6 Day itinerary in Rwanda, Africa
Rwanda Gorilla Tracking
Spend the next 6 days exploring the wildlife, explore Akagera National Park, go on a hike to look for gorillas in their natural habitad!
By Maseruka
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
Driver as a Guide
starting point
Kigali
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Cycling
Kayaking
Skiing/Snowboarding
Hiking
Rafting
Snorkeling/Diving
Visit markets
Meet local people
Rural home stays
Indigenous culture
Outdoors & Nature
Adventure
Culture & Arts
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Game Viewing
Gorilla Tracking
Genocide Sites
Learn about the culture & traditions
Game Viewing
Gorilla Tracking
Genocide Sites
Learn about the culture & traditions
Itinerary
Mid-Range Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival Day
On your arrival at the airport in Kigali, you will be welcome by your tour guide who will then transfer you to the hotel
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Flame Tree
Day 2
Akagera National Park
After breakfast, go for the city tour where you will visit Ntarama and Nyamata Genocide Memorial and visit the genocide memorial center in Kigali then later transfer to Akagera National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge
Day 3
Akagera National Park
After your breakfast, go for the morning game drive. Then later take a boat ride on Lake Ihema.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge
Day 4
Volcanoes national park
Depart Akagera after your breakfast and transfer to Volcanoes national park. Then in the afternoon if there is time, visit the traditional dancers at Ebiwachu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 5
Gorilla Tracking
Early morning breakfast then transfer to the Kinigi headquarters for briefing and allocation of the gorilla group as you experience traditional dancers and learn about Rwandan drumming, singing and dancing. Then go to the forest for gorilla tracking returning in time for lunch. Later in the afternoon at the Ebi’wachu where you learn about Rwanda's tradition.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 6
Departure Day
After breakfast, you can buy Souvenirs before you are transferred to the airport to catch your flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Flame Tree
- Akagera Game Lodge
- Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Meals
- Dinner (5)
- Breakfast (5)
- Lunch (4)
Transport
- Airport transfers
- All ground transportation in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle
Activities
- Gorilla Tracking
- Genocide sites
- All nature and community walks
- Boat rides in Akagera and Lake Kivu
- See the Traditional dancers
Extras
- Gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda per person
- Park entrance fees
- All government taxes/levies
- Water while on safari
Not Included
- International Flights
- Visa Fees
- Personal Expenses
- Other Meals/Drinks
- Travel Insurance
- Tips & Gratitudes
About Maseruka
TEAM LEAD
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After my graduation, I joined the banking industry. Then moved to Tourism where I have been for 13 years now. I first worked with conservation and some travel companies in East and Southern Africa for five years. Then started my own safari company.
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$4,941.00 USD