5 Days Rwanda Wildlife & Gorilla Trek Safari : Rwanda might be East Africa’s smallest country, but don’t be deceived by its size into thinking it has less to offer. It is a vibrant destination with diversity of adventures ranging from primate trekking, Big 5 safaris, cultural entertainment, and photographic tours. During this 5 day safari, you will encounter those that can’t be missed. Among the destinations you will visit includes Akagera National Park where you will mix with elephants, lions, buffaloes, rhinos, warthogs, water, bush buck and giraffes. At Volcanoes national park, you will mingle with a gorilla family that comprises individuals of all brackets. The adventure starts off with a city tour that will nourish you with the A-Z about Rwanda’s history, culture and people. You will love every minute of this Rwanda gorilla trekking safari in Africa.
Day1: Kigali-Akagera National Park
Have breakfast and after transfer to Akagera National Park with en-route stop at the some of the Rwanda genocide memorials along the way. This park offers a perfect break from the exhausting city life. It offers silence and peace and closeness to nature. Even better, it is richly endowed with all the good things you can find in a tropical jungle; stunning crater lakes, rolling hills, lots of pure air….what’s not to love about this beautiful creation of God.
Dinner and overnight at Akagera Game Lodge/Ruzizi Camp, Meal Plan: H/B
Day2: Morning Game Drives & Sunset Boat Ride
The best place to head out for a game drive is the Northern section of the park as it has a richer concentration of wildlife. Brace yourself for that exciting moment when animals cross the road right infront of you. It could be lions, buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, warthogs and water and bush bucks. This experience takes 3-4 hours and after return to lodge for lunch. In the evening, you will take the sightseeing boat cruise that journeys along the shores of Ihema Lake. A visit to it will treat you to the delightful sight of hippopotamus, crocodiles, waterbucks, giraffes and zebras, most of which lounge along the shores.
Dinner and overnight as above, Meal Plan: F/B
Day3: Depart for Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, you will set off for a road trip to Volcanoes National Park with the en-route stop to the Rwanda genocide memorials in Kigali City. This will be followed by a lunch break after which you will set off for Volcanoes ahead of your gorilla adventure the next day. Dinner and overnight at Virunga Safari Lodge/Silver Back Lodge/Mountain Gorilla View Lodge. Meal plan: H/B
Day4: Rwanda Gorilla Trek-Visit the Twin Lakes
After an early breakfast, you will have a short drive to the headquarters of Volcanoes National Park for a briefing. In an effort to afford you a quality experience and at the same time avoid stressing out the apes, there is a limit to the number of tourists who can see a particular family in a day, 8. Not only does this enable the ranger guide entrusted with looking after you to answer all questions without feeling overwhelmed, it enables you to take so many pictures without any interruptions. While at it though, avoid using your flash. It irritates the gorillas, making them restless and sometimes violent. By the same token, avoid wearing clothes with bright colours especially yellow and red. Gorillas find it quite disturbing to see as it is synonymous with the colour of blood.
Then in the evening visit the twin Lakes (Burera and Ruhondo), a vibrant bird watching destination It is surrounded by rolling hills, some of which have crater lakes upon their summits that flow down, creating very scenic waterfalls with unbelievable views. The best way to see them is by experiencing a canoe ride in the lake or nature walk. There are so many places where you can have a walk or rest.
Return to lodge for dinner and overnight, Meal plan: F/B
Day5: Golden Monkey Tracking and return to Kigali City/Airport
Have breakfast, after go for golden monkey tracking in the Volcanoes National Park. You will love every minute of trekking the golden monkeys. They are more vibrant and entertaining due to their curios nature. The trek to their territory is much shorter compared to gorilla trekking. You will see a whole host of different species close up
After lunch, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport ahead of your departure. Thanks for entrusting us with a tour around our motherland, Rwanda.
The package includes:
Ground transportation
Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
Park entrances for visitors and car
Boat ride
Visit twin Lakes
Gorilla permits
Visit Rwanda cultural sites
Golden monkey tracking
En-route meals
Full day English speaking guide
5 Days Rwanda Wildlife & Gorilla Trek Safari excludes:
All expenses not mentioned in the package like fees to the porter while gorilla trekking, airtime to call back home, laundry, luxury drinks, Visa and air fares, cigarettes among other personal nature expenses.
