Day 1 – Arrive in Kigali
- Light city walk, SIM card, early night
Day 2 – Kigali culture + drive to Volcanoes region
- Morning city tour + Genocide Memorial
- 2.5–3 hr scenic drive to Musanze
Day 3 – Gorilla trekking (bucket-list day)
- Early briefing; hire a porter
- Afternoon recovery (spa/nap)
Day 4 – Volcanoes NP extra
- Golden monkey trek or Dian Fossey tomb hike
- Easy village visit later
Day 5 – Drive to Akagera National Park
- Cross-country drive; snack stops
- Sunset game drive
Day 6 – Akagera safari day
- Morning game drive (lions, elephants, giraffes)
- Afternoon boat safari on the lake (hippos + crocs)
Day 7 – Akagera → Kigali (overnight)
- Return drive; rest night in Kigali
Day 8 – Kigali → Nyungwe Forest
- Drive through tea plantations
- Check into rainforest lodge
Day 9 – Chimpanzee trekking
- Fast-paced trek; chimps are energetic
- Afternoon tea estate visit
Day 10 – Canopy walk + waterfalls → Kigali
- Morning canopy bridge
- Return to Kigali for final night