This tour takes you to the savannah grasslands of Akagera National Park for game viewings. You will then trek chimpanzees and other primates, Canopy walk adventure and Tea Experiences in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Proceed to the land of the gentle gorillas. Have gorillas and golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park on these 11 days’ primate safari, a signature of Rwanda. Experience authentic Rwandan culture and community, canopy walk adventure, tea experiences and boat cruise. You will be using your private Jeep Land-cruiser safari vehicle.
Tour Activities | Kigali Genocide Memorial |
Cost Inclusions: | Kigali city tour |
Not Included | Gallery Ticket, Lunch |
Dress Code | Casual |
On arrival at Kigali International Airport (8pm), you will be met with our company driver guide, exchange some money in local currency then drive to the hotel for a check in and an overnight stay. Enjoy your hotel amenities. Later, dinner and rest.
Accommodation: Four points
On this day, have an early breakfast at 07h00 and proceed to Akagera National Park, Your driver guide will ensure that by 11h00 you are at the North gate and hand you over to the Magashi Tented Camp driver guide. You will then drive 45 mind to Magashi Tented Camp. Magashi Tented Camp is situated in the productive and phenomenally diverse northeastern corner of
Akagera National Park, overlooking scenic Lake Rwanyakazinga.
Lodge scheduled activities include morning drives, boat cruises, fishing on a catch and release basis, and evening game drives.
Accommodation: Magashi Tented Camp
On this day, you will be pick up where you left off and proceed with the Camp’s scheduled activities. The activities will all be extra interactive, looking for tracks and signs in the bush, trying to recognize bird sounds and identifying animals big and small.
Accommodation: Magashi Tented Camp
A special day of driving into the park in search of big 5. It is a beautiful and convenient savannah landscape to visit, characterized by woodland, swamps, and low mountains, which create a rich wildlife. By having a full day of driving, you will have a chance to see what amazing creations the park holds. After that amazing discovery of the park, drive back to the Lodge for overnight.
Accommodation: Magashi Tented Camp
After enjoying an early breakfast at the camp, you will hit the road and drive to Volcanoes National Park in Kinigi, best known as a sanctuary for the region’s rare mountain gorillas. Visitors flock here to experience a face-to-face encounter with these magnificent creatures. While the gorillas are without a doubt the main drawcard. You will spend the day at leisure here preparing for the Gorilla trekking the next morning.
Accommodation: Amarembo
Early breakfast precedes the day, before heading to the park headquarters for the gorilla trek briefing at 07h00. You will then transfer to the starting point of your guided walk, ready to begin this amazing adventure. Hikes in the mountains can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours plus depending on the family allocated to your group and their location. The journey back can take just as long, but you are often carried along by the euphoria you feel after seeing the gorillas, for gorilla trekking, you will be in rain forest, so it will more than likely rain. Warm clothing is required as well as walking/hiking boots, a hat and lightweight poncho/raincoat. Garden gloves, to avoid stinging nettles and gaiters are recommended.
You will return to the lodge for lunch. Rest of the day is relaxing.
Accommodation: One & only Gorillas Nest
After breakfast you will proceed to the park headquarters to meet your guides for Golden Monkeys trekking, enjoy them play plus doing their daily activities, then after completing your experiences. Return to your resort to relax, have lunch. Later go for an afternoon Cultural experience at the Gorilla Guardians former Iby’iwacu cultural village, learn about Rwanda’s history and their ways of life. Feel free to dance along with them. Return to the lodge, Refresh at the lodge and have your full relaxation the rest of the day as you enjoy property amenities. Evening at leisure until dinnertime.
Accommodation: One & only Gorillas Nest
07h00: After an early breakfast at the hotel, start your drive to Nyungwe. Situated in southwestern Rwanda, the Nyungwe National Park is known for its exceptional biodiversity and its wide range of endemic species. The park is composed of lush tracts of rainforest set high up on fertile mountain slopes. It is one of Africa’s most ancient forests and the home of Rwanda’s sole remaining chimpanzee population, as well as 85 additional mammal species, 43 reptile species, nearly 300 bird species and over 1000 plant species. Arrive and have lunch. You will spend this day at leisure enjoying the property. Dinner and rest.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top hill view Hotel
The day begins early, driving to the park headquarters at 05h00 with a delicious packed breakfast. After an insightful chimpanzee trek briefing, you will be escorted to the Evergreen Forest at 06h00, when the adventure begins. Alongside the famous chimps, you are likely to spot a wide variety of bird life. Their playfulness and human–like characteristics make this journey so rewarding. You will make your return at around 11h00, and lunch will be served.
This afternoon, we take you once again to the park headquarters for the canopy walk briefing, which starts at 14h30. The canopy walkway consists of three bridges and three towers, with a total length of 200m. The walkway is embedded in a guided tour along the breathtaking Trail. On this journey, your expert Park Guide will not only reveal the forest canopy, but also explain why it is an integral part of the tropical rainforest ecosystem.
On this day, you will enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before embarking on a thrilling hike in search of Colobus Monkeys communities. During your hike you may also spot migratory birdlife including the Ross’ turaco, gray-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk and regal sunbird, after these experiences, return to the lodge for lunch and the rest of the day at leisure, have a full relaxation as you enjoy lodge amenities or take part in lodge activities.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top hill view Hotel
Today morning after breakfast, proceed with the tea plantation experience with more engagements with the local people and awesome photography. Later after these experiences, return to the lodge, you will settle any extras, and then drive back to Kigali in order to make it in time for your flight back home. Visit the local craft shops / city malls to buy more souvenirs and gifts.
Depending on your flight details, transfer to the Kigali international Airport for a drop off for your outbound flight back home. See you on your next visit.