Our 8 Days Rwanda Wildlife Safari Tour will take you through stunning ecological zones of popular tourist destinations in Rwanda. You’ll visit the Volcanoes National Park, home to mountain gorillas and other forest animals, Nyungwe Forest National Park for a canopy walk across a suspended bridge, chimpanzee tracking, and the Akagera National Park for an amazing Savanah wildlife experience. The tour starts and ends in Kigali City.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at the Kigali International Airport
Our corporate representative will greet you at the Kigali International Airport, give you a briefing, and take you to the Kigali Serena Hotel, where reservations have been made for supper and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park
The sole remaining savannah area in the nation is Akagera Conservation Area, which has gained notoriety when lions were brought back into the park. It takes around two hours to go to the park; on the way, we’ll stop for a photo op. You’ll have lunch, relax in the afternoon and evening on the lodge’s balcony, which overlooks Lake Ihema, eat supper, and spend the night at Rusizi Tented Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: Game drives and boat cruise along Lake Ihema
After waking up early for an early breakfast, we will head to the park for risers. There, we hope to see animals such as giraffes, buffaloes, and elephants. Zebras have been a popular sight in the park since the introduction of lions. In the afternoon, you will head back to the lodge for lunch and take a boat ride around Lake Ihema, where you hope to see a lot of water birds and animals like crocodiles and hippos that stay overnight at Rusizi Tented Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast in the morning, you will set out on your journey to the home of the mountain gorillas. The drive from Akagera to Musanze is picturesque, offering views of the surrounding towns and villages. You arrive at the park in time for lunch, and the afternoon is spent relaxing as we await the next day’s grill trekking experience. Take your time, unwind and get ready for the hike. Dinner and accommodations at the Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel for the night.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Following breakfast, you’ll head to the park headquarters for an early briefing before heading into the dense forest in search of the primate species. Depending on how far the mountain gorillas have moved, the trek may take two or more hours, and you’ll be surprised by how much you can see along the trail paths. Once you meet the primates, you can spend an hour with them before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at the Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
After breakfast in the morning, you will be driven to the Nyungwe Forest National Park. The drive takes about six hours, with a stopover in Nyanza province en route to see the old palace of the king. The buildings surrounding the park have distinctive architecture that presents a traditional setup. We arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon of relaxation dinner, and we will spend the night at the Nyungwe Top View Hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 7: Chimpanzee Tracking – Canopy Walk
After an early breakfast, we will head to the Uwinka Visitor Centre for a briefing from park rangers. Later in the day, you will head into the forest in groups for the day’s activities. It takes two to three hours to find the special species because they like to nest in tree canopies and make loud noises, making it easier to hear them from a distance. Your guide will tell you a lot about the forest and chimpanzees in general. While you’re there, keep an eye out for other types of primates, such as blue-tailed, black and white colobus, and l’hoest, to name a few. After lunch, head back to the Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel for an afternoon canopy walk across the suspended bridges above the tree canopies, where you can observe the canopy and various bird species. You’ll spend the night there.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 8: Departure
Morning tea or coffee after which you will transfer to Kigali for your departure, depending on the time you have, it is possible to do the Kigali City Tour.
End of the 8 Days Rwanda Wildlife Safari Tour.
The 8 Days Rwanda Wildlife Safari Tour includes;
- Meals and drinks as indicated in the travel plan
- 1 Gorilla Permit per person.
- English speaking guide
- Laundry services
- Water for highland areas
- 1 Chimpanzee Permit per person.
Tour Excludes; Visas and air tickets, personal shopping bills, souvenirs, tips to local guides, personal travel insurance, telephone bills e.t.c.