5-Day Rwandan Roar & Silverback Encounter

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

Kigali City Tour & Scenic Transfer to Akagera National Park

Begin your Rwandan adventure with a immersive Kigali city tour. Explore the moving Kigali Genocide Memorial, a profound tribute to the nation’s resilience. Wander through the vibrant Caplaki Craft Village, where local artisans display intricate woodcarvings, baskets, and traditional fabrics. After lunch, drive east through rolling hills into Akagera National Park, a stunning landscape of savannah, swamps, and woodlands. The journey offers glimpses of local village life. Arrive at your lodge near the park’s boundary, where the evening sounds of nature set the stage for tomorrow’s wildlife encounters. Settle in and enjoy a delicious dinner overlooking the bush.

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:

Akagera Rhino Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Wildlife Exploration in Akagera – Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Wake to the golden light over Akagera. An early morning game drive reveals the park’s rich biodiversity: expect elephants, buffaloes, Masai giraffes, zebras, and if lucky, the elusive leopard. The northern circuit offers excellent chances to spot hyenas and topi antelopes. After a picnic lunch, embark on a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Ihema. Glide past pods of hippos yawning in the shallows, while crocodiles bask on muddy banks. Watch fish eagles dive and kingfishers dart across the water. As afternoon cools, return to Kigali in the evening, carrying memories of raw African wilderness. Overnight in the capital.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Five to Five Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park – The Land of Giants

Depart Kigali after breakfast and drive northwest through Rwanda’s lush, terraced countryside. The two-hour journey passes through bustling towns like Musanze, with views of the five Virunga volcanoes looming ahead. Upon arrival at Volcanoes National Park, check into your eco-lodge nestled among bamboo forests. The afternoon is free to relax or take a guided nature walk to the nearby lakes – Bulera and Ruhondo – for spectacular volcanic vistas. In the evening, enjoy a cultural briefing and a hearty meal. Prepare your trekking gear for tomorrow’s once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trek. The cool mountain air promises adventure.

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:

Isange Paradise Resort

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking and Cultural immersion at Iby'lwacu Village

Begin with an early breakfast, then drive to the park headquarters for a briefing by expert trackers. Enter the misty forest following trails used by mountain gorillas. Trekking can last several hours through steep, dense vegetation. Upon finding the gorilla family, you are allowed one breathtaking hour in their presence – observing playful juveniles, silverback dominance, and tender mothering. After descending, if time permits, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for traditional dancing, drumming, and storytelling about local life coexisting with gorillas. Return to lodge for dinner.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Isange Paradise Resort

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Dian Fossey's Legacy and Departure back to Kigali

An early morning breakfast drive to the park offices for the briefing, and head for Diane Fossy’s monumental area where you will explore and learn about her endeavors to start the conservation journey of mountain Gorillas before she was killed by poachers. Later we start the journey to Kigali.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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