Rwanda Gorilla Tours09 Day/08 Nights Visit Rwanda Gorilla

The 9 Day/08 Nights Explore Rwanda Gorilla safari takes you to Volcanoes National Park, they exist due to the conservation effort of Dian Fossey and she was primatologist from America and she lost her life for love of the mountain gorillas in the Virunga massifs, Rwanda has now 12 gorilla families for Eco tours Rwanda and Nature Adventure Africa Safaris Limited can arrange for you this unforgettable Expedition!

Upon your arrival, meet our guide and then transfer to your hotel of residence for overnight stay at Haven Boutique Hotel, Kigali. Meal Plan: B/B

Day1: Kigali – Akagera National Park

Have breakfast and after meet our guide and take Kigali city tour to the Rwanda genocide memorial center to experience the history of this event. Then after drive to Akagera National Park which is composed of wetland, woodland and savannah with the lowest point of Rwanda and the African wildlife most suitable for Rwanda photo safaris. Lunch, and then later take an evening photographic game drive spotting birds and wildlife species like Giraffes, Buffaloes, Elephants and a lot of bird species like the shoe bill stork which can be seen easily on the shorelines on River Akagera. Dinner and overnight stay at Akagera Game Lodge. Meal plan: H/B

Day2: Game Drive and Boat Ride

Early breakfast, thereafter set off for the photographic game drive to search for some of the African big 5 and other animals you have missed out in the previous game drive. Return to the Lodge for lunch and in the afternoon go for the boat ride on River Akagera and to the nearby lakes which will expose you to water loving birds and animal species that come along the shorelines to take water. Dinner and overnight stay at Akagera Game Lodge. Meal plan: F/B

Day3: Akagera National Park – Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, take early morning game drive to spot wildlife species like elephants, lions, giraffes, water and bush bucks, zebras among others, Lunch. The mountain has magnificent scenic view of the park. After this, you will transfer to Volcanoes National Park via Kigali. Then later transfer to Volcanoes National Park. Dinner and overnight stay Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. Meal plan: F/B

Day4: Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village

Have early morning breakfast, then with your packed lunch drive to the park offices for briefing about the park and the mountain gorilla tracking experience. Get a porter if you are not fit enough and then start your trek of the gorillas and you meet the mountain gorillas in the bamboo. Prepare yourself for the enjoyful encounter photographs with the gorillas and wonderful experience.

Stay with the gorillas for 1 hour and then and trek back to your lodge for lunch and in the evening visit to the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village where you will experience the Rwanda cultural performance from the once gorilla hunters and now Eco – warriors and then dinner and overnight stay as above. Meal plan: F/B

Day5: Volcanoes National Park – Lake Kivu Holiday

Have breakfast and thereafter drive to Gisenyi town which is located on the shores of Lake Kivu. Upon arrival, you will go for the boat ride around the different fishing villages. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel. Meal plan: F/B

Day6: Drive to Kibuye Town

Have breakfast, you will tour around Gisenyi town and then later transfer to Kibuye town on the other side of Lake Kivu. You can transfer by vehicle ride. You will either way enjoy your journey since you will pass through picturesque areas hence making it enjoyable. Dinner and overnight stay at Cormoran Lodge. Meal plan: F/B

Day7: Kibuye – Nyungwe Forest National Park

Have breakfast, and then drive to Bugarama hot water springs which is 60km in Cyangugu. This is basically the largest water spring in the country. If planned, you can take a warm bath in the hot waters. After transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park for dinner and overnight stay at Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel. Meal plan: F/B

Day8: Chimpanzee Tracking – Canopy walk

After a morning breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for chimp trek briefing. After this you will then go for chimpanzee trekking in the forest. The time taken to encounter the Chimps is unpredictable but usually takes between 3- 10 hours. Along the way, you will encounter other primate’s species found in this Park such as the Silver monkey; Owl faced monkey, Ruwenzori Columbus, L’Hoest’s monkey, and the grey cheeked manageable and so many others. Then enjoy the canopy walk searching for more primates, birds and scenic view of the canopies. Return for dinner and overnight stay as above. Meal plan: F/B

Day9: Nyungwe Forest National Park – Kigali

Have breakfast, then after transfer back to Kigali. Drop off will be at your Hotel in Kigali or at the Airport for your flight back home. End of services

The package includes:

Ground transportation

Accommodation and meals as per itinerary

Game drive

Boat ride

Gorilla permits

Visit Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village

Chimpanzee permits

Canopy walk

Full day English speaking guide fees

Visit to genocide memorials

Mineral water on board

Excludes:

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

What to wear/bring

Dress codes are informal. Daytime temperatures are generally warm, so bring lots of light clothing, supplemented by light sweaters for the cool evenings and heavier clothing for the higher altitudes especially Bwindi. When tracking gorillas layering your clothing is the best idea and we suggest: long sleeved shirts, cotton or gore tex trousers, strong walking shoes with ankle support, socks that you can tuck your trousers into, light gloves to protect your hands from thorns and nettles, a hat and sunglasses to provide protection against the sun and a waterproof jacket in neutral colors may come in handy in the moist mountains. Travel light and remember that soft-sided luggage is required. One medium sized duffel bag and one small day pack (carry-on) per person should be adequate. Laundry services are available at most accommodations. You should also pack some zip lock bags for spare clothing, cameras, binoculars and film. Please note that you are not allowed to use a flash when photographing Gorillas. It is a good idea to take along several different speeds of film (64 to 1000) as gorillas can be found in open sun or in the dark underbrush of the forest.