Rwanda wildlife safari

7 days adventuring Volcanoes national park in Rwanda

$1900-11900 USD

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Safari summary

Rwanda is a unique tour destination in Africa and a home to the rare mountain gorillas. Rwanda has three national parks and each park has its own different attractions. The parks include; Volcanoes national park which is popularly known for mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, Nyungwe national park that is popularly known for chimpanzees and then finally Akagera national park which is known for wildlife games such as buffaloes, elephants, zebras, lions, and many others.
These 7 days Rwanda wildlife safari will give you an opportunity to have game drives, do gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park, excellent bird watching, cultural experiences and nature walks. Volcanoes national park is located in the Northern Province, with attractions such as Mountain gorillas, Golden monkeys, Dian Fossy grave, Musanze cave, Twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo, Mount Bisoke, Karisimbi and then local communities.
Trip Highlights
Kigali city tour, Gorilla trekking, golden monkey trekking, Visiting Dian Fossy tomb and finally Mount Bisoke hiking.
Summarized itinerary
Day 1; Arrival and transfer to Ruhengere
Day 2; Gorilla trekking
Day 3; Golden monkey trekking
Day 4; Visiting Dian Fossy grave
Day 5; Hiking Bisoke Mountain
Day 6; Visiting the twin lakes and boat riding
Day 7; Kigali city tour and transfer to Kigali airport.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Rwanda
	Parks	Volcanoes

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arrival and pickup from Kigali

On your arrival at Kigali airport, you will be met by our professional guide who will warmly welcome you and transfer you to Volcanoes national park. This journey to the Northern Province takes about 5hrs and it passes through beautiful terraced hillsides that display Rwanda’s landscape. Volcanoes national park is popularly known as a sanctuary to the rare mountain gorillas. On your arrival at Volcanoes national park, you will check in at Five Volcanoes Hotel for an overnight stay.

Five Volcanoes Hotel

Gorilla trekking experience

Volcanoes

You will start your day with an early breakfast and then head to the park headquarters for briefing. You will then head into the park to track the mountain gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of Virunga. After spotting these incredible creatures, you will be given a chance to have a face to face encounter with them. You will return to your lodge for your lunch and then later go for the Iby Iwacu village visit to enjoy cultural experiences, and beliefs of the local people.

Five Volcanoes Hotel

Golden monkey trekking

Volcanoes

You will begin your day with breakfast and get ready to be transferred to the park headquarters for golden monkey briefing from park rangers. You will then walk into the forest to track these primates. The golden monkeys are said to be the most endangered primates in Volcanoes national park. After tracking out these primates from a closer range which lasts about 2-3hrs, you will return to your lodge for lunch and rest of the day relaxation

Five Volcanoes Hotel

Visiting Dian Fossy grave

Volcanoes

After having an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Karisoke, where Dian Fossy, a woman who is popularly known for having carried out a comprehensive research about mountain gorillas in Africa was buried and her friend gorilla which was called Digit. This area was designated as a tourist attraction. From here, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Five Volcanoes Hotel

Hiking mount Bisoke

Volcanoes

You will start your day with an early breakfast and be transferred to the park entrance to start on hiking mount Bisoke. Hiking to the top of this mountain takes about 2hrs depending on your physical fitness and then 1hr sloping back. It’s a very tiring experience but worth it. From the top of the mountain, you will be able to see most of the activities taking place at the foothills of the mountain and in the park. You will return to your lodge for lunch and rest of the day relaxation.

Five Volcanoes Hotel

Visiting the twin lakes

After having your breakfast from your lodge, , you will be picked to go and visit the twin lakes of Ruhonda and Bulera for a boat safari. This boat safari on the lakes will help you to calm your mind and your body while enjoying the beautiful scenery plus viewing different bird species on the lake shores. From here, you will be transferred to Kigali city with an overnight stay at City Blue Hotel

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Kigali city tour

You will start your day with breakfast and then go for a city tour to visit places such as; Kigali genocide memorial museum, hand craft shops and the local market. From here, you will be transferred to Kigali international airport for your out bound transfer and that will mark the end of this amazing 7 days Rwanda wildlife safari.

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