5 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Game drives
Multiple locations
5 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Game drives
Multiple locations
Overview
Explore Rwanda on this short tour that offer ultimate safari experiences like the incredible encounters with the endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park and then enjoy game drives in Akagera national park. The park hosts a number of wildlife such as Lions, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Zebras and spot Hippos on the boat ride on Lake Ihema. For avid birders, there are lots of birding opportunities in both parks too.
Included/Excluded
- 4 night's accommodation on Fullboard basis.
- A professional and experienced English speaking Guide.
- Fuel and Transportation in 4*4 safari Vehicle with pop up roof
- All activities as indicated in the programs
- All Entrance, concession and community Fees and relevant government tax.
- Mineral Water while on the Tour.
- International Flights and visa fees to Rwanda and back home.
- Personal insurance (medical/travel)
- Activities described as optional in the program
- Government tax and park fee increases
- Tips and expenses of personal purchases (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.)
Tour Plan
Day 1 | Volcanoes National Park
Arrival at Kigali International Airport in Rwanda early in the morning and after finalizing the formalities, you shall be welcomed by your guide who will transfer you to Volcanoes National Park. The journey goes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that show much of Rwanda’s landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome Virunga volcanoes, sometimes with as many as five peaks visible. In the afternoon you may walk to the Ruhengeri town and Market.
Day 2 | Gorilla trekking
Today you will get up early and drive to Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri, you will go to ORTPN offices for briefing after that set off in the forest for Gorilla trekking. A thrilling trek through the refined foothills of the Virungas led by an experienced ranger Guide provides inspiring views in all directions. Gorilla trekking is quite strenuous but a worthwhile on encounter of these gentle giants. Depending on the location of the gorillas on any given day the walk can take anything from 1 to 7 hours. Once the family of gorillas have been located, settle in to the environment and enjoy the hour you have to quietly observe these fascinating primates whose habits and mannerisms remind us so much of our own.
Day 3 | Akagera National Park
Drive to Akagera National park close to the border with Tanzania. This Park borders fine-looking rising and falling plains, solid broad-leafed forests, and brighter acacia woods that define its favorable nature to animals and visitors. Time allowing, you will go for an afternoon game drive where you will spot mammals like Giraffes, Buffaloes, Elephants, Crocodiles, Hippos Spotted Hyenas and masses of birds.
Day 4 | Game drive & Boat ride
Today you will have an early morning game drive in the park to see various Savannah wildlife and afternoon take the boat cruise. then return to your accommodation and in the afternoon have a boat ride on lake Ihema. You will sail along the water edge which is covered with several trees, drift past numbers of aquatic animals such as giant hippos and see several crocodiles some in the shallows of the water and others basking on the shore as well as aquatic birds.
Day 5 | Departure
Today, you will drive back to Kigali. Enjoy a city tour including a visit to the Genocide Museum in the suburb Gisozi. In the evening depart for the Airport and take your flight back home.
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