6 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Culture

The 6 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and culture safari takes you to the Volcanoes National Park for gorilla safari and cultural sites like the genocide memorials, visit the Lake Kivu and hence experiencing the Eco tours Rwanda with Nature Adventure Africa Safaris Ltd, Uganda

Day1: Kigali City Tour – Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, you will have a city tour where you will visit the genocide memorial museum, national museum and others. After lunch in the afternoon, you will drive a scenic drive through terraced hills to Volcanoes national park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. In the evening, you will go for cultural walk to Iby’Iwacu where you will learn more about the Banyarwanda community and their tradition. Be entertained in their traditional dances. Dinner and overnight at Lebambou Gorilla Lodge. Meal plan: F/B

Day2: Rwanda Gorilla Tracking & Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village

After briefing from the senior park ranger, you will commence your memorable gorilla trekking which normally takes 2 to 6 hours in the jungle. You will be allowed to stay in the presence of the gorillas for a maximum of 1 full hour. Later return to your Hotel for Relaxation. In the evening visit the Iby’Iwacu cultural village, where you will be entertained by the Banyarwanda community. Dinner and overnight stay as above. Meal plan: F/B

Day3: Dian Fossey Hike & Transfer to Lake Kivu

After breakfast go for the hike up to Karisoke research centre, established by Dian Fossey. Learn more about the activities of Dian Fossey of conserving the lives of the mountain gorillas. On return, you will transfer you to Lake Kivu. Dinner and overnight at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel. Meal plan: F/B

Day4: Drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park

After breakfast, you will take a boat cruise on the Lake Kivu to the coffee island, the hot springs and the Goma border. Enjoy the activities of the Rwanda people, how they brew the local bear. Later, drive to Nyungwe with en-route stop overs for photography and lunch, reaching Nyungwe in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel. Meal plan: F/B

Day5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk

After breakfast, and then go for the Chimpanzee trekking and then back to the lodge for lunch, relax and then spend the evening taking the canopy walk in the rain forest with the clear view of the canopies, birds and other tourism products in the forest. Dinner and overnight as above, Meal plan: F/B

Day6: Nyungwe Forest National Park – Kigali

After breakfast, you will visit the King’s Palace at Nyanza and Murambi Genocide Memorial Site. Lunch and you will reach Kigali late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Haven Boutique Hotel, Kigali. Meal plan: H/B – End of services.

The package includes:

Ground transportation

Accommodation and meals as per itinerary

Gorilla permits

Chimpanzee permits

Trek to the Dian Fossey Centre

Full day English speaking guide fees

Visit to genocide memorials

Boat ride along the Lake Kivu

Iby’Iwacu cultural village

Excludes:

The air fares, Visa, porter fees while trekking the gorillas, laundry, expensive drinks, and other activities not mentioned in the itinerary.