Your professional guide will warmly welcome you at Kigali International Airport and assist with your luggage. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short city tour of Kigali, including the Murambi and Gisozi Genocide Memorial sites — powerful reminders of Rwanda’s journey of healing. End the day with dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Kigali.

• Accommodation: Hotel des Mille Collines
• Meals: Breakfast
• Distance: ~12 km / ~30 min drive

Community Encounter: None

After a hearty breakfast, explore Kigali’s historic and cultural highlights. Visit the poignant Genocide Memorial Centre and the Nyamata Church. Wander vibrant markets and the Craft Village to discover traditional African handiwork. Return to Hotel des Mille Collines for overnight.

• Accommodation: Hotel des Mille Collines
• Meals: Breakfast
• Distance: Local exploration
• Community Encounter: Support local artisans at the Craft Village

Cross the border into Uganda and journey to stunning Lake Mutanda. Arrive in the afternoon and soak in the breathtaking views of this serene lake and its lush surroundings. Optional afternoon boat or canoe ride to relax and enjoy the calm waters.

• Accommodation: Lake Mutanda Resort Hotel
• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Distance: ~180 km / ~5–6 hrs (incl. border crossing)
• Community Encounter: Cross-cultural transition at the border; optional visits to nearby villages

Begin early with a guided trek to track the playful golden monkeys in their bamboo forest habitat. Spend 2–3 hours observing these vibrant primates. Afterward, optional activities include a nature walk, community visit, or island boat trip. Relax with dinner at your lodge.

• Accommodation: Lake Mutanda Resort Hotel
• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Distance: ~30 km round trip / ~1 hr each way
• Community Encounter: Optional community visit around Mgahinga

Experience the awe of gorilla trekking in Mgahinga or Bwindi National Park (permit required, see notes). Spend an unforgettable hour in the presence of these gentle giants. Return to the lodge for lunch, then visit the Batwa pygmy community to learn about their traditions and way of life.

• Accommodation: Lake Mutanda Resort Hotel
• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Distance: ~10–40 km (depends on tracking location) / 30 min–1.5 hrs
• Community Encounter: Deep cultural exchange with the Batwa pygmies

Travel to the tranquil Lake Bunyonyi, known for its 29 islands and vibrant birdlife. Check in and enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the lake. Optional activities include swimming, nature walks, cultural visits, or simply unwinding by the water.

• Accommodation: Bunyonyi Resort
• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Distance: ~75 km / ~2.5 hrs
• Community Encounter: Optional cultural visit to local island communities

Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park with a stop for lunch en route. Explore the Ishasha sector in the afternoon on a game drive, famed for its rare tree-climbing lions. Encounter elephants, buffalos, and various antelope species before overnighting at Enganzi Game Lodge.

• Accommodation: Enganzi Game Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Distance: ~160 km / ~4.5–5 hrs
• Community Encounter: En route village interactions; lodge staff local employment

Set out early to spot predators and early risers on a morning game drive. Return to the lodge for lunch and rest before an afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel, a prime wildlife viewing and birdwatching location where hippos, crocodiles, and elephants gather.

• Accommodation: Enganzi Game Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Distance: ~50 km within park
• Community Encounter: None today (focused on wildlife viewing)

After breakfast, visit the stunning crater lakes and Kichwamba Orphanage, then engage in community cultural activities. Continue to Lake Mburo National Park for an afternoon walking safari to spot zebras, giraffes, topis, and more.

• Accommodation: Mpogo Safari Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Distance: ~260 km / ~6–7 hrs
• Community Encounter: Visit to Kichwamba Orphanage and local village activities

Begin the day with a morning safari walk followed by a community visit to experience Ankole cultural traditions including cattle milking and dressing customs. Afterwards, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your flight home.

• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
• Distance: ~250 km / ~5–6 hrs
• Community Encounter: Ankole culture experience