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.

Later in the afternoon, you will be transferred to your hotel for dinner and comfortable overnight stay.

Accommodation
Heaven Boutique Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Enjoy an early breakfast, then your safari guide will give you a briefing before we drive through stunning scenery to Akagera National Park. The journey lasts approximately 2.5 hours, depending on any stopovers along the route.

Akagera National Park, located in North Eastern Rwanda at the border with Tanzania, is characterized by its swamps and small lakes that flow from the River Kagera. The combination of water sources and the distinctive terrain creates stunning scenery, making it a remarkable ecosystem.

Upon reaching the park, you will embark on a brief game drive before checking in for lunch. Following lunch, you will continue your game viewing in search of large mammals such as elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, various antelope species, and the recently reintroduced lions and rhinos.

Later on, we will set out for a sunset boat trip on Lake Ihema, where you can observe a significant number of hippos. The excursion will take you to the nearby Bird Island, which is home to a diverse array of bird species and large Nile crocodiles.

Finally, you'll make your way back to the lodge where you can cozy around the campfire and enjoy sharing stories of the day’s wildlife sightings.

Accommodation
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge, preparing for an exhilarating day ahead. Following breakfast, check out with a packed lunch and set off on a full-day game drive to the northern part of the park.

Akagera National Park is the sole savannah park in Rwanda, offering a diverse habitat for wildlife and numerous bird species, with over 500 bird species making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Explore the park's varied landscape, from vast savannahs to scenic riverbanks, where you will be rewarded with breathtaking views and countless opportunities for photography. Relish a delightful picnic lunch in the heart of the African wilderness, allowing you to truly connect with the tranquil surroundings.

Subsequently, return to your lodge for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay, surrounded by the enchanting wilderness and the sounds of Akagera.

Optional activities on this day: Balloon Safari over the Akagera plains

Accommodation
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

As your amazing safari adventure wraps up, you'll savor your last breakfast at the lodge, check out and enjoy a final game drive along the way as you bid farewell to the park’s wildlife.

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