5 Days Rwanda Gorillas Tour

This 5 Days Rwanda Gorillas Tour takes you to the famous Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda’s spectacular heritage, with breath-taking scenic allure, landscapes and home of the endangered mountain gorillas. A visit to the twin lakes of Ruhondo and Bulera plus enjoying a boat cruise on Lake Kivu in Gisenyi. 5 days Rwanda Gorilla Tour also takes you to Akagera National Park for wildlife viewing, boat cruise on lake Iheme, game drives and bird watching. Akagera National Park is located in the eastern part of Rwanda in the Albertine region which favors the well being of a number of bird species, wildlife and water animals like hippos and crocodiles.

5 Days Rwanda Gorillas Tour

Safari Highlights

  • Kigali City tour
  • Visit Lake Ruhondo and Bulera
  • Gorilla trekking
  • Boat cruise on Lake Kivu.
  • Bird Watching
  • Game drive

You will set off from Kigali at 7.30am and depart for Akagera National Park in the east of Rwanda. On arrival you will do a game drive to spot some animals before continuing to check into your lodge. Later in the afternoon you shall do the boat trip on Lake Ihema which is the biggest lake in the park. You will get to see lots of water animals and birds. Crocodiles and Hippos are a common sight.

Today you shall do a game drive in the morning and explore other parts of the park to increase on your animal sightings and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Afternoon at leisure

You shall have early breakfast and set off at 6.00am for a full game drive through the park. You will go through several habitats and watch a number of wildlife. The 6 hour game drive starts in the south of the park at the lodge and winds up in the north of the park in the Kilala plains which provide the best animal sightings in the beautiful open plains. You will exit the park by noon and head to Volcanoes National Park in the north of Rwanda.

You will rise up early and have breakfast by 6.30am and report to the park office in Kinigi for allocation of the gorilla group and briefing on gorilla tracking etiquette. Thereafter you shall transfer to the base of the of the Virunga mountains set off for the gorilla trekking adventure for the ultimate gorilla experience!

After breakfast you shall transfer back to Kigali

Optional activities:

In the morning you can do one of the following activities before going to Kigali

  • golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes N.P: the golden monkeys are strikingly beautiful monkeys and are unique to the Virunga mountains living in bamboo forests in the base of the mountains. They are overshadowed by the popular gorillas but they offer an exciting encounter and wonderful photography.
  • Gorilla Guardians Village cultural tour: You will visit the cultural village where the locals, many of whom are former poachers in the Volcanoes National Park, will show the different Rwanda cultures and traditions. This is a 1 hour tour
  • Mukungwa River canoe trip: This canoe adventure is a 3 – 4 hours trip and offers the best chance to explore the lush countryside, enjoy the scenic landscape and get an insight into the lives of the local people.

This 5 Days Rwanda Gorillas Tour includes;

  • Gorilla Permits
  • Park Ranger Fees
  • Relevant Government Taxes
  • Full Board Accommodation
  • Full time English speaking Driver/Guide
  • Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends.

This 5 Days Rwanda Gorillas Tour Excludes;

  • Airfares to Rwanda
  • Entry visas and airport taxes
  • All personal expenditure such as laundry and drinks are excluded.

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