Trip Overview
Book a customized 10 Days Rwanda wildlife safari for Gorilla Trekking adventure and wildlife experience. The 10 Days Rwanda wildlife safari takes you to explore Rwanda;s top three National Parks offering you with a lifetime combined experience. You will visit Akagera National park, the only Savannah park located in Eastern Rwanda. Akagera National park was established in 1934 and its home to the “big five game”. Its the only place for game viewing experience in the whole of Rwanda. Guided morning day, evening and night game drives are arranged to offer you excellent views of different wild animals grazing, hunting and browsing. Also, Akagera National park is home to Lake Ihema which offer you a lifetime boat cruising experience. The 10 Days Rwanda s also also tales you to Volcanoes National park. Located in North western Rwanda, Volcanoes National park is home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Its one of the four park sin the world where gorillas live. Volcanoes Park is home to over 450 mountain gorillas which have been habituated into 10 families. These include Agashya, Umubano, Kwitonda, Susa A, Karisimbi, Hirwa, Sabyinyo, Amahoro and Bwenge gorilla groups. Gorilla trekking is the prime tourist experience in Volcanoes National park. The park transformed into a luxury gorilla safari destination in 2017 when Rwanda Development Board doubled gorilla permit prices from $750 to $1500. Still in volcanoes National park, travelers can take part in other interesting activities which include nature walking, golden monkey trekking, Dian Fossey graveyard hike, nature walking, bird watching, visiting twin lakes, visiting Musanze caves and the Gorilla Guardians Village among others. The 10 Days safari will also take you to Nyungwe Forest National park located in south western Rwanda. Nyungwe forest is a center of chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk experience. The forest also shelters Vervet monkeys, Red tailed monkeys, Grey Cheeked mangabeys, black and white colobus monkeys. You can also do bird watching, nature walking and kamiranzovu waterfall hiking to make a complete package in Nyungwe forest National park. The 10 Days Rwanda safari also entail a boat cruise at Lake Kivu to visit the Nyamirundi island and also a cultural tour to the Gorilla Guardian Village the former Ibyiwacu cultural village to learn and experience the traditions, norms and customs of Rwandese. A city tour in Kigali i your chance to visit the genocide memorial centers, kimironko markets, kigali convention center and other interesting places in the city center. This Wildlife Safari offers diversified views of Rwanda – the beautiful Land of a thousand hills guided by Lets Go Rwanda Tours Rwanda
Trip Summary
Day 1: This tour starts with exploration of Akagera National Park with a game drive through the Savannah woodlands to have clear glimpse of various wildlife species among which include the hyenas
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Launch Cruise
Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National park via Kigali
Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Iby’wacu Cultural Center
Day 5: Golden Monkeys and Visit to Twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Burera
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Kivu and visit Nyamirundi Island
Day 7: Transfer to Nyungwe national Park
Day 8: Chimps Tracking and Canopy Walk
Day 9: Transfer Back to Kigali
Day 10: Kigali City Tour and Departures
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park
You will be picked up by our company representative early morning from either a hotel or Kigali International Airport for a road trip to Akagera NP; driving East of Rwanda (3hours drive). In the afternoon, you will head out for an amazing canoe ride on Lake Ihema and here, expect to view various aquatic wildlife species like hippopotami and crocodiles among others. Dinner and overnight at Akagera Game Lodge
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Launch Cruise
Rise a bit early (6:00am) and with your morning cup of coffee, set off for a wonderful morning game drive through the Savannah woodlands to have clear glimpse of various wildlife species among which include the hyenas, lions, Impalas, buffaloes, elephants and zebras etc. Return to your lodge mid morning, relax and in the afternoon, step out for a boat cruise on Lake Ihema for aquatic wildlife viewing like the hippopotami, crocodiles etc.Dinner and overnight at Akagera Game Lodge.
Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes NP
Have breakfast and proceed with a road trip to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze province. En route; enjoy the beautiful views of the rolling hills and green vegetation. Dinner and overnight at The Garden Place (Budget), Davinci Gorilla Lodge (Midrange), Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Luxury).
Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Iby’wacu Cultural Center
Enjoy an early morning breakfast and assemble at the Kinigi park head offices by 7:00am for morning briefing on the trekking guidelines before taking onto your adventurous expedition. Usually, it takes about 30 minutes to several hours to encounter the mountain gorillas; but once got, enjoy an hour with them before retrieving to the starting point (for Certificates of Participation) before retrieving your lodge. Later in the afternoon, head out for the Iby’wacu Cultural tour for a clearer understanding of the Rwandese Culture. Dinner and overnight at The Garden Place (Budget), Davinci Gorilla Lodge (Midrange), Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Luxury).
Day 5: Golden Monkeys and Visit to Twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Burera
Have an early morning breakfast and retrieve the Kinigi park offices by 7:00am for morning briefing on the golden monkey tracking code of conduct. Unlike mountain gorillas, golden monkeys exist in large families and can be seen jumping from one tree branch to another; playing and looking for food. You are granted an hour with the playful creatures before returning to your lodge, have lunch and in the afternoon, take a walk to the beautiful twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. Dinner and overnight at The Garden Place (Budget), Davinci Gorilla Lodge (Midrange), Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Luxury).
Day 6: Transfer to Nyungwe NP
Enjoy your breakfast and with your tour guide, will hit the roiad to Nyungwe Forest NP, south east of Rwanda. En route, visit the Murambi genocide memorial site, Nyanza King’s palace. Dinner and overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge (Luxury), Nyungwe Top View Lodge (Midrange) and Gisakura Hotel (Budget).
Day 7: Chimps Tracking and Canopy Walk
After breakfast, you will assemble at the Nyungwe Forest Park offices to be briefed on the chimpanzee tracking expedition. Expect to view other wildlife species like velvert monkeys, baboons, among others during this search; enjoy an hour with the chimpanzees observing their behavior before retrieving to the starting point for your return to the lodge. In the afternoon, engage in a guided Canopy walk (and it’s not for the light hearted). Dinner and overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge (Luxury), Nyungwe Top View Lodge (Midrange) and Gisakura Hotel (Budget).
Day 8: Transfer to Lake Kivu
Enjoy your morning coffee and get ready for a road trip to Lake Kivu; driving south east of Rwanda, you will take in the beautiful views of the rolling hills of the country side in thick green vegetation, en route stop over at the Nyanza King’s Palace and Murambi Genocide Memorial Site among others, bringing you to Lake Kivu shores in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Lake Kivu Serena hotel (Luxury), Palm Gardens Resort (Midrange), Paradise Marahide (Budget)
Day 9: Nyamirundi Island and Departure
Have breakfast and embark on a morning boat ride to Nyamirundi Island – a coffee making island and later return to your lodge and set off for Kigali. Dinner and overnight in Kigali.
Day 10: Kigali City Tour and Departures
Upon rising, enjoy your breakfast and engage in a wonderful drive through Kigali, Rwanda visiting; the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Site, National Museum, The First House etc before winding up at the top of Crystal View Cocktail Lounge for much exotic views of the entire city covered in night lights – such a wonderful sight. Later dine and rest in Kigali or drop off at the airport for departure flight.
End of the 10 Days Rwanda wildlife safari
What is included
– Our Quotes offered in USD
– Full Board Accommodation
– Bottled Mineral water
– All meals on safari
– Gorilla Permits
– 4×4 safari vehicle with driver/guide
– Park Entrance fees
– Genocide memorial site tour
What is excluded
– Visas
– International / domestic Flights
– Alcoholic beverages
– Tipping
– Laundry
About Rwanda Wildlife Safari
Rwanda is one of the most rewarding spots to explore while visiting Africa mostly because of her popular sought after mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes national park. Rwanda tours
The country offers you a guarantee to come face-to-face with families of man’s closest relative sharing 98% DNA
The country is one of Africa’s fast growing economies, making bold decisions and ambitious plans to transform its self into a hotspot destination in Africa.
Apart from gorilla tours, Rwanda offers chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe National Park – one of the largest unspoiled montane rainforest in Africa, visit Kigali’s bustling markets, Gisozi genocide museum – a wealth of history, savannah wildlife viewing in Akagera national park and finally relax at the shores of lake Kivu after your gorilla trek.
Rwanda has a generally pleasant whether all year-round owing to her altitude. The country has two dry seasons between June-September and December-February are said to be the best times to travel there, but the two rainy seasons — March-May and October-November are also pleasant and green
How to Prepare for your gorilla tour
Carry plenty of water since you will be hiking on high altitudes have about 4 liters at least, snacks, bug spray like Deet 30, a light rain jacket, and go for the walking stick given at the briefing point.
Dress in long socks to tuck in your pants
Hire a porters to help carry your pack as well as a way to support the local community
Carry some shall bills and id possible some local currency (shillings) for tipping / gratitude. Carry recent dollars from 2013 and in good conditions without rips or old edges
Porters, rangers, guards and the rest of other staff are usually tipped $5 – $15 Per Person
For visitors very unfit, you have an option to be carried unto the gorillas and can negotiate the rates with the porters going to carry you. In addition, you can inform your tour operator to inform the park about your situated and they organize accordingly.
Please note, to trek gorillas successfully, you need to be fit, or an active person and not necessarily very fit.
Facts about Mountain Gorillas
As their name defines, mountain gorillas live high in the steep mountain forests. gorilla trek BwindiAs their name defines, mountain gorillas live high in the steep mountain forests. They live at elevations of up to 8,000 to 13,000 feet (1,500m- 4000m).
They live at elevations of up to 8,000 to 13,000 feet (1,500m- 4000m).
Please note that, In all 3 different national parks where gorillas are located, there are families which live on the lower elevation and those found in the middle and those located much higher.
This gives opportunity to all all types of travelers to fulfill a life long dream of trekking mount gorillas and meeting our relatives.
Mountain gorilla live in families/ groups/ tribes of 10 and above members headed by a silverback gorilla which is a oldest male gorilla in the gorilla with a silverback.
Over 950 mountain gorillas are surviving in central and East Africa gorilla trek Bwindi in Uganda – Bwindi forest and Mgahinga national parks, Rwanda – Volcanoes national park and Democratic Republic of Congo – Virunga national park
With each year, the numbers are growing thanks to the dedicated conservation team, and the tourists who fund the conservation projects through purchase of gorilla permits
Gorillas are identifies apart by their nose prints. For trackers who watch over them each day, they easily identify them and give them names.
All gorilla tours are guided by well trained professional park guides, ready to answer all your questions! All groups of 8 tourists who set out to trek for a gorilla family are escorted
