The Complete 8 Days Best Of Rwanda Safari – Primates Tour And Wildlife

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Embark on an unforgettable 8 Days Best Of Rwanda Safari, a journey that blends thrilling wildlife encounters, rich cultural experiences, and breathtaking landscapes. This exclusive adventure takes you from the bustling capital of Kigali to the misty jungles of Volcanoes National Park for once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking. Explore the scenic shores of Lake Kivu, venture into the primate haven of Nyungwe Forest National Park, and uncover Rwanda’s tragic yet resilient history at the Genocide Memorial. With expert guides and hand-picked luxury accommodations, every moment is crafted for comfort, discovery, and awe.

Whether you’re seeking the thrill of spotting chimpanzees, the 8 Days Best Of Rwanda Safari offers the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. As you journey through lush rainforests, rolling hills, and peaceful lakesides, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for Rwanda’s beauty and spirit. The 8 Days Best Of Rwanda Safari is more than a holiday, it’s a transformative experience you’ll carry with you forever.

Detailed Itinerary: 8 Days Best Of Rwanda Safari

Arrival at Kigali International Airport

Welcome to the land of a thousand hills! Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport (midnight), you will be met and greeted by our friendly and Professional driver/ guide. He will brief you and take you through your tip plan, then transfer you to your hotel in Kigali for relaxation.

Accommodation: M hotel Kigali with Jacuzzi (Midrange)/ Lebanon hotel (Budget)

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Driving time: 20 Minutes

Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park with evening game drive

After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel for the transfer to Akagera National Park, where you will check in at the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, you will set out for a game drive in search of these animals. The game drive will take us to the northern part of the park, where most of the animals prefer to inhabit. Look out for the Zebras, Giraffes, and Impalas, which are usually scattered along the game tracks.

Accommodation: Akagera game lodge (Midrange)/ Dereva hotel (Budget)

Meal plan: Full board

Departure time from Kigali: 8:00am

Drive from Kigali to Akagera: 3hrs

Estimated arrival time at Akagera: 11:30 am

Duration of game drive: 3-4 hours

Day 2: Morning Game drive & afternoon boat cruise

Akagera National Park is a Savannah park with Elephants, Hippos, buffalo, and Lions. After an early breakfast,t we take a game drive in search of these animals, the game drive will take us to the northern part of the park where most of the animals prefer to inhabit. Look out for the Zebras, Giraffes, and Impalas, which are usually scattered along the game tracks. Return to the lodge for lunch, and you will take a boat safari on Lake Ihema for a beautiful mid-morning breeze and some sighting of birds and wildlife.

Accommodation: Akagera game lodge (Midrange)/ Dereva hotel (Budget)

Meal plan: Full board

Start time of game drive: 7:00 am

Duration of game drive: 3-4 hours

Lunch: 12:00-1pm

Start time of boat cruise: 2 hours

Return time to the lodge: 5pm

Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and transfer to Volcanoes National Park, where you will check in at the lodge. You will have lunch and proceed to visit the Elen DeGeneres Museum by Diane Fossey for an optional tour. It’s a 20-minute drive from the hiking point to Elen DeGeneres Museum by Diane Fossey

Accommodation: Five Volcanoes (Midrange)/ Classic resort with Jacuzzi (Budget)

Meal plan: Full board

Day 4: Gorilla trekking & boat ride along the twin lakes

On this day, you will have a great time meeting the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park! After a tasty breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the lodge. You will head for a briefing by ranger guides at 7:30 and 8:30 am with a packed lunch. You will start the trek to hunt for the gorilla, and after finding the, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour. This walk can take 4-5 hours, depending on where you meet the gorillas. The park is steep; it is a real hike, and being physically fit is recommended. After enjoying a majestic one-hour stay with the gorillas, you hike back out of the park to the lodge. In the evening, you will be taken to visit these two beautiful lakes, to explore their beauty, and discover the wonderful adventures on this Canoe ride trip. You will be thrilled by the unique scenery of these impressive blue lakes from their dramatic formation resulting from Volcanic eruptions, the stunning views of numerous verdant islands within the lake, beautiful highlands and plantations in the surroundings, and volcanic mountains that stand high from the backdrop.  On your Canoe ride in Twin Lakes, there is also a chance to spot a variety of abundant bird species, learn about the real African rural life as you gently ride passing by the rural villages.

Accommodation: Five Volcanoes (Midrange)/ Classic resort with Jacuzzi (Budget)

Meal plan: Full board

Briefing for the gorilla trek: 7:30am

Starting time of gorilla trekking: 9:00am

Gorilla trekking duration: 4 hours

Estimated end of gorilla trekking: 1:00pm

Boat ride to the twin lakes duration: 2hrs

Estimated return time at the lodge: 4:00pm

Day 5: Golden monkey trekking and transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park.

This will take us through the edges of the forest via potato fields, and the briefing will be conducted in the same place where the usual Kinigi park office is located. This means the trek will take us 3-4 hours. After the trek, we shall return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch, we will depart Volcanoes National Park for Nyungwe Forest National Park. We arrive in Nyungwe Forest later in the evening.

Accommodation: Nyungwe top view hotel (Midrange)/ Chimpanzee lodge Nyungwe (Budget)

Meal plan: Full board

Briefing for Golden Monkey Trek: 7:30 am

Starting time of the golden monkey trekking: 9:00 am

Estimated end of golden monkey trekking: 12:00 pm

Lunch: 1:00 pm

Drive from Volcanoes to Nyungwe: 5hrs

Estimated arrival time at Nyungwe: 7:00 pm

Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy Walk

After an early breakfast, we leave for Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest. The forest is rich in botanical diversity and home to 13 species of primates, including Chimpanzees, L’Hoest monkeys, and colobus monkeys, with 300 bird species. Your tour guide will transfer you to the briefing area, where you will meet your ranger guide and receive a briefing before you start your trek. After lunch, you will start a canopy walk in the afternoon. The canopy walk is a guided tour starting from the Uwinka Visitors Centre in Nyungwe Forest with a 30-minute walk via the Igishigishi Trail. The trail begins with a steep slope, but the views atop the canopy make it worth it! On a clear day, you can see Lake Kivu. Dinner and overnight at the same lodge.

Accommodation: Nyungwe top view hotel (Midrange)/ Chimpanzee lodge Nyungwe (Budget)

Meal plan: Full board

Day 7: Colobus monkey trekking and transfer to Kigali

After an early breakfast, you will be driven to the Uwinka headquarters to begin your colobus monkey trek. Tracking is done from 8 am. Nyungwe forest is a home to the stronghold of troops of Colobus monkeys, often called Rwenzori Colobus or Black and White colobus Monkey. On the day of the trek, you will be briefed at the Park Headquarters on the Dos and Don’ts. Other monkeys that you will often see amble along the roadside as you walk past them include Red-tailed monkeys, the Grey-cheeked Mangabey, and the Handsome L’Hoest monkeys. The most exciting experience is to see the baby Black and White Colobus monkeys. After the hike, you will head back to the lodge for lunch. After lunch, you lunch you will check out of the lodge for the transfer back to Kigali.

Accommodation: M hotel Kigali with Jacuzzi (Midrange)/ Lebanon hotel (Budget)

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 8: Transfer to the airport for your flight back home

After breakfast at your convenient time, you will check out of the hotel for the transfer to Kigali International Airport for your flight back home.

End of your 8 Days Best Of Rwanda Safari

Cost of the package:

8 Days Best Of Rwanda Safari Midrange: $ 5,590 per person

8 Days Best Of Rwanda Safari Budget: $ 4,810 Per person

Inclusions: (8 Days Best Of Rwanda Safari)

• Gorilla permit
• English-speaking guide
• Golden monkey permit
• Chimpanzee permit
• Colubus monkey trekking permit
• Canopy Walk
• Accommodation
• Meals, as mentioned above
• Boat ride to the twin lakes
• Game drives
• Boat cruise
• All activities mentioned above

Exclusions: (8 Days Best Of Rwanda Safari)

• All items that are not mentioned above
• Tips and gratuities
• Visa fees
• Air tickets

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