.
- Highlight: Visit the Pygmy Community in Kinigi, one of Rwanda’s indigenous groups.
- Check out the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village (Gorilla Guardians Village), a community-led initiative that showcases Rwandan traditions, music, dance, and history.
- Overnight in Musanze.
Day 6 – Musanze – Kigali
- Drive back to the capital of Rwanda: Kigali.
- Highlight: Visit the Presidential Palace Museum (also known as the Rwanda Art Museum), this palace used to belong to Juvenal Habyarimana. You can still find remains from his nightclub, a plane wreck and several hidden rooms.
- Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the memorial commemorating the loss of 250,000 people lost during the Civil War.
- Take a stroll around the Kigali City Market for some last minute souvenir shopping.
- Visit to the Hôtel des Mille Collines, made famous by the film Hotel Rwanda. During the Rwanda Genocide it became famous as it housed more then 1000 refugees.
- Overnight stay in Kigali, Rwanda.
Day 7 – Kigali
- Airport drop off.
- End of trip.