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

Kigali

Kigali

The arrival of your air transfer at the Kigali International Airport. Meet and greet assistance by Akagera Aviation.
They will assist with quick clearance at the immigration (visa process). You will take a PCR test to enable you to go trekking chimpanzees.
Once done, you will be handed over to and warmly welcomed by our representative who will be waiting outside the customs and immigration hall. Transfer to your hotel in the city. Arrive and check in assistance. Tour briefing will take place in the lobby. Dinner will follow an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Kigali
Accommodation:
Amata N’Ubuki Boutique Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Kigali
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Nyungwe; Ethnographic museum, Gisakura Tea plantation tour

Nyungwe; Ethnographic museum, Gisakura Tea plantation tour

06h30: Early breakfast at the hotel. You will check out and settle extras.
Set off for Nyungwe National Park, where the largest montane forest in East and Central Africa is found. The heart of Nyungwe Forest is like a scene from a fairy tale. Tall old mahoganies, ebonies and giant tree ferns tower above you, whilst orchids and other epiphytes cling to every branch. Brightly colored birds flit around; butterflies are everywhere, including a variety of primates for which Nyungwe National Park is renowned.

En route, we will briefly visit the Ethnographic Museum.
If time permits, we will also visit the King’s palace. Later, continue your drive to Nyungwe.
Arrive and check-in at your hotel, followed by late lunch. This afternoon, visit a Gisakura tea plantation. The secret behind the perfect cup of tea starts right here in Gisakura Tea Estate.
Once done, drive back to your hotel for the evening. Dinner and overnight stay.

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:
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Nyungwe; Chimpanzee & Canopy walk

Nyungwe; Chimpanzee & Canopy walk

Today at 05h00 you will get your packed breakfast and drive to the Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Chimpanzee trek briefing and formalities will take place at the park headquarters. You will then proceed with your guide to the evergreen forest for a great experience that starts at 06h00. You may spot a wide variety of bird life.

10h00: After this amazing experience, proceed to the hotel where you will rest and relax. Lunch will be at 12h45.
13h45: After lunch, drive back to the park for briefing before you do your guided canopy walk that starts at 15h00.
Suspended above a ravine amidst the lush vegetation and montane forest of the Ngungwe National Park, Canopy Walk offers participants an exhilarating perspective atop the ancient treetops and wildlife. The 160 meters long suspended bridge is accessible as a part of a guided hike along the Igishigishigi trail or those hiking the Imbaraga and Umuyove trails.

Drive back to the hotel once done. Dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Kibuye; Boatride

Kibuye; Boatride

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Drive about an hour and a half to Kibuye.
Arrive and check-in at the hotel. Lunch will follow.
This afternoon, depart on a boat ride on Lake Kivu.
Later, return to the hotel for the evening. Dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Kivu
Accommodation:
Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Rusizi (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Kivu

Lake Kivu

This day will be at leisure to enjoy the hotel and its surroundings.
The hotel compromises an upscale lobby, restaurant and bar, spa, gym, convention center, lake view swimming pool, and parking area. Located in close proximity to Lake Kivu and Nyungwe National Park in the western region of Rwanda.

Main Destination:
Lake Kivu
Accommodation:
Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Rusizi (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Kibuye - Kigali (5 hours) - Depart

Kibuye - Kigali (5 hours) - Depart

Early breakfast at the hotel and check out. Set off for Kigali. Lunch will be en route.
Arrive at the Kigali international airport.
Bid farewell to your driver guide and proceed to check in for your outbound air transfer.
-End of our services, wishing you an excellent safari.-.

Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (Kigali)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch (Breakfast & 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.
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 Makario 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.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Makario Safaris.