Day 1 – Arrive in Kigali
- Airport pickup, SIM card, cash exchange
- Easy dinner + early night
Day 2 – Kigali → Nyungwe Forest (5–6 hrs)
- Scenic drive via tea plantations
- Check in to forest lodge
- Sunset forest views
Day 3 – Chimpanzee trekking (Nyungwe)
- Early briefing; fast-paced trek
- Afternoon: tea plantation visit or nap
Day 4 – Canopy walk + waterfall trail (Nyungwe)
- Morning canopy bridge above rainforest
- Easy waterfall hike in the afternoon
- Pack bags tonight
Day 5 – Nyungwe → Volcanoes region (6–7 hrs)
- Cross-country scenic drive
- Photo stops + lunch en route
- Relaxed evening in Musanze area
Day 6 – Gorilla trekking (Volcanoes)
- 7am briefing; hire a porter
- One hour with gorillas
- Afternoon: hot shower + nap
Day 7 – Volcanoes extras
- Option A: Golden monkey trek (lighter)
- Option B: Dian Fossey tomb hike
- Village visit in the afternoon
Day 8 – Volcanoes → Lake Kivu (2 hrs)
- Drive to Gisenyi/Rubavu
- Sunset swim + lakeside dinner
Day 9 – Lake Kivu slow day
- Morning kayak or boat ride
- Coffee by the water; free afternoon
Day 10 – Lake Kivu free day
- Hot springs nearby or fishing village visit
- Sunset cruise if weather is calm
Day 11 – Lake Kivu → Kigali (3–4 hrs) & depart
- Scenic return drive
- Fly out