A seven-day adventure featuring VIP airport welcome, scenic drives, gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, city tours, helicopter transfers, cultural activities such as coffee tasting and dance performances, and wellness experiences. You will enjoy personalized service, luxury eco-lodges, breathtaking natural landscapes, wildlife encounters, and guided cultural explorations across Rwanda, concluding in Kigali.
Day 1 | Arrival in Kigali – Rwanda’s Gateway of Elegance
Arrive at Kigali International Airport, where your Deluxe Vacations host ensures VIP fast-track service. Private transfer to The Retreat by Heaven, Kigali’s most exclusive eco-boutique property. Afternoon at leisure: relax by the pool, book an in-room massage, or enjoy garden cocktails. Evening: a chef-curated welcome dinner at Fusion Restaurant, known for world-class farm-to-table dining.
The Retreat by Heaven | Meal Plan: B
Day 2 | Kigali Immersion - Scenic Flight to Nyungwe
Morning private city tour with your expert guide: visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, art galleries, and Nyamirambo neighborhood for a cultural encounter. Lunch at Choose Kigali. Afternoon: scenic helicopter flight over Rwanda’s rolling hills to One&Only Nyungwe House, deep in a tea plantation bordering the rainforest. Evening: private tea tasting followed by a forest-view dinner.
One&Only Nyungwe House | Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 3 | Chimpanzee Trek & Canopy Walk
At dawn, venture into Nyungwe Forest for chimpanzee trekking with expert trackers. Return to the lodge for a champagne brunch. Afternoon: take the iconic canopy walkway, suspended high over the rainforest, for a thrilling new perspective. Evening: unwind with a spa treatment and a sommelier-led wine pairing dinner.
One&Only Nyungwe House | Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 4 | Scenic Helicopter to Volcanoes
Optional morning birdwatching or guided tea walk at Nyungwe. Midday: helicopter transfer across Lake Kivu and Rwanda’s hills to Volcanoes National Park. Check into One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, an architectural masterpiece surrounded by the Virunga Volcanoes. Evening: forest-edge cocktails and a private wellness ritual in your villa.
One&Only Gorilla’s Nest | Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 5 | Expert Gorilla Lecture & Gorilla Trekking
Morning begins with a private lecture by a leading gorilla researcher, offering rare insights into their behavior, conservation, and the delicate balance of their ecosystem. With this deeper understanding, set off on your life-changing gorilla trek, an intimate hour in the company of a gorilla family, guided by expert trackers. Afternoon at leisure in your villa or lodge spa. Evening: a private cultural performance with Intore dancers, arranged exclusively for Deluxe Vacations guests.
One&Only Gorilla’s Nest | Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 6 | Golden Monkey Trek
This morning, track the lively golden monkeys in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park, a playful and photogenic contrast to the gorilla experience. Afternoon: enjoy leisure time at Gorilla’s Nest, whether at the spa, with a guided nature walk, or simply unwinding with panoramic volcano views. Evening: farewell degustation menu celebrating the best of Rwandan cuisine.
One&Only Gorilla’s Nest | Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 7 | Helicopter Flight to Kigali
Enjoy a final morning of wellness, yoga on your terrace or a guided forest walk. Midday: helicopter transfer back to Kigali with time for curated shopping at artisan boutiques. Afternoon: VIP departure assistance at Kigali International Airport for your onward flight.
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