10 Days Of Rwanda Gorilla Tour
10 Days Of Rwanda Gorilla Tour

10 Days Of Rwanda Gorilla Tour

Tour  overview

10 Days of Rwanda gorilla tour. Book 10 Days Amazing Rwanda Safari tour with Amakula African Safaris for unique holiday in Africa, the leading Eco Safari company in East Africa! Travel with experts. Don’t miss the unique Rwanda Safari adventure to explore the land of thousand hills with Amakula African Safaris . Book 10 Days Rwanda Amazing tour to explore the Mountain gorillas, Akagera National Park, Chimpanzee Watching in Nyungwe forest national Park for primate watching.

The adventure is tailored reflecting the great apes of Rwanda, Big five watching in Akagera with boat cruise in the wilderness of Akagera National Park with an experienced guide of Rwanda Safaris.

Day Activity
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Day 2: Transfer to Akagera national park
Day 3: Game Drive and Transfer back to Kigali
Day 4: Drive to Nyungwe forest national park
Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking experience and canopy walk
Day 6: Transfer to Volcanoes national park
Day 7: Gorilla trekking experience
Day 8: Cultural experience and transfer to Lake Kivu
Day 9: An experience at Lake Kivu
Day 10: Transfer to Kigali and departure

Detailed  itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali.

Upon arrival meet and greet will be done by Amakula African Safaris airport representative, you will meet your guide at the arrivals terminals and you will proceed with the Kigali City tour to explore the uniqueness of Kigali the capital city of Rwanda. The Key areas to visit on the city tour include the museums, art and craft shops and the genocide memorial.

You will check in at the hotel after the simple city tour with your guide.

  • Accommodation Midrange: The Nest Hotel
  • Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Akagera national park

After your breakfast, you will checkout of the lodge for your transfer to Akagera national park which is the only destination in Rwanda for big five watching tour. You will arrive at the park in the mid-morning and head for the game drive where you will see various animals like lions, elephants, buffalos, giraffe, zebras, leopards, hyenas and antelopes like bush bucks, Topis, Oribis, water-buck, roan antelope and duiker, impala .  In the Afternoon you will go for the boat cruise on Lake Ihema where you will see various Bird and different wildlife such as crocodiles, hippos and others.  After, you will drive back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

  • Accommodation Midrange: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
  • Meals: Dinner

Day 3: Game Drive and Transfer back to Kigali

You will head for the morning breakfast, you will go for morning game drive and as you plan to exist the park, drive to back to Kigali City. You will arrive in the late afternoon, enjoy another feel of the City Tour (Night life of Kigali) Later Check in for dinner and overnight

  • Accommodation Midrange: The Nest Hotel
  • Meals: Dinner

Day 4: Drive to Nyungwe forest national park

In the morning after breakfast, depart to Nyungwe forest national park. You will have an en route lunch in Huye and then visit the country’s national museum where you will learn more about the history, practices and traditions of the people of Rwanda. Arrive at the park in the evening hours and check-in at the lodge for dinner and overnight.

  • Accommodation Midrange: Nyungwe Top View Hotel
  • Meals: Dinner

Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking experience and canopy walk

Have your breakfast and go for a chimpanzee trekking activity in Nyungwe forest where you will spot several species of primates like chimpanzees, L’Hoest monkeys, colobus monkeys and others. Also, you will spot numerous bird species since the park hosts over 300 bird species.

For the chimpanzee trekking experience, it will begin with a per-trek briefing at the park headquarters where you will be given all the necessary information and instructions about the experience. After the brief, you will proceed to the park forests to search for the primates and once they are found, you will be allowed to spend an hour in their presence.

After trek, you will return to the lodge for lunch and later go for an optional canopy walk. The walk provides excellent views of the park forests.

  • Accommodation Midrange: Nyungwe Top View Hotel
  • Meals: Dinner

Day 6: Transfer to Volcanoes national park

After your breakfast at the lodge and start on the journey to connect to Volcanoes National Park which is the home for the mountain gorillas, you will connect via Lake Kivu with the scenic view of Kibuye town and the Congo Nile trails and connect to Volcanoes national park. Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is the home for the mountain gorillas and re known primates which can be visited by travelers wishing to go gorilla trekking in Rwanda: Rwanda Safaris offers ultimate discounted gorilla trekking in Africa with last minute booking.

  • Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Meals: Dinner

Day 7: Gorilla trekking experience

Wake up for your breakfast at the lodge and then meet your driver for your transfer to the headquarters of the park by 8 am for pre trek briefing where you will be told about the dos and don’ts during gorilla trekking experience. After, you will move to the park’s forests for the amazing adventure which is gorilla tracking. The experience involves hiking through the park rain forests in search of the endangered mountain gorillas.

The experience takes about 3 – 5 hours depending on the location of the assigned gorilla group. After the allocation of these species, you will be able to enjoy their daily lifestyles like playing, breastfeeding. Later after the activity, you will move back to the lodge for refreshments, dinner and overnight.

Day 8: Cultural experience and transfer to Lake Kivu

Have your morning breakfast and go for a cultural experience in gorilla guardian’s village. In the experience, you will learn more about the Rwandan culture as you enjoy different practices like songs, folks, dances and others. From here, you will proceed to Lake Kivu for amazing water experiences.

  • Accommodation Midrange: Paradise
  • Meals: Dinner

Day 9: An experience at Lake Kivu

Wake up for breakfast and go for amazing experiences on the shores of the beautiful Lake Kivu. While at the lake, engage in different experiences like boat trip, kayaking. After the full day relaxation along the lake shores, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Transfer to Kigali and departure

On the last day of the trip, you will start with your breakfast at the lodge and then embark on your journey back to Kigali for your departure flight.

Total trip cost per person sharing (2pax)

USD 4500
Total trip cost per person sharing (4pax)

USD 4400
Total trip cost per person sharing (6pax)

USD 4300

Includes:

  • Ground transfer between destinations
  • Accommodation as per the itinerary
  • Park entrance fees
  • Activity fees
  • Meals as mention in the Itinerary
  • Drinking water

Excludes;

  • International flight
  • Visa
  • Travel Insurance
  • Extras at the lodge(laundry, drinks, etc)
  • Tipping

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