Itinerary

1. Day 1 – Arrive in Kigali, the Land of a Thousand Hills

   • Arrive at Kigali International Airport and clear immigration and customs.

   • Meet your safari representative for a warm welcome to Rwanda.

   • Transfer to your luxury city hotel and relax after your journey.

   • Enjoy leisure time to explore or rest for the evening.

   Accommodation: Kigali Marriott Hotel
   Meals: At own expense

2. Day 2 – Explore Kigali and Transfer to Bwindi Forest

   • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

   • Join your guide for a tour of Kigali, including local craft markets and the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

   • Depart for southwestern Uganda, crossing into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

   • Admire scenic views of the terraced hills and enjoy lunch along the route.

   • Arrive at your forest lodge, check in, and enjoy dinner surrounded by nature.

   Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge
   Meals: All meals included

3. Day 3 – Trek Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi and Return to Kigali

   • Begin the day early with coffee or tea at the lodge.

   • Proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking rules.

   • Trek through dense rainforest to track a habituated gorilla family.

   • Spend one unforgettable hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat.

   • Drive back to Kigali and check in at your city hotel for a restful evening.

   Accommodation: Kigali Marriott Hotel
   Meals: All meals included

4. Day 4 – Transfer to Akagera National Park and Enjoy a Sunset Boat Safari

   • Have breakfast before departing Kigali for Akagera National Park.

   • Notice the landscape change from rolling hills to wide savannah plains.

   • Check in to your lodge and enjoy lunch.

   • Embark on an afternoon game drive to search for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and plains antelopes.

   • Join a sunset boat cruise on Lake Ihema to spot hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife along the water.

   Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge
   Meals: All meals included

5. Day 5 – Experience a Hot-Air Balloon Safari and Full-Day Game Drives

   • Rise before dawn for a transfer to the balloon launch site.

   • Watch the balloon inflate and ascend for a scenic aerial view of the plains.

   • Celebrate the landing with a traditional champagne breakfast.

   • Continue wildlife viewing with game drives on the northern plains in search of lions, rhinos, zebras, and diverse birdlife.

   • Return to your lodge to relax and enjoy dinner by the lakeside.

   Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge
   Meals: All meals included

6. Day 6 – Enjoy a Final Game Drive and Depart Kigali

   • Enjoy breakfast before a final game drive on the Kilala plains.

   • Explore Akagera further with a picnic lunch in the wilderness.

   • Exit the park and begin the drive back to Kigali.

   • Receive drop-off at either your hotel or the airport depending on flight schedule.

   Accommodation: None (End of tour)
   Meals: Breakfast and lunch