This tour is unavailable for new bookings Unavailable for new bookings Find Comparable Tours › Find Comparable Tours

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 Rwanda

Arrival in Rwanda

On arrival to Kigali you will meet our tour representative who will thereafter transfer you to a hotel for an overnight stay on Bed and Breakfast. You will be briefed by your safari guide about your tour. You may also take a stroll in the streets depending on your time of arrival.

Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (Kigali)
Accommodation:
Chez Lando Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kigali
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

City tour of Kigali, drive to Musanze and village tour

City tour of Kigali, drive to Musanze and village tour

This morning in Kigali, you will have a guided city tour to explore the landmarks of history of this budding capital. You will visit the Rwanda Genocide memorial museum in Gisozi. You will also visit local fresh produce markets and local crafts to purchase souvenirs.
Afterwards, you will start your journey to the North-west to Musanze town near Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival you shall visit Iby’Iwachu cultural village to learn about Rwandese culture, their way of life and traditional dance performances. Afterwards, you shall drive to your accommodation for the Night.

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:
La Palme Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in or near Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Gorilla tracking and drive to Lake Kivu

Gorilla tracking and drive to Lake Kivu

Early in the morning you will be transferred to the park headquarters for clearance, briefing and allocation. After briefing, you will be led by experienced ranger guides on the hike to visit one of the 12 habituated mountain Gorilla families in the park. You will spend an hour in their presence when you can observe, photograph and film them in their idyllic habitat. After tracking you shall have lunch and drive to Gisenyi border town on Lake Kivu. You shall relax briefly until at 6pm when you will start take a boat ride on Lake Kivu with fishermen to experience night fishing. Together, you will cast nets and later retrieve them. The experience ends at 9pm when you will return to your accommodation.

Main Destination:
Lake Kivu
Accommodation:
Paradise Malahide
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Kivu
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Boat ride on Lake Kivu and drive to Kigali

Boat ride on Lake Kivu and drive to Kigali

After breakfast, you will take a 2 hours boat ride on Lake Kivu. Afterwards, you will start your journey to Kigali for your International flight. You will have stopovers along the way for photography. After wards transfer to the airport to catch up with your international flight.

Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (Kigali)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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.
Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By

Best price guarantee

Your request will be sent directly to the operator

If preferred, you can contact the operator directly

Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Adventure Vacation Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • 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.