5 days Short Rwanda gorilla safaris
Short Rwanda gorilla safaris overview
Adventure & Exploring the best of Rwanda mountain gorilla trekking tours/ safari on Short Rwanda gorilla safaris along with Africa’s big 5 trips in Akagera national park, boat cruises on Akagera’s water bodies, birding, coffee shops and Kigali city tours will leave you amazed about Rwanda’s rich diversity & conservation programs.
Short Rwanda gorilla safaris highlights
Arrival and departure: Kigali
Day 1- arrival and city tour
Day 2- gorilla trekking & nature walk
Day 3- game drives at Akagera NP
Day 4- game drives & boat cruise
Day 5- return to Kigali and depart
Detailed Short Rwanda gorilla safaris itinerary
Day 1 Kigali city
Your safari sets off on your touch down at Kigali international airport, our guide will pick you up and lead you to your booked hotel in the heart of the city for a brief rest and will later on take you around Kigali city with its malls, eco parks, resorts, golf courses, restaurants and lounges, art and craft shops, museums, archeries, horse riding, recreation parks among others (the duration of this tour will depend on time of arrival).
Accommodation: Hotel des Mille Collines (or a similar one)
Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner
Early in the morning, you will drive to the headquarters of the volcanoes national park for a briefing before embarking on the gorilla trekking experience to the natural habitats of the endangered mountain gorillas. After finding the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them and after hike down to the park headquarters. You will also have a visit at the Ellen DeGeneres campus of the Dian Fossey fund; a research and education center and conservation gallery designed to serve as a gateway to conservation. The late afternoon hours will see you embark on a journey to Akagera national park.
Accommodation: Mantis Akagera game (or a similar one)
Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner
Today day you will wake up to the sounds of the wild and head out to the green savannah and wetland wilderness of Akagera national park and home to Africa’s big 5 game; lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos and elephants along with giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, wild dogs, antelopes, kobs, water bucks, monkeys, baboons and more than 300 bird species. the park provides various safari options such as day and night game drives, boat safari cruises, hot air balloons and walking safaris.
Accommodation: Mantis Akagera game (or a similar one)
Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner
Day 5 Kigali & departure
On this day, you will wake up, have breakfast and head back to Kigali city from the park to embark on your departure flight.
Accommodation: N/A
Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner
Inclusions
- Gorilla trekking permits
- Park entry fees
- All activities in the itinerary
- Transport 4×4 safari landcruiser
- Laundry
- Government taxes
- Driver & guide
- Airport transfers
- Bottled drinking water
Exclusions
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Visa fees & processing
- Extra activities, meals, alcohol/ liquor
- Accommodation after end of the trip
- Tipping & gratitude
- Souvenirs & snacks
- Any changes to the itinerary
- Anything not mentioned
Your safari route map
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