Engagi Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Golden Monkeys & cultural Village Visit

Golden Monkeys & cultural Village Visit

Morning: Early drive from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park for Golden monkey Tracking. These playful primates are found in the bamboo forests at the base of the mountains.
Afternoon: Visit the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village to see traditional, living drumming and king's house replicas.
Over night.

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

Accommodation:
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Morning: The Big Event. Head to the park headquarters for your Gorilla trekking assignment. Depending on the gorilla family's location, the hike takes 2–6 hours. You are allowed to view the gorllas for 1 hour hour after finding them
Afternoon: Scenic drive to Lake Kivu (Rubavu) to relax by the water after your trek. Optional Boat cruise
Overnight.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Paradise Malahide Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park -Canopy walk

Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park -Canopy walk

Morning: Drive south along the scenic Lake Kivu belt to Nyungwe Forest.
Afternoon: Optional Canopy Walkway—a 160m suspension bridge above the forest floor with incredible bird's-eye views of the ancient rainforest, for forest and primate viewing.
Overnight:.

Main Destination:
Lake Kivu
Accommodation:
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Akagera National park

Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Akagera National park

Morning: Early morning Chimpanzee trekking in the African ancient forest.
Afternoon: Drive across the country to Akagera National Park in the east, the Rwanda's Saravana park for the big 5 safari. Akagera National Park is the only national park in Rwanda where all five species can be found
Overnight.

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

Accommodation:
Akagera Rhino Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Akagera Big Five Safari & Departure

Akagera Big Five Safari & Departure

Morning: Full morning game drive in Akagera National Park. Look for lions, rhinos, giraffes, and elephants.
Afternoon: A boat trip on Lake Ihema to see hippos and crocodiles, then drive 2.5 hours back to Kigali for your evening departure flight or at your hotel.
End of the tour.

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
HyenaRare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Engagi Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Engagi Safaris.