Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Evening Painting Session
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Arrive at Kigali International Airport, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed painting session capturing Kigali’s golden skyline as the city lights begin to glow.
Overnight: Kigali | Meals: Dinner
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Day 2: Kigali Art & Culture – Inema Arts Center & Nyamirambo
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Begin your day with a visit to Inema Arts Center, meeting Rwandan artists and sketching colorful modern pieces. In the afternoon, explore Nyamirambo’s lively streets with a guided painting walk — full of local life, murals, and rhythm.
Overnight: Kigali | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3: Akagera National Park – Big 5 Game Drive & Sketching
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Drive east to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah park. Afternoon game drive offers the chance to spot elephants, giraffes, and zebras — perfect subjects for wildlife sketching under the open sky.
Overnight: Akagera Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4: Akagera National Park – Sunrise Safari & Painting in the Wild
Embark on an early morning safari in search of lions, rhinos, and leopards. Later, set up your easel overlooking Akagera’s shimmering lakes for a plein-air painting session inspired by the wilderness.
Overnight: Akagera Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5: Transfer to Musanze – Volcano Landscapes & Dian Fossey Museum
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Travel north through Rwanda’s rolling hills to Musanze, gateway to Volcanoes National Park. Visit the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Museum, then spend the afternoon painting the majestic Virunga volcano landscapes.
Overnight: Musanze | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6: Gorilla Trekking Experience
A truly unforgettable day — venture into the misty forests of Volcanoes National Park for your gorilla trekking experience. Observe these gentle giants in their natural habitat and capture the emotion of the moment through art later in the afternoon.
Overnight: Musanze | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7: Art for Change Rwanda & Departure
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Spend your final day with Art for Change Rwanda, engaging in hands-on painting workshops and meaningful exchanges with talented young artists. Reflect on your journey as you complete your final masterpiece — a creative keepsake of your Rwandan adventure — before your evening transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
