Hermosa Life Tours and Travel

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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 at the Kigali International airport

Arrival at the Kigali International airport

On arrival at Kigali International Airport, our Dedicated team of Hermosa Life Tours and Travel will be at the Kigali International airport for the meet and greet assistance, clear with customs. Transfer to the Kigali hotel. Enjoy hotel amenities, dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Kigali
Accommodation:
2000 Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kigali
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Akagera National Park

Transfer to Akagera National Park

After having your breakfast at the hotel, check out and embark on a drive to transfer to Akagera National Park Home of Big 5- Game Drive. On the way enjoy Landscapes and the hills of Rwanda, en route game drive and views as you Drive to the lodge, check in with lunch in at the lodge. Expect to see some animals such as elephants, Giraffes, lions, arrive at the lodge, have meals and relax. Afternoon at leisure plus enjoying lodge amenities. Evening embarks on the Night game drive where you are rewarded with several wildlife in a calm nature. This evening you have a chance to see nocturnal wildlife species that are not easy to see during day time. Retire and drive back to the lodge.

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

Day 3

Game Drives and Boat Cruise, transfer back Kigali

Game Drives and Boat Cruise, transfer back Kigali

Akagera is also known as one of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa. After your breakfast, have your packed lunch boxes. You will visit the Giraffe area in the south and the lakes road up towards Birengero. Akagera National Park is home to elephant, Lions, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and antelope and many more. Have a stopover for packed lunch at the picnic area. Continue with a boat cruise where you are rewarded with several hippos and bird species on Lake Ihema.
Proceed with a drive back to Kigali, enjoy cool sunset photography, the landscapes in the area. Arrival at the hotel with relaxation, dinner and Overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Kigali
Accommodation:
2000 Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kigali
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Kigali city tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Kigali city tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After your breakfast at the hotel, embark on a Kigali city tour; go for a visit to the Genocide memorial center, local markets in Kimironko, Nyamirambo tour, see daily activities of the local Rwandan people with smiles on their faces, Drive to a nice restaurant of your choice in Kigali town for your lunch, then continue to drive to Musanze side the home of Mountain Gorillas, Golden monkeys and hikes, on your way going you will be having time to discover, view Rwandan Landscapes. Arrival at the lodge with check in. You will relax enjoy property amenities, evening at leisure. Later dinner and Overnight stay.

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:
Classic Lodge
  • Mid-range hotel located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Undertake Golden Monkey trek and cultural experience with the Gorilla Guardian Village

Undertake Golden Monkey trek and cultural experience with the Gorilla Guardian Village

After breakfast you will proceed to the park headquarters to meet your guides for Golden Monkeys trekking, enjoy them play plus doing their daily activities, then after completing your experiences. Return to your hotel for lunch and with an afternoon Cultural experience at the Gorilla Guardians former Iby’iwacu culture village center then dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Classic Lodge
  • Mid-range hotel located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Bisoke Hike and transfer to Lake Kivu

Bisoke Hike and transfer to Lake Kivu

On this day in the morning after breakfast, you will go to RDB Headquarters for briefing with a cup of Coffee or tea, you will join a group of tourists heading to the hike on the top of the Volcano where there a crater lake. It takes 4 hours ascending and 2 hours descending. You will come back at the Hotel, have a meal, check out, proceed with a transfer to Lake Kivu. Arrival at the hotel with full relaxation at the beach shores whole afternoon.

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

Day 7

Lake Kivu boat cruise, transfer back to Kigali and departure

Lake Kivu boat cruise, transfer back to Kigali and departure

Wake up to your breakfast, enjoy it with the Lake Views. Then embark on the boat cruise on Lake Kivu to discover its different beautiful islands. Have the fantastic view of the country. During the boat cruise you can visit the local fruit bat population, a variety of bird species including pelicans, crowned cranes and malachite kingfishers. Depending on how busy the day is, this boat cruise lasts an average of 2 hours. Return to the hotel for meals, check out and transfer back to Kigali. Do a quick souvenir shopping and depart on an evening transfer.

Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (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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