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7 Days Rwanda Classic Highlights

(7 days / 6 nights)

7 Days Rwanda Classic Highlights

This safari includes both a visit to the gorillas and the Chimpanzees. Volcanoes National Park, is best known for the Mountain Gorilla. Other mammals found in the park include: golden monkey, black-fronted duiker, buffalo, Spotted Hyena and bushbuck. There are 178 recorded bird species, with at least 13 species and 16 subspecies endemic to the virunga and Ruwenzori Mountains.
Nyungwe National Park covers 1000sq km of protected, rare montane forest of unrivalled biodiversity. Among other natural marvels, this virgin forest is home to 13 species of primates, 100 varieties of orchids, about 300 species of birds and a river that is one of the sources of the Nile. The numerous hiking trails are ideal for primate trackers, botanists and bird-lovers.

7 days / 6 nights

Trip Highlights

Kigali »Ruhengeri, » Volcanoes National Park, » Nyungwe Forest National Park, » Akagera National Park, » Kigali/Depart

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  • Arrival Kigali / Transfer to Ruhengeri

    Met and assisted to transfer to your preferred hotel in Kigali at 10am by our representative and thereafter, proceed to Parc National Des Volcans. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/ Le Bambou Lodge/Kinigi Guest House

  • Gorilla Trekking - Volcanoes National Park

    After breakfast, drive to the foothills of the volcanoes in Northern Rwanda for gorilla trekking. Trekking through the forest, hills and swamps can be tough, strenuous and tiring, sometimes taking up to 8 hours in the forest. But coming in contact with the great primates is well worth the effort. You spend one hour with the gorillas which is a truly amazing experience. After lunch, you will be transferred to Gisenyi to relax at the Hotel. Dinner and overnight at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel/ Palm Beach Hotel / Stipp Hotel/Malahide Paradis Hotel.

  • : Depart to Nyungwe Forest

    After breakfast, transfer to Nyungwe National Park. The road is panoramic along the Lake. Have lunch en route in Kibuye, Arrive at Nyungwe Forest Lodge/Peace Guest House/Gisakura Guest House in time for dinner and overnight.

  • Chimpanzee Tracking - Nyungwe Forest National Park

    Early start tracking for the chimpanzees, this can take anything from a few hours to a full day depending on where the chimpanzees are. It should be mentioned that it is not guaranteed to see the chimps as they are unpredictable and can move long distances in one day. There are several other primates in Nyungwe such as the Rwenzori colobus, L’Hoest’s monkey, Silver monkey, Owl faced monkey and the Grey cheeked Mangabey. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Dinner and overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge/Peace Guest House/Gisakura Guest House

  • Return to Kigali

    After breakfast, depart for Kigali. Have an optional city tour in Kigali including a visit to the genocide museum, the art and craft centre, local markets. Later, hotel check-in. Dinner and overnight at Chez Lando Hotel/Kigali Serena Hotel/Mille Collines Hotel.

  • Transfer to Akagera National Park

    You will drive to the east of Rwanda to Akagera National Park after being briefed about your safari. You will have an afternoon canoe ride on Lake Ihema. This will reward you with views of water loving animals like Hippos, out-sized crocodiles and water birds like the papyrus Gonolek, shoebill stork and African fish eagle. Dinner and overnight at Akagera Game Lodge/ Umbrella Pine/Dereva Hotel.

  • Game Drives / Transfer to Kigali

    After breakfast, you will go for the early morning game drive which will reward you with views of wildlife such as elephants, impala, black-tailed mongoose, hippos, oribi, bushbuck, antelope, zebra, cape eland, giraffe, buffalo, and also primates like the olive baboon, vervet monkey, bush baby. Return to the lodge for lunch and in the late afternoon, drive back to Kigali to be dropped off at your preferred hotel or transferred to the airport in time for departure flight.

Tour Inclusions + Exclusions

Included

  • Pick Up and Drop Off Arrangements
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • All Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • All Road / Air Transfers as indicated in Itinerary
  • Park Entry fees to National parks and reserves
  • Mineral water in vehicles and during tracking

Not included

  • All airport taxes, International airfares and Visas
  • Insurance (trip cancellation medical insurances are recommended)
  • Premium Drinks / Beverages with meals
  • Tips and Gratuities to driver and hotels staff
  • Hot Air Balloon rides or excursions not mentioned on itinerary
  • Any Sudden Increases in park fees, government taxes and levies and fuel surcharges

7 days / 6 nights

Trip Highlights

Kigali »Ruhengeri, » Volcanoes National Park, » Nyungwe Forest National Park, » Akagera National Park, » Kigali/Depart

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