6 Days Akagera safari and Gorilla trekking in Rwanda

6 Days Akagera safari and Gorilla trekking in Rwanda

Brief Description

This 6 Days Akagera safari and Gorilla trekking in Rwanda takes you in Akagera national park  located in north-eastern Rwanda and spans 2500 km² of savannah plains. The park has a variety of wildlife and is a habitat for over 500 different species of birds and Mountain Gorilla found in Rwanda in one and only of its national park Volcanoe

DAY 1:  Arrival in Kigali

You will be welcomed by our representative who will pick you up from the airport and transfer to your hotel in Kigali. You will have rest as you prepare for the next day at the start of 6 Days Akagera safari and Gorilla trekking in Rwanda

Time	30mins
Meal plan	Hal board
Accommodation	Heaven Boutique Hotel

Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park & Evening Game Drive

You will be met by your driver guide in Kigali, this is the the start of our to transfer to Akagera national park where you will arrive in time to embark on the late afternoon, check in at your lodge, you will have lunch, take a rest as we prepare for afternoon game drive, Akagera national park is located in north-eastern Rwanda and spans 2500 km² of savannah plains. The park has a variety of wildlife and is a habitat for over 500 different species of birds. You will return to the lodge.

Time	2-3hrs
Meal plan	Full board
Accommodation	Akagera Safari camp

Day 3: Early morning game drive and Private boat safari on Lake Ihema 

Rise up early, you will have an early breakfast, have your packed lunch and go for a game drive with great anticipation of seeing different animals which rise early to graze and predators looking for their early morning kill. Later on in the afternoon, the final game excursion in Akagera National Park will be a private boat cruise on Lake Ihema. From your boat you will see the park and its inhabitants from a different vantage point as you cruise along the shoreline. Crocodiles bask on the banks of the lake which is also home to numerous hippos and bird species. You may even see elephants and buffalo at close range as they come down to the shoreline for a drink and return to the lodge

Time	N/A
Meal plan	Full board
Accommodation	Akagera safari camp

Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Today, after an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Volcanoes National Park. The national park contains parts of the Virunga mountain range and its 5 volcanoes that form the border between Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Besides being one of the most scenic sights in Africa, the park is also the gateway to face-to-face encounters with the iconic mountain gorillas.

While the main draw of visiting Volcanoes National Park is to see the real gorillas in the mist, there are other fantastic activities to experience here like, tracking excursions to find the rare golden monkeys, spectacular volcano hikes and a visit to the Dian Fossey research centre.

Time	5 Hours
Meal plan	Full board
Accommodation	Mountain view lodge

Day 5: Gorilla trekking

Early in the morning after breakfast, you will leave the lodge with your lunch packed, head for a briefing from the RDB officials in the park, and set off for the gorilla trekking an highlight of our 6 Days Akagera safari and Gorilla trekking in Rwanda . This experience of gorilla trekking is a once in a lifetime adventure. The rangers will lead you deep into the forest in search of the Gorillas. You will move up and down the rugged terrain until you finally meet these harmonious creatures whose company you will cherish for 1 hour. The activity in Rwanda can take 3-5 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. Later return to the lodge

Time	N/A
Meal plan	Full board
Accommodation	Mountain view lodge

Day 6: Return to Kigali

Today, after a leisurely breakfast, you  set off for Kigali city, this marks the end of the 6 Days Akagera safari and Gorilla trekking in Rwanda  If you have time before your international flight departure, you can take on a city tour of Kigali (additional cost) before dropping you off at the airport  

 

Time	3 Hours
Meal plan	Full board
Accommodation	N/A

Safari Includes:

1. Airport Pick up and drop off in Kigali
2. Game Drive
3. Boat Cruise
4. Park entry fees
5. Gorilla permits 
6. Safari van 
7. Safari Guide
8. All accommodations as indicated in the itinerary
9. All meals are as indicated in the itinerary.
10. Bottled drinking water while on safari.

Not included:

1. Air tickets.
2. Visa fees
3. Optional Activities.
4. Personal expenses such as telephone calls, email, laundry, beverages or meals not indicated in the itinerary, Portage and wait staff gratuity