4-Day Rwanda Wildlife and Gorilla Trek Adventure

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Akagera National Park

After an early morning breakfast at your Hotel in Kigali, your guide driver will pick you up to Begin your adventure with a guided exploration of Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a moving insight into the country’s history and resilience, then tour bustling markets and leafy streets. After lunch, travel east through scenic countryside to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah reserve. Arrive by evening to unwind and enjoy sunset views over Lake Ihema. Overnight at Akagera Game Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Game Drive in Akagera National Park

Rise early for a full-day game drive across Akagera’s diverse habitats—rolling grasslands, acacia woodlands, and open plains. Search for the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards, as well as giraffes, zebras, impalas, and hundreds of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the park and capture memorable photographs. Return to the lodge for a relaxed evening and dinner. Overnight at Akagera Game Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Ihema Boat Cruise and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, take a tranquil boat cruise on Lake Ihema to observe hippos, crocodiles, and colorful aquatic birds such as kingfishers and herons. Later, depart for Volcanoes National Park, a scenic drive through Rwanda’s rolling hills and lush farmlands. Arrive by evening to settle in at your lodge, surrounded by the towering Virunga volcanoes, and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking experience. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking Experience and Return to Kigali

Start the day with an early breakfast before heading to Kinigi Park Headquarters for a briefing. Trek through the dense rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Spend an awe-inspiring hour watching these gentle giants interact in their natural habitat—a truly life-changing experience. Afterward, return to Kigali, arriving in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or the airport. End of Tour.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.