6 Day Discover Rwanda

Nyungwe Forest

Day 1 - Arrival at Kigali – Nyungwe Forest Lodge - 6 hours drive Arrive Kigali. Met by our smiling guide on arrival at the airport and transfer to Kigali. Briefing on your safari. Start for Nyungwe Forest National Park. Visit the old palace in Nyanza. Drive past green hills of tea and the vast Nyungwe Forest a massive montane forest, and the largest in Central Africa with thirteen species of primate including chimpanzee and large groups of Rwenzori colobus. Around 300 bird species, orchids and butterflies are also found here. Time permitting you can do the canopy walk suspended above the Nyungwe rainforest. The Canopy Walkway is 40 meters above the ground level, and 90 meters long, above a steep, deep valley, that can bring you "eye-to-eye" with different primate species, and many bird species, all of which are fond of inhabiting the upper scales of the forest. in the forest. O/N: Nyungwe Forest Lodge (H,B).

Virunga | Volcanoes

Day 3 – Nyungwe – Virunga - 6 hours drive In the morning you will enjoy a scenic long drive proceed to Musanze for an overnight at Volcanoes Virunga Lodge. O/N: Volcanoes Virunga Lodge (B,L,D)

Virunga | Volcanoes

Day 5 – Optional Activities Today provides another opportunity to see themountain gorillas (subject to permit availability at the time of booking). Alternatively you can partake in one of the many activities available from Virunga Lodge.These include: Tracking the rare golden monkeys (only found in this region of the world). Drive to Gisenyi to see Lake Kivu, one of Africa's Great Lakes. From birds to local businesses, life is always bustling around the lake. You can also visit a coffee plantation on the way. Visit Ros Carr's orphanage where you will have an hour to learn about the critical work done here and play with the enthusiastic children. You can also trek to see Dian Fossey's grave, where the famous primatologist worked at the Karisoke Research Centre. Climb the Visoke or Muhavura volcanoes, which provide fantastic opportunities to see Rwanda's magnificent landscape. Walks are possible direct from the lodge; you can visit local community projects, hike to Lake Bulera or visit the nearbyMwiko School which Volcanoes Safaris supports through a number of projects.Relax at the lodge by the open fire on your return.  O/N: Volcanoes Virunga Lodge (B,L,D).

Virunga | Volcanoes

Day 5) USD 491 Single Room Supplement. (GROSS) PRICES INCLUDE An expert Volcanoes driver/guide and vehicle for the itinerary agreed. Accommodation on a shared basis and meals as stated in the itinerary (in Kigali hotels bed and breakfast only and on safari full board, all inclusive in Volcanoes Lodges only). All activities as per the itinerary agreed. So where appropriate, park fees, chimp permits , nature and community walk fees and one gorilla permit are included. At Volcanoes Lodges Virunga, the tariffs are on an all-inclusive basis and include unlimited consumption of all alcoholic and soft drinks; laundry services; and any activities guests wish to do around the lodges. A complimentary massage is also offered. From the safari price paid by our guests Volcanoes contributes $100 to the Volcanoes Partnership Trust, a separate non-profit organization which undertakes community and conservation activities PRICES EXCLUDE Airfares to Uganda/Rwanda, Entry visas and airport taxes Gratuities Personal expenditure such as drinks and laundry at non-Volcanoes Lodges. For single rooms, a supplement (SRS) applies.