Kigali Genocide Memorial

Morning Pick-up: Anywhere in Kigali and one way drive to Kigali Genocide Memorial site before heading to Musanze city in northwest Rwanda. It's the gateway to Volcanoes National Park, home to mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a place of remembrance and learning dedicated to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda & the road to recovery Kigali genocide memorial site is a UNESCO World heritage site and built at the burial site of 250,000 victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. The museum contains documentation of the genocide and one has to visit this place to learn about Rwanda’s recent tragic history if one is to appreciate the immense progress the country has achieved to date, in terms of reconciliation and development. The museum also contains examples of other genocides in the world. It thus seeks to provide a vital lesson on what blind hate can cause. The museum is free to visit and you can walk through it on your own.

Musanze

After visiting Kigali Genocide Memorial then you will be leaving Kigali towards Musanze city for an estimated 2 - 2.5 hours drive with local experts and friendly driver guide by Afri Safaris, the transport is assured with a choice 4x4 safari vehicle with wifi connectivity to keep you connected with your lovely ones and the world Stop by: SŌOKO Xperiences. with 45 minutes SŌOKO Xperiences for Lunch, coffee, restroom, snacks and relaxing. Stop by: Akagera National Park, Rwanda Arrival at the park entry and clearing at the park reception. After Stopover then you'll be heading to Musanze (Ruhengeri).The city in northwest Rwanda, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park, home to mountain gorillas and golden monkeys and then you will be transferred to your booked hotel where you will freshen up, relax/swim. After relaxing then you will be IBYIWACU Cultural Village. Dinner and Stay Overnight at Booked hotel

Iby'iwacu Cultural Village

After freshen up, then you will be transferred to Iby'iwacu cultural village. Iby'iwacu Cultural Village is a village of ex-poachers, those previously stealing the gorillas due to poverty, they now stopped poaching. The Iby’iwacu cultural village is one of the leading cultural attractions in Rwanda. The Village combines all of Rwanda’s known cultural traditions, people & history into one place for display & a personal experience. International visitors get to see what life was in a typical African village setting – the lifestyle, houses, traditional dances, dressing code, food, herbs & how the ancient kingdoms were generally organized. Tourists are given an opportunity to learn ancient hunting skills, try weaving baskets/mats, carpentry. This unique experience has won the hearts of many visitors who wish to indulge in the culture of Rwanda’s native community after seeing gorillas. Village offers an opportunities to purchase local craft, gifts & souvenir to show friends back home.

Volcanoes National Park

You should wake up early & order for breakfast as you wait for the driver to pick you up. Afri Safaris driver guide will take you to the RDB headquarter in Kinigi for briefing by 7:00am. This briefing is very important and is where you will meet other tourists and Rangers who will be leading you to the forest. The briefing covers many topics but the most important is how to behave around the gorillas, what to expect and what to carry along while tracking the gorillas. You will be assigned a gorilla family taking into consideration your overall fitness and age. This is because some of the gorilla groups are located deeper in the forest hence requiring more hours of trekking. Porters are available to help you with extra luggage. Park Rangers will lead you into the forest to track the primates. Trekking takes btn 2 to 6 hours. After an hour of observing the mountain gorillas, our Guide will be waiting for you at the starting point then you will be transferred back to Kigali.

Stop by Migano Cafe in Musanze for the lunch (•Hot lunch of your choice on the food menu at Migano Cafe Musanze) After having lunch then you will be transferred back to Kigali at your hotel or Kigali International Airport