Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Arrive at Kigali International Airport. City tour including the Genocide Memorial. Overnight at a hotel in Kigali.
Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Drive to Nyungwe Forest, one of Africa's oldest rainforests. Afternoon walk on the Canopy Walkway for a bird's-eye view of the forest.
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking
Early morning chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest. Afternoon hike to see black and white colobus monkeys, which live in troops of up to 400 individuals.
Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park, home of the mountain gorillas. Evening cultural experience.
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking
The highlight of your journey - trek to meet a habituated gorilla family and spend a magical hour in their presence, observing their natural behaviors.
Day 6: Golden Monkey Trekking
Trek to see the endangered golden monkeys, unique to the Virunga volcanic mountains. These playful primates live in bamboo forests and offer great photography opportunities.
Day 7: Return to Kigali
Return to Kigali for departure, with stops at craft markets along the way.
