5 Days Rwanda Luxury Safari – Nyungwe Forest & Lake Kivu Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Luxury Welcome Experience

Day Description

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will receive a warm VIP welcome from your professional safari guide and be transferred to your luxury hotel in Kigali.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a Kigali city experience including optional visits to:

• Kigali Genocide Memorial
• Local art galleries
• Craft markets
• Fine dining restaurants

Relax at your luxury hotel while preparing for the adventure ahead.

Activities

• VIP airport pick-up
• Kigali city experience
• Luxury hotel relaxation
• Fine dining experience

Accommodation Options

Luxury Stay

• Kigali Serena Hotel
• The Retreat by Heaven
• Radisson Blu Hotel Kigali

Meals

Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Day Description

After breakfast, depart Kigali and begin your scenic luxury journey to Nyungwe Forest National Park.

The drive offers breathtaking views of Rwanda’s rolling hills, tea plantations, rural villages, and lush countryside landscapes.

En route, enjoy a stop at a tea plantation for a guided tea experience and photography opportunities.

Arrive at your luxury forest lodge surrounded by tropical rainforest and enjoy an evening of relaxation with stunning panoramic views.

Activities

• Scenic countryside transfer
• Tea plantation experience
• Photography opportunities
• Luxury lodge relaxation

Accommodation Options

Luxury Forest Lodges

• One&Only Nyungwe House
• Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking – Canopy Walk Experience

Day Description

Wake up early for breakfast before heading into the rainforest for an unforgettable chimpanzee tracking adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park.

Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, trek through the tropical rainforest in search of chimpanzees and other primates.

Nyungwe Forest is also home to:

• Colobus monkeys
• L’Hoest monkeys
• Numerous bird species
• Tropical butterflies

Later, enjoy the famous Nyungwe canopy walk suspended above the rainforest canopy, offering spectacular aerial views of the forest and wildlife below.

Return to the lodge for relaxation, spa treatments, and a luxurious dinner experience.

Activities

• Chimpanzee tracking
• Guided rainforest hike
• Canopy walk adventure
• Birdwatching
• Luxury lodge relaxation
• Accommodation Options

Luxury Forest Lodges

• One&Only Nyungwe House
• Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Lake Kivu – Luxury Lakeside Relaxation

Day Description

After breakfast, depart Nyungwe Forest and transfer to the beautiful shores of Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s Great Lakes.

The scenic drive offers incredible views of rolling hills, local villages, and lake landscapes.

Upon arrival, check into your luxury lakeside resort and spend the afternoon relaxing by the beach or enjoying optional activities such as:

• Boat cruises
• Kayaking
• Swimming
• Coffee experiences
• Nature walks

Enjoy a romantic sunset and luxury dinner overlooking the lake.

Activities

• Scenic transfer to Lake Kivu
• Lakeside relaxation
• Optional boat cruise
• Sunset photography

Accommodation Options

Luxury Lakeside Resorts

• Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
• Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Lake Kivu Relaxation – Return to Kigali

Day Description

After breakfast, enjoy a peaceful morning along the shores of Lake Kivu.

Optional activities may include:

• Boat rides
• Cultural village visits
• Coffee tours
• Nature walks

Later, begin your scenic return journey to Kigali.

Depending on your international flight schedule, you will either be transferred to your hotel or dropped off at Kigali International Airport for departure, marking the end of your unforgettable Rwanda luxury safari.

Activities

• Lakeside relaxation
• Scenic countryside drive
• Photography and sightseeing

Meals

Breakfast & Lunch