6-Day Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife

Trip Overview

6-Day Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Vacation takes you to witness the Endangered Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat. On top of this, you get to spot the BIG FIVE such as Lions, Leopards, Rhinos, Elephants and Buffaloes, as well as other various animals. You will visit Akagera National Park which is home to a full quota of the Big Five. Then continue Volcanoes National Park for the ultimate Mountain Gorilla trekking experience, a once in a life time memorable experience. You have water activities on Lake Kivu, and also opt for a visit to the Musanze caves. The caves were formed from lava basaltic layers from mount Bisoke and Mount Sabinyo.

 

Day 1. Welcome to Rwanda and Hotel transfer

On your arrival at the Kigali International airport, our guide will pick you and be transferred for the Covid-19 test and transfer to your hotel as you wait for your results.

You will then travel to Akagera National Park the following day.

Akagera National Park is the oldest of the country’s four national parks. The original park size was more than 2500 square kilometers. Within the park’s boundaries are over 12,000 mammals, including what is known as Africa’s “Big 5” lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards as well as over 500 species of birds.

Dinner and overnight at your booked lodge/hotel

Meal plan: Full baord

 

Day 2. Transfer to Akagera National Park with afternoon Boat Cruise and Evening Game Drive

After breakfast, you will be driven to Akagera National Park. You will have a short game drive and check-in. Have lunch and later take a boat trip on Lake Ihema to watch Hippos and crocodiles in the water or by the shores.

In the afternoon, you embark (between 2pm and 4pm) on a three-hour boat cruise.

After the boat cruise, you will go for an evening game drive. The park hosts a number of big mammals with the most sought after being Lions, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Zebras, Elephants, and Hippos, which will provide for great photographic moments. The park has in the recent past made great strides in conservation by engaging the community through community tours. With the re-introduction of Lions, you have numbers of the Big five increasing by the day.

Dinner and overnight at your booked lodge/hotel

Meal plan: Full board

 

Day 3. Early morning game drive and transfer to Kigali for a city tour

We arise early and leave right after breakfast for a game in Akagera national park. We will be searching for big mammals like Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, several Antelope species, and recently the re-introduced Lions and Rhinos. The park is a varied habitat for wildlife and a birders haven with over 500 bird species in the park.

At around mid-day, we drive back to Kigali and embark on a city tour visiting the Genocide memorial site which gives a brief history of the country you’re visiting. You will have lunch on your way to Kigali.

Dinner and overnight at your booked lodge/hotel

Meal plan: Full board

 

Day 4. Transfer to Volcanoes national park

After breakfast, you will drive northwards to Volcanoes National Park. On your arrival in Musanze, you will visit the Dian Fossey Center. Then go for caving in the Musanze caves. The caves were formed from lava basaltic layers from mount Bisoke and Mount Sabinyo. The caves are one of the top tourist attractions in the Musanze District. The Musanze caves were significant during ancient times as they were used by the local Kinyarwanda tribes as the venue for crowning their new kings.

In the evening you will visit the community cultural Village to enjoy the Rwandan culture including the traditional dance.

Dinner and overnight at your booked lodge/hotel

Meal plan: Full board

 

Day 5. Gorilla Trekking and drive to Lake Kivu

Today is the highlight of your safari as you embark on a gorilla trekking adventure in the lush jungles of Volcanoes National Park. After an early morning briefing, you’ll hike through the dense vegetation, guided by experienced trackers, in search of a gorilla family. Once you encounter these gentle giants, you’ll have one precious hour to observe and photograph them as they go about their daily routines.

After lunch you will drive to a scenic Lake Kivu bordering Rwanda and DR Congo. After reaching the lake you will enjoy the rest of your evening at the lakeside.

Dinner and overnight at your booked lodge/hotel

Meal plan: Full board

 

Day 6. Morning activities and transfer back to Kigali

This morning after breakfast you will do either the Kayaking or boat ride on Lake Kivu and drive back to Kigali for your departure flight back home.

Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch.

 

End of Safari 6-Day Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife