6 Days Rwanda discovery.
Experience all the highlights in just one trip! From the capital city of Kigali to the wilderness in
Akagera, the African jungle in Nyungwe Forest and the Virunga Volcanoes in PNV.
Itinerary. Day 1 : Arrival Arrival at Kigali Airport where you will be welcomed. Have lunch and transfer to Parc National des Volcans. Dinner and overnight at La Palme Hotel. Day 2 : Gorilla tracking Full day dedicated to gorilla tracking, as it's unpredictable how many hours it may take to reach a group of gorillas. It's advisable to carry packed lunch, which can be arranged with your hotel the night before. For conservation purposes, time spent with the gorillas is only one hour and it is advisable to carry only non-flash cameras. After seeing the gorillas, return to La Palme Hotel for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Day 3 : Parc National des Volcans – Akagera National Park Drive to Akagera National Park for an afternoon or evening game drive, where you may see many night birds and animals. After this, check in for dinner and overnight at Akagera Guesthouse. Day 4 : Akagera – Nyungwe Forest National Park After an early breakfast you go for a morning game drive for a close encounter with animals such as zebras, several antelope species and giraffes. Later drive out of the park, stopping for lunch at Kigali town and continuing to Nyungwe Forest. This forest boasts many primate species like the wild chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and many others. Therefore a night walk this evening in search of the shy forest dwellers is rewarding and worthwhile. Dinner and overnight at Nyungwe Guesthouse. Day 5 : Nyungwe Forest National Park After breakfast there will be a primate walk in search of the primates mentioned above. This is a whole day activity accompanied by park rangers and trained guides. Dinner and overnight at Nyungwe Guesthouse. Day 6 : Departure Depending on your flight time, have an early morning breakfast before leaving for Kigali airport. If departure is later, one can visit the craft villages and shop around at other places with the help of the driver/ guide. Leave for the airport in plenty of time for your flight. Price: USD $2,085 per person Included in the price: - Ground transport per comfortable 4WD safari vehicle - English speaking driver/guide - Overnight in accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on a double room - Full board except for breakfast on day 1 and dinner on day 6 - Bottled mineral water throughout the safari - Park entrance fees and ranger fees - Activities as described in the program Exclusions: - International flight - Visa - Gorilla permit (USD $500 per person) - Meals and drinks not mentioned above - Laundry and tips - Items of personal nature Note: Please note that demand is very high and only 8 persons per day are allowed to see the gorillas. Therefore we advise you to book permits at least 4 months in advance. If you wish to stay in luxury accommodation please notify so we can inform you about the upgrade fees. Please complete the enquiry form below for more details and tailor-made safaris in Uganda and Rwanda! Other Sample itineraries: Other itineraries 3 Days with 1 gorilla tracking + Lake Kivu Day 1: Arrival – Volcanoes Nat Park Meet in the morning on arrival at the airport. Visit the Genocide Mausoleum. Lunch in town. Follow the road as it climbs to the base of the majestic volcanoes, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Continue toward Volcanoes NP. Approx 130km – 3 hrs drive. Day 2: Mountain Gorillas Tracking – Lake Kivu As the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Karisimbi, Bisoke,Sabyniyo,Gahinga and Muhubura, we make our way into the Parc National des Volcans. Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy conditions. To see a gorilla, the trek will have been worth the hardship. After lunch at your hotel, continue towards Gisenyi, a nice small town, located on the north shore of Lake Kivu. Approx 100km – 2 hrs drive Day 3: Lake Kivu – Kigali – Departure Enjoy during the early morning hours, the peaceful atmosphere of the calm and pristine waters of Africa`s highest lake. Return to Kigali. Lunch and Airport transfer. Approx 175km – 3½hrs drive 2013 Prices: US$2210 per person sharing (staying at Virunga Lodge & Lake Kivu Serena) US$1682 per person sharing (staying at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge & Lake Kivu Serena) US$1485 per person sharing (staying at Assoferwa Kinigi Guesthouse & Paradis Malahide) Book Now! 3 Days 1 gorilla tracking + Last night Volcanoes Day 1: Arrival – Volcanoes Nat Park Meet in the morning on arrival at the airport. Visit the Genocide Mausoleum. Lunch in town. Follow the road as it climbs to the base of the majestic volcanoes, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Continue towards Volcanoes NP. Approx 150km – 3 hrs drive Day 2: Mountain Gorillas As the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Kirisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyniyo, Gahinga and Muhabura, we make our way into the Parc National des Volcans. Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy condition. To see a gorilla, the trek will have been worth the hardship. Lunch at your hotel, Dinner and overnight. Day 3: Ruhengeri – Kigali – Departure Enjoy during the early morning hours the peaceful atmosphere of the volcanoes. Return to Kigali. Lunch and airport transfer. Approx 150km – 3 hrs drive 2013 Prices: US$2604 per person sharing (staying at Virunga Lodge both nights) US$1654 per person sharing (staying at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge both nights) US$1430 per person sharing (staying at Assoferwa Kinigi Guesthouse both nights) Book Now! 3 Days with 1 gorilla tracking + Last night Kigali Day 1: Arrival – Volcanoes NP Meet in the morning on arrival at the airport. Visit the Genocide Mausoleum. Lunch in town. Follow the road as it climbs to the base of the majestic volcanoes, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Continue towards Volcanoes NP. Approx 150 km – 3 hrs drive Day 2: Mountain Gorillas – Kigali As the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyniyo, Gahinga and Muhabura, we make our way into the Parc National des Vulcans. Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy conditions. To see a gorilla, the trek will have been worth the hardship. After lunch at your hotel, continue toward Kigali, Dinner and overnight. Approx 150km – 3 hrs drive Day 3: Kigali – Departure After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for an early flight. Approx 20 km – 30mins drive 2013 Prices: US$2154 per person sharing (staying at Virunga Lodge & Kigali Serena) US$1597 per person sharing (staying at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge & Laico Hotel) US$1457 per person sharing (staying at Assoferwa Kinigi Guesthouse & Chez Lando) Prices include: - Airport pick-up and drop off - Private transportation in a 4×4 vehilce - Meals and accommodation at your hotel/lodge of choice - 1 Gorilla permit Not included: - Flights in and out of Kigali - Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc. To book any of the above safari options, please send us an e-mail or make a booking. 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