Book the 6 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Safari to view the major Rwandan sites, such as the mountain gorillas. A 6-day luxurious tour of Rwanda’s gorillas and animals will give you the full Rwandan safari experience. Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park and a wildlife tour in Akagera National Park are included in this package. High-end clients can organise the perfect primate and wildlife safari package for an in-depth exploration of Rwanda’s natural treasures. You will also visit the Gorilla Guardians Village for a cultural experience.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park
Start your 6 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Safari by leaving the capital city of Kigali and travelling to Akagera National Park. This will happen after breakfast at your Kigali hotel. You will go for two to three hours in a luxurious 4×4 safari car. Get to Akagera National Park early, check into the opulent safari lodge of your choosing, have lunch and then have a boat ride or launch around Lake Ihema in the afternoon. This thrilling water sport lasts for two to three hours and offers amazing views of hippos, snorting crocodiles, water fowl, and many other species.
Accommodation: Magashi Tented Camp, Akagera Game Lodge, Ruzizi Tented Lodge.
Meals: (Lunch, Dinner).
Day 2: Morning Game Drive – Afternoon Boat Cruise.
After an early breakfast, depart your safari lodge for a fulfilling early game drive across Akagera National Park’s northern region. This is a fantastic chance for you to see a variety of wildlife species, including lions, buffalo, Masai giraffes, African bush elephants, zebras, birds, and several antelope species, such as topis, impalas, elands, and roan antelopes, among many more. The ideal way to enjoy today’s game drive in Akagera National Park is in one of our luxurious 4×4 safari cars with pop-up windows, which provide you a great view of the variety of savanna wildlife species. After two to three hours of exploring Akagera National Park’s savannas, you’ll head back to your opulent safari lodge to relax and enjoy lunch while you wait for your afternoon boat tour. The afternoon will be spent on a boat ride or launch trip on Lake Ihema, where you may see hippos, aquatic birds, and crocodiles lounging on the lakeshores.
Accommodation: Magashi Tented Camp, Akagera Game Lodge, Ruzizi Tented Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast in the morning, depart from your posh safari lodge. Travel approximately four hours by car from Akagera National Park to Volcanoes National Park in Northwestern Rwanda.
Accommodation: Bisate Lodge, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
Day 4 starts with a cup of tea or coffee, and then you should plan to join the other guests for a briefing on the laws and procedures governing gorilla trekking in Kinigi. Because of the nature of this primate excursion, bottled water and energy snacks should be brought along. In a party of eight trekkers, you will be assigned to one habituated gorilla family to track. The real search for mountain gorillas starts at 8:00 am and could take two to six hours, with one hour of enchanted encounter time. The kind of the environment, how quickly you walk, and where the gorillas are located can all affect how long the hike takes. Following a fulfilling hour-long encounter with mountain gorillas, stroll back to your opulent gorilla safari lodge to unwind, exchange stories, and ultimately turn in for the night.
Accommodation: Bisate Lodge, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 5: Visit Gorilla Guardians Village – Transfer to Lake Kivu.
Have breakfast at the lodge and then visit Gorilla Guardians Village for a cultural excursion. Discover the finest Intore dances and musical performances, as well as the distinctive customs and way of life of the Rwandan people, while you’re here. Drive to Gisenyi for a brief city tour following the fulfilling conversation with locals, and then continue on to Lake Kivu. Enjoy a stunning view of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) side while lounging on Lake Kivu’s white sand beach this evening.
Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, Palm Beach Resort, Hill View Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 6: Return to Kigali – Departure.
After leaving your opulent hotel, head back to Kigali for a brief tour of the city. Transfer to Kigali Airport for your return trip home after that.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch).
End of the 6 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Safari.
The 6 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Safari cost includes;
- 1 Gorilla Permit per person.
- Park entrance fees.
- Wildlife Game Drive in Akagera.
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide.
- Bottled water in the car.
- Tour guide allowances.
- Relevant Government taxes.
However, the tour cost excludes; Visa fees, international air fare, souvenirs, alcoholic drinks, tips to local guides, personal shopping bills, items of personal nature such as cigarettes, laundry and items not listed as included in the cost.