About This Tour
A journey that begins in Nairobi, into epic Rwanda safaris featuring gorilla trekking activities.
Highlights
- Gorilla Trekking
- Kigali city tour
What’s Included
- Full board at the lodge – All meals)
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allDay 1 Arrive in Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi airport early morning 3:25 am and picked up from airport and go to guest house and after relax go to city tour complete day and evening back to guest house stay in night and tomorrow early morning at 2:45 am go to Nairobi airport at flight 6 am to Kigali
Day 2 Arrival and Kigali city tour
Arrival and Kigali city tour (Possible for early arrivals in (from Jomo Kenya intl morning Rwanda airline express flight no.405 to Kigali at 6:30 am). Based on the time of arrival in Kigali, pick up from airport, check into the house or guest house economy price, relax and later head off for city tour tour around Kigali where we shall visit the following:
Visit the 1994 Gisozi Genocide Memorial site. (referred to as the general exhibition ground of
genocide in Rwanda the only place where the genocide truth lies like historical Rwanda genocide
story of 1994, catalogues with details of the genocide using photographs, video and written
accounts plus a range of artifacts, personal testimonies then Memorial Gardens containing ten
graves and National Documentation Centre of the Genocide all add to the importance of the
deceased.)
Visit Kimironko market
Visit Nyamirambo the old city of kigali
Kigali heights, Kigali convention center
And other attractions around Kigali and from there we shall drive to, in the evening go to Accommodation
Guesthouse or house.
Day 3 Transfer to Akagera National Park
Transfer to Akagera National Park (OPTIONAL ACTIVITY PAYABLE DIRECT BY YOU) But still suggesting you enjoy a lot of activities in Rwanda City. After an early breakfast, drive to Akagera National Park which is roughly 2 hrs & 30 minutes passing through Rwanda’s phenomenal landscapes and living lifestyles start your morning game drive, which takes you on tops of rolling hills surrounded by beautiful lakes from the south up to the north, on top of a hill when watching a magic view of 3 lakes in a same time.
The park is home to a number of animals and different bird species such as Egyptian goose and fishing eagles. Luck being on your side you will encounter a number of animals during the game park: impalas, zebras, lions, elephants, bushbucks, waterbucks, tops, oribis, baboons, giraffes, cape elands, and so many others. Later drive back to Kigali for overnight to a guest house or house.
Day 4 Transfer to Volcano National Park.
Transfer to Volcano National Park - Ibyiwachu cultural village and cultural village tour (OPTIONAL PAY GORILLA TRACKING PAYABLE DIRECT BY YOU) But enjoy the cultural village and cultural tour. This following morning after early having breakfast set off for your drive to Volcano national park which takes roughly 3 hours. We shall move around the neighborhood villages in Volcanoes NP known as home of gorillas where we shall do Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village in Musanze District based in the community bordering Volcanoes National Park. At the village, you will have a wonderful, interactive experience, learning all about Rwandan traditions, cultural songs and dances. You will be given a chance to participate in local dances and drumming, all while wearing traditional local “Umushanana” dress; shooting arrows, attending a traditional healer's medicine show You will also have the opportunity to sample local food and banana beer and visit a local household or school. From there we shall drive to guest house or camp tent and same as you suggest Ibyiwacu Cultural village and the traditional dances.
Day 5: Volcano National Park
Gorilla trekking in Volcano National Park: Volcanoes National Park is located in the Virunga Mountains in Rwanda. The park is home to five major volcano peaks namely; Mount Kairisimbi, Mount Bisoke, Mount Buhabura, Mount Sabyinyo, and Mount Gahinga. Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park is an unforgettable experience where one encounter endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Gorilla treks are led by experienced guides and trackers who lead small groups of visitors through the forest in search of habituated gorilla families.
Day 6: Outbound Flight
After your breakfast, you will be transferred to your next destination.