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$6,068 to $6,675 pp (USD)

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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

Arrival in Kigali

Arrival in Kigali

Arrive at Kigali International Airport where your safari guide will warmly welcome you. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and relaxation. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy the hotel's facilities or explore nearby attractions before your safari begins.

Main Destination:
Kigali
Accommodation:
Flame Tree Village
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kigali
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Akagera National Park

Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Akagera National Park

Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial and local craft markets in the city of Kigali before departing for Akagera National Park. Travel through Rwanda's scenic countryside and arrive in time for an afternoon at leisure while enjoying spectacular views of the park.

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:
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Full-Day Game Drive & Boat Safari

Full-Day Game Drive & Boat Safari

Spend the day exploring Akagera National Park on exciting game drives in search of lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and the different species of antelopes. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari cruise on Lake Ihema to spot hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.

Main Destination:
Akagera National Park
Accommodation:
Akagera Safari Camp
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, depart Akagera National Park and journey through Rwanda's rolling hills toward Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy breathtaking views and sceneries, traditional villages, and panoramic mountain views before arriving at the Mountain Gorilla View Lodge near the Virunga Volcanoes.

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:
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Gorilla Trekking Experience

Gorilla Trekking Experience

Following an early morning briefing, trek into the rainforest in search of one of the habituated mountain gorilla families. Spend an unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants before returning to your lodge to relax and celebrate this once in a lifetime experience.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Mount Bisoke Hike

Mount Bisoke Hike

Challenge yourself with a guided hike to the summit of the great Mount Bisoke, one of the Virunga volcanoes. Trek through bamboo forests and alpine vegetation to reach the spectacular crater lake at the summit while enjoying magnificent panoramic views.

Main Destination:
Mount Bisoke (Virunga Mountains)
Accommodation:
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Transfer to Lake Kivu & Kayaking Adventure

Transfer to Lake Kivu & Kayaking Adventure

Travel to the beautiful shores of Lake Kivu, one of Africa's GReat Lakes. Enjoy an afternoon kayaking adventure along the calm waters while admiring the surrounding mountains, fishing villages, and lush landscapes before relaxing at your lakeside resort.

Main Destination:
Lake Kivu
Accommodation:
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located at Lake Kivu
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Check out from Lake Kivu Serena Hotel and depart the Glistening Lake Kivu and journey south through Rwanda's scenic tea plantations and picturesque countryside to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Arrive at Munazi Lodge surrounded by one of Africa's oldest and most biodiverse rainforests.

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:
Munazi Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

Begin the day with chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park, home to numerous primate species. Later, experience the famous canopy walkway suspended above the rainforest, offering spectacular views and opportunities to spot birds and monkeys.

Main Destination:
Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Munazi Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Return to Kigali & Departure

Return to Kigali & Departure

After breakfast, drive back to the cleanest city in Africa, Kigali through Rwanda's stunning countryside. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy last minute shopping for souvenirs before tansferring to Kigali International Airport for your departure.

Main Destination:
Kigali
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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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  • This tour is offered by Achievers Travel Services, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • 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 Achievers Travel Services.