Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, our Seneiya Expeditions representative will welcome and transfer you to the hotel, take this opportunity to relax and recoup from your flight. If time permits, we can arrange a tour of the city. Kigali offers a wide array of restaurants and gift shops to explore. Overnight hotel as per our selection or a hotel of your choice.

Accommodation
Heaven Boutique Hotel

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Start your day with a delightful breakfast before embarking on an exciting day ahead. Meet your guide and set off on a city tour that includes visits to historic Kigali and local craft markets, as well as the Kigali Genocide Memorial at Gisozi, where you can learn about Rwanda’s past and the Genocide against the Tutsi.

The lively spirit of Kigali is wonderfully highlighted as you drive to the site of the first modern building, which established the groundwork for Rwanda’s capital city. Following this, you will navigate through vibrant neighborhoods to get an authentic glimpse of life in Kigali. This tour features stops at the city market, and if time allows, you can also visit the Kandt House Museum of Natural History.

Later, head to The Volcanoes National Park, which is about a two-hour drive through stunning landscapes. Upon arrival, you will enjoy lunch, and in the afternoon, experience Ibyiwacu entertainment that showcases Rwandan culture.

You will receive a briefing about the gorilla trek planned for tomorrow, and finally, wrap up your day with a delightful dinner followed by a peaceful overnight stay.

Accommodation
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wake up and enjoy breakfast surrounded by the pristine natural beauty of the Volcanoes National Park. After an early breakfast, depart from the hotel shortly after dawn with a packed lunch and proceed to Kinigi, located at the base of the Virunga mountains, where your trek will commence. This park is home to the largest population of mountain gorillas within the Virunga Conservation Area.

Your guide and tracker will navigate you deep into the forest in pursuit of your designated gorilla family. The trek may last anywhere from 30 minutes to eight hours, depending on the precise location of the specific gorilla family you are tracking.

Upon encountering the gorillas, you will have the opportunity to spend up to one enchanting hour quietly observing them. The gorillas are likely to be just a few meters away, continuing their daily activities of feeding and interacting with one another, all under the vigilant watch of the silverback.

In the afternoon, return to your accommodation where you can spend the evening reflecting on your remarkable experience with the gentle giants of Rwanda.

Accommodation
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Awaken early to the delightful sounds of nature, and savor a morning meal prior to your transfer to the park headquarters. At this location, you will review the trekking procedures for the golden monkeys and receive a briefing from the guides of Volcanoes National Park.

Upon reaching the troop of golden monkeys, you will have the opportunity to observe them and capture as many photographs as possible. These charming little creatures, distinguished by their vibrant orange bodies, inhabit only the high-altitude forests of Volcanoes National Park and are more elusive than the gorillas.

Finally, relax and unwind as you’re conveniently dropped off at your Kigali hotel or the airport for your evening flight back home. This journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, and you'll head home with unforgettable memories and captivating stories to share with your loved ones.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch