Big five safari

Virunga | Volcanoes

Day 2 - 4: Volcanoes National Park Make all your wildlife dreams come true with gorilla treks in an enchanting forest setting. Straddling the border of Uganda, DRC and Rwanda, the Virungas are the luscious, magical and utterly spellbinding home of 480 mountain gorillas (sadly, that's more than half the world’s remaining population). On the Rwandan side, the Parc National des Volcans, or Volcanoes National Park, is the place to go for face-to-face encounters with these wonderful primates – an experience worthy of every superlative in the dictionary. But don’t stop at the gorillas; the Virungas are also home to the rare golden monkey. Mountain Gorilla View Lodge is just 10 minutes by road from the main entrance of Volcanoes National Park. Above you towers Mount Karasimbi, the highest volcanic mountain in Virunga massif. The lodge is comfortable, with roomy and comfortable accommodation (don't expect glamour), the food is good, the staff are warm and on hand, and the views are simply splendid. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge • Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP Meals & Drinks: • All meals included • Drinks not included 3

Nyungwe Forest

Day 7 -8: Nyungwe Forest Nyungwe National Park is Rwanda's most important area of biodiversity, and is currently the highest priority for forest conservation in Africa. A pretty good claim to fame, and for good reason too. The vast rainforest is truly enchanting: dense stands of mahoganies tangled with ancient ferns tower overhead; herbaceous plants and cornucopias of colourful orchids and butterflies charm every sense. As for wildlife, more than a quarter of Africa’s primates live here. The big drawcard is chimpanzee trekking, but 400-strong troops of monkeys, baboon, mongoose, otter, bushpig, civet and genet also deserve your attention. And don't forget East Africa’s highest canopy walk offering vertiginous views of the enchanting scenery. The hotel lies on a small plateau with some of the most beautiful views in the Nyungwe Forest area—the largest single forest block in East Africa and Rwanda's biggest water reservoir. The hotel is modern and the ideal base for exploratory tours. Main Destination: Nyungwe Forest National Park Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel • Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe Forest NP Meals & Drinks: • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) • Drinks not included 5 Back to Kigali Today you will travel back to Kigali for your final day of your trip. Main Destination: Kigali Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) • Drinks not included End of tour • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. • You'll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel).