Tour Highlights

·      See rare creatures and their human-like interactions

·      Experience an adventure trek in Rwanda's rainforest with local guides

·      Explore ancient rainforest and its diverse wildlife

·      Visit local villages and the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Museum

·      Enjoy short scenic connections from Akagera to Volcanoes National Park

Day 1 Pickup from the Hotel in Kigali and drive to Akagera National Park

After breakfast, your Gorilla Explorers driver guide will pick you up and start your safari, you will start with a city tour in Kigali city you will visit the Kings Palace, and Genocide Memorial, and you will proceed for Akagera National Park located in Northeast of Rwanda arriving in the evening.
 
The Park is located in the northeast of Rwanda along the border with Tanzania. Although founded in 1934, much of the park was reallocated as farms and in 1997 the park was reduced in size from more than 2,500 sq km to its current extent of 1,122 sq km. Since 2010, a joint venture with African Parks has seen Akagera return to its former glories. It is named after the Akagera River that flows along its eastern boundary and feeds into a labyrinth of lakes of which the largest is Lake Ihema. The forest-fringed lakes, papyrus swamps, savannah plains, and rolling highlands combine to make Akagera among the most scenic anywhere in Africa.

Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge

Meals and Drinks: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema

Today, there will be an early morning game drive in Akagera National Park and a boat cruise on Lake Ihema. Wildlife game drives in Akagera National Park offer opportunities to observe various wildlife species including lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, and Kobs. After the lunch break, there will be a departure for a boat ride on Lake Ihema. The boat ride allows for further wildlife viewing, such as hippos and crocodiles, sometimes at a close but safe range. The lake is also home to over 500 bird species including shoebill storks, herons, jacanas, ibis, and gonolek among others. After the boat ride, you will return to the lodge for relaxation, followed by dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge

Meals and Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3 Morning game drive and drive to Volcanoes National Park for an evening cultural experience

After breakfast, you will embark on a brief game drive before departing from the park. You will then proceed to Volcanoes National Park, a journey that takes approximately 4-5 hours and offers views of stunning landscapes and scenery along the way. Upon arrival, you will enjoy lunch, followed by a period of relaxation. In the evening, you will participate in a cultural experience at the Iby’lwachu village, including the opportunity to engage in traditional dances with the Indigenous people of Rwanda.

Accommodation: Sambora Kiningi Lodge

Meals and Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4 Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park

In the early morning, enjoy a delightful breakfast at the lodge before embarking on your first drive through the Switzerland of Rwanda Park. This park is renowned for its pristine indigenous forest, ideal for gorilla trekking, and showcases natural beauty at its finest. You will receive a briefing at the park headquarters before departing for the gorilla trekking experience accompanied by ranger guides. Upon locating the gorillas, you will have the opportunity to spend one hour observing them and taking photographs. Afterwards, you will return to the starting point, board your vehicle, and proceed to the lodge for the overnight stay.

Accommodation: Sambora Kinigi Lodge

Meals and Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5 Golden monkey trekking and Drive Back to Kigali

After breakfast, depart from the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your golden monkey trek. Afterwards, bid farewell to Volcanoes National Park and drive to Kigali or the airport. With memorable photos and a heart full of adventure, transfer to the airport for departure. Until next time, let Rwanda's wilderness spirit stay with you!

No Accommodation (End of Tour)

Meals and Drinks: Breakfast, and Lunch 

Included

· Parkfooie

·      All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

·      All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

·      A professional driver/guide

·      All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

·      All Taxes/VAT

·      Roundtrip airport transfer

·      Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

·      Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

·      International flights (From/to home)

·      Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

·      Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 per day)

·      Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fées, etc.)

·      The government imposed an increase of taxes and/or park fees

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