Participate in this 6 days Rwanda wildlife safari and get the chance to explore some of the best notable national parks in Rwanda which will lead you to the mountain gorillas in Rwanda as you participate in the gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda, you will also have access to volcanoes national park where you will also get to participate in hiking the Virunga mountains in Rwanda. You will also get to participate in the canopy walk in Rwanda which will give you exceptional views in the wild. Continue reading the itinerary to give you access to a number of different activities you can embark on in the wild.
Highlights of your safari
DAY 1: TRANSFER TO NYUNGWE FOREST NATIONAL PARK
DAY 2: CHIMPANZEE TRACKING AND CANOPY WALK.
DAY 3: TRANSFER TO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK.
DAY 4: GORILLA TREK IN VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK.
DAY 5: HIKING MOUNT KARISIMBI HIKE
DAY 6: REACH THE SUMMIT, DESCEND AND RETURN TO KIGALI
DETAILS OF YOUR SAFARI
DAY 1: TRANSFER TO NYUNGWE FOREST NATIONAL PARK
In the morning, you will be picked by the driver from your hotel in Kigali and drive southwards to Nyungwe forest National park.
Dinner and overnight at Gisakura guest house (budget) Nyungwe top hill view hotel (mid-range)
DAY 2: CHIMPANZEE TRACKING AND CANOPY WALK.
Enjoy breakfast and go for briefing about the endangered chimpanzees before entering the forest in search of the active and playful fellows in Nyungwe forest. The Chimpanzees are much easier to spot as they jump from one tree to another, chattering and laughing. Chimpanzee tracking usually takes about 3 hours. On finding them, spend an hour while taking pictures and videos. You will then return to your hotel to freshen up, have lunch then check out and later in the afternoon participate in After lunch, you will go on a walking trail that will take you to the Canopy Walk-a swing bridge 50 meters in length that is suspended from large trees. You will be able to see the amazing rainforest with a bird’s eye view, spotting wildlife moving about below you there after connect to your accommodation to spend the evening at leisure Nyungwe top hill view hotel (mid-range accommodation) Gisakura visitor center(budget)
DAY 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
Rise up early have breakfast as you get ready to embark on your journey to Volcanoes national park with lunch en-route, arriving Ruhengeri in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at dinner and overnight will be at Da Vinci gorilla Lodge(mid-range) Hotel Muhabura(budget)
DAY 4: GORILLA TREK IN VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK.
As early at 6am, you will be expected to be up for breakfast and ready to set off for the trek. Our guide will meet you after having your breakfast and your lunches packed and he will take you to Kinigi Headquarters where you are expected to be given a brief before starting the gorilla trek. This brief is done at 7am. You are given guidelines during this brief before you are allowed to start the trek. This gorilla trek can take to about 2 hours to half a day as its unpredictable. When you finally find the gorillas, you will have to maintain a 7 meters’ distance and you are allowed one hour to admire and take photos of the gorillas.
After the trek, you will have lunch and taken back to your hotel as the night before to relax and reminisce on the experience. You can also embark on the iby’iwacu cultural village tour which will give you an insight of the people of Rwanda by visiting the local community which will give you the chance to observe their unique cultural values through dance, food and many other features that you will get to observe when you participate in the activity. After the experience you will head back to your hotel for dinner and overnight will be at Da Vinci gorilla Lodge(mid-range) Hotel Muhabura(budget)
DAY 5: HIKING MOUNT KARISIMBI HIKE
After an early morning breakfast at your hotel, you will make your way to the park. At the park entrance, as early as 7am, you will then be allocated the ranger guides and you head for the hike. Karisimbi volcano is the highest of the 8 mount peaks of Virunga conservation region.
The hike to the summit offers spectacular and magnificent views of different volcanoes including Nyiragongo and Nyamulagira volcanoes. The hike is strenuous and challenging so you need to be physically fit to do this hike. This is a 6 hours hike with great views different bird species and primates. On reaching at an altitude of about 3700m, you will stop at the first camping site where you will spend a night.
Day 6: Reach the summit, descend and return to Kigali
After early morning cup of coffee, embark on an hour’s hike to the summit. At this level the hike is very steep going through trials of thick jungles surrounded by stunning scenery. On reaching at the summit, enjoy amazing views of the surrounding areas like Mount Muhabura. After enjoying your time at the summit descent to the starting point where you will meet your driver readily waiting to receive you and connect for late lunch. Later embark on your journey back to Kigali city where you will be dropped off at a location of your choice in Kigali city or at Kigali international airport.
Quotation Includes;
- 4×4 SAFARI LANDCRUISER & Fuel
- Full time English speaking driver/ guide
- Meals as indicated
- Park entrance fees
- Boat cruise fees
- Pick up and drop off in kiali
- Vehicle entrance fees
- Bottled mineral water while on safari
Excludes;
- Tips
- All items of personal nature like tents, beddings, laundry, phone calls, beer, e.t.c
- Anything else not included in the itinerary
