6 Days Taste of Wild Indulgence Safari
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Trip Overview
Experience the best of Rwanda in six days, from exploring Kigali to thrilling safaris in Akagera National Park. Encounter golden monkeys and gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, enjoy canoeing on the Twin Lakes, and immerse yourself in nature’s luxury.
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Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Arrive at Kigali International Airport, meet and greet with your guide and our representative and transfer to the hotel. This hotel is one of the prominent hotels that lay its keenness on providing unbeatable services to customers with a worth-enjoyed amenities.
It’s just 20 minutes’ drive from the airport and approximately 11km to the city center. Overnight at Mille Collines Hotel
Day 2: Historical Kigali Tour & Akagera National Park – Sunset Boat ride
After your breakfast this morning, you will start a historical exploration of Kigali with visits to Kigali Genocide memorial where over 250,000 victims of Genocide against Tutsi in 1994. You will learn more about Genocides that happened all over the globe and in Rwanda specifically, what caused it, how Rwandans lived before Genocide, and how they have moved on and living in harmony post Genocide. You will also visit Richard Kandt Museum formerly called Rwandan Natural History Museum a peep looks at the colonial history, famous reptiles in a sanctuary and to mention a few.
Lunch followed by a transfer to Eastern part of the country to visit Akagera National Park, on arrival you will check in at the lodge and get ready for an adventure on the Lake. Head for a sunset boat ride on Lake Ihema where you’ll have chances to see Nile crocodiles, schools of hippopotamus, water birds and other animals such as elephants, buffaloes, etc. Overnight at RUZIZI Tented Lodge
Day 3: Full Day Game Drive – Kigali
Breakfast, and on-site guide pick-up straightly heading up to the unmissable safari Game drive. Akagera National Park has been recently the best to-go wildlife hub with a the famous big five (Lion, leopards, Rhinos, Elephants and Buffalo), rodents, browsers, grazers, birds with a clear look on other animals that includes magnificent Crocodiles, Hippos and others.
The scenery, water bodies, bushes, shrubs and trees will be embodied in the safari and the bucket-list will be ticked one by one now till the satisfaction.
Note: Lunch will be packed and served at Kilala Plains
Completing the game drive in the far Eastern province of Rwanda, will enable us to explore the rare visited parts of North-East including the plains, Agricultural swamps, remote villages, farms, etc.
Return to Kigali, drop off at the hotel. Overnight at Bishop house
Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking & Visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus
Early transfer from Kigali at 4:30am from the hotel in Kigali to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze. The drive is going to be 2.5hours, once you arrive at the reception of the park you will be checked in, briefed and grouped in small groups before you head to the base of the forest to trek the Golden Monkeys. It is now believed the only feasible population of these Golden Monkeys resides only in Volcanoes National Park.
They are beautiful and endangered primates which have become quite habituated to humans, making it possible to observe them closely.
The trekking ends around 11am if it is not muddy or rainy, you will then return to the base where you will meet your guide and transfer to the hotel for lunch and refreshment.
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This morning you’d go for a nature walk in the park to visit Dian Fossey tomb and gorilla graves. This is an educational tour where you learn a lot about the conservation work of a Primatologist Dian Fossey who dedicated her life to the research, protection and conservation of Mountain Gorillas which ended up costing her life, after she was killed by poachers as she was against their poaching activities.
Dian Fossey tomb and gorilla graves including her favorite, DIGIT.
In the afternoon, after lunch and refreshment you will a nature walk in the nearby villages or visit Ellen DeGeneres campus of Dian Fossey to learn more about gorillas, their behaviors, lifestyle, etc. before your trekking with them the following day.
Overnight stay at Bishop House
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking In The Wild
- Early Morning: After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking protocols. Accompanied by experienced guides, embark on a trek through the dense rainforest to locate a mountain gorilla family. Spend a memorable hour observing these gentle giants, witnessing their social interactions and behaviors.
- Afternoon: Return to the lodge for relaxation or opt for an additional cultural experience, such as visiting a local community or exploring nearby attractions.
- Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Canoe Trip on the Twin Lakes & Return to Kigali
- Morning: After breakfast, embark on a canoe trip on the Twin Lakes—Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo. Enjoy the serene environment, picturesque landscapes, and interactions with local communities along the shores.
- Afternoon: Return to Kigali with an optional stop for lunch en route. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for last-minute shopping or a brief city tour.
Highlights
- Big Five Game Drive: Explore Akagera National Park and spot lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes.
- Sunset Boat Ride on Lake Ihema: Observe hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species against a stunning sunset backdrop.
- Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park: Experience an intimate encounter with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
- Golden Monkey Trekking: Track these lively and endangered primates in the bamboo forests.
- Cultural Exploration: Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to gain insights into Rwanda's past and ongoing conservation efforts.
- Canoeing on the Twin Lakes: Enjoy serene canoe trips on Lakes Burera and Ruhondo, surrounded by picturesque scenery.
Package Included
- Private airport and inter-hotel transfers
- Private ensuite accommodation at the selected hotels, lodges or camps
- Services of a professional, experienced English-speaking driver
- Lunch, dinner and breakfast with soft drinks (BB on arrival and FB the rest of the days)
- Drinking water in the vehicle during the tour
- All activities/tours as per itinerary
- All park permits and entry fees as per the itinerary
- Our 24hours/day office assistance
- Taxes and administrative costs
- Emergency Helicopter Evacuation Insurance
Package NOT Included
- Visas and flights
- Covid tests where needed
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.
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