7-Day Magical Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Experience.

7

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3425$

PER ADULT

Experience an exceptional 7-Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda, designed for travelers seeking a deeper and more immersive adventure. Begin your journey in Kigali before heading to the breathtaking Volcanoes National Park for unforgettable encounters with the endangered mountain gorilla.

With extended time, enjoy multiple trekking opportunities, optional golden monkey tracking, cultural experiences, and relaxing stays in premium lodges—delivering a seamless blend of exploration, comfort, and exclusivity.

Itinerary

Day 1: Airport Transfer to Hotel

Upon arrival at Kigali international airport, you will go through custom and immigration, and you will be met by our company guide who will warmly welcome you to the Land of a thousand hills that Rwanda is know of, an later drive to your booked hotel accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Ubumwe Grande Hotel

Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park travel time 2hrs

After enjoying your buffer breakfast and checkout of the hotel, you will check out and driver will transfer you for a rod transfer to Akagera National Park, where you can admire Rwanda’s beauty. Akagera National Park located in eastern Rwanda along the Tanzania border, offers a classic savannah experience with abundant wildlife including the big five and an impressive variety of bird species. You shall do game drive and boat trip inside the National Park.
Accommodation: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board

Day 3: Full day game drive

After an early breakfast at 6:00 a.m., you'll depart for a morning game drive in Akagera National Park, aiming to catch both the late-night hunters and early risers in action. During this drive, you’ll have the opportunity to spot some of the park's largest mammals, including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, various antelope species, and the recently reintroduced lions and rhinos. Akagera’s diverse habitats support a wealth of wildlife and over 500 bird species, making it a true paradise for bird enthusiasts. You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the park's stunning scenery. After lunch, continue with your game drive to seek out even more of the abundant wildlife within this remarkable park. Later in the day, you'll return to the lodge for dinner and a restful evening.

Accommodation: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board

Day 4: Transfer from Akagera Np to Volcanoes Np Via Kigali

In the morning after the breakfast, depart Akagera National Park and journey towards Volcanoes National Park. Along the way, enjoy the scenic winding roads and picturesque landscapes of Rwanda. Make a stopover in Kigali for the Kigali Genocide memorial center visit and having a delightful lunch before continuing your journey north to Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival at your lodge you shall relax while waiting the diner and overnight stay.

Standard Accommodation: Amikus Hotel

Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking and cultural Village Visit.

Have an early breakfast and then get briefed by the park officials about the rules of visiting the park. After, enter the jungle to search for the shy mountain gorillas and enjoy exploring their homes. After meeting the gorillas, you can sit in close proximity and visit with these great apes for a whole hour. On a gorilla safari, a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as hiking shoes, packed food and water, insect repellent, sunscreen, and a hut. The gorilla tracking experience takes half or a whole day, depending on the movement of these primates. After this gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda, you will have an incredibly memorable experience for life that is followed by lunch at the lodge, later head to visit the Iby’iwacu cultural village to enjoy their different performances and also explore more about their unique culture.

Accommodation: Amikus Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Golden Monkey Trek and Transfer Back to Kigali

In the morning, after breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing on the code of conduct during the Golden Monkey Trek. After the briefing, you will head into the jungle to track these shy primates. Unlike gorilla trekking, golden monkey treks are less physically demanding. Once you encounter the golden monkeys, you will have an opportunity to observe them in their natural habitat before hiking back to the starting point. Afterward, return to the lodge for a hot lunch. After lunch, transfer back to Kigali for an overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 7: Airport Transfer

Enjoy a relaxed morning at the hotel before your transfer to Kigali International Airport for your outbound flight. You will carry cherished memories of your time with us in Rwanda. We look forward to welcoming you again or to the friends and family you may recommend. We wish you a safe flight and a pleasant stay ahead. End of 7 Days Rwanda

 This safari package includes.

  • Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
  • 1 Gorilla permits ($1500), per person to be paid in advance
  • Golden Monkey  permit $100, per person
  • En-route lunches
  • Genocide memorial ground
  • Kigali city tour
  • Services of English speaking driver/guide
  • 1 liter bottle of mineral water per day per person during safari
  • Entry Fees

 

The package excludes:

  • Air fare
  • Visa
  • Laundry
  • Tips
  • Porter fee while trekking
  • Personal insurance
  • Personal shopping bills and cigars

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