Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali
Arrival in Kigali
One your arrival at Kanombe airport, you will be welcomed by our guide and transfer to your hotel in Kigali town. On your way to the hotel you will have a scenic view of Kigali. depending on your time of arrival, you will either have your lunch or dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
- Chez Lando Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Kigali – Nyungwe Forest
Kigali – Nyungwe Forest
After breakfast you will head for Nyungwe Forest National Park. Make stops en route at places of interest including local markets, the traditional palace of Rwanda’s Former King in Nyanza. You will visit the Botanical Gardens and a cultural museum in Butare, You will have Lunch en route before proceeding to Nyungwe Forest across cute hilly sceneries modified by tea plantations en route.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Gisakura Guest House
Wildlife in Nyungwe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Nyungwe Forest
Nyungwe Forest
Report for primate tracking in the forest in search for chimpanzees, and colobus monkeys. You will continue on a guided nature walk in the forest searching for birds including; the black and white casqued hornbill, turaco and many others, the forest has over 300 species of birds. On the forest walk you will also see Gisakura water falls.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Gisakura Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
In Nyungwe Forest NP
In Nyungwe Forest NP
In this National park, Guided nature walk or primate treks of a particular interest are the large social groups of Angolan Colobus (Colobus angolensis), which may be over 300 individuals. These are the largest troops of this species known in the world! Nyungwe forest counts 25% of the African Primates. Have a full day in the primate world the retire to your lodge dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Gisakura Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Nyungwe Forest NP -Lake Kivu
Nyungwe Forest NP -Lake Kivu
After breakfast you will go for a nature walk in the morning before leaving for Lake Kivu in Kibuye. Drive through beautiful sceneries of tea plantations en route. Arrive Kibuye at the shores of Lake Kivu and take a late afternoon rest at the shores of cool water.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Kivu
- Accommodation:
- Emeraude Kivu Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Kibuye – Parc National des Volcans
Kibuye – Parc National des Volcans
Enjoy a relaxed morning at the shores with sunrise before taking a gentle drive to Parc National des volcanoes. You will see stunning sceneries of hills/volcanoes en route to Kinigi where you will rest in your hotel overnight: Having a great night in the home of the famous Gorillas.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Tracking-Parc National des Volcans
Gorilla Tracking-Parc National des Volcans
Today you set off for gorilla trekking in Parc des Volcans. Ascending the slopes of the Virungas, you will be immersed in the dense, lush rainforest. The vibrant birdcalls and squabbles of the golden monkeys will eventually bring you to the gorillas in their natural habitat. Starring into the eyes of these gentle giants is a truly once in a lifetime experience.
Returning in the afternoon you can go for the optional Ibyiwatu Cultural group performance, where you will be entertained, and learn more about Rwandan culture, music, dance, and drama. Or take a visit to the twin lakes before returning to the lodge in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Golden Monkey tracking and Volcano climbing
Golden Monkey tracking and Volcano climbing
You will climb Bisoke volcano and or Karisimbi volcano stunning scenery, crater lake which give nice views and forested slopes with bamboo forest. You will track golden monkeys which are listed among the endangered animal species. You may also visit the grave of Dian Fossey and the Research Centre he established at Karisoke. Drive back to Kigali for and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
- Chez Lando Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Kigali City – Akagera National Park
Kigali City – Akagera National Park
After breakfast, take a few hours visit to the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gisozi before transferring to Akagera National Park. Drive to the Eastern part of Rwanda via Kayonza to Akagera National Park, Arriving later in the afternoon. You will have lunch then embark on an evening game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Wildlife in Akagera NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park
Take a morning game drive to view the giraffes. Later break for lunch after which you will go for a boat cruise on Lake Ihema searching for hippos, crocodiles and a variety bird species. You will continue your exploration along the lakes Kivumba, and to the giraffe valley before returning to the lodge for an evening rest.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Akagera NP – Kigali
Akagera NP – Kigali
You will take an early morning breakfast after which you will visit the height of Mutumba and view all the Akagera lakes from the highest point in the park.
Here Karangwe Mountains and Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania can be seen from a distance. Descend to a resort at the shores of the lake for lunch after which you will drive back to Kigali and transfer to Kanombe airport.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
