RWANDA PRIMATE & WILDLIFE SAFARI
NO OF DAYS : 10 : KIGALI, AKAGERA, NYUNGWE, VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK, LAKE KIVU
FROM USD 2500 Per Person
This 10-day safari covers Rwanda’s premier attractions. Key highlights include big five game drives in Akagera, chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe, gorilla and golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park, and relaxation at Lake Kivu.
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
- Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel.
- Trip briefing, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park & Lake Ihema Boat Trip
- Morning: 2.5-hour drive to Akagera National Park.
- Afternoon: Check-in, brief game drive, and a boat cruise on Lake Ihema to spot hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds.
Day 3: Full-Day & Night Game Drives
- Day: Full-day wildlife viewing in Akagera with a picnic lunch.
- Night: Evening game drive to spot nocturnal animals.
Day 4: Kigali City Tour
- Return drive to Kigali.
- Visits to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the bustling Kimironko Market for souvenir shopping.
Day 5: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park via King’s Palace
- Drive toward Nyungwe National Park.
- En-route tour of the King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza and lunch.
- Afternoon check-in and relaxation at your lodge.
Day 6: Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk
- Morning: Guided chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest (1-hour viewing).
- Afternoon: High-altitude canopy walkway experience for aerial forest views.
Day 7: Gisakura Tea Tour & Lake Kivu Boat Trip
- Morning: Interactive tea harvesting and processing tour at Gisakura.
- Afternoon: Transfer to Lake Kivu for a scenic island boat cruise and relaxation.
Day 8: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park.
- Visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about gorilla conservation.
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking & Cultural Experience
- Morning: Guided mountain gorilla trekking (2–6 hours total, 1-hour viewing).
- Afternoon: Leisure time or an optional cultural tour at the Gorilla Guardians Village (Iby’Iwacu).
Day 10: Golden Monkey Trekking & Departure
- Guided trek to see the endangered golden monkeys.
- Transfer back to Kigali for your departure flight.
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