The 7 Days Wildlife Safari Tour in Rwanda offers amazing discoveries such as seeing 13 different primate species in Rwanda, which account for 20–25% of all primates in Africa; tracking chimpanzees in Nyungwe forest; and experiencing the most exhilarating gorilla trekking in Parc Volcanoes, which can be challenging but rewarding. One of Africa’s Great Lakes, Lake Kivu, is the place you visit. It is located where Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo meet.
Day 1: Arrival Kigali Airport.
On arrival you will be picked from the airport by an Albertine Tours company representative who will transfer you to the lodge. Dinner and Overnight at:-
High end/ Luxury facilities: -Kigali Serena Hotel Mille Collins
Mid range/ Moderate facilities: Hotel Chez Lando| The Manor Hotel
Meal Plan: Dinner.
Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Today after your morning cup of coffee, be transferred to Nyungwe forest, one of the most important bird watching important areas in Rwanda with over 280 bird species recorded and the majority are forest specialists and 26 are regional endemics. Overnight and meals at;
High end/ Luxury facilities: -Nyungwe Top View Hill
Mid range/ Moderate facilities: Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking Nyungwe.
After breakfast, head out for chimpanzee trekking, where you may see colobus monkeys and other primates, as well as birds and butterflies. Return to the lodge in time for a late lunch.
Overnight and meals at;
High end/ Luxury facilities: Nyungwe Top View Hill
Mid range/ Moderate facilities: Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Nyungwe – Parc Nationale Des Volcanoes.
Have breakfast ready for a guided nature walk in the forest to see a variety of animals and some of the three hundred bird species found here, drive to Parc Nationale des Volcanoes. Dinner and overnight at: – Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Available Safari Lodges: –
High end/ Luxury facilities: -Governors camp Silverback | Gorilla Nest Lodge | Gorilla View Lodge
Mid range/ Moderate facilities: Da Vinci Lodge | Le’ Bambou Gorilla Safari Lodge La Palme Hotel
Budget/Low facilities: Kinigi Guest House |Muhabura Guest House
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking Parc Volcanoes
Have breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters where you will meet the ranger guides. When you are done with the briefing you will begin the trekking. The trek can be quite tough that it takes a lot of time approximately 2-8 hours. After the trekking, return to your lodge for complete relaxation. Dinner and overnight at;
High end/ Luxury facilities: -Governors camp Silverback | Gorilla Nest Lodge | Gorilla View Lodge
Mid range/ Moderate facilities: Da Vinci Lodge | Le’ Bambou Gorilla Safari Lodge La Palme Hotel
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Kivu
You will have breakfast and drive to Lake Kivu ready for a sunset boat ride on the lake, in the evening you relax on the shores of the lake. Dinner and overnight at;
High end/ Luxury facilities: -Lake Kivu Serna Hotel
Mid range/ Moderate facilities: Water front Resort Lake Kivu | Cormoran Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Lake Kivu – Kigali City Tour – Departure
After your African cup of coffee, ready for a drive to visit of Kigali city which includes the Genocide Memorial centre at Gisozi. The Kigali City tour will enable you visit the colorful markets, genocide memorials and craft centers are the main areas of interest. Lunch and be transferred to Kigali Airport for your outbound flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.
End of the 7 Days Wildlife Safari Tour in Rwanda.
The 7 Days Wildlife Safari Tour in Rwanda includes;
- Airport transfers
- Transportation by 4 WD safari van, Fuel expenses
- Accommodation and meals while on safari as per the itinerary
- The costs also cover the services of English speaking driver/guide
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on safari,
- Drinking water on your safari
- Park entrance fees
- Boat ride Kivu
- One Gorilla permit trekking Parc Volcanoes
- One chimpanzee permit Nyungwe
- Guided nature walk Nyungwe
- Ranger fees
- Kigali City Tour
Exclusions:- Local and international flights, Personal Travel insurance, Visa Fees, drinks, cigarettes, tips, souvenirs and any other items of personal nature.