Start your morning with a hearty breakfast before setting out on a game drive through Akagera’s northern plains. Witness Rwanda’s big game in their natural habitat, including elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and zebras. After the drive, continue to Volcanoes National Park in the northwest, passing through scenic countryside and terraced hills. Arrive in Musanze in the evening and settle into your lodge near the Virunga Volcanoes. Overnight at The Garden Place Hotel or Similar

After breakfast, begin your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience (permit required at USD 1,500 per person, booked in advance). Hike through lush rainforest in search of a gorilla family, guided by experienced rangers. Spend an awe-inspiring hour observing these gentle giants. Alternatively, if you do not hold a gorilla permit, take on the Bisoke Volcano hike for breathtaking views and a magnificent crater lake at the summit. Overnight at The Garden Place Hotel or Similar

After breakfast, enjoy a golden monkey trek in Volcanoes National Park. Watch these playful primates as they leap through the bamboo forest, a lively and entertaining experience. Later, visit the Gorilla Museum for an insight into Rwanda’s conservation efforts. Return to Kigali in the afternoon, and if time permits, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial before being dropped off at your hotel or the airport marking the end.