5-Day Rwanda Big Five and Primates Safari

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

Arrival and Transfer to Akagera National Park

Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, our driver-guide will warmly welcome you. Without delay, you will set off on a 3-hour drive eastward to Akagera National Park. Named after the Akagera River, which flows along its eastern boundary, the park features a network of lakes, with Lake Ihema being the largest. You will check into Akagera Transit Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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 Transit Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Ride

Begin your day with an early morning game drive to spot nocturnal animals like leopards, hyenas, and striped jackals. Accompanied by your guide and ranger, you will explore the park’s plains, home to zebras, topis, and bushbucks. Afterward, you will return to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Ihema, where you can observe hippos, crocodiles, and an array of bird species. The lake’s surroundings provide opportunities to spot African fish eagles, African jacanas, and kingfishers.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Akagera Transit Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, you will depart from Akagera National Park and journey 216 km to Volcanoes National Park. This park, part of the Virunga mountain range, is renowned for its mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, you will check into Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge for relaxation and lunch. Later, you will explore the nearby crater lakes, perfect for scenic views, bird watching, and volcano photography.

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:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Tracking

Start the day with an early breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing by a park ranger. Equipped for the trek, you will hike the challenging slopes of the Volcanoes, a journey made worthwhile by the chance to observe mountain gorillas up close. Spend an hour with these gentle giants, capturing memorable moments (without flash photography). In the evening, visit the twin volcanic lakes of Burera and Ruhondo before returning to the Lodge for dinner and storytelling by the fire.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Kigali and City Tour

After breakfast, you will travel back to Kigali, a 2.5-hour drive. In Kigali, your city tour includes a visit to Mt. Kigali for panoramic views, a stroll through the local market, and a solemn visit to the Genocide Memorial Site. Your driver-guide will then drop you off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your memorable 5-day safari.

Main Destination:

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.