12 Days Rwanda Wildlife Gorilla Safari
Our tailor-made and affordable 12 Days Rwanda Wildlife Gorilla Safari allows you to see the diverse and beautiful wildlife in both Uganda and Rwanda. This trip will take you on city tours, game drives, boat safaris, chimpanzee trekking, and gorilla trekking, to name just a few of the exciting activities on offer 12 Days Rwanda Wildlife Gorilla Safari
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali on 12 Days Rwanda Wildlife Gorilla Safari
Upon arrival at Kanombe International Airport, you will be transferred for dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Chez Lando, Step Town Motel, Kigali Serena, or Okapi Hotel. Meal plan D
Day 2: Kigali City tour and transfer to Parc Nationale Des Volcans
After breakfast, you will go for a Kigali city tour, and visit the Genocide Memorial sites and the local village markets for a true Rwandan Cultural experience. Have lunch and after you will be transferred to Ruhengeri where Parc Nationale Des Volcans is found.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Kinigi Guest House, or Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge. Meal plan FB
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking
After a fully served breakfast, you will report to the ORTPN offices for registration and briefing on the Gorilla trekking rules. After this, you will be allocated your Gorilla group and you will penetrate deep into the forest to search for these rare Mountain Gorillas.
This experience is memorable and is not easily forgotten. You can take as many pictures as you want and then after this, return to your lodge for lunch and in the afternoon, you will visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. This will offer you stunning panoramic views of the volcanic mountains.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Kinigi Guest House, or Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge. Meal plan FB
Day 4: Golden Monkey trekking and transfer to Lake Kivu
After breakfast, you will report to the park headquarters for another briefing before setting off for the Golden Monkey trekking in the jungle forest. Return to your lodge for lunch and in the afternoon, you will transfer to Lake Kivu. Upon arrival, you can relax at the beach or take a swim in this fresh and bilharzia–free lake.
Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel or Paradise Malahide Hotel (FB).
Day 5: Boat safari and transfer to Butare
After breakfast at the hotel, you will undertake a 2-4 hours boat safari along the Lake. The safari will provide you with a spectacular view of the Kibuye and Gisenyi towns. Return for lunch and after, take a short tour around the fishing villages. Later, you will transfer to Butare town
dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Bethany or Hotel Bathos.
Day 6: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
After early morning breakfast, you will transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park. This is a home to almost 13 species of primates. Upon arrival, you will take a canopy walk within the forest. Specifically, the canopy walk is good for birders with a variety of bird species within the forest. While enjoying the canopy walk, look out for birds like the Rwenzori Turaco, black and white casqued hornbill, and also do not miss spots of large troops of colobus monkeys.
Dinner and overnight stay at Gisakura Guesthouse. Meal plan FB
Day 7: Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest
Set out before daylight for a chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Before the activity, you will first get a briefing from the Park rangers who will in detail explain the rules for Chimpanzee trekking.
When it comes to daylight, you will already be in the forest. Also look out for the colobus monkeys, Vervet monkeys, and many other primates. Return to your lodge for lunch and refreshments and then later in the afternoon, relax at the Lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at Gisakura Guest House or Nyungwe Forest Lodge Meal plan FB
Day 8: Transfer back to Kigali
After breakfast, you will transfer to Kigali. En route, visit the Butare Cultural Museum and the Old King’s Palace in Nyanza. Upon reaching Kigali have lunch and visit the Genocide Memorial sites which will give you insights into what happened in 1994.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Chez Lando, Step Town Motel, or Kigali Serena Lodge. Meal plan FB
Day 9: Transfer to Akagera National Park
After breakfast, you will transfer to Akagera National Park. You will reach in time for lunch after which you will go for the motorboat excursion trip on Lake Ihema for sightseeing and wildlife viewing.
Dinner and overnight stay at Akagera Game Lodge. Meal plan FB
Day 10: Game drive safari and birding
After breakfast, you will set out for the early morning game drive safari. Look out for animals like Buffaloes, lions, elephants, hyenas, Kobs, waterbucks, bushbucks, and many more.
Return to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon; go for the guided walk for birding.
Dinner and overnight stay at Akagera Game Lodge. Meal plan FB
Day 11: Transfer back to Kigali
After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive safari as you exit the park to transfer to Kigali. Upon reaching Kigali, visit the city centre and the local markets plus the craft shops.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Chez Lando, Step Town Motel, or Kigali Serena Lodge Meal plan FB
Day 12: Departure
Depending on the time of your departure flight, you will be transferred to the Airport for your flight schedule back home. If time allows, you can visit the Botanical Gardens before transferring to the airport for your flight home.
End of 12 Days Rwanda Wildlife Gorilla Safari
The 12 Days Rwanda Wildlife Gorilla Safari package includes:
- Airport transfers.
- Accommodation on full board FB
- Transportation 4×4 Safari Vehicle
- 1 Litter of Mineral water per person per day
- Service of English-speaking driver-guide
- One gorilla permit per person
- Golden Monkey trekking
- Boat ride Kivu
- Chimpanzee trekking Nyungwe
- Gisenyi Tour
- City Tour
- Enroute Lunches
- Game drive
- Boat ride
However excludes; Flights, Drinks Visa, travel insurance, Laundry, internet, Tips & all personal expenses