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Arrival
Day 1
Pick up from kigali early morning and transfer to akagera national park-boat cruise
Pick up from kigali early morning and transfer to akagera national park-boat cruise
After breakfast you meet our driver guide for a trip to Akagera National Park. This National Park is located along the eastern border of Rwanda, where the typically hilly countryside gives way to the savannas of the Great Rift Valley. Dominated by lakes, swamps and marshland, the area boasts a huge compliment of nature and wildlife that cannot be found elsewhere in the country. The drive will take you around 3 hours arriving with en-route game drive for lunch at the Camp. Have lunch as you enjoy some relaxation time and the breathtaking views of the savannah just near the poolside. After lunch depart for the afternoon boat cruise at 3PM on Lake Ihema which is very rewarding for seeing many hippos, the huge Nile crocodiles and many birds. This is the most interesting part of the park, especially for birders. Later dinner and overnight at the Lodge. Stay for your first night at Akagera Game lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Wildlife in Akagera NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game drive in akagera national park and transfer to musanze
Game drive in akagera national park and transfer to musanze
After breakfast, kick-start your day with a driver towards the northern gate for the full day game drives. Expect to encounter some predators happily feasting on their freshly preys and also wave to the fortunate preys that managed to survive the night. This region is best for spotting members of the Big Five including the Hippos, elephants, buffaloes; giraffes, warthogs, waterbucks and different antelope species such as the "Roan Antelope" or horse antelope, the largest and, with the Topi or Lyre antelope, one of the fastest.
You stop by the campsite for lunch then continue to the north of the park as you exit through the north to Musanze. Stay at Isange paradise Resort.
- Main Destination:
- Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Isange Paradise Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla Trekking – Nyakagezi Family (Mgahinga, Uganda)
Gorilla Trekking – Nyakagezi Family (Mgahinga, Uganda)
05:30 AM: Early breakfast and departure from Musanze to the Cyanika Border.
06:30 AM: Border crossing formalities (ensure you have your East Africa Tourist Visa or relevant permits).
07:30 AM: Arrive at the Mgahinga National Park headquarters for the briefing. The Nyakagezi family is the only habituated group in this park and is known for having several silverbacks living together.
08:30 AM: Begin the trek. The forest here is beautiful, characterized by bamboo zones and volcanic slopes.
01:00 PM: Proposed Lunch: Packed lunch in the forest or a late lunch back at the base.
03:00 PM: Return across the border to Rwanda.
Evening: Relax at your lodge in Musanze and enjoy the views of the Virunga chain.
Overnight: Isange Paradise Resort / Ingagi Park View Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Isange Paradise Resort
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Golden monkey trekking in volcanoes national park and visit ibyiwacu cultural village
Golden monkey trekking in volcanoes national park and visit ibyiwacu cultural village
This day is set out for Golden Monkey tracking in the Volcanoes National Park. The drive takes 20 minutes’ drive from the hotel headquarters to start the briefing. After the briefing you will drive for 25 minutes to get to the trek starting point and will have a 30 minutes’ walk to get to the park. Entering dense stands of bamboo interspersed with open glade you will make your way deep into golden monkey territory. Guides lead visitors to the habitat of groups of ‘habituated’ golden monkeys Though viewing is kept to a maximum of one hour, travelers can get an up-close look at the golden monkeys in their natural habitat. After the golden monkeys you will visit Gorilla Guardians Village (Iby’iwacu Cultural Village) in Kinigi, which is near Volcanoes National Park, offers a highly interactive, hands-on immersion into Rwandan culture.
Stay Overnight at Isange paradise resort.
- Main Destination:
- Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Isange Paradise Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Kigali city tour and Kigali Genocide Memorial
Kigali city tour and Kigali Genocide Memorial
After breakfast you will have a scenic transfer to Kigali start with a tour of Kigali city. Named in 1907 by Dr. Richard Kandi, the first colonial resident governor of Rwanda; Kigali city is surrounded by lush hills of green and is referred to as the land of a thousand hills. Get to visit interesting spots which may include; the craft market, Kigali Genocide Memorial. Have a walk at the city center visiting exciting spots of the city. Get to also to visit the Kimironko Market then transfer to the airport.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
