This tour takes you to the savannah grasslands of Akagera National Park for game viewings. You will then trek chimpanzees and other Primates, Canopy walk adventure and Tea Experiences in Nyungwe Forest National Park, visit Lake Kivu and Volcanoes National Park the home of gentle gorillas and golden monkeys. You will be using your private Jeep 4×4 Land-cruiser Touristic Vehicle.
On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be meet with a warm welcome by our company representative. Exchange some money in local currency then drive to the hotel for an overnight stay. Your professional guide driver will be at the airport ahead of time waiting for you. Transfer to the Kigali hotel. Enjoy hotel amenities. Dinner and rest.
Overnight stay at Hotel Des Mille Collines (Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast).
After your breakfast, you will start your Kigali City Tour with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Later, you will be transferred to Akagera National Park Home of Big 5- Game Drive. On the way enjoy Landscapes and the hills of Rwanda, en route game drives and views as you drive to the lodge, expect to see some animals such as elephants, Giraffes, lions, buffaloes etc check in, order your lunch at the lodge, relax a bit. Afternoon sunset boat cruise where you are rewarded with several hippos and bird species on Lake Ihema. Retire and drive back to the lodge. Later dinner and rest.
Overnight stay at Akagera Game Lodge (Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast).
Akagera is also known as one of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa. After your breakfast, have your packed lunch boxes (order them). You will visit the Giraffe area in the south and the lakes road up towards Birengero. Akagera National Park is home to elephant, Lions, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and antelope and many more. Have a stopover for packed lunch at the picnic area. Continue with a drive straight back to Kigali. Arrival at the hotel, relax with dinner and rest.
Overnight stay at Hotel Des Mille Collines (Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast).
After your breakfast at leisure, you will start off your journey, you will be transferred to Nyungwe National Park, the home of chimpanzees. The journey south West passes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterize much of Rwanda’s landscape. Have your lunch along the way with a stopover at the Nyanza King’s palace, learn about the ancient Rwanda in this place. Continue with the drive to your hotel /lodge, check in and enjoy the property amenities. Relax all evening till dinner.
Overnight stay at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel (Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast).
On this day you will enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before embarking on a thrilling hike in search of chimpanzee communities. The Rwandan chimpanzee population is thought to consist of approx. 400-500 individuals, confined to the Nyungwe National Park, including a small community in the Cyamudongo Forest. Prepare to hear these excitable primates before you see them, as their pant-hoots travel through the deep forest. During your hike you may also spot migratory birdlife including the Ross’ turaco, grey-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk and regal sunbird. Return to the hotel for lunch then on the afternoon; proceed with the Canopy walk adventure for a more thrilling experience. Retire and enjoy property amenities. In the evening, relax at the lodge till dinner.
Overnight stay at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel (Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast).
On this day you will enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before embarking on a thrilling Tea plantation experience. This tea plantation experience is a fun activity around the park. You will enjoy more engagements with the local people. After these experiences, check out and transfer to the shore of Lake Kivu. Dinner and rest.
Overnight stay at Cormoran Lodge (Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast).
After breakfast, you will start your morning boat cruise exploring different islands located on the lake. On this day, you will drive to Volcanoes National Park the home of mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and several hikes. On your way have a stopover and enjoy the Rwanda coffee experiences at Kopakaki Cooperative. On arrival, spend your time at leisure enjoying property amenities at the lodge.
Overnight stay at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge (Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast).
After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the home of mountain Gorillas, the Volcano National Park headquarters – Kinigi to meet your guides for the day. After completing our park formalities, we are embarking on a once in a life time experience of tracking mountain gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching them do their daily activities. Return to your hotel for lunch or visit any other restaurant of your choice in Musanze town for lunch. Head out for an afternoon Cultural Experiences at the Gorilla Guardians former I’byiwacu Cultural Village. This place is fun with lots of Rwandan history and ancient stories. Feel free to take part in their traditional dance. Return to the hotel for relaxation. Later order for your dinner and rest.
Overnight stay at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge (Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast).
On this special day, you will have the rare opportunity to observe the famous golden monkeys. You will depart for golden monkeys trekking to observe the famous Rwandan monkeys in the Volcanoes National Park. Spend an hour with them, and be back at the base in time for your early lunch, you will proceed to check out then you will be transferred back to Kigali, do your last-minute souvenir shopping in Kigali city craft shops or city malls, depending on your flight details, drive to Kigali international Airport for your outbound flight back home. See you when you next visit.
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