Our 8-Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Wildlife Safari will take you on an adventure through the protected conservation areas of Rwanda. You will visit Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, and Akagera National Park. Each park has unique species not found in the others. We will have the chance to view the mountain gorillas and golden monkeys of Volcanoes National Park. Akagera National Park is the only place in the country where one can see other animal species, including the so-called big five of the wilderness. Expect to see lions, zebras, giraffes, and the chimpanzee of the Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival – Transfer to Akagera National Park
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by an Albertine Tours safari guide who will transfer you to Akagera National Park. The Journey takes approximately 2 hours to arrive at the destination. On arrival at the park, you check in at the lodge, have lunch, and go on an afternoon game drive. The first day is always interesting, with all the excitement to expect: zebras, antelopes of different species, leopards to mention a few. You will return to the lodge.
Overnight Stay at:
Rusizi luxury tented Lodge | Akagera Game Lodge | Akagera Transit Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 2: Game Drive And Boat Cruise along Lake Ihema
Morning breakfast, after we head out in search of game, the morning time is mostly busy as most of the wildlife species do come to graze and predators to hunt, through the well-distributed game tracks and open roof safari car you will be able to see impala, leopards, lions, rhinos, giraffes, elephants, you will not miss the many birds of the park returning to the lodge for a hot lunch and an afternoon boat cruise along the Lake Ihema, expect to see most of the water animals like hippos, Nile crocodiles along the marshy areas you will have the chance to see the rare shoe bill on a lucky day, we will return to the lodge for dinner and staying overnight at
Overnight Stay at:
Rusizi luxury tented Lodge | Akagera Game Lodge | Akagera Transit Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
We will have breakfast after transfer to the home of Mountain gorillas volcanoes national park, which was made famous by the great works of the American primatologist Dian Fossey during the acting of the movie gorillas in the mist, we will move towards the north of Rwanda, the scenic drive to the park will have you to enjoy the vast topographic landscape of the ecosystem, the drive is about 4hours, arriving in time for a hot lunch and afternoon relaxation, one can choose to take part in the guided nature walk around the lodge premises.
Overnight Stay at:
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge | Sambura Lodge | Virunga Inn and Spa | Ingagi Park View | Classic Hotel | Ndaza Inn | Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking Experience
We will have an early morning breakfast after which transfer to the park headquarters for briefing about the mountain gorilla, and experience the gorillas divided into groups of eight per gorilla family, this time round we will follow a different gorilla group, gorillas keep moving from one place to another, the solemnly feed in one point giving room for the plants to grow, these nest on the ground and baby gorillas live in the same nest as parents, meeting the primates is very heart melting as they jump up and down of trees while they enjoy the jungle.
Overnight Stay at:
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge | Sambura Lodge | Virunga Inn and Spa | Ingagi Park View | Classic Hotel | Ndaza Inn | Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Nyungwe Forest National Park is an angelic destination and a beautiful ride to the ecosystem. Passing through the rolling hills with the backdrop of the mountains, we will have a stopover at Lake Kivu for a boat cruise on the lake in Karongi and lunch before proceeding with our drive to Nyungwe Forest. The drive is by the lakeside, giving an enjoyable drive and taking photos of Lake Kivu. 6-hour drive to the national park, arriving in time for dinner and staying overnight at the lodge that has been booked; you may stretch your legs by taking an evening walk around the lodge
Overnight Stay at:
One&only Nyungwe House | Nyungwe Hill Top View Lodge | Ken Bahram Guest House | Nyungwe Forest Lodge | Mantis Kivu Marina Bay | Emeraude Kivu Resort | Chimpanzee Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking And Canopy Walk
Early morning breakfast and we transfer to the park headquarters Umwika visitor center for a briefing from the park rangers, in groups, we will hike through the park in search of primates, it takes 2-3 hours to do the activity an hour is allowed while with the chimpanzees, along the walk look out through the trees for you will see other primates of the park, for example, Black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, red-tailed monkeys to mention a few, we will return to the lodge for lunch and an afternoon canopy walk along the long suspended bridge in the park, it is a beautiful way of viewing the park from the skies, returning for dinner and stay overnight at
Overnight Stay at:
One&only Nyungwe House | Nyungwe Hill Top View Lodge | Ken Bahram Guest House | Nyungwe Forest Lodge | Mantis Kivu Marina Bay | Emeraude Kivu Resort | Chimpanzee Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7: Black and white Colobus Monkeys and Relaxation
On this day we will wake up to a morning breakfast after which we return to the park headquarters for a briefing in groups and return to the forested area in search of the black and white colobus monkeys imagine meeting a troop of over 50 creatures all tucked in black and white, through the angelic trees, the rangers will help you through the walk, returning for lunch and an afternoon visit to the Isumo waterfall, this is one of the most beautiful experiences of the park, it is amazing by how much you can see while in here including birds returning to the lodge for dinner and staying overnight at
Overnight Stay at:
One&only Nyungwe House | Nyungwe Hill Top View Lodge | Ken Bahram Guest House | Nyungwe Forest Lodge | Mantis Kivu Marina Bay | Emeraude Kivu Resort | Chimpanzee Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8: Return to Kigali For Departure
You will have breakfast in the morning, check out of the lodge, and transfer to Kigali for your international flight back home. End of the 8-day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Wildlife Safari.
8 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Wildlife Safari includes;
- Accommodation and Meals
- On-ground transportation inclusive of fuel
- English-speaking professional driver-guide
- 4×4 open-roof safari vehicle
- Drinking water on board
- Mountain Gorilla Trekking Permit
- Akagera National Park Game Drive
- Boat trip on Lake Ihema
- Canopy Walk
- White and black colobus monkey trekking
- Chimpanzee tracking permits
8 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Wildlife Safari Excludes;
- Visas and airtimes
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Expenses incurred as a result of personal delays
- All services and activities not mentioned in the inclusions
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