Morning pickup at Kigali International Airport or hotel followed by a cultural visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, then a drive of approximately 2.5 hours east to Akagera National Park. Check in at camp and enjoy an afternoon boat safari on Lake Ihema to view hippos, Nile crocodiles, and vibrant birdlife. Accommodation options include Magashi Camp (Luxury) or Ruzizi Tented Camp (Mid Range). Meals provided: Lunch and Dinner.

Full day Big Five game drive through Akagera National Park, concentrating on the northern sector savanna across the morning and afternoon. Search for lions, rhinos, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and giraffes. Exit the park gate in the late afternoon and return to Kigali for dinner and overnight rest. Accommodation options in Kigali include Kigali Serena Hotel, The Retreat, or Onomo Hotel. Meals provided: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner.

After breakfast depart Kigali for a scenic approximately 2.5 hour drive northwest through Rwanda's terraced rolling hills to Volcanoes National Park near Musanze. Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund for conservation insights, followed by an evening cultural immersion at the IbyIwacu Cultural Village. Accommodation options include Singita Kwitonda, Bisate Lodge, or Five Volcanoes Hotel. Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Early morning briefing at Kinigi Park Headquarters at 6:30 AM before setting off to trek into the rainforest alongside experienced trackers. Trekking is moderate to active with forest treks typically between 2–6 hours. Spend one unforgettable hour with a habituated Mountain Gorilla family, then return to the lodge for afternoon relaxation or opt for a visit to the Twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo. Accommodation remains at Singita Kwitonda, Bisate Lodge, or Five Volcanoes Hotel. Meals provided: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner.

Re enter Volcanoes National Park for a lively Golden Monkey trek in the bamboo zone to observe the endangered Golden Monkeys. Return for lunch, check out, and transfer back to Kigali where there is time for craft shopping before drop off at Kigali International Airport for the evening flight. Meals provided: Breakfast and Lunch. Accommodation: Departure.