8 Days Rwanda Safari Adventure
Rwanda offers a unique combination of primate experiences and classic safari adventures, making it a top choice for travelers seeking diverse and memorable wildlife encounters.
Practical Tips
Permits: Gorilla trekking permits are required and should be booked well in advance.
Packing: Bring comfortable hiking shoes, waterproof clothing, and insect repellent.
Best Time to Visit: The dry seasons from June to September and December to February are ideal for trekking and wildlife viewing.
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in lodges or tented camps
- Meals as specified (full board)
- Game drives in 4x4 safari vehicles
- Park entry fees
- Professional driver/guide
- Bottled water during game drives
- Airport Transfers
- International flights
- Visas and travel insurance
- Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, tips)
- Optional activities (e.g., guided walks, visits to cultural sites)
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
- Arrival: Arrive at Kigali International Airport.
- Transfer: Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.
- Activities: If time permits, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and explore the city.
- Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Kigali.
Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Morning: Depart for Volcanoes National Park (approximately 2.5-hour drive).
Afternoon: Leisure time or optional visit to the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village.
Accommodation: Overnight at a lodge near Volcanoes National Park.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Morning: Gorilla trekking experience. Spend an hour with a habituated gorilla family.
Afternoon: Return to the lodge for rest. Optional activities include a visit to the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo or a cultural tour.
Accommodation: Overnight at the lodge.
Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Lake Kivu
Morning: Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
Afternoon: Transfer to Lake Kivu (approximately 2-hour drive).
Activities: Enjoy the scenic beauty of Lake Kivu and relax on its shores.
Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel or lodge by Lake Kivu.
Day 5: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Morning: Depart for Nyungwe Forest National Park (approximately 4-hour drive).
Afternoon: Check-in and relax at your lodge.
Accommodation: Overnight at a lodge near Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Day 6: Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk in Nyungwe
Morning: Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest.
Afternoon: Enjoy the canopy walk, offering a unique perspective of the rainforest.
Accommodation: Overnight at the lodge.
Day 7: Transfer to Akagera National Park
- Morning: Depart for Akagera National Park (approximately 5-hour drive).
- Afternoon: Check-in and enjoy a short game drive or boat safari on Lake Ihema.
- Accommodation: Overnight at a lodge in Akagera National Park.
Day 8: Game Drive and Return to Kigali
- Morning: Early morning game drive in Akagera National Park to spot the Big Five.
- Afternoon: Return to Kigali (approximately 2.5-hour drive) and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
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$2,700
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