Arriving at Kigali International Airport, you’ll be met by our friendly representative and transferred into the city for your overnight stay. Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital, offers a safe and welcoming introduction to the country, blending modern energy with a rich cultural heritage. Your first stop is the Four Points by Sheraton Kigali, a contemporary hotel designed for both comfort and convenience—an ideal place to rest and recharge before continuing your journey into Rwanda’s scenic heartlands.

The Four Points Kigali combines stylish design with warm Rwandan hospitality. Its modern rooms are thoughtfully appointed with plush bedding, spacious bathrooms, and amenities such as high-speed Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen televisions. Large windows let in natural light and frame views of the city, providing a sense of calm after your international flight.

Guests can enjoy a choice of on-site dining options, including international cuisine and regional flavours, or relax with a cocktail at the rooftop bar overlooking Kigali’s rolling hills. Additional facilities include a fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool, giving you the opportunity to refresh before setting out on safari or a gorilla trekking adventure.

Kigali’s central location and easy-going atmosphere make it a welcoming gateway to Rwanda. After settling in at the Four Points, the evening is yours to unwind—whether that’s enjoying the hotel’s facilities, sampling local flavours, or simply resting ahead of the exciting days to come. This stay ensures your Rwandan adventure begins with comfort and peace of mind.

This morning, your journey continues as you travel toward the Uganda border, where our team will guide you smoothly through immigration formalities. Crossing into Uganda, the scenery shifts to lush, forested hills, setting the stage for a day of cultural discovery. Your first adventure is the Batwa Trail—an immersive experience that shares the ancient traditions of the Batwa, an Indigenous community once known as the forest’s original inhabitants. Their story offers a profound introduction to Uganda’s cultural and natural heritage.

The Batwa people, sometimes referred to as pygmies, lived for centuries within these forests alongside mountain gorillas. On the trail, you’ll gain insight into their hunter-gatherer lifestyle—how they collected fruits and honey, used medicinal plants, crafted tools, and conducted spiritual rituals within sacred caves. Local guides, many of whom are Batwa themselves, bring these traditions to life, ensuring the community directly benefits from your visit. It’s a rare opportunity to connect with a culture deeply tied to the landscape and to witness demonstrations that highlight resilience and heritage.

After the Batwa Trail experience, continue to Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, your base in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest area. Nestled on the edge of the park, the lodge offers spacious cottages with en-suite bathrooms, private verandas, and sweeping views of the forested hillsides. Known for its warm hospitality and excellent cuisine, Ichumbi provides both comfort and proximity to Bwindi’s gorilla trekking trails. As evening falls, enjoy a hearty dinner and the peaceful sounds of the forest, resting well before the adventures ahead.

Today brings one of the most unforgettable highlights of your journey—gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Home to roughly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, Bwindi’s dense rainforest offers the rare chance to encounter these magnificent primates in their natural habitat. Your trek takes you deep into a UNESCO World Heritage landscape, where the reward is a face-to-face meeting with the Gentle Giants of Uganda—an encounter that resonates as one of Africa’s most profound wildlife experiences.

Setting out in the early morning with expert rangers, you follow forest trails alive with birdsong and the rustle of monkeys in the canopy. The trek can vary in length and difficulty depending on the gorillas’ movements, but the anticipation builds with every step. When you finally reach a family group, the moment is unforgettable: juveniles play and tumble through the undergrowth while the dominant silverback keeps a watchful eye. Sitting quietly, you’ll observe their interactions up close, their soulful brown eyes reflecting a kinship that transcends species.

The hour you spend with the gorillas is strictly regulated to protect them, but it leaves a lasting impression—a memory that stays vivid long after you’ve left the forest. Few wildlife encounters in the world carry such emotional depth, combining awe, humility, and an overwhelming sense of connection.

After the trek, return to the comfort of Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, where a warm meal and serene forest views provide space to rest and reflect on the extraordinary privilege of meeting Bwindi’s mountain gorillas.

This morning, your journey takes you back across the Rwandan border to Kigali, where a powerful and deeply moving experience awaits at the Kigali Genocide Memorial. This site serves as both a tribute to the victims of the 1994 genocide and an educational centre, chronicling Rwanda’s history from pre-colonial times to the present day. More than a museum, it is a place of remembrance and reflection, offering insight into the country’s resilience and extraordinary path toward healing and unity.

Led by knowledgeable guides, your visit explores the memorial’s poignant exhibits, which share personal stories, photographs, and testimonies that bring Rwanda’s recent past into vivid perspective. The memorial gardens, peaceful yet solemn, provide space for reflection, while the exhibits highlight both the atrocities endured and the strength of those who survived. It is an emotional but profoundly important part of understanding Rwanda’s journey.

The visit underscores not only the weight of human suffering but also the extraordinary resilience of the Rwandan people. From the devastation of genocide has emerged a nation committed to peace, reconciliation, and growth—offering a powerful reminder of humanity’s capacity for oth darkness and renewal.

Following this deeply meaningful experience, you’ll transfer to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight. As your time in Rwanda concludes, you depart with a deeper understanding of the country’s history, its remarkable recovery, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.