Volcanoes National Park, which rises atop five dormant volcanoes, has borders with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Enquire Now On this 4 Days Gorillas and Wildlife Safari in Rwanda, you can see the wonderful animals at the designated group; capture the moment with up-close photos. Our knowledgeable and amiable local tour guide will make sure you are driven in style in a cozy 4X4 with WiFi so you can keep in touch with friends and family.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park – Afternoon Boat Ride.
Depart Kigali at 07:30, with a stop at the Imigongo Art Centre to stretch your legs, see some art, and use the restrooms. After arriving in Akagera by 11:45, complete the registration process and proceed to the Akagera Game Lodge for lunch. Drive to Ihema Lake, the largest lake in the park and the second largest in Rwanda, after lunch. Enjoy the boat journey and discover the hippos and crocodiles. Following the boat ride, we will proceed to Akagera Game Lodge to register and prepare for the departure at 17:30 for an evening/night time game drive to find nocturnal creatures. Eat dinner and stay overnight in preparation for the full-day game drive the following day.
Accommodation: Mantis Epic Hotel & Suites.
Meals: (Lunch, Dinner).
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Akagera National Park
Eat breakfast, check out so that you are prepared for our diver-guide to pick you up at 07h00 and take you on a full-day game drive. Choose a picnic lunch and explore the magnificent Akagera National Park, which is home to a wide range of savannah animals and wildlife, for the entire day. Animals such as buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas, and many more can be found in Akagera National Park. In Akagera National Park, black rhinos and lions have just been reintroduced after a protracted period of extinction. Because of their small population and tendency to hide, black rhino sightings are never certain. Take in the views of various lakes and landscapes while on a wildlife drive, where you can observe various animals and birds in their natural habitat. When you’re ready for dinner and a night, drive out of the park and check into the Mantis Epic Hotel & Suites.
Accommodation: Mantis Epic Hotel & Suites.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Drive to the Volcanoes National Park after breakfast, taking the untraveled routes from the northeast to the Northern Province, which is home to the mountain gorillas. Travel through Musanze town and arrive at the overnight accommodation near the volcanoes.
Accommodation: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking Experience.
After an early breakfast, depart the lodge by 06:15 to be at Volcanoes National Park just in time for 07:00, when you can register. At 07h00, a park guide and a gorilla group will be allocated to a briefing before departing for the mountain gorillas. Spend one hour with the gorillas in the mountains. Depending on the gorilla group they visit, the return time varies. Some groups get to the base of the volcanoes in less than an hour, while others get there in many hours, so you might return there by 15:00 or later from the mountain gorillas and, if time permits, take in the customary performance of Gorilla Guardians Village. After lunch, return to Kigali and arrive in the evening.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch).
End of the 4 Days Gorillas and Wildlife Safari in Rwanda.
The 4 Days Gorillas and Wildlife Safari in Rwanda includes;
- 1 Gorilla Permit per person.
- Park Entrance Fees.
- Game Drive in Akagera
- Airport Transfers.
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide.
- Ground Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
- Tour guide allowances.
- Government Taxes.
However, the tour cost excludes; Visa fees, International Airfare, personal shopping bills, travel insurance, items of personal nature such as cigarettes, laundry, alcoholic drinks and items not listed as included in the cost.