6-Day Nyungwe Chimps and Akagera Wildlife Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival at Kigali International Airport and visit the Genocide Memorial

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our company representative and have a briefing of your safari with more emphasis on the program for this day. Depending on your time of arrival, you can first have lunch and then visit the Genocide Memorial. This is a highlight attraction in Rwanda and a great way to start your tour, as it gives a great introduction to its sad history and the amazing reconciliation and development.
Later, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kigali. Check in and prepare to have dinner and relax.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

One Click Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Kigali to Nyungwe National Park, ziplining and canopy walk

Your safari driver will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and set off to Nyungwe National Park. It is a somewhat long journey taking you through the winding roads, calm towns, and the thick Nyungwe forest. On arrival at the park offices, you will be briefed and proceed to the ziplining starting point, enjoy the adventure, and connect to the canopy walk. These experiences are exciting and offer great views of Nyungwe forest and the surrounding area, including hills at a distance. From here, you will exit the park and head to the lodge for your next stay.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking)

High Season June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP)

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

Wildlife in Nyungwe NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Chimp trekking and optional tea plantation experience

After an early morning breakfast at the lodge, you will drive to the park offices for a briefing about chimp trekking. Meet the guides who will lead you through the forest as you go looking for the chimps. As you walk through the jungle, they will give you information, including the park's history, about the vegetation and animals in the park. When you spot the chimpanzees, you will have an hour to watch and observe them, take photos, learn about their behaviours, and other facts. Later on, exit the park and drive back to the lodge for lunch. You can choose to spend the afternoon relaxing or opt for evening activities such as the tea plantation experience or nature walk.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Nyungwe to Kigali, stopover at King's Palace Nyanza

You will bid farewell to Nyungwe and set off for Kigali. About midway through the journey, stop over at King’s palace in Nyanza for a tour that combines culture and history. You will learn about the ancient Rwandan kingdom, the culture of Rwandans, and meet the Inyambo cow. You will then proceed to Kigali, arriving in the late afternoon or evening, check into your previous city hotel, have dinner, and relax.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

One Click Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Drive to Akagera National Park and sunset boat ride

After enjoying your morning breakfast at the hotel, you will meet your safari driver and head to Akagera National Park. Stop over at Imigongo for a cup of coffee and proceed to the park. Upon arrival at the park, check in to the park offices and later head to Lake Ihema for the sunset boat ride. It is a fabulous experience offering great views of the park and an opportunity to spot crocodiles, hippos and other animals along the lake shores. After the boat trip, drive to the lodge, check in, have dinner, and rest.

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:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning game drive and return to Kigali

You will wake up to a delicious breakfast at the lodge, check out, and go for the morning game drive that will give you a chance to see the Big Five, giraffes, zebras and antelopes, among others. After the drive, exit the park and drive to Kigali. Your safari driver will drop you off at the hotel or airport, marking a remarkable safari.

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.