7-Day Rwanda Big 5, Chimpanzee and Gorilla Safari

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

City tour of Kigali and drive to Akagera National Park

In the morning, you shall be picked up from your residence in Kigali city for a guided city tour to explore the landmarks of history of the capital. You will visit the Rwanda Genocide memorial museum in Gisozi. Kandt museum, a local fresh produce market and local crafts market. After lunch, you will drive to Akagera National Park. Upon arrival and clearance, you shall enter the park and drive to your accommodation.

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:

Akagera Safari Camp

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive and boat ride in Akagera

Early in the morning you will embark on a game drive in Akagera National Park. The largely open expanse is ideal for game viewing. Sightings of buffalo, elephant, antelope, zebra, giraffe, baboons, monkeys, an incredible 490 bird species are possible. You may also spot members of the lion pride in Akagera. A boat trip on Lake Ihema in the afternoon enables you to view hippos, Nile crocodiles and abundant waterbirds on the island in the middle of the lake.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Akagera Safari Camp

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, you shall begin your journey to Volcanoes national park. Enjoy the spectacular views of hills and misty valleys on your way. Volcanoes National Park is the home of the endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda. You will check into your accommodation in Musanze town, have dinner and prepare for activities of the next day.

Main Destination:

Ruhengeri (City)

Accommodation:

Amikus Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Ruhengeri (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park

Early in the morning you will be transferred to the park headquarters. After briefing, you will be led by experienced ranger guides on the hike to visit a habituated Gorilla family. You will spend an hour in their presence when you can observe, photograph and film them in their habitat. In the evening, you will drive to Iby’Iwachu cultural village where you will have an introduction to Rwandese culture and history. You will learn about herding, home management, traditional crafts and cultural dances. Return to your accommodation in the evening.

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:

Amikus Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park

After breakfast, head to Nyungwe National Park, en route visit Nyanza palace. Nyungwe forest has got a vast virgin tropical rain forest with a high, dense canopy that is home for chimpanzees, numerous birds and other animals. Along the way, stop for sightseeing along Lake Kivu. In the evening, you will check in at your accommodation near the forest.

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

ChimpanzeeCommon

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk

Chimpanzee tracking can last for between an hour to three depending on the location of the chimpanzees. You will spend a maximum of one hour interacting, photographing and observing the animals. After lunch you will undertake a thrilling canopy walk in Nyungwe forest. In the evening you will return to your accommodation.

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)

Drive to Kigali and departure

In the morning you shall check out of your accommodation and start the journey to Kigali city. Stop at Nyanza Kings Palace for a brief tour. In the evening you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight to the next destination.

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)

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