Today you will arrive at Kigali international airport. All arrivals into Rwanda are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. After completing your emigrations formalities, you shall be received and transferred to your accommodation in Kigali city. You shall check in and rest for the night.
Accommodations
Midrange: Lemigo Hotel
Luxury: Serena Hotel Kigali
Meal plan: Breakfast, -, -

In the morning you shall take a COVID-19 PCR test. This is a requirement for one to visit Volcanoes national park. Thereafter you will start your day with a city tour of Kigali the heart of Rwanda. This will be an account of history and how it has shaped the current day Rwanda. You will visit Gisozi Genocide memorial for an account of the most infamous incident in Rwandese history – the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. You will be made to understand the events that led to the Genocide and the effects it has had on Rwandans. You will also learn about the steps for reconciliation that Rwandans have embraced since.
After lunch, you will you shall begin your journey to Volcanoes national park. Enjoy the spectacular views of hills and misty valleys on your way. Situated in the far northwest of Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park protects the steep slopes of this magnificent mountain range – home of the endangered mountain gorilla and a rich mosaic of montane ecosystems, which embrace evergreen and bamboo forest, open grassland, swamp and heath. You will check into your accommodation and relax in preparation for activities of the next day.
Accommodations
Midrange: Mt. Gorilla view Lodge
Luxury: Virunga Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early in the morning you will be transferred to the park headquarters for clearance, briefing and allocation. Tracking endangered mountain gorillas through the mysterious intimacy of the rain forest, alive with the calls of 200 species of colorful birds and chattering of the rare golden monkey, is only one of the truly unique experiences in the area. After briefing, you will be led by experienced ranger guides on the hike to visit one of the 12 habituated mountain Gorilla families in the park. You will spend an hour in their presence when you can observe, photograph and film them in their idyllic habitat. After tracking you shall return to your accommodation and relax for the rest of the evening.
Accommodations
Midrange: Mt. Gorilla view Lodge
Luxury: Virunga Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Golden monkeys in Rwanda live in the bamboo vegetation towards the base of the volcanoes. Habituation has helped them to overcome their initial shyness to accept their daily visits by researchers and tourists. Trekking golden monkeys and gorillas is a similar experience – in a small group of no more than eight people, and you can spend one hour with the monkeys once you find them. Afterwards you shall exit the forest and start your journey to Kigali. In the evening you shall be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to the next destination.
Accommodation: x
Meal plan: Breakfast, -, -