10-Day Rwanda Tour with UCI Championships, Safari and Golden Monkeys

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

Saturday, September 20/ 2025

Morning:

1. Arrive at Kigali International Airport.
2. Transfer to your accommodation in Kigali.
3. Rest and freshen up after your flight.

Afternoon:

1. Lunch at a local restaurant.
2. Begin a Kigali City Tour.
3. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about Rwanda's history.
4. Explore Kimironko Market for local crafts.
5. Visit Inema Arts Center to see contemporary Rwandan art.

Evening:

Dinner at Hotel des Mille Collines.

1. Overnight in Kigali.

ACCOMMODATION: Kigali Village Suites

Day 2: UCI Road World Championships - Day 1

Sunday, September 21/ 2025

• Women Elite Individual Time Trial: 31.2 km - 460 m elevation
• Men Elite Individual Time Trial: 40.6 km - 680 m elevation

Full Day:

1. Attend the opening day of the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali.
2. Enjoy the excitement of the races, explore the event area, and soak in the atmosphere.

Evening:

Free time to explore Kigali's nightlife. Dinner at Repub Lounge.

Overnight in Kigali.

ACCOMMODATION: Kigali Village Suites

Day 3: Akagera National Park Safari

Monday, September 22/ 2025

Full Day:

Early Morning:

1. Depart Kigali early for a 2.5-hour drive to Akagera National Park.
2. Enjoy a Game Drive Safari in Akagera.
3. Spot wildlife such as elephants, lions, giraffes, and hippos.
4. Picnic lunch in the park.
5. Take an afternoon boat trip on Lake Ihema for birdwatching and more wildlife viewing.

Evening:

Return to Kigali in the late evening.

Overnight in Kigali. Dinner at Hôtel Chez Lando.

ACCOMMODATION: Kigali Village Suites

Day 4: UCI Road World Championships - Day 2

Tuesday, September 23 / 2025

• Women Junior Individual Time Trial: 18.3 km - 225 m elevation
• Men Junior Individual Time Trial: 22.6 km - 350 m elevation

Attend the second day of the UCI Road World Championships.

Evening:

Overnight in Kigali.

Relax and enjoy dinner at Pili Pili.

ACCOMMODATION: Kigali Village Suites

Day 5: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Wednesday, September 24 / 2025

Morning:

1. Depart from Kigali and drive to Volcanoes National Park.
2. Check in at your lodge near the park.

Afternoon:

Visit the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village to learn about Rwandan traditions.

Evening:

Dinner at the La Palme Hotel.

ACCOMMODATION: La Palme Hotel

Day 6: Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Thursday, September 25 / 2025

Early Morning:

1. After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing.
2. Golden Monkey Trekking: spend the morning trekking to see the playful golden monkeys in their natural habitat.

Afternoon:

1. Return to La Palme Hotel for lunch.

Transfer to Kibuye.

Dinner at the lodge and overnight with a stunning view of Lake Kivu.

ACCOMMODATION: Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel

Day 7: Kibuye

Friday, September 26 / 2025

Morning:

1. After breakfast, take a boat ride to explore the islands on Lake Kivu, such as Napoleon Island and Amahoro Island.
2. Relax on the beach or take a swim in the lake.
3. Lunch by the lake.

Afternoon:

Transfer to Nyungwe National Park.

Dinner: Chimpanzee Lodge.

ACCOMMODATION: Chimpanzee Lodge

Day 8: Nyungwe National Park and Transfer to Kigali

Saturday, September 27 / 2025

Morning:

1. After breakfast, enjoy a tea plantation tour.
2. Experience the Canopy Walkway.

Afternoon:

Transfer to Kigali.

Dinner: The restaurant will depend on the time of arrival in Kigali.

ACCOMMODATION: Kigali Village Suites

Day 9: UCI Road World Championships - Final Day

• Sunday, September 28 / 2025
  • Men Elite Road Race: 9x Local Circuit + 1x Extension Circuit + 6x Local Circuit - 267.5 km - 5,475 m elevation

Morning:

1. Attend the final day of the UCI Road World Championship.

Evening:

Overnight in Kigali.

Dinner at Boho Restaurant.

ACCOMMODATION: Kigali Village Suites

Day 10: Shopping, city exploration & departure

After breakfast, visit Nyandungu Urban Wetland Ecotourism Park.

Kimironko Market: here you can find handicrafts, souvenirs, and colorful baskets.

Afternoon:

Transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.