$8,868 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali
Arrival in Kigali
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional guide and transferred to your hotel in Kigali. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax after your flight. Optional Kigali City Tour visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kimironko Market among other amazing sites.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
- Kigali Serena Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
After breakfast, depart Kigali and enjoy a scenic drive to Nyungwe National Park. En route, you may visit the Ethnographic Museum in Huye if time permits. Continue through Rwanda's picturesque countryside before arriving at your lodge in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel
Wildlife in Nyungwe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk
Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk
Rise early for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe National Park. Once located, enjoy one unforgettable hour observing the chimpanzees in their natural habitat. After lunch, return to the park for the famous canopy walk, offering breathtaking views over the rainforest canopy.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Gisenyi – Lake Kivu
Transfer to Gisenyi – Lake Kivu
Following breakfast, depart for Gisenyi on the shores of Lake Kivu. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the lakeside or choose to join an optional canoe excursion with the traditional singing fishermen. These experiences offer you a close interaction with the local people and get an opportunity to immersive yourself in their culture and traditions.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Kivu
- Accommodation:
- Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Kivu Boat Cruise & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Lake Kivu Boat Cruise & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Kivu, including a visit to the nearby hot springs. Later, continue to Volcanoes National Park - the best gorilla trekking destination in Africa. Arrive at the lodge in the evening, check in at your lodge for an evening of rest and spend the night.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
First Gorilla Trekking Experience & Cultural Tour
First Gorilla Trekking Experience & Cultural Tour
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before your first mountain gorilla trekking adventure. Spend one magical hour with the gorillas after locating your assigned family. In the afternoon, visit Gorilla Guardians Village for a cultural experience.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Second Gorilla Trekking Experience & Return to Kigali
Second Gorilla Trekking Experience & Return to Kigali
Return to the park headquarters for another briefing before embarking on your second gorilla trekking adventure with a different gorilla family. This second gorilla trekking allows you to witness the different gorilla family dynamics. After the trek, transfer back to Kigali.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Akagera National Park
Transfer to Akagera National Park
After breakfast, depart Kigali for Akagera National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy your first game drive through Rwanda's only savannah national park and the perfect place to see some of the most - sought after Africa wildlife species including the Big Five - lion, leopard, cape buffalo, rhinos and elephants.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ruzizi Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Akagera NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Game Drive & Lake Ihema Boat Cruise
Game Drive & Lake Ihema Boat Cruise
Start the day with an early morning game drive through the northern sector of Akagera National Park. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Ihema, where you may encounter hippos, Nile crocodiles, and a variety of water birds. As the sunsets, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ruzizi Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Morning Game Drive & Return to Kigali
Morning Game Drive & Return to Kigali
Enjoy a final morning game drive before departing for Kigali. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport or your hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable Rwanda safari.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
