Day 1 – Arrival in Volcanoes National Park
Arrive directly into Volcanoes National Park (via regional airstrip or from Uganda border)
• Lodge overlooking the Virunga volcano chain
• Evening briefing on gorilla conservation
Day 2 – Gorilla Trekking
• Early ranger briefing
• Trek into bamboo forest
• One-hour mountain gorilla encounter
• Afternoon rest with volcano views
Day 3 – Golden Monkey Tracking
• Track golden monkeys in lower bamboo zone
• Optional visit to Dian Fossey research site
• Cultural performance evening
Day 4 – Virunga Volcano Hike
• Guided hike on Mount Bisoke or Karisimbi foothills
• Crater lake picnic
• Scenic descent
Day 5 – Transfer to Lake Kivu
Drive to Lake Kivu
• Arrive in quiet lakeside village
• Sunset dhow-style boat ride
Day 6 – Congo Nile Trail Experience
• Guided cycling or hiking section of Congo Nile Trail
• Coffee cooperative visit
• Lakeside lodge stay
Day 7 – Transfer to Nyungwe Forest
Travel south to Nyungwe Forest National Park
• Evening rainforest immersion walk
Day 8 – Chimpanzee Trek & Canopy Walk
• Early chimpanzee tracking
• Afternoon canopy suspension bridge walk
• Birding at forest edge