8 Days Rwanda Gorilla Holiday Tour

The 8 days Rwanda gorilla holiday tour offer a great privilege of gorilla tracking tour in parc des volcanos, excellent bird watching and Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest National Park; a home to 13 primates species and wildlife watching in Akagera national park. Also expect some nature walks, hikes and Cultural walks.

Day 1: Arrival at Kigali international airport, and drive to parc des volcanos

Depending on arrival time, meet and greet our representative , he will drive you to ParcNationale de Volcanoes. along the journey to ruhengeri, you will enjoy the beautiful hilly landscapes from which Rwanda is named the “land of a thousand hills” this journey, will only be amused at how those hills could be arranged in such a beautiful manner so much in a descending order, with undulating greenery grass all over them. Arrive in time for dinner and overnight.

Safari lodge: (Mount Gorilla view lodge / Lebabou lodge / Kiningi Guest house).
Accommodation type: ( Luxury / Mid-range / Budget ).

Day 2: Gorilla tracking tour, evening cultural entertainment.

No memory, absolutely no single memory will ever cross your mind apart from the time you come accross the gorillas. The gorillas have tended to occupy the tourism industry for this 21st century. You will be guided in the in the forest which involves hilly hikes and sometimes slippery during the rainy season. But the encounter with a Gorilla is worthwhile the tiredness that takes about 2-6hours before you meet them and you will only be left with these giants for a maximum of 1hour.It is wise to carry packed lunch and water for this exercise. Retire for dinner and overnight stay at booked lodge.

Safari lodge: (Mount Gorilla view lodge / Lebabou lodge / Kiningi Guest house).
Accommodation type: ( Luxury / Mid-range / Budget ).

Day 3: Going on to relax at Lake kivu – Kivu serena hotel.

Lake Kivu, on the Rwanda/Congo border, the largest, is like a giant inland sea with some interesting lakeside towns. Kibuye, two hours from Kigali, is a relaxing retreat for swimming, canoeing and water-skiing. Gisenyi, a famous resort in the past, now has a sleepy forgotten air with some fine but neglected buildings from the Belgian era. Lake kivu is a place to visit after gorilla tracking in PNV in Rwanda. A boat ride on the lake where you will have a chance to see a lot of bird species and different water loving animals on the lake shore will not leave you the same.You will have Dinner and peaceful overnight.

Safari lodge: (Kivu Serena hotel / Paradise hotel-deluxe / Paradise hotel-standard).
Accommodation type: ( Luxury / Mid-range / Budget ).

Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe forest national park

Have an early breakfast at the lodge and after transfer to Nyungwe forest national park with lunch en route. The forest is rich with the shy forest dwellers like the wild chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and many others.

Safari lodge: (Nyungwe forest lodge / Nyungwe hotel / Nyungwe guest house).
Accommodation type: ( Luxury / Mid-range / Budget ).

Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest and afternoon bird watching

After breakfast, report to the park headquarters in Nyungwe forest for briefing before going for chimpanzee tracking. However, it is advisable to organize packed lunch and plenty of water prior to this expedition since it can sometimes last over 6 hours. In the forest, you will not only see chimpanzees to but also  variety of animals and birds like the great blue Turacco, black and white casqued horn bill, colobus monkeys – sometimes as many as 400 in a group.

Safari lodge: (Nyungwe forest lodge / Nyungwe hotel / Nyungwe guest house).
Accommodation type: ( Luxury / Mid-range / Budget ).

Day 6: Transfer to Akagera national park

You will have an early breakfast after which you will leave Nyungwe forest National Park and transfer to Akagera national park. Enroute, visit the Rwanda National Museum and also pass by the Nyanza cultural village where the African culture is witnessed. Dinner and overnight in Akagera Game park.

Safari lodge: (Akagera lodge / Akagera game lodge / Akagera game lodge ).
Accommodation type: ( Luxury / Mid-range / Budget ).

Day 7: Game viewing in Akagera park – Boat ride on lake ihema

Have breakfast after which you will go for the morning game drive and this will reward you with views of animals like elephants, impala, oribi, bush buck, antelope, zebra, cape eland, giraffe, buffalo, hippo and crocodiles.

Later afternoon, a boat ride on lakeIhama is equally rewarding.

Safari lodge: (Akagera lodge / Akagera game lodge / Akagera game lodge ).
Accommodation type: ( Luxury / Mid-range / Budget ).

Day 8: Craft shopping and Departure.

Transfer back to Kigali , Upon arrival in Kigali, you will have a small city tour and visit more visit the Market places for craft shopping. Proceed to airport for departure.

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PRICE WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

* Gorilla permits at Volcanoes-rwanda
* Certificates after trekking

* Visiting lake kivu

* Canoe ride on lake kivu

* Nyungwe chimp trekking

* Nature walk in Nyngwe

* Park fees for akageragame park

* Guided game viewing in akagera park

* City tour in kigali
* Warm lunches on transfer days and water in car
* Professional Guide/ driver
* Ground transportation in a 4X4 safari car
* Accommodation for 7 nights
* Meals at the lodges (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

PRICE WILL EXCLUDE:

* Airticket and visa fees
* Soft sodas and alcoholic drinks
* Extra activities out of itinerary
* Laundry expenses
* And other personal items/expenses