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9-Day Rwanda Hiking, Kayaking & Trekking Adventure

Offered by: USD Safari Tours

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Journey Snapshot

🗺 Rwanda ⏱ 9 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof

Kigali Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Lake Kivu Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By

Embark on an exciting nine-day journey through Rwanda combining scenic hiking, kayaking, and unforgettable trekking adventures. Discover beautiful forests, volcanic landscapes, and Lake Kivu while enjoying active outdoor activities and authentic local scenery. A perfect choice for tourists seeking adventure, nature, and outdoor exploration.

Route

Start	Kigali (Day 1)
Day 2	Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Day 3	Lake Kivu
End	Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Tour Features

Day 1:Arrival in Kigali Day 2:Explore Kigali Villages on Two Wheels Day 3:Heritage Corridor & Nyanza Cultural Trail Day 4:Colobus Monkey Tracking & Canopy Walk Day 5:Waterfall Hike & Transfer to Lake Kivu Day 6:Kayak Adventure & Island Camping Day 7:Coffee Tour & Journey to Volcanoes National Park Day 8:Mt Bisoke Hike & Dian Fossey Campus Day 9:Mukungwa River Canoeing & Departure

Activities & Transportation

Route: Kigali, Nyungwe NP (Chimps), Lake Kivu, Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Duration: 9 days
Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1

Mythos Boutique Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

2

Mythos Boutique Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

3

EAR Ken Barham Guest House >Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

4

EAR Ken Barham Guest House> Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

5

Kivu Breeze Hotel> Mid-range hotel located at Lake Kivu

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

6

Budget camping

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

7

Isange Paradise Resort >Budget hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

8

Isange Paradise Resort> Budget hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

9

No accommodation

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Arrival in Kigali

⏱Morning 🏨Mythos Boutique Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Kigali 🍽Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

Welcome to Rwanda! Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel. After checking in, you can relax and prepare for the adventure ahead. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the local area or enjoy a meal at the hotel's Atmosphere Restaurant.

Day 2 Explore Kigali Villages on Two Wheels

⏱Morning 🏨Mythos Boutique Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Kigali 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Embark on an exhilarating 22km mountain bike trail starting from Umusambi Village. You will cycle through local villages and enjoy spectacular mountain views, followed by a celebratory BBQ lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a moving site of remembrance and learning, to reflect on Rwanda's history and its inspiring journey toward reconciliation.

Day 3 Heritage Corridor & Nyanza Cultural Trail

⏱Morning 🏨EAR Ken Barham Guest House >Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Leave Kigali and head south toward Nyungwe. En route, stop in Nyanza for the "Big View" trail, an 8km hike leading to Mount Remera. This trail offers a stunning 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. After the hike, continue your journey to the edge of the Nyungwe rainforest.

Day 4 Colobus Monkey Tracking & Canopy Walk

⏱Morning 🏨EAR Ken Barham Guest House> Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

This morning, enter Nyungwe National Park to track a troop of nearly 400 Black-and-White Colobus monkeys. Following this primate encounter, head to the Uwinka Visitor Centre for a canopy walk. You will traverse a 200m long bridge suspended high above the forest floor, offering a unique bird's-eye view of the ancient Afro-montane ecosystem.

Day 5 Waterfall Hike & Transfer to Lake Kivu

⏱Morning 🏨Kivu Breeze Hotel> Mid-range hotel located at Lake Kivu 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hike to the newly discovered Ndambarare Waterfall. As you ascend, enjoy views stretching toward the Democratic Republic of Congo. You can view the thundering falls from a picnic vantage point or clamber over rocks to reach the bottom of the amphitheater. In the afternoon, descend from the mountains to the shores of Lake Kivu.

Day 6 Kayak Adventure & Island Camping

⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Begin a two-day kayaking expedition through Lake Kivu's "Bay of Islands." Paddle through azure waters, stop for a swim, and hike to the summit of Napoleon Island to see a massive fruit bat colony. In the afternoon, paddle to Gishayu Island. Enjoy an "adventure camping" experience with a sunset dinner prepared over an open fire under the stars.

Day 7 Coffee Tour & Journey to Volcanoes National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Isange Paradise Resort >Budget hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After a lakeside breakfast, kayak to Kinunu for a fascinating coffee tour. Learn the process from bean to cup at a local washing station. After lunch overlooking the lake, you will be transferred by boat to Gisenyi and then drive toward the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes, the gateway to the mountain gorillas.

Day 8 Mt Bisoke Hike & Dian Fossey Campus

⏱Morning 🏨Isange Paradise Resort> Budget hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Challenge yourself with a hike up Mount Bisoke (3,711m). The trail leads through bamboo forests and alpine meadows to a spectacular crater lake at the summit. Alternatively, you may choose an optional Gorilla Trekking excursion. In the afternoon, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about ongoing primate conservation.

Day 9 Mukungwa River Canoeing & Departure

⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Discover the Rwandan countryside from a different perspective with a gentle canoe trip down the Mukungwa River. Soak up views of the volcanoes and spot abundant birdlife as you float past friendly rural communities. After the river adventure, you will be transferred back to Kigali International Airport for departure.