Our 4 Days Gorillas & Wildlife Safari Rwanda takes you to Akagera National Park for a game safari experience and a boat ride along Lake Ihema which will take you to the island that is inhabitant to several species of birds. Lining the lakes are some of the continent’s densest concentrations of water birds, while the connecting marshes are the haunt of the endangered and exquisite papyrus gonolek, and the bizarre shoebill stork. A helicopter Scenic flight from Akagera to Volcanoes National Park the home for Mountain Gorillas for your Gorilla trek and Golden Monkey experience. Book this 4 Days Gorillas & Wildlife Safari Rwanda that gives you more of Rwanda as a perfect safari destination with a glimpse of Kigali genocide memorial visit.
A Buffalo in Akagera National Park
Day 1: Kigali City Tour –Akagera National Park (Drive 2.5hrs)
After breakfast at 09h00 Hrs you will be assisted with check out. You will then proceed on a half day city tour of Kigali that includes The Kigali Genocide Memorial Center and Inema arts center.
Highlight; Perhaps the city’s best known landmark, and with good reason, is the very insightful and moving Kigali Genocide Memorial standing amid beautiful rose gardens and fountains. The memorial sets out the history leading up to the genocide in Rwanda and also explains other genocides around the world. It includes poignant displays of victims’ photographs and belongings, bringing the realities of the atrocities to life. While it might seem an unusual tourist attraction and can be upsetting, it does help to put into context how and why the genocide happened and to better appreciate just how far the country has moved on together in the intervening years. It also plays a vital role in educating Rwanda’s new and future generations about the genocide.
You will then head Akagera National Park. Lunch at Ruzizi Tented Camp. Afternoon boat cruise you will go for a boat ride excursion on Lake Ihema, which will take you to the island that is inhabitant to several species of birds. Lining the lakes are some of the continent’s densest concentrations of water birds, while the connecting marshes are the haunt of the endangered and exquisite papyrus gonolek, and the bizarre shoebill stork – the latter perhaps the most eagerly sought of all African birds. Evening relaxation and overnight stay at Ruzizi Tented Camp/Akagera Game Lodge. Meal plan Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Akagera National Park- Helicopter Flight to Volcanoes (Drive 40mins)
Have breakfast at the lodge and check out. You will proceed on a day’s en-route game drive in the park with picnic lunches. This will give you an opportunity to tour the northern part of the park. The game drive in Akagera National Park provides you with the opportunity to see the newly re-introduced king of the jungle (Lions) as well as viewing gentle hills blending beautifully with lowland swamps and water bodies. You will visit the hippo pool, Giraffe area in the south and the lakes road up towards Birengero.
Pick up from Akagera National Park by helicopter to Musanze. Land at the Musanze Airstrip. Meet by your driver guide and proceed to your lodge for check in. Have Lunch, followed by brief rest.
This afternoon you will spend it on a community/village visit to share and learn the lifestyle of the local people living around the park.
Dinner and overnight stay.ONE & ONLY GORILLA’S NEST LODGE/BISATE LODGE/SIGITA KWITONDA LODGE (All Inclusive- dinner daily, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with meals
Day 3: Gorilla trekking Day Volcanoes National Park
Early morning transfer at the Park headquarters, arrive in time for briefing before you start your guided Mountain Gorilla trek at 08h00 in search of the Gorillas. The Volcanoes National Park is a forested area in the Virunga Mountains that border Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This is Rwanda’s premier tourist attraction, with the mist-covered volcanoes of the Virunga being one of only two locations in the world where you can track a habituated family group of mountain gorillas. The high point will be spending an hour with the remarkably peaceful gorillas despite their size and appearance as they go about their daily life, feeding, playing, resting and raising their young.
Mountain Gorilla in Volcanoes National Park
Afternoon relaxation at the Lodge. Dinner and overnight stay.ONE & ONLY GORILLA’S NEST LODGE/BISATE LODGE/SIGITA KWITONDA LODGE (All Inclusive- dinner daily, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with meals
Day 4: Golden Monkey trek in Rwanda-Kigali Out
Today, you have an early breakfast check out, settlement of extras and transfer to the park headquarters for Golden monkey trekking briefing. The Tracking usually takes about 4 hrs. Once you come to the habituated families, you will spend the allowed one hour with them as they go about their daily life.
Trekking to see the golden monkeys is another highlight of Volcanoes National Park. The Golden Monkey (Cercopithecus Mitis Kandti) is a local subspecies of the widespread Sykes Monkey, also known as the “Blue Monkey” and is endemic to the high altitude forests. The monkeys are playful and inquisitive and often spend their time leaping from bamboo branches or frolicking on the forest floor. There are two habituated groups of Golden Monkey, one group comprises around 80 – 100 members and has its home at the foot of Mt Sabyinyo.
You will then be transferred to the Kigali International Airport. Bid farewell to your driver guide and proceed to check in for your outbound flight Meal plan Breakfast & Lunch End of service. Wishing you an excellent Tour!
Inclusions of 4 Days Gorillas & Wildlife Safari Rwanda
- Accommodation and meals throughout the safari
- Exclusive use of a 4 x 4 safari land cruiser
- Community/Village Tour
- 1 Golden Monkey trek US$ 100.00
- Kigali Genocide tour
- Park fees
- Game drive in Akagera
- Boat trip on Lake Ihema
- Helicopter flight from Akagera to Volcanoes National Park
- Services of a professional, experienced English speaking driver guide
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
- 1 Gorilla permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, trek – US$ 1,500
- All activities, visits and extra meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Our assistance
Exclusions of 4 Days Gorillas & Wildlife Safari Rwanda
- International and domestic airline tickets unless where indicated,
- Entry visa fees,
- Optional extras whilst in Kigali
- Drinks throughout the trip,
- Tips and gratuities, Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.
Gorilla permit note: Once permit is bought, it cannot be refunded or inter-changed. Before confirming the tour, please ensure that you request for availability of permits based on the number of participants because there are only 96 permits issued per day.