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Best Big 5 Rwanda Safari and Chimpanzee Trekking Tour

4-Day Akagera Big 5 Rwanda Safari and Chimpanzee Trekking Tour

Start & EndDay 1Day 2Day 4

What you should expect

Highlights

Start Kigali (Day 1)
Day 1 Akagera National Park
Day 2 Kigali
Day 3 Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
End Kigali (Day 4)

Overview

This 4-Day Akagera Big 5 Rwanda Safari and Chimpanzee Trekking Tour takes you around to experience Rwanda’s wildlife safaris and the boat cruise experiences of Akagera National Park. You will take your adventures on the canopy walk with great views of the forest and chimpanzee tracking, in Nyungwe Forest National Park on this 4 days tour. This is a private tour. You will be using your private 4x4 safari Jeep.

Itinerary Details

Day-by-Day


Day 1 Early Pick up from Kigali and Transfer to Akagera National Park - Boat Cruise

On this day our professional safari driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel/residence in Kigali following your breakfast and brief you on this tour. You'll then transfer to the park on the 2.5-hour journey from Kigali, driving to the Kayonza district in the Eastern Province of Rwanda.

The trip to Akagera National Park will reward you with planned en-route stopovers along the route. Feel free to ask your driver-guide questions about the wonderful scenery and even request photographic stopovers along the way. As you arrive at the park, you will check in to your booked safari accommodation at the lodge, order your lunch. You will then proceed for a sunset boat ride on Lake Ihema with a chance to see the aquatic mammals such as hippos and crocodiles in the lake or on the shores. You'll retire and drive back to the lodge for dinner and rest.

Meal Plans

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Accommodation Plans

Lodge inside Akagera NP
Day 2 Game Drive in Akagera National Park and transfer Back to Kigali

Your second day of the tour will start very early in the morning. After breakfast, you'll leave for a full-day safari game drive in the park. (Order your packed lunch to be eaten later at the picnic area). You can expect to see the Big Five mammals (lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo, and leopard), antelope, kob, and baboon. Akagera National Park is a varied habitat for wildlife species in Rwanda and a birder's haven with more than 500 bird species in the park. Later in the afternoon, you will transfer back to Kigali and drop off at your hotel with the evening at leisure, dinner, and rest.

Meal Plans

All meals included

Accommodation Plans

Hotel in Kigali
Day 3 Early Pick up from Kigali, Transfer to Nyungwe National Park and Canopy Walk Adventure

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning following your breakfast once again and transfer you to Nyungwe National Park. The journey southwest passes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterize much of Rwanda’s landscapes, sighting Kamegeri Rock in Ruhango District. Upon arrival at the park reception, you will receive a briefing from the park guides then proceed with a short hike to the Canopy walk adventure for a thrilling experience on a suspended bridge covering 160 m through the lush montane rainforest and 70 m high from the forest floor. This is one extraordinary activity that offers a spectacular view of the ancient forest. You will be back at the starting point, meet your guide and drive to the hotel, check-in and enjoy property amenities. You'll spend the evening at leisure, dinner, and rest.

Meal Plans

All meals included

Accommodation Plans

Lodge outside Nyungwe NP
Day 4 Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer back to Kigali

On this day, you will enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel. Then, you will embark on a thrilling hike in search of chimpanzee communities. The Rwandan chimpanzee population is thought to consist of approximately 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. Then after your experiences, your guide will drive you back to Kigali. You'll be dropped off at your hotel/residence or Kigali International Airport.

Meal Plans

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Accommodation Plans

No accommodation (End of tour)

Booking Form

Payment Methods

Inclusions

Park fees (For non-residents)
Chimp permits (One per person non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs travel insurance visa fees etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Sustainability Commitment

This tour is 100% sustainable. We encourage our travelers to minimize their carbon footprint by choosing eco-friendly practices.

Cancellation Policy

Please note our cancellation policy to ensure clarity in case of changes to your travel plans. 30 days or more before departure Full refund minus a 10% service fee. 15–29 days before departure 50% of the total booking cost will be refunded. 14 days or less before departure No refund will be provided. We recommend travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

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