After breakfast we embark on a tour of Kigali which is ranked as the cleanest city in Africa. During this tour we will visit historical places like the Richard Kandt museum which was the first modern house in Kigali, the Genocide memorial to have a better understanding the tragedy that happened in 1994. The tour through the old and new Kigali takes us to cultural and artistic places like the Inema Arts Centre and Nyamirambo, the most vibrant area in Kigali where we have lunch. After lunch we drive up the hills north to Ruhengeri where we’ll spend our overnight at Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge.

Accommodation: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Meal plan: B L D

We wake up early and drive to Kinigi park office for briefing which starts at 7.00am. The trek starts early morning from the Rwanda Development Board offices in Kinigi. We meet our guide and group at the park reception. After the briefing, our driver guide will transfer us to the starting point at 2600m which is about 30 minutes’ drive on a bumpy road. Depending on our hiking experience and speed, the hike to the beautiful Crater Lake takes anything from 2 hours to 4 hours.
The hike leads through rain forest inhabited by the endangered mountain gorillas that were the subject of the movie "Gorillas in the Mist" about Dian Fossey. On arrival at the top, we will have full view of the Crater Lake and also the border with DR Congo. We take photos and eat our lunch before starting the descent down which is much faster. Our guide will take us back to lodge for dinner and overnight. FB Le Bamboo Lodge.

Accommodation: Le Bamboo Gorilla Lodge
Meal plan: B L D

After breakfast we drive to park headquarters to register and be briefed by the park warden and guides. After the briefing, we drive to the starting point at 2600m. We start ascending to the summit for about 7 hours at most.
During the ascent we visit Dian Fossey Tomb at 3000m - The trek takes around 3-4 hours, during the visit our guide will be able to give us plenty of information on Dian Fossey and the impact of her research. Arriving at the site we will be able to see the ruins of her house and of course pay a visit to her grave then we continue to the campsite at 3,700 meters where we will spend the night. A camp is set where dinner is prepared as everyone takes a rest in preparation for the final climb the next day.

Accommodation: Campsite
Meal plan: B L D

After enduring the cold night and having early morning breakfast, we will freshen up and ready to get to Karisimbi summit. This final push takes only 1 hour but is the most challenging. That is because the section from the camp to the summit is steeper and more difficult to navigate – especially if there is thick mud, strong winds and fog which reduces visibility. Reaching the summit, we will enjoy spectacular sceneries. We will have a view breath-taking views of volcano chains including Muhabura, Nyamuragira and Nyiragongo and also the great vegetation within the Virunga ranges and the Democratic Republic of Congo. After getting enough of the great views, we get ready for a 6 hours descent back to the starting point and then to the park office. Drive back to Lodge for dinner and overnight at Le Bamboo Lodge.

Accommodation: Le Bamboo Gorilla Lodge
Meal plan: B L D

After breakfast we are transferred for an adrenaline rafting on River Mukungwa on the foothills of Virunga Volcanoes. Here we soak up impressive views, spot abundant birds, look out for the otters and meet friendly communities. After the activity, we drive to the Ellen Degeneres Gorilla Campus for lunch as we learn about the conservation work being done here. We then drive to Kisoro via the Cyanika Border arriving in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Travelers Rest Hotel.

Accommodation: Travelers Rest Hotel
Meal Plan: B L D

Day starts off as early as 6am to drive with parked lunch from Kisoro to Mt. Mgahinga National park, briefing done by 7:30am then off to the hike that may take 8 – 10 hrs with park Guide and park Rangers.
We go through vegetation ranges from the bamboo zone between 2400 – 2800m, this is also habitat for the Golden Monkeys which we may come across. Other big wildlife in the park includes Buffaloes, Elephants and Gorillas but are rarely seen on the trail. Between 2800 – 3200m is a beautiful forest patch of Hagenia Hypericum, over 3200 is that Sub-alpine zone that has fewer trees.
Mt. Sabyinyo is situated at the meeting point of three border countries and lies almost in the middle of the Virunga Mountains providing stunning views across the chain.

Later return and drive to Gorilla Valley Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Gorilla Valley Lodge
Meal plan: B L D

Day starts off as early as 6am to drive with parked lunch from Kisoro to the Rushaga Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, briefing done by 7:30am then off to the Mountain Gorillas hike experience. The guide will lead us through the gorilla paths in the thick Bwindi Impenetrable rain forests searching for the giant mountain Gorillas. The trek takes 2-8 hours depending on where we find the Mountain Gorillas and once they are found, we spend an hour observing these beautiful primates as they feed, play around, groom and communicate among themselves. Do not forget to take photos and videos of your time with the primates. After the trek, we return to the lodge for lunch before driving to Arcadia Lodge Bunyonyi for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge Bunyonyi
Meal plan: B L D

Today we have a long drive. After an early breakfast, we leave Uganda and drive via the Kagitumba border to Rwanda. We stop at Mantis Epic Hotel for lunch before proceeding south to Akagera Game Lodge. We arrive just in time to go on a sunset cruise on Lake Ihama. Dinner and overnight stay at Akagera Game Lodge.

Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge
Meal plan: B L D

After leisurely enjoying our breakfast, we start our full game drive in an open roofed vehicle with a visit to the Northern area of the park where a lot of wildlife concentrates. We will have an opportunity to spot a variety of wildlife and a number of bird species over 500 including the African fish Eagle, Black-headed Weaver, Lilac-breasted Roller, African Jacana etc. Wildlife includes elephants, buffalos, hippos, lions, Masai giraffe, gazelles, impala, baboons, oribi, Butchel’s zebra, topi, bush baby, leopard and bushbuck. We then leave the park through the North gate by about 3.00 to 4 .00 pm and drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge
Meals plan: B L D

After leisurely breakfast, we will drive back to Kigali with an optional lunch at Hotel de Mille Collines then we are transferred to the airport for evening international departure marking the end of our safari.