8 Day itinerary in Rwanda, Africa
Rwanda Gorillas, Chimps, Big 5 & Big Cats Safari
While on this tour, you will visit Nyungwe national park for chimpanzee tracking and a canopy walk, you will also visit Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla trekking and Golden Monkey tracking, and finally visit Akagera National Park to see the Big five and the Big cats.
By Nicholas
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Average
Recommended Age
Minimum 15
Operated in
English, Spanish
GUIDANCE
Tour Leader, Driver as a Guide
starting point
Kigali
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Hiking
Visit markets
Meet local people
Outdoors & Nature
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National park
Golden Monkey tracking in Volcanoes National park
Chimps Trekking in Nyungwe National Park
Spot the Big 5 and Big Cats in Akagera National Park
Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National park
Golden Monkey tracking in Volcanoes National park
Chimps Trekking in Nyungwe National Park
Spot the Big 5 and Big Cats in Akagera National Park
Itinerary
Mid-Range Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe National Park
Transfer from Kigali to Butare and then Nyungwe forest: En route visit the Rwanda King's Palace Museum-rukari in Huye town.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Emeraude Kivu Resort
Day 2
Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park
Have a morning breakfast then head out on a trek to find chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park. You will be entitled to a 1-hour stay on finding the chimpanzees. After doing the chimpanzee trek, head for lunch at the hotel.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Emeraude Kivu Resort
Day 3
Canopy walk in Nyungwe forest – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Canopy Walk (Nyungwe National Park), later exit Nyungwe with a stopover at Lake Kivu and transfer to Volcanoes national park.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Day 4
Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, report to the park headquarters for your first experience of endangered species in the Volcanoes National Park. The golden monkey trek is normally an easy trek that takes 1-2 hours. Later, visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Day 5
Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
After early morning breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters together with your packed lunch early enough to be briefed about the code of conduct while with the gorillas. Then, enter the forest in search of the gorillas, which may take 2-6 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas in the jungle. Meet and stay with the gorillas for a maximum of 1 hour
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Day 6
Transfer from Volcanoes National Park to Akagera National Park
After breakfast, you will transfer from Volcanoes National Park to Akagera National Park through Kigali. On arrival at the park, we shall proceed to our accommodation. We order lunch and later take a boat trip on Lake Ihema to watch Hippos and crocodiles in the water or by the shores.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge
Day 7
Full Day Game Drives in AKagera National Park
Enjoy early morning breakfast and start your game drives in an open-roofed vehicle. A full-day game drive here offers you an opportunity to spot a variety of games including elephants, buffalos, hippos, lions, Masai giraffe, gazelles, impala, baboons, oribi, Butchel’s zebra, topi, bush baby, leopard, and bushbuck, etc. Proceed for an evening game drive after lunch. Return to your lodge for dinner.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge
Day 8
Transfer from Akagera National Park to Kigali
Have breakfast and then enjoy a morning game drive, we shall return to Kigali and you will check in at the lodge or be dropped at the airport for your departure flight.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Emeraude Kivu Resort
- Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
- Akagera Game Lodge
Meals
- Lunch (7)
- Dinner (7)
- Breakfast (7)
Transport
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- Round trip airport transfer
Activities
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
Extras
- Bottled water throughout the trip
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- Gorilla permits (one per person, non-resident)
- Golden monkey permits (one per person, non-resident)
- Chimps permits (one per person, non-resident)
Not Included
- International flights (from/to home)
- Drinks
- Visa fees
About Nicholas
TEAM LEAD
Baboo Certified
Hiking
Visit markets
Meet local people
Rural home stays
Indigenous culture
Cycling
Kayaking
Rafting
Outdoors & Nature
I have a contagious passion for wildlife viewing and eagle-like vision (spotting wildlife well past sunset) and I like birding a lot. Besides my natural history expertise, I also provide cultural insights into my home country.
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$4,904.00 USD