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Best of Rwanda Safari to Volcanoes Nyungwe and Akagera

12-Day Rwanda Safari to Volcanoes Nyungwe and Akagera

Start & EndDay 2-4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10Day 11-12

What you should expect

Highlights

Start Kigali (Day 1)
Day 2-4 Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
Day 5 Kibuye (Town)
Day 6 Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)
Day 7 Ruhengeri (City)
Day 8 Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Day 9 Ruhengeri (City)
Day 10 Akagera National Park
Day 11 Kigali
Day 12 Genocide Memorial (Kigali)
End Kigali (Day 12)

Overview

This 12-Day Rwanda Safari to Volcanoes Nyungwe and Akagera will take you to some of Rwanda’s most amazing destinations. Hike through Nyungwe Forest National Park and search for the elusive mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy all that Rwanda has to offer from Kigali to Musanze!

Itinerary Details

Day-by-Day


Day 1 Pick Up from Kigali and Transfer to Hotel

You will be met and greeted by your Gorilla Pathfinders driver guide upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport. He or she will brief you on your safari before transferring you to your hotel for your overnight stay in Kigali. Relax at your hotel.

Meal Plans

Lunch and dinner

Accommodation Plans

Hotel in kigali
Day 2 Transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest National Park

After early morning breakfast, you will drive into the Nyungwe Forest. On the way you will visit Nyanza King’s Palace, the national museum of Butare, and the genocide memorial of Murambi. Nyanza was the headquarters of the ancient Rwanda Kingdom before the arrival of the Europeans. The compound features the tastefully decorated modern palace built by King Mutura in 1934.

Meal Plans

Breakfast lunch and dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Nyungwe National Park
Day 3 Nyungwe Forest National Park

After breakfast, you will enter the Nyungwe Forest to track the Nyungwe Colobus monkey. A walk into the forest with our knowledgeable guides well versed in botany, ornithology, and interspecies relationships will be a whole new learning experience for you. You will return to the guest house for lunch and have your overnight at the hotel.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Nyungwe National Park
Day 4 Opt for the Nyungwe canopy walk or a nature walk to the waterfalls

Today will be your second day in the Nyungwe Forest. In the morning, you can either opt for the Nyungwe canopy walk or a nature walk to the waterfalls. After lunch, you will visit the Colobus monkeys darting through the trees. Your overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Nyungwe National Park
Day 5 Transfer from Nyungwe to Kibuye

Early in the morning, you will head to Kibuye via Gisakura, a five-hour journey. Along the way, you will enjoy the thousands of beautiful green hills that make up our country as well as views of Kivu Lake. Your overnight stay will be at the Betania Guest House.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Lake Kivu
Day 6 Kibuye – Gisenyi

Today you will transfer to Gisenyi by speed boat or vehicle (the choice is yours). Along the way, you will explore the wonderful views of the different islands along Lake Kivu and some of the Congolese hills. Your overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Hotel Near Lake Kivu
Day 7 Gisenyi Lake Kivu Activities and Drive to Musanze

You will spend part of the day relaxing and swimming at Kivu Serena Beach. After breakfast and your time at the beach, you will drive to Musanze, the base town for visiting mountain gorillas. Enjoy a visit to the Ibyiwacu cultural village and then overnight at the Hotel.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Volcanoes National Park
Day 8 Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Early in the morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Volcanoes National Park for your first gorilla trek. You will arrive at the main office at 7:00 am for a short briefing and coffee break before going on your trek. Your overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Volcanoes National Park
Day 9 Golden Monkeys Tracking in Volcanoes National Par and Visit Twin lakes

Today you will visit the golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park. You will again have to be at the main office at 7:00 am for a short briefing before your trek. Return at lunchtime and then go visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. Your overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Volcanoes National Park
Day 10 Transfer from Musanze to Akagera National Park

In the morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Akagera National Park via Kigali. Here you will have lunch before driving into Akagera National Park. You will cruise to Lake Ihema in the afternoon and then go bird watching in Akagera. Your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

lodge in Akagera National Park
Day 11 Game Drive in Akagera National Park and Drive to Kigali

After breakfast, you will go on a game drive in the park. Akagera National Park is located in Eastern Rwanda on the border with Tanzania. African Parks is currently managing this park and has done a great job with the conservation. In the past, there were lots of conflicts between people and the park but this was solved by fencing off part of the park and the introduction of community tours where visitors are encouraged to visit the communities and benefit accordingly. Akagera National Park is the only savannah park in Rwanda and is home to several mammal species. These include lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, kobs, zebras, bushbucks, waterbucks and most recently black rhinos have been introduced from South Africa. This makes Akagera National Park officially a Big Five park like it was many years ago. It is also home to numerous bird species in several habitats which include woodland, swamps, lakes and savannah.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Hotel in kigali
Day 12 Kigali City Tour and Departure

After breakfast, and depending on your departure flight, you may go on a complimentary visit to the Ntarama Church. This was the site where more than 5,000 were killed during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. This genocide memorial is located 30km south of Kigali in the Bugasera region. This church and its contents are a reminder of the horrifying violence that took place. Learn more about the unity and reconciliation commission while you are here.

Meal Plans

Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation Plans

No Accommodation

Booking Form

Payment Methods

Inclusions

Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla 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)

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)
Drinks

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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