Start the day with a guided boat cruise on Lake Ihema, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, and rich birdlife. Continue with a full game drive across Akagera’s landscapes in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and lions. The park offers a classic African safari experience with both water and land wildlife encounters in one destination. Overnight: Akagera Transit Lodge or similar

Travel to Nyungwe National Park through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside. Stop at Nyanza King’s Palace to learn about Rwanda’s royal history, followed by the Butare National Museum showcasing cultural heritage. The journey features terraced hills, tea plantations, and rural scenery, making it both educational and scenic. Arrive in Nyungwe for overnight rest. Overnight: Ken Barham Guesthouse or similar

Spend the day in Nyungwe Forest with an early chimpanzee trekking experience through dense rainforest trails. Track wild chimpanzees while learning about the forest ecosystem from expert guides. Later, enjoy the canopy walkway suspended above the forest, offering panoramic views and a thrilling perspective of one of Africa’s oldest rainforests. Overnight: Ken Barham Guesthouse or similar

Travel north toward Volcanoes National Park along the scenic Lake Kivu route. The drive passes through rolling hills, lakeside views, and rural villages, showcasing Rwanda’s natural beauty. This journey connects rainforest landscapes to volcanic terrain, building anticipation for gorilla trekking experiences ahead. Arrive and check into your lodge. Overnight: The Garden Place Hotel or similar

Begin early with a briefing before heading into Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking. Hike through bamboo forests and volcanic slopes guided by trackers in search of a gorilla family. The trek can be physically demanding but offers one of the most powerful wildlife encounters in the world when you spend time observing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Overnight: The Garden Place Hotel or similar

Start the morning with golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park, where you observe playful primates moving quickly through the forest. After the trek, enjoy a relaxed transfer back to Kigali for your departure, concluding your 7-day Rwanda adventure filled with wildlife, trekking, and cultural discovery.