Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, meet-and-greet assistance is provided, followed by a private transfer to the hotel. After check-in and time for rest, a gentle orientation drive is conducted in Kigali, offering an introductory view of the city’s orderly layout, rolling hills, and contemporary character.

The remainder of the day is reserved for relaxation after international travel. Dinner is arranged at the hotel or a selected local restaurant, allowing a calm introduction to Rwandan hospitality.

Accommodation options (Kigali):
Mid-range: Hotel des Mille Collines
Luxury: Kigali Serena Hotel or The Retreat by Heaven

After breakfast, a guided Kigali city tour is undertaken, focusing on the city’s cultural districts, artisan spaces, and key viewpoints. This experience provides social and historical context before engaging with Rwanda’s most defining chapter.

A guided visit is then arranged to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where the history of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi is presented through exhibitions, archival documentation, and landscaped memorial grounds. The visit is conducted at a measured pace, allowing time for reflection and understanding. Lunch is served at a selected restaurant, with the afternoon kept unhurried.

Accommodation: Same as Day 1

Following breakfast, departure is scheduled for eastern Rwanda with a scenic drive toward Akagera National Park. The route gradually transitions from urban and agricultural landscapes into open plains, lakes, and woodland ecosystems.

Upon arrival in Akagera, lodge check-in is completed, followed by lunch. Depending on arrival time, a short introductory game drive may be conducted, offering first sightings of giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and buffalo. Dinner and overnight stay are provided within the park.

Accommodation options (Akagera):
Mid-range: Akagera Game Lodge
Luxury: Ruzizi Tented Lodge or Magashi Camp

The day is dedicated to wildlife viewing within Akagera National Park. An early morning game drive is conducted when animal activity is at its peak, with opportunities to encounter elephant, lion, rhinoceros, leopard, and buffalo, as well as a wide range of plains game.

After breakfast at the lodge, the afternoon experience includes a boat safari on Lake Ihema, where hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife are observed along the shoreline. The combination of land and water-based activities provides a comprehensive understanding of Akagera’s diverse ecosystems. Dinner and overnight stay follow at the lodge.

Accommodation: Same as Day 3

An early morning game drive is conducted to capture final wildlife sightings before departure. Breakfast is served at the lodge, after which the return journey to Kigali is undertaken.

Arrival in Kigali is scheduled for the afternoon, allowing time for rest or optional visits to craft markets and cafés. Dinner is arranged at the hotel.

Accommodation options (Kigali):
Mid-range: Hotel des Mille Collines
Luxury: Kigali Serena Hotel

After breakfast, the day is dedicated to cultural reflection and community-based experiences around Kigali. Visits may include local cultural centers, craft cooperatives, and storytelling spaces where Rwanda’s traditions, resilience, and post-genocide recovery are explained through guided interaction.

Lunch is served locally, and the afternoon remains flexible for personal exploration or relaxation. This day allows the historical and wildlife experiences of the journey to be contextualized within Rwanda’s living culture.

Accommodation: Same as Day 5

Following breakfast, a private transfer is arranged to Kigali International Airport for onward travel. Assistance is provided as needed, bringing the journey to a smooth and thoughtful conclusion.