Rwanda Primates & Wildlife Safari
Duration
7 Nights 8 Days
R
5245
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Embrace Rwanda’s safari soul on this once-in-a-lifetime eight-day, small-group luxury tour
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Highlights
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Kigale City Tour
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Volcanoes National Park
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Akagera National park
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Gorilla Trekking
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Rwanda’s Golden Monkey
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Big Five Wildlife
Description
Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills, is a place of sweeping majesty and hidden awe, home to countless volcanic mountains, shadowed bamboo forests and shining lakes. Beyond golden monkeys and the last remaining mountain gorillas – two of Rwanda’s most famous inhabitants – the count...
Day 1: Kigali
Hotel Des Mille Collines
- Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport (KGL), you’ll be met and transferred to your accommodation.
- Overnight: Hotel Des Mille Collines.
Hotel Des Mille Collines allows you to enjoy the breathtaking views over the hills of Kigali while being in walking distance from the city centre.
Day 2: Volcanoes National Park
Ingagi Lodge
- After breakfast, depart for the spellbinding beauty of Volcanoes National Park.
- Bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, the park consists of the mighty Virunga volcanoes.
- Overnight: Ingagi Lodge.
Ingagi Lodge is located at the foothills of the volcanic mountains, a short distance to the main entrance of the Volcanoes National Park where Mountain Gorilla Trekking starts, offering spectacular views of a chain of 15,000 ft volcanoes stretching through Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Day 3: Volcanoes National Park
Ingagi Lodge
- Trek through the verdant rainforest to visit Rwanda’s legendary mountain gorillas.
- Spend time with this endangered primate species, sharing and learning about their world.
- Overnight: Ingagi Lodge.
Ingagi Lodge is located at the foothills of the volcanic mountains, a short distance to the main entrance of the Volcanoes National Park where Mountain Gorilla Trekking starts, offering spectacular views of a chain of 15,000 ft volcanoes stretching through Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Day 4: Volcanoes National Park
Ingagi Lodge
- Visit the endangered Rwandan golden monkeys in the Virunga Mountain ranges.
- Enjoy a canoe ride along the Mukungwa River, soaking up the countryside views.
- Overnight: Ingagi Lodge.
Ingagi Lodge is located at the foothills of the volcanic mountains, a short distance to the main entrance of the Volcanoes National Park where Mountain Gorilla Trekking starts, offering spectacular views of a chain of 15,000 ft volcanoes stretching through Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Day 5: Akagera National Park
Akagera Game Lodge
- Transfer to Akagera National Park, Africa's largest protected wetland.
- Witness wildlife, including Africa’s Big Five animals.
- Overnight: Akagera Game Lodge.
The Lodge stands on a hill at the southern tip of the Akagera National Park elevated above the savannah with exceptional views of Lake Ihema.
Day 6: Akagera National Park
Akagera Game Lodge
- Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Ihema, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds.
- Explore the sprawling wilderness of Akagera National Park.
- Overnight: Akagera Game Lodge.
The Lodge stands on a hill at the southern tip of the Akagera National Park elevated above the savannah with exceptional views of Lake Ihema.
Day 7: Kigali
Hotel Des Mille Collines
- Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Rwanda Art Museum.
- Explore Kigali, Rwanda’s garden-filled capital.
- Overnight: Hotel Des Mille Collines.
Hotel Des Mille Collines allows you to enjoy the breathtaking views over the hills of Kigali while being in walking distance from the city centre.
Day 8: Day 8: Kigali International Airport
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- Transferred to the airport for your flight home.
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Additional Tour Info
Arrival and departure airport transfers in Rwanda
All meals
Transportation in a 4x4Safari Land Cruiser with English Speaking Driver/Guide
7 nights accommodation while on safari
1 Gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda per person
1 Golden Monkey Trekking permit in Rwanda per person
All park entry fees
Bottled drinking water (1Liter per client each day)
Emergency Evacuation cover with AMREF flying Doctors
All activities described in itinerary
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