Safari overview:
Each participant in this 7 days Rwanda Group Safari receives the best gift of the trip, which they then share with others through laughs, jokes, photos, and stories. One of the most magnificent nations in Eastern Africa, Rwanda is endowed with an abundance of flora and animals. Game viewing will be done in Akagera National Park.
The next stop will be Nyungwe National Park, which is home to 13 different species of primates. It is the last time that your eyes will see mountain gorillas in their native habitat – volcanoes National Park. Rwanda’s Kigali is where the journey begins and ends.
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Mid-Range Class
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| 2 people sharing | 4 people sharing | 6 people sharing | Single supplement ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| From $2,182 p/p | From $1,786 p/p | From $1,704 p/p | From $319 |
Prices indicated are per person (p/p).
Detailed tour.
Day 1: Kigali to Akagera National Park
A happy greeting is provided by the driver guide at the designated pickup location. A briefing on Rwanda is given while a glass of juice is enjoyed. In addition, the road to the only savannah park in the country is taken. Undulating hills and scattered homesteads are admired during the 5-hour drive.
As a result, the lodge is reached late in the afternoon for lunch. Relaxation in the gardens is encouraged before a sound sleep. Accordingly, the comfort of the seat is maintained with a securely positioned seatbelt. The park is known to host a plethora of wildlife and the Big 5.
Day 2: Sunrise Game Drive and Lake Ihema Canoe Ride
An enjoyable 4-hour game drive is conducted in the early morning hours. To clarify, buffaloes, elephants, and giraffes are often brought by luck. The checklist is completed by various birds, primates, and reptiles. Undoubtedly, a bush breakfast is eaten after the wildlife viewing session.
The evening session is held at Lake Ihema for a boat ride. Specifically, an eye is kept out for hippos and crocodiles. Return to the lodge is achieved for dinner and a restful siesta. Clearly, the day is finished once all aquatic species are observed.
Day 3: Akagera National Park to Nyungwe National Park
A sumptuous breakfast is served before checking out of the lodge. Likewise, a journey to the habitat of the chimpanzees is commenced. Stunning scenery and scattered homesteads are watched along the way. To be sure, a pause is made at the Nyanza King’s Palace for lunch.
Traditional entertainment is enjoyed before continuing the journey to the park. Hence, arrival at the lodge is greeted with joy and refreshments. The park is recognized as the home of our closest living cousins. Indeed, chimpanzees are known to share over 98 percent of human DNA.
Day 4: Morning Chimpanzee Trek and Canopy Walk Experience
A pre-trekking briefing is conducted by the ranger guide before dawn. Essentially, documentation is checked and trekking rules are informed to the group. The walk is found to take between one and six hours. Besides this, an additional hour is allotted for shooting pictures.
Baboons and colobus monkeys are also encountered during the adventure. Consequently, a canopy walk is performed among enormous tree branches after lunch. Spectacular scenery and monkeys are seen from the summits of the trees. Notably, this experience is a highlight of any Rwanda safari.
Day 5: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
The day is started with a drive to the park of the volcanoes. Coupled with this, stories are told by the driver guide during the turns. The 6-hour journey is characterized by dense vegetation and sporadic homesteads. Indeed, a pit stop for lunch and refreshments is made en route.
Arrival at the park is achieved in the evening for leisure. To point out, dinner is served before a sound sleep at the lodge. The landscape is defined by the impressive Virunga volcanic chain. Truly, the anticipation for the mountain gorillas is felt by all.
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
A pre-tour briefing is conducted at the park headquarters after breakfast. In fact, participants are assigned to a specific gorilla family to track. The exercise is observed to take between one and six hours. Accordingly, a dominant silverback is seen protecting his family territory.
Rare plant species and birds are encountered in the jungle. Moreover, a cultural encounter is enjoyed at the end of the day. This satisfying treat is followed by dinner and a nap. As a consequence, memories of the gorilla trek are shared at the lodge.
Day 7: Departure via Kigali
Morning breakfast is delivered on time even on the final day. To be sure, a short guided walk is led through approved trails. Breathtaking scenery and unusual plants are taken in for about an hour. Subsequently, goodbye is said to the Volcanoes National Park.
A 3-hour journey to Kigali is commenced for the final drop-off. Above all, historical and cultural landmarks are visited within the city. The safari is ended after relocation to the designated point. Finally, consider joining our group tours in Uganda for your next adventure.
Before Booking, Please Read the Following Carefully
- Prices are valid for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
- The itinerary mentioned for this tour is an example which can be tailored to your wishes.
- The Gorilla Tracking included in this safari depends on the availability of gorilla trekking permits at the time of booking. These permits are strictly limited and sold out in advance, especially during peak seasons of Christmas and school holidays. We therefore strongly recommend booking early.
- The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travellers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavour to stick as closely as possible to this programme. For most itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions of this safari upon request.
- Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organisational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan.
- By booking this safari, the client accepts Epic Uganda Vacations Terms and Conditions of business.
