10 DAYS IN RWANDA

Destinations

Akagera culture village, Kitabi culture village, kings palace museum, gorilla guardian village, bigogwe farm experience, lake kivu, tea plantation experience, kimironko market, nyungwe national park, and Kigali City.

Day 1: TRANSFER FROM AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL

On your arrival at Kigali international airport we will meet there and we give you a warm welcome in the country of thousands hills and we transfer you to the hotel where bed dinner and breakfast are booked. Accommodation: Five to Five Hotel.

Day 2: TRANSFER TO AKAGERA culture village

The cultural village was built in 2020 to showcase and preserve the culture of the people of Rwanda while contributing to the socio-economic transformation of the local community. The village provides free milk and eggs to destitute single mothers from the community. The privately run establishment empowers the youth through education, skills development, and job creation. We also spared some time to learn a couple of traditional household chores carried out by women. Under a watchful eye of our guide we pounded cassava and ground sorghum. Accommodation: Akagera transit lodge.

Day 3: Gorilla Guardian Village and The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

In the morning after breakfast at 08:00 AM you will visit The Ellen DeGeneres Campus was dedicated by talk show host Ellen DeGeneres to be the permanent home of the Dian Fossey Fund which was created to continue Dian Fossey's legacy of protecting mountain gorillas following her untimely death in 1985. According to Ellen DeGeneres, the gorilla sanctuary is a gift from her wife Portia de Rossi for her 60th birthday four years ago. Portia narrated how she was moved by Ellen's passion to emulate Fossey and her work which prompted her to give her this lifetime gift. After this Campus, you will proceed to the Gorilla Guardians Village. The Iby'iwacu cultural village is one of the leading cultural attractions in Rwanda. The Village combines all of Rwanda's known cultural traditions, people, and history into one place for display and a personal experience. International visitors get to see what life was in a typical African village setting - the lifestyle, houses, traditional dances, dressing code, food, herbs, and how the ancient kingdoms were generally organized. Tourists are given an opportunity to learn ancient hunting skills, try weaving baskets/mats, carpentry. This unique experience has won the hearts of many visitors who wish to indulge in the culture of Rwanda's native community after visiting the capital Kigali, seeing the gorillas and hiking a mountain like Karisimbi. It is also a great place for relaxation while offering opportunities to purchase local craft gifts and souvenir to show friends back home. After you will go to the restaurant in Musanze. And lunch and relaxing and evening walking in Musanze city and back to the hotel. Accommodation: musanze.

Day 4: Transfer to Bigogwe Farm Experience

Cultural Tour to Bigogwe Farm in Rwanda: Aside from stunning mountain gorilla sightings, Rwanda has a lot more for visitors to see and enjoy. The Bigogwe Farm event is a one of a kind event that travelers should put on their travel bucket list. It is by far the ultimate cultural/community-based tourism adventure ideal for travelers seeking hands-on experiences. Join the residents in a variety of activities such as milking, traditional games, music, hiking, and drinking. Hike to Mount Ibere rya Bigogwe. While on your guided trek take in the most spectacular views of Bigogwe’s surroundings. The trail leads to the peaks of Mt. Ibere rya Bigogwe, commonly known as breast. The majestic mountain resembles a woman’s breast. It is an excellent location for bike and trekking excursions. Herd Cattle with local herdsmen. You may also participate in the cow experience. Boys sing and whistle to the cows while watching them graze and drink water. Also, while on a trip in this region don’t miss the adrenaline milking experience.

Day 5: Lake Kivu Experience

After enjoying the Bigogwe farm experience, we will proceed to Lake Kivu in western Rwanda. Arrive in the afternoon, have lunch, and after which you will take a launch cruise on the lake. This will give you spectacular views of the area while taking in the relaxing waves of the lake and the fresh water breeze. Accommodation: Rubavu city.

Day 6: Tea Plantation Experience

In the morning after breakfast, you will have a tea plantation activity where you will experience the way they plant tea and then ways of harvesting it. After the activity, you will have lunch and we will proceed our journey in Karongi. Accommodation in Karongi.

Day 7: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park and Kitabi Culture Village

After your morning breakfast, you will transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Along the way, experience a canopy walk which is an exhilarating experience done in Rwanda's Nyungwe National Park on a suspended bridge 70m high above the great Nyungwe forest. This walk is a guided walk on a 160 m long walkway that takes about 2 hours. The ancient Nyungwe forest is home to numerous wild species including endangered chimpanzees plus other 12 primate species that visitors can spot on their walk. This biodiverse rain forest is also known for its over 1000 unique tree species, 300 bird species, several amphibians, and reptiles species; all of which add up to the uniqueness and richness of the forest making your canopy walk experience. We also proceed to Kitabi Culture Village is a replication of kings palace which includes the kings hut, traditional huts producing milk and local beer along with traditional huts. Accommodation in top hill view hotel.

Day 8: Transfer to Butare with a visit Nyanza King’s Palace Museum

Early in the morning after breakfast transfer to Butare town which was the first country’s Capital city. Along the way, you will pass through wonderful and magnificent hills and cultivated countryside. Have a stopover at the royal King’s Palace in Nyanza for a cultural description about the history of Rwanda. Continue and visit the cultural museum at Rwesero. Proceed and reach Butare town then check in into your Hotel and have lunch. Later visit the Rwanda National Museum. The Museum will provide you with more information about Rwanda’s history and culture. Return for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation in Kigali.

Day 9: Kigali City Tour

In the morning after breakfast, you will visit Kigali Genocide Memorial has been and continues to be a place of remembrance and learning to honor victims of genocide against the Tutsi and ensure that it never happens again. And after you will visit Belgium memorial site This place is dedicated to the memory of 10 Belgian commandos part of a peacekeeping mission under the UN flag, slaughtered during the Rwandan genocide against the Tutsis in 1994. This place is also dedicated to the memory of 12 other Belgians who were murdered during that genocide to the hundreds of thousands of Rwandans slaughtered and to all the victims of genocide worldwide. And after visiting you will go to Restaurant for Launch in Kigali. Accommodation in Kigali.

Day 10: Relaxing in Kigali by Visiting Gift Shops and Kimironko Market

In the morning after breakfast, you will relax and at 10:00 am, well shall visit Gift shops and Kimironko market where you will have a chance for buying remembrances from Rwanda and after that, we'll take you back to the Kigali international Airport. End of the tour.