7-Day Wildlife and Gorillas of Rwanda

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Kigali

You will arrive at the airport, collect your luggage and go through customs. You will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to the guest house.
You will spend the rest of the day at leisure, depending on your time of arrival, we can include a guided day trip, as per your preferences. The meals on this day are at your own expense. You can talk to the hotel to assist you with restaurant bookings, or we can book a dinner bed and breakfast option.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Heaven Boutique Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Travel to Akagera National Park

You'll wake up early and depart to the east of the country to Akagera National Park. A packed breakfast will be organized for you to enjoy en route. You will check in at the luxury Magashi Camp and relax before the afternoon game activity. Afterwards, you'll return to the lodge in time for dinner and an overnight stay. Everything about Magashi is a thrilling quest. You will watch elephants near the camp submerge in the lake’s silvery blue waters. You will drive across miles of open savannah tracking rhinos, giraffes, and lions. You can try your hand at catch-and-release fishing, watched by a shy sitatunga, and listen to the stories of the land during a traditional Kugisha supper around a roaring fire with friends old and new.

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

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Magashi Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Experience Game Viewing at Akagera National Park

Gear up for thrilling game drives during your stay. A wildlife sighting is always unpredictable and that’s what makes a game drive so exciting. You will look out for tracks, listen for alarm calls, and be on alert for nearby predators.
You will also have the opportunity to view the abundant bird and wildlife from a boating safari.
There’s so much to see, and being the first to spot something brings a whole new level of satisfaction to your day.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Magashi Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Volcanoes National Park

You will have an early departure today to reach the mountainous region and gorilla territory. You will arrive at the lodge late afternoon and have time to freshen up before dinner.
This is a long day of driving through the wonderful countryside; including a lunch stop in Kigali. It is possible to organize a helicopter transfer (if the weather permits), contact us for the price of this option.

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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Virunga Lodge

• Luxury lodge located outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking at Volcanoes National Park

This morning you will depart early to the park headquarters for a briefing. Once you are briefed on the gorilla family your group is trekking (small group per tracker), you'll walk through the tropical rainforest in search of the mountain gorillas. You may find them doing their daily chores of feeding their young ones, climbing trees, and just relaxing. You will have about 1 hour with the gorillas, and then return to the headquarters. You'll transfer back to the lodge in time for a late lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure to relax. It is possible to hike around the lodge or chat with your guide if you would like to book a cultural activity (not included). Your dinner and an overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Virunga Lodge

• Luxury lodge located outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Kigali

You will have breakfast and then check out. You will be transferred by road to Kigali Airport, including an orientation tour of the city and the Genocide Memorial. Your meals are at your own expense today.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.