12 Day's itinerary

Shalom Safaris

Address: Kigali, Rwanda, Norrsken House Kigali

REF-CODE: T350M15

Date: August 5, 2026

Itinerary details:

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Accommodation in Kigali.

Upon your arrival at Kigali international Airport, enjoy a VIP lounge reserved for you, while your luggage and travel documents are being handled on your behalf. Transfer to your accommodation in Kigali.

Accommodation (basic): hotel_chez_lando

Day 2: Azizi life experience.

Embark on an authentic community experience. You will get an indepth understanding and involvement personally experiencing Rwanda’s culture through guided community experience.

Accommodation (basic): azizi_boutique_hotel

Day 3: Transfer to Nyungwe & King's palace visit.

Explore the traditional royal palace and Art Deco palace.Learn about the lives of ancient Rwandan monarchs.Discover the cultural significance of long-horned Inyambo cows.Gain insight into Rwanda's royal heritage and ceremonial traditions.

Accommodation (mid-range): munazi_eco_lodge

Day 4: Zipline, Canopy walkway experience & Cyinzobe Trail Day 1: Uwinka to the Deep Jungle.

Zipline in Nyungwe National Park offers an exhilarating experience as you glide over the lush rainforest. Canopy Walk offers a unique way to experience Nyungwe Forest by walking along a suspended bridge high above the ground. Your deep-forest immersion begins at the Uwinka Visitor Centre, where we enter the ancient canopy of Nyungwe. Today’s moderate 3-hour hike takes us away from the main trails and into the heart of the jungle, where the air is thick with the scent of indigenous orchids and the calls of exotic birds. We arrive at our first specialized forest campsite, a hidden sanctuary surrounded by towering mahogany trees, where a hot meal is prepared over a wilderness stove as the forest sounds come alive at night.

Accommodation (basic): cyinzobe_forest_campsite

Day 5: Cyinzobe Trail Day 2: The Kamiranzovu Expedition.

This is the most challenging and rewarding day of the trek, involving a 6-hour hike toward the Kamiranzovu Swamp and River area. This region is a biodiversity hotspot, home to rare endemic plants and spectacular birdlife such as the Great Blue Turaco. You will navigate through dense ferns and cross forest streams, experiencing the raw power and silence of one of the oldest rainforests in the world. Our second campsite is strategically placed to offer maximum immersion in this vibrant ecosystem.

Accommodation (basic): cyinzobe_forest_campsite

Day 6: Cyinzobe Trail Day 3: Exit to Gisakura & Transfer to Karongi (Lake Kivu).

The final leg of the Cyinzobe Trail is a shorter, 3-hour walk that leads us out of the dense interior toward the Gisakura Visitor Centre. Emerging from the forest, the transition to the bright green, manicured rows of the Gisakura Tea Estate is visually stunning. We celebrate the completion of the trek with a warm welcome at our guest house, where a hot shower and comfortable bed await after three days of true wilderness living.

Accommodation (basic): cormoran_lodge

Day 7: Scenic boat tour & Napoleon Island visit.

Embark on a scenic boat tour in lake Kivu and visit Napoleon island, known for it's diverse birdlife experience and panoramic views of Lake Kivu and surrounding hills.

Accommodation (basic): cormoran_lodge

Day 8: Transfer from Karongi to Volcanoes & Ibere rya Bigogwe visit.

Ibere rya bigogwe offers an authentic culture experience including, Milking cows, testing fresh milk, traditional games and songs featuring panoramic views.

Accommodation (basic): amikus_hotel

Day 9: Golden monkey trekking/optional Gorilla trekking & Transfer to Burera.

The Golden monkey trekking experience starts with a 07:00 AM briefing at Volcanoes national park headquarters.Once located, spend one hour observing these lively primates closely in their natural habitat as they play, feed and interact in their familly group. Embark on a gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park, you will spend one hour with these majestic primates, observing them closely as they play, feed and interact in their natural habitat.

Accommodation (basic): my_hill_ecolodge

Day 10: Twin Lakes activities.

A Scenic walk around Lake Burera offers breathtaking views of the Virunga Volcanoes, with trails that wind through lush, terraced hills and authentic, rural Rwandan villages and the best panoramic views. Embark on an adventurous Kayaking experience on Twin Lakes, Lake Ruhondo and Lake Burera Canoeing the Twin Lakes of Rwanda offers an immersive escape into the scenic beauty of the Northern Province

Accommodation (basic): hotel_chez_lando

Day 11: Transfer to Kigali & City tour.

Honor the memory of genocide victims.Learn about the history and events of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.Reflect on Rwanda's journey toward healing and reconciliation.Educational experience through exhibits, testimonies, and memorials. The Campaign Against Genocide Museum that provides a comprehensive insight into Rwanda's history during the campaign against the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. A walking tour through Kigali, often called the cleanest and safest city in Africa, offers a rhythmic mix of lush rolling hills, vibrant markets, and modern public spaces.

Accommodation (basic): hotel_chez_lando