14 Days Rwanda Cultural Experience

Day 1: Arrival

A member of Frero Adventures will extend a warm greeting and provide you with an overview of the safari itinerary upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport. After that, you’ll be taken to the Kigali City lodging that you had reserved, where you may unwind and get ready for the exciting journey that lies ahead.

Day 2: Full-Day Kigali City Tour

Begin your day with breakfast, it is time for an extensive tour around Kigali City learning about its historical and cultural sites. In order to really comprehend Rwanda’s history visit important spots from colonial days through independence period all through the era after genocide. You cannot miss the Kigali Genocide Memorial Site, which harbours more than 250,000 victims’ remains as well as Belgian Peacekeepers Memorials that pay tribute to UN soldiers who died safeguarding moderate prime minister right before genocide set in. You may also visit both old and new parts of town including Kimironko local market just to mention but a few. At night return back for dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 3: Cultural Experience at Azizi Life and Transfer to Butare

Begin your day with breakfast before heading to Muhanga for an immersive cultural experience with local artisans at Azizi Life. Participate in daily activities such as basket weaving, traditional cooking, candle dipping, and beehive making, engaging in meaningful interactions and enjoying traditional feasts. Afterword proceed to Butare with a stop at the Royal King’s Palace in Nyanza. Here, learn about Rwanda’s kingship history, traditions and culture. Continue to Butare for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 4: Visit to the Ethnographic Museum in Butare

After breakfast visit butare’s ethnographic museum that delve well into the past kingdoms of Rwanda and their colonial history. Understand Rwandan’s basic living styles and see colonial time architectures and distinct ones as well. In the afternoon visit the old Catholic church found within town then develop what Rwandese are like. End the day with a night out enjoying some dinner.

Day 5: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park and Canopy Walk

After an early breakfast, start your two-hour drive to Nyungwe National Park, which takes you through Rwanda’s stunning rolling hills. Once there, take an exciting canopy walk on a 70-meter suspended bridge for sweeping views of the verdant Nyungwe Forest. Look out for the many species of primates that live in the jungle. Head to your lodge for some downtime, dinner, and an overnight stay after the canopy walk.

Day 6: Tea Plantation Visit and Afternoon Boat Ride in Kibuye

Your cultural journey will continue by visiting the Gisakura tea plantation right after breakfast. Partake in a crop-to-cup experience by visiting the tea fields, interacting with farmers during harvesting, touring the processing factory etc. Later on drive to Kibuye along Lake Kivu enjoying spectacular scenery of hilly terrains in Rwanda. An afternoon boat ride takes place on Lake Kivu to explore Napoleon and Amahoro Islands. Short hikes are done to find rare Angola fruit bats as well as many birds and learn a bit about their stories too Return home for dinner and then spend the night there.

Day 7: Travel to Gisenyi and An Outing on The Congo Nile Trail

Have breakfast, and head off to Gisenyi (commonly known as Rubavu) exploring the historic Congo Nile Trail in transit. The trail has a number of attractions such as coffee and tea tours, witnessing local livelihoods and traditional fishing using local boats as they navigate their way through the lake. Dinner is served at Gisenyi upon arrival and overnight stay.

Day 8: Community Projects in Gisenyi – Rubavu District

Get your day started by visiting local community projects that support women artisans at Atalie de Pupe. You will have an opportunity to learn how to weave beautiful crafts out of baskets and beads while gaining knowledge about old Rwandan traditions. Later on visit Madam Carr Museum to add more value to your cultural life experience. Your hotel awaits for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9: Excursion to Buhanga Eco Park followed by an evening canoe ride

Leave Gisenyi after breakfast in order to travel to Musanze. Once you reach there, take time to visit Buhanga Eco Park where ancient Rwandan kings used to perform initiation and ritualistic ceremonies. One can visit the guided nature trail which consists of coronation baths surrounded by a small flowery thicket that consisted of little lava rocks as wells as many other sites for these rituals. Enjoy afternoon canoeing on the twin lakes amidst the volcano chain with chances of bird watching before returning back for tea or something similar at your hotel before retiring for the night.

Day 10: Trekking Nomadic Golden Monkey & A Visit to Iby’iwacu Cultural Village

As early as 6am, proceed to Volcanoes national park headquarter for briefing on golden monkey trekking adventure. Explore forests and spend approximately two-four hours looking at these marmots that are playful but face extinction even when they deserve our protection within their environment (habitat). Spend sixty mins watching golden monkeys cross from one branch towards another crossing branches. Climbers never collapse under weight amounts climbing grasses or swimming rivers (monkeys never break during such things). After lunch return back home whereupon later afternoon visit will take place scouting Iby’ iwacu Cultural Village which incorporate wholesome flavor performances plus insight into life traditions amongst local people groups

Day 11: Transfer to Akagera National Park

Savor a relaxed breakfast before leaving for Akagera National Park, journeying through Rwanda’s picturesque landscapes. At arrival, check into your lodge and spend the day relaxing in peaceful surroundings and preparing for future wildlife escapades. Enjoy supper at the lodge followed by an overnight stay.

Day 12: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Trip

Start your day with an early breakfast and head to the park headquarters for orientation, before starting off you morning game drive in the area. Throughout your stay, you may come across a variety of antelope species in addition to elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and zebras among the many types of wildlife on exhibit in the many ecosystems. The afternoon will find you on a boat trip around Lake Ihema; this is where you will spot hippos and crocodiles among other animals besides having a chance to see various birds like African fish eagles or even rare shoebill storks at times. You will come back to your lodge for dinner before spending the night there.

Day 13: Spend the entire day in Akagera National Park on a game drive

At breakfast you will embark on a full-day game drive through the northern part of Akagera National park that has the majority of wild animals found in it. Search for renowned big five in Africa which are rhinos lions buffaloes elephants plus leopards if you are lucky at all Keep an eye out for more creatures such as warthogs several antelope species baboons and monkeys Savor picnic meal at heart of national park amidst wow natural views Continue with your wildlife drive until it’s afternoon then return back to lodge for dinner plus overnight stay.

Day 14: Return to Kigali and Departure

After breakfast you will begin your journey back to Kigali. If time allows you can visit Kimironko Market for souvenirs and experience the local market life. After that you can head to Kigali International Airport for a departure flight marking the end of an incredible 14 days Rwandan Culture Experience.

End of 14 Days Rwanda Cultural Experience

What is included in this safari:

• All activities / services as per itinerary
• 4WD Vehicle – with a pop – up roof for scenic viewing
• A professional English speaking driver / guide
• Site entrance fees
• Free Wi-Fi internet in the vehicle
• All ground transportation and fuel
• Meals
• Drinking water in the vehicle

Exclusions of the safari:

• Visas
• International air fares
• Activities / services not included in the itinerary
• Alcoholic drinks / wines
• Laundry and any service of personal nature
• Travel insurance cover