$4,939 to $5,489 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Meet and Greet at Kigali International airport - Warm welcome and short transfer to your hotel stay,
Meet and Greet at Kigali International airport - Warm welcome and short transfer to your hotel stay,
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly received by a representative of Gorilla Sights who will be waiting for you outside the customs and immigration hall. After completing immigration and collecting your luggage, you will be assisted with a smooth meet and greet service, ensuring a stress-free arrival experience.
You will then be introduced to your professional driver-guide who will transfer you in a comfortable vehicle to your hotel in Kigali. The short drive into the city offers your first glimpse of Rwanda’s beautiful rolling hills, clean streets, and well-organized urban landscape
Kigali is known as one of Africa’s safest and most welcoming capitals, offering a calm and refreshing atmosphere after your journey. Upon arrival at your hotel, you will check in and have time to relax, refresh, and settle into your accommodation.
Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to enjoy a short optional city orientation drive, giving you an introduction to Kigali.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
-
Quiet Haven Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Kigali city tour and then scenic transfer to Musanze via Rwanda's rolling hills and rich countryside
Kigali city tour and then scenic transfer to Musanze via Rwanda's rolling hills and rich countryside
After breakfast at your hotel in Kigali, you will check out and settle any extras before beginning a guided city tour using boda boda motorcycles for alocal experience. Your tour includes visits to the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi, where you will gain deep insight into Rwanda’s history and resilience, followed by a stop at Inema Arts Center to explore Rwandan art and creativity. You will also visit Kimironko Local Market, one of the largest and vibrant markets in Kigali, where you can experience local life, crafts, fresh produce, and cultural interaction.
After the city exploration, you will enjoy lunch at a restaurant offering a mix of local and international cuisine. Later, you will then begin your scenic transfer to Musanze, a journey of abount 3 hours through Rwanda’s countryside of rolling hills, farms, and rural settlements.
Volcanoes Park region welcomes you with fresh mountain air and dramatic volcanic landscapes. Upon arrival in Musanze, you will check in at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ruhengeri (City)
- Accommodation:
- Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla tracking experience in Volcanoes national park - Rwanda to see mountain gorillas in the wild
Gorilla tracking experience in Volcanoes national park - Rwanda to see mountain gorillas in the wild
After an early breakfast at your lodge near Volcanoes National Park, you will proceed to the park headquarters for a mandatory gorilla trekking briefing conducted by experienced rangers. Here, you will be assigned to a specific gorilla family group and guided on trekking rules, safety guidelines, and expectations for the best experience.
You will then be transferred to the starting point of your hike. The trek takes you into the lush slopes of the Virunga volcanic range, and home to the endangered mountain gorillas. The landscape is a stunning mosaic of dense evergreen and bamboo forests, open grasslands, swamps, and heath zones.
As you hike through steep and sometimes challenging terrain, your guide will help track the mountain gorillas through signs such as nests, dung, and feeding areas. The highlight of the experience is the magical hour spent with a gorilla family, observing their natural behaviour at close range. Watch as they feed, play, groom, rest, and care for their young.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes national park-Also to observe playful primates in bamboo forests
Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes national park-Also to observe playful primates in bamboo forests
After an early breakfast at your lodge near Volcanoes National Park, you will proceed to the park headquarters for a Golden Monkey trekking briefing. You will then begin your guided trek into the bamboo-covered slopes of the park, with the activity typically lasting about four hours depending on the location of the primates.
Once you locate one of the habituated golden monkey families, you will be allowed to spend one unforgettable hour observing them as they go about their daily routines. These energetic and playful primates are endemic to the high-altitude forests of the Virunga range and are known for their curiosity and lively behaviour. Watch them leap gracefully between bamboo branches, forage on the forest floor, groom one another, and interact in their large social groups, including a troop of up to 80–100 members.
After this remarkable wildlife experience, you will return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided cultural village walk.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Nyungwe National park - Through scenic Rwanda countryside and the rolling hills journey
Transfer to Nyungwe National park - Through scenic Rwanda countryside and the rolling hills journey
After breakfast at your resort, you will check out and begin your scenic journey to Nyungwe National Park, one of Africa’s oldest and most biodiverse montane rainforests. The drive takes you through some of Rwanda’s most breathtaking landscapes, offering best views of rolling green hills, terraced farms, and rural settlements that define the “Land of a Thousand Hills.”
As you continue, you will pass along the stunning shores of Lake Kivu, where shimmering waters contrast beautifully with the surrounding hills. The road winds through sharp corners and elevated viewpoints, providing endless photo opportunities and scenery along the way
Your professional driver-guide will enrich the journey with engaging storytelling, sharing insights into Rwanda’s history, culture, traditions, and transformation. This immersive narration brings the landscape to life, allowing you to understand the spirit of the country
Upon arrival at Nyungwe, you will check in at your lodge located near the forest edge.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Wildlife in Nyungwe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk experience in Nyungwe National park rainforest adventure safari,
Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk experience in Nyungwe National park rainforest adventure safari,
Rise very early for breakfast at your lodge near Nyungwe National Park, then transfer to the park headquarters for a detailed briefing before your guided chimpanzee trekking experience.
As you move through the forest, you may encounter other primate species such as black-and-white colobus monkeys, as well as a variety of forest birds and wildlife awakening in their natural habitat. As daylight breaks, your focus shifts to tracking chimpanzees, following their calls and movements through the canopy until you finally locate a habituated group. Observing them in their natural environment is a thrilling experience as they feed, swing through trees, communicate, and interact within their social groups.
You will then proceed to the famous Canopy Walkway along the Igishigishigi Trail. This bridge system, offers a unique aerial view of the rainforest. Accompanied by a specialized park guides, you will not only walk above the forest canopy but also gain insight into its ecological importances.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer Back To Kigali to for an overnight as you prepare for adventure to Akagera National Park,
Transfer Back To Kigali to for an overnight as you prepare for adventure to Akagera National Park,
Check out after with warm breakfast for your scenic transfer to Kigali (approx. 5 to 6 hours total drive time). Break up the long journey with an immersive cultural stopover at the historic King's Palace Museum in Nyanza. Take a fascinating 1-to-2-hour guided tour of the beautifully reconstructed 19th-century royal residence made entirely of traditional thatched grass. During your visit, you will also meet the sacred, long-horned Inyambo cattle and hear the herders sing traditional songs to them. After the visit, continue your journey through Rwanda's beautiful rolling hills to Kigali. Check into your hotel for a relaxing overnight stay and enjoy dinner in the capital city. This evening serves as a restful pause to recharge your energy before continuing your Rwandan adventure next day to the home of big five, The Journey will take you heading east toward the vast savannahs areas of Akagera National Park for an unforgettable wildlife safari to track down Africa's iconic Big Five animals.
- Main Destination:
- Nyanza (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Quiet Haven Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Akagera National Park, Africa's largest protected wetland that is Home to Big 5 Animals,
Transfer to Akagera National Park, Africa's largest protected wetland that is Home to Big 5 Animals,
Transfer from Kigali to Akagera National Park, Enjoy an early breakfast before checking out to begin your journey east toward the spectacular Akagera National Park. The scenic drive takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, winding through picturesque Rwandan villages, lush banana plantations, and terraced agricultural hillsides. As you descend toward the eastern plains, the landscape transitions from rolling highlands to open savannah plains and wetland ecosystems. Upon arrival at the park gate, we complete the quick entry registration and enter a completely different world of biodiversity. Akagera is Central Africa's largest protected wetland and a thriving conservation success story. Check into your lodge, unpack, and prepare for your thrilling wilderness adventure. Embark on an afternoon game drive to begin tracking the iconic Big Five lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalos alongside giraffes, zebras, hippos, a lot if bird species both migratory and endemic species, antilopes.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Wildlife in Akagera NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Experience the Beauty of Akagera National Park Full Day Game Safari from South to the Northern Plain
Experience the Beauty of Akagera National Park Full Day Game Safari from South to the Northern Plain
Full-Day Game Drive: Southern Woodlands to Northern PlainsSet out at sunrise for an epic, full-day game drive traversing the entire length of Akagera National Park. Begin your journey in the lush southern sector, characterized by dense acacia woodlands, rolling hills, and a magnificent network of lakes. Here, scan the thickets for majestic elephants, leopards, and olive baboons, while listening to the calls of vibrant bird species. As you drive north, witness a stunning ecological transition. The terrain opens up into expansive, golden savannah plains, creating the perfect habitat for large herds of buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and various antelopes like the eland and topi. Keep your eyes sharp for lions lounging under acacia trees and black rhinos camouflaged in the brush. This sweeping route showcases Akagera’s incredible biodiversity, balancing thriving wetlands, tangled forests, and vast grasslands. Conclude your thrilling Big Five search in northern gate completely our main target.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park
- Accommodation:
- Karenge Bush Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Another Morning Game safari in search for what we missed, lunch and transfer back to kigali Airport,
Another Morning Game safari in search for what we missed, lunch and transfer back to kigali Airport,
Morning Safari, Lunch, and Airport Transfer, Wake up early for a thrilling morning game drive through Akagera’s beautiful northern plains. This is the optimal time for wildlife viewing, as predators are active and herbivores graze in the cool morning air. Navigate the open golden savannahs to search for lions, leopards, and black rhinos, while spotting herds of giraffes, zebras, and topis against the sunrise. This sector offers incredible wildlife photography opportunities before you say goodbye to the wilderness. After a rewarding safari, return to the lodge or head to a scenic park restaurant for a relaxing lunch to refuel as you look at animals in the valleys as you feel like not leaving the park. Following lunch, check out and begin your 3-to-4-hour transfer back to Kigali. Enjoy the final views of Rwanda's rolling hills as you reflect on what the 1000 hills country has got. Arrive directly at Kigali International Airport in perfect time to check in for your evening departure home.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
