3-Day Luxury Akagera Game Drive and Golden Monkey Trek

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

Kigali to akagera and game drive

Your journey begins with a scenic drive from Kigali to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah reserve. As you enter the park, the vast landscapes open up to reveal rolling plains, lakes, and woodlands teeming with wildlife. Embark on a thrilling game drive, where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and with luck, members of the Big Five. Pause midday to enjoy a freshly prepared lunch at your lodge or a picnic in the park, surrounded by nature’s beauty. In the afternoon, set out on a boat safari along Lake Ihema, gliding past pods of hippos, basking crocodiles, and flocks of vibrant waterbirds. The gentle rhythm of the lake contrasts beautifully with the excitement of the morning drive. As the day winds down, return to your lodge for a hearty dinner and relax under the starry skies, ready for the adventures ahead.

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:

Ruzizi Tented Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Akagera to volcanoes national park

Begin the day with a hearty breakfast at your lodge before setting out on another rewarding game drive through Akagera’s northern plains. This area is known for its predators, and with luck you may spot lions or rhinos alongside herds of antelope and buffalo. After the drive, exit the park and journey back toward Kigali, where you’ll pause for a delicious lunch and a chance to refresh. The adventure continues as you travel through Rwanda’s rolling hills and vibrant countryside en route to Volcanoes National Park. The scenic drive offers glimpses of rural life and the majestic Virunga volcanoes rising in the distance. Upon arrival, check into your lodge nestled near the park and unwind after the journey. As evening falls, enjoy a warm dinner surrounded by the tranquil atmosphere of the highlands, preparing for the next day’s golden monkey trek in the bamboo forests.

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:

Virunga Lodge

• Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Golden monkey trek and transfer to kigali

Start the day with a nourishing breakfast at your lodge before heading to Volcanoes National Park for the golden monkey trek. After a briefing, venture into the lush bamboo forests where these rare and playful primates thrive. Watching them leap gracefully through the trees and interact in their natural habitat is a truly captivating experience. Once the trek concludes, return to your lodge for a well-deserved lunch and some time to relax. Later, begin the scenic drive back to Kigali, passing through Rwanda’s rolling hills and vibrant countryside. Arrive in the city with unforgettable memories of both the savannah wildlife of Akagera and the enchanting primates of Volcanoes, marking the perfect conclusion to your 3 day adventure.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.