Here, you can take a trip to the city’s picturesque hills, local markets, and sites that tell the past like the Kigali Genocide Memorial. The next stop is Volcanoes National Park and you will trek the mountain gorillas; what a rare and unique experience! Besides, you will also visit Iby’iWacu Cultural Village where Rwandan heritage is reenacted through music, dance, and storytelling.
It will be a long hike, but worth it as you will be visiting Dian Fossey’s Tomb and the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund afterwards. Then enjoy relaxing and having fun in the form of exploring the different attractions around Lake Kivu such as Hot springs of Gisenyi, cycling, and boat cruises, among others while you are also at peace with nature.
The next stop will be the stunning Akagera National Park which is known for its big five animals. A gorgeous boat ride at Lake Ihema will be your next activity where you will spot some hippos, crocodiles, and birds in their natural habitat, and after that, you will go for an exhilarating guided game drive across the park’s rolling savannahs.
Finally, you will go back to Kigali where you will take time to admire the beauty, strength, and variety of wildlife in Rwanda — a truly memorable African tour.
Journey Time: Less 30 Minutes After you land at Kigali International Airport and go through immigration, your safari guide will be there to greet you. After a short introduction, you will be taken to the hotel to check in. There are no planned activities for the rest of the day. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Kigali Serena Hotel – or similar Luxury: Hemingways Retreat Kigali – or similar
Bed and Breakfast
Journey Time: Approx. 03 Hours Pick-up Time: 08:30AM. After having an early breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken on a guided tour of Kigali City. The tour will be followed by the journey to Volcanoes National Park, where you will have lunch upon arrival (subject to change). Visit the major attractions of Kigali City: This excursion to Kigali provides a real picture of the beautiful and hilly capital of Rwanda. The main attractions are the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kandt House Museum, Mount Kigali, and the local market. Lunch at the lodge (subject to change) will follow your arrival. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Ingagi Parkview Lodge – or similar Luxury: The Bishop’s House – or similar
Full Board
Pick-up Time: 05:00AM. After a hearty breakfast at the lodge, you will be given a packed lunch and mineral water to carry with you in your backpack. Then head to the park for a briefing. Volcanoes Gorilla Tracking Experience – After completing the park formalities, a one-time trek begins up the slopes of the northern Virungas to the rare mountain gorillas. Once you find the gorilla group, you will be allowed to observe and take photos for one complete hour. It is an enthralling journey through the light montane forests on the slopes of the Virunga Mountains where these majestic animals are normally hard to spot because they hide in the thick tropical foliage. Still, you will get to see them from a distance of just a few meters. The park authorities have put in place safety and comfort measures for you: thus they require you to wear hiking boots, long trousers, and a face mask plus gloves, and insect repellent and a water bottle should also be among your trekking gear. If the hike takes longer than usual, your ranger guide will choose a safe place for a picnic lunch either in between or after the hike. Later, take a trip to the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village where the traditions and cultural heritage of Rwanda are displayed. After the cultural tour, return to the lodge to change before dinner. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Ingagi Parkview Lodge – or similar Luxury: The Bishop’s House – or similar
Full Board
Journey Time: About 2 – 5 Hours – Depending on lodge location Pick-up Time: 06:00AM. After having an early breakfast at the lodge, keep your luggage at reception. Don’t forget to come back to the lodge to take the transfer to Kinigi, which is the Park’s office. Planned Activity: Hike to the Tomb of Dian Fossey – Arrive at the park by 07:00AM for briefing, and then take a 30-minute drive to the foot of Mount Bisoke. The hike is designed to educate people about Fossey, the American primatologist, who fought for the survival of the endangered mountain gorillas through her research and conservation work. Besides ascending Mount Bisoke and Karisimbi, the trail offers breathtaking views of some of the park’s finest sceneries as well as chances to see mountain gorillas. Part of the hike also takes one to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Return to the lodge for lunch and then prepare to go to Lake Kivu. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel – or similar Luxury: Lake Kivu Serena – or similar
Half-Board
The hotel provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The day’s itinerary activities: Start off the day by discovering the healing abilities of nature at the Gisenyi Hot Springs and also by mingling with the locals. After that, a boat cruise of 2 hours will take you across Lake Kivu to Napoleon Island where a large colony of fruit bats along with many bird species (the African fish eagle being one of them) and fishing villages of the modern times will be your neighbors. Later in the day, go on an adventurous mountain biking trip through the region’s magnificent landscape that includes not only the stunning nature but also the local communities especially during twilight which adds beauty to it all. End up back at the hotel for dinner and overnight. Notes Overnight: Mid-range: Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel – or similar Luxury: Lake Kivu Serena – or similar
Full Board
Duration: Around 5 – 6 hours. Time of pick-up: 06:00AM. After having breakfast, go to Akagera National Park. Check-in at the lodge and have lunch upon arrival. Later in the day, enjoy a cruise on Lake Ihema, which is the largest lake in Akagera National Park and has nine other lakes along with it. This lake, which is about 90 square kilometers in area and 5 to 7 meters deep, is located on the border of Rwanda and Tanzania and is rich in wildlife. Lake Ihema is famous for being the home of East Africa's biggest population of hippos as well as other animals who come down to the lake to drink. Among the birds, the watchers will be able to see the papyrus gonolek, African jacana, herons, sandpipers, and both pied and malachite kingfishers. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Akagera Safari Camp – or similar Luxury: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge – or similar
Full Board
Journey Time: Approx. 03 Hours Pick-up Time: 06:00AM. After having an early breakfast at the lodge, the guest will check out and proceed for the guided morning game drive. The predestined safari brings up the viewpoint for predators and all other wildlife that come to life during the cooler hours. Take it for granted that a variety of animals will be seen, including buffalo, African bush elephants, black and southern white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, Burchell’s zebras, hippos, and hundreds of antelope. Birdwatchers will be fully rewarded with the sight of over 500 bird species, the most outstanding being the shoebill, papyrus gonolek, African Wattled plover, Squacco heron, African Openbill stork, among others. After that, leave for Kigali. When you arrive, you will check in at the hotel and take the rest of the day for yourself. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Kigali Serena Hotel – or similar Luxury: Hemingways Retreat Kigali – or similar
Bed and Breakfast
Leisurely morning, airport transfer, and departure Journey time: less 1 hour Pickup time: 10:00 Hrs or earlier. Have breakfast at the hotel and check out by 10:00 Hrs. After that, you will be taken to Kigali International Airport where you can check in for your flight out.
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