Enjoy a week-long 7 Days Amazing Rwanda Safari whilst staying at a range of comfortable lodges. Experience Chimpanzee Trekking, canopy walk In Nyungwe Forest National Park, relax by the Shores Of Lake Kivu, and crown this all up with Mountain Gorilla Trekking In Volcanoes National Park.
7 Day Amazing Rwanda Safari
TOUR DETAILS:
Tour Starts: Kigali.
Ends: Kigali.
TOUR VISITS:
BRIEF ITINERARY:
- Day 01: Arrival into Kigali, Rwanda.
- Day 02: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest
- Day 03: Chimpanzee Tracking in Cyamudongo Forest.
- Day 04: Transfer to Lake Kivu
- Day 05: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
- Day 06: Gorilla Trekking In Volcanoes NP.
- Day 07: Optional: Golden Monkey Trekking or transfer to kigali and visit the Gisozi Genocide Memorial.
7 Days Amazing Rwanda Safari
AMAZING RWANDA SAFARI – 07 DAYS / 06 NIGHTS
Day 01: Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda
On arrival at Kigali Airport, a representative from Realm Africa Safaris™ will meet, greet and assist you at the Airport. Thereafter he/she shall transfer you to your Kigali Hotel.
Overnight: Kigali | Accommodation: Heaven Boutique Hotel. | Meal Plan: Breakfast Only.
Day 02: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest NP.
Kigali – Nyungwe Forest National Park. This morning your driver-guide will meet you after breakfast, and you will embark on a drive to Nyungwe forest NP with an en route Stop in Nyanza to visit the Kings Palace. Lunch en route, and then continue will the scenic drive through the Lush forest arriving at the UWINKA VISITORS CENTRE in time for your afternoon Canopy walk.
After the walk, your driver-guide will then transfer you to your lodge on time for check-in dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Nyungwe |
Accommodation: One & Only Nyungwe House (Luxury) | Nyungwe top View Hotel ( Midrange) | Gisakura Guesthouse (Budget).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 03: Chimpanzee Tracking In Cyamudongo Forest.
Be ready to depart your lodge at 6:30 am and drive for 1-hour arriving Cyamundongo Forest in time for the chimp trekking briefing.
Head Into the forest in the company of a local & professional team of rangers and porters from the communities neighboring the Forest. We like to recommend that you each take a porter- they are handy in the forest and most important is that the cash you pay them for this service helps make a difference in their lives and also indirectly contributes to ongoing conservation.
As soon as you have found the chimps, you will be allowed 1-hour to observe & photograph the chimps thereafter returning to base where your driver Guide will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Nyungwe
Accommodation: One & Only Nyungwe House (Luxury) | Nyungwe top View Hotel ( Midrange) | Gisakura Guesthouse (Budget).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 04: Transfer to Lake Kivu
Nyungwe – Lake Kivu: Breakfast thereafter embark on perhaps the most scenic drive along The Nile Congo Trail leading you the well-placed Serena Hotel overlooking Lake Kivu. Lunch at the Hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Nyungwe
Accommodation: One & Only Nyungwe House (Luxury) | Nyungwe top View Hotel ( Midrange) | Gisakura Guesthouse (Budget).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 05: Kivu to Volcanoes NP.
Breakfast at leisure, thereafter check out of the hotel and drive to Volcanoes National Park. Lunch at your Hotel.
Overnight: Ruhengeri
Accommodation: Virunga Lodge (Luxury) | Mountain Gorilla View Lodge ( Midrange) | Kinigi Guesthouse (Budget)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking In Volcanoes National Park
Have an early breakfast report to the Volcanoes park headquarters as early as 7:30 am. After a short drill as regards your expected gorilla tracking conduct is concerned, you will enter the rainforest in search of the mountain gorillas. It is advisable to carry along with you a packed lunch, energy bite and mineral water on this expedition because sometimes tracking can last very long from 01 – 06 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. On locating the gorillas, the experience is so exhilarating and will be well worth the trouble. Spend a maximum of one hour with the gorillas then return to your lodge.
Overnight: Ruhengeri
Accommodation: Virunga Lodge (Luxury) | Mountain Gorilla View Lodge ( Midrange) | Kinigi Guesthouse (Budget)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 07: Transfer to Kigali.
Breakfast at leisure; thereafter check out of the lodge with all your belongings, and your driver-guide will be ready to transfer your to Kigali. Lunch In Kigali.
Optional ( Not Included in the Tour Price)
- You might opt for a Second gorilla trekking ( Cost EXTRA USD1,500 per Permit, and needs to be pre-booked in advance).
- Golden Monkey Trekking can also be done this morning – we appreciate informing us well in advance for planning purposes.
- Alternatively, you could opt to visit the Gisozi Genocide Memorial in Kigali.
Accommodation Options: Budget, Midrange & Upmarket
STANDARD OFFER:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Super custom – Mini Van
Our standard mode of transportation is Road transport in of 4×4 Safari Customized Vans.
The Vans have an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari and a seating capacity of upto 06 passengers (Maximum) each with the privilege of having a personal window seat.
UPGRADE:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Landcruiser – Superior off Road Driving.
For our upmarket clients that wish to enjoy Superior comfort of travelling in our state of art Toyota land cruiser, we can upgrade you at an Extra Cost.
All our land cruisers come fully air-conditioned and with a cool box fully packed with complimentary en route drinks and snacks. The trucks all have large windows and an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari.
Includes & Excludes as mentioned below:
What is included in this tour Price:
- 01 Gorilla Permit per person.
- 01 Chimpanzee permit per person.
- Canopy walk at Uwinka centre.
- 06 nights’ Accommodation.
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- All ground transportation.
- An English speaking driver-guide.
- All fuel Costs for the tours as per the itinerary.
- Bottled mineral water in the car NOT at the lodges.
What is excluded in this tour price:
- Visa Fees.
- Any government imposed increments on park fees/taxes.
- Accommodation on the last day.
- International flights (from/to home).
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10 pp per day).
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Consider adding some of the following suggestions to your 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari
ADD 02 Days In Queen Elizabeth National Park
In the two (02) additional days you will be able to visit Ishasha Sector for the tree-climbing lions, Take a boat trip on the Kazinga channel, trek to see chimpanzee in the Kyambura gorge, and also track lions in the Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
See sample Itinerary: 5 days Gorillas, chimps & Lions Safari
