Location
Duration
| DESTINATION | Â RWANDA (Volcanoes, Nyungwe NP) |
| TRAVEL VALID | Â 2026 – 2027 |
| DURATION | Â 7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS |
| TRIP THEME | Â Nature & Outdoors |
| PROGRAM CODE | Â SOA027 |
From the mist-covered slopes of Volcanoes National Park to the ancient rainforests of Nyungwe, this 8-day journey showcases Rwanda’s remarkable primate experiences and stunning landscapes. Track endangered mountain gorillas and rare golden monkeys, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a deeper understanding of Rwanda’s history, relax along the shores of Lake Kivu, and explore the rich biodiversity of Nyungwe Forest. The adventure continues with colobus monkey trekking, optional canopy walks above the forest canopy, and chimpanzee tracking in one of Africa’s oldest rainforests. Blending wildlife encounters, cultural insights, and scenic beauty, this itinerary offers a comprehensive introduction to Rwanda’s most iconic destinations.
Itinerary at a Glance
1 Night; Kigali
3 Nights; Volcanoes National Park
1 Night; Lake Kivu
3 Nights; Nyungwe Forest National Park
On arrival meet and greet with you tour guide and later transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at Des Mille Collins
Meals Plan: Breakfast
Have a city tour of Kigali visiting the Gisozi genocide memorial. The Kigali Genocide Memorial was launched in April 2004 on the 10th Anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide. This Centre is well built on a place in Kigali where over 250,000 people were buried after genocide. These graves are obvious assistant inflections of the cost of ignorance in Africa. The site is an enduring monument to  fatalities of Rwanda genocide, later after lunch transfer to Kinigi home to the famous mountain Gorillas. Dinner and Overnight at Five Volcanoes Hotel
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, head for Gorilla trekking, in the volcanoes. An encounter of the gorillas after a tiring trek is rewarding! You will return to the lodge. If gorilla trekking ends early, you may OPT visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo at an extra cost (Here you you are transferred to the best viewing point where you can view the Lakes to your best). Later return for your Overnight Five Volcanoes Hotel
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Have breakfast and report at the ORTPN Office for registration and briefing, thereafter, drive to the Volcanoes National Park for the Golden Monkeys Golden monkeys are one of the rarest primates in Africa. It is now believed that the only feasible population of these monkeys is left in the Virunga Volcanoes National Park and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda. After Lunch, transfer to Lake Kivu for the rest of the Evening. Dinner and Overnight at Paradise Malahide Motel
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transfer from Lake Kivu to Nyungwe after Breakfast. Arrive early afternoon for lunch and you will spend the rest of the evening at the Lodge side resting before the following day’s Colobus trek in the forest. Dinner and Over Night at Nyungwe Top Hill View Hotel
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Nyugwe Forest-Colobus Trek
After breakfast, leave for Colobus trek in the Nyungwe Forest, with Nyungwe being the only forest in African where you can get the colobus in big groups, in the evening you may opt for the Canopy Walk in the forest
Overnight at Nyungwe Top Hill View Hotel
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transfer to Nyungwe forest for Chimpanzee trekking that is one of the best experiences in this forest. In the Evening, you will relax by the lodge.
Overnight at Nyungwe Top Hill View Hotel
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transfer to Kigali for Sightseeing around Kigali, later proceed to the Airport for your departure flight.
Meals Plan: Breakfast
Trip Inclusions
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Accommodation as indicated
- All airport transfers
- Services of a professional English-speaking guide
- A safari vehicle (4x4) plus fuel
- Mentioned Park/entrance fees
- City/Genocide Memorial center tour
- 1 Gorilla trekking permit per person
- 1 Golden monkey trekking permit per person
- Chimp permits in Nyunngwe per person
- Colobus trek in Nyungwe
- community development and conservation project fee
- Drinking water daily while on safari
- All government taxes and levies
Trip Exclusions
Booking Form
Shades Of Africa Safaris – Terms & Conditions
1. Bookings /reservations policy
All bookings/reservations are made through Email for the purposes of referencing.
All booking vouchers are sent via email tour client for their reference
All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 3-4 business days.
All confirmed bookings should be confirmed with a 50% deposit to secure reservations.
The balance is paid 7 days before travel to allow us to clear with our suppliers on time.
Late reservations and modifications will attract a fee to secure reservations imposed on us by our suppliers.
2. Travelers name
All travelers/visitors are responsible to ensure their names match their passport/Id card names.
3. Inclusions/Exclusions
All inclusions on the tour package cover’s hotel service charges, Meal plan, transport(air/rail), entry & park fees, sightseeing, game drives as shown on each of the itinerary.
The Shades of Africa Travel ltd reserves the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.
The tour package doesn’t include items of personal nature, tips, gratuities.
4. Ticketing policy
All airfares or Train tickets are offered as a portion of our tour prices. These fares are subject to change without notice and on certain peak periods may not be available.
Air ticket cancellation subject airlines/Trian penalties and handing fee
All tickets for children are subject to Airline/train rules and regulations.
5. Child policy
Child above 12yrs of age sharing with 2 adults will be charged 50% of adult rate.
Children on own room sharing pay 75% of adult rate.
The company provides child seats on our fleet of vehicles on request.
6. Transport Policy
All our tour packages have included transport which is done by our fleet of vehicles
All our fleets have professional drivers/tour guides
All our fleets are fully insured incase any misfortunes
All our fleets are fully registered with the regulatory bodies.
7. Cost/Price
All our tour packages are customized as per the client request and are packaged in regards to seasons/destinations.
Price may vary with regards to the seasons/destination
All Prices are subject to 16% VAT.
8. Payment
Payment is required by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or by cash transfer to the Shades of Africa Travel Ltd Bank Account, cheques, and pre-paid credit cards. Third parties may pre pay/credit or debit card presented at the start of the engagement must always be in the name of the traveler booking the tour package. Vouchers cannot be transferred, ie the person named on the voucher as the traveler must be the person reserves the booking.
9. Cancellation Policy:
Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Shades of Africa Travel Ltd and the following scale of cancellation fees will be applied.
NOTE:Â Shades of Africa travel reserves the right to accept or decline any passenger or any trip should that person physical or mental condition impede the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare or enjoyment of other tour.
Related Tours
