7 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari Tour

7 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari Tour takes you for gorilla trekking in volcanoes national park and Nyungwe forest for chimpanzee tracking experiences

Day 1: Arrival at Kigali international airport. 

Depending on arrival time, meet and greet our representative to start your gorilla tour in Rwanda with a drive to Volcanoes national park.  Along the journey to Ruhengeri, you will enjoy the beautiful hilly landscapes from which Rwanda is named the “land of a thousand hills” this journey, will only be amused at how those hills could be arranged in such a beautiful manner so much in a descending order, with undulating greenery grass all over them. Arrive in time for dinner and overnight.

Safari lodge: (Mount Gorilla view lodge / Lebabou lodge / Kiningi Guest house).

Accommodation type: ( Luxury / Mid-range / Budget ).

Day 2: Gorilla tracking tour and evening cultural entertainment.

No memory, absolutely no single memory will ever cross your mind apart from the time you come across the giant primates on your gorilla tour in Rwanda. The gorillas have tended to occupy the tourism industry for this 21st century. You will be guided in the in the forest which involves hilly hikes and sometimes slippery during the rainy season. But the encounter with a Gorilla is worthwhile the tiredness that takes about 2-6hours before you meet them and you will only be left with these giants for a maximum of 1hour.It is wise to carry packed lunch and water for this exercise. Retire for dinner and overnight stay at booked lodge. Safari lodge: (Mount Gorilla view lodge / Lebabou lodge / Kiningi Guest house).
Accommodation type: ( Luxury / Mid-range / Budget ).

Day 3: Going on to relax at Lake kivu

Lake Kivu, on the Rwanda/Congo border, the largest, is like a giant inland sea with some interesting lakeside towns. Kibuye, two hours from Kigali, is a relaxing retreat for swimming, canoeing and water-skiing. Gisenyi, a famous resort in the past, now has a sleepy forgotten air with some fine but neglected buildings from the Belgian era. Lake kivu is a place to visit after gorilla tracking in PNV in Rwanda. A boat ride on the lake where you will have a chance to see a lot of bird species and different water loving animals on the lake shore will not leave you the same. You will have Dinner and peaceful overnight.

Safari lodge: (Kivu Serena hotel / Paradise hotel-deluxe / Paradise hotel-standard).

Accommodation type: ( Luxury / Mid-range / Budget ).

Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe forest national park

Have an early breakfast at the lodge and after transfer to Nyungwe forest national park with lunch en route. The forest is rich with the shy forest dwellers like the wild chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and many others.

Safari lodge: (Nyungwe forest lodge / Nyungwe hotel / Nyungwe guest house).

Accommodation type: ( Luxury / Mid-range / Budget ).

Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest and afternoon bird watching

After breakfast, report to the park headquarters in Nyungwe forest for briefing before going for chimpanzee tracking. However, it is advisable to organize packed lunch and plenty of water prior to this expedition since it can sometimes last over 6 hours. In the forest, you will not only see chimpanzees to but also  variety of animals and birds like the great blue Turacco, black and white casqued horn bill, colobus monkeys – sometimes as many as 400 in a group.

Safari lodge: (Nyungwe forest lodge / Nyungwe hotel / Nyungwe guest house).

Accommodation type: ( Luxury / Mid-range / Budget ).

Day 6: Kigali city tour, visit genocide memorial centre.

After morning breakfast you will drive to Kigali city tour, you will visit the museum, and genocide memorial centers. You will make some craft shopping, and later return to the hotel for a peaceful overnight.

Safari lodges: (Kigali Serena hotel / Des-miles Colines hotel / Garr hotel).

Accommodation type: ( Luxury / Mid-range / Budget ).

Day 7: Reserved for departure at Kigali city proceed to the airport for departure.

This day is reserved for departure at Kigali airport to end your gorilla tour in Rwanda

PRICE WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

* Gorilla permits at Volcanoes in Rwanda
* Certificates after trekking

* Visiting lake kivu

* Canoe ride on lake kivu

* Nyungwe chimp trekking

* Nature walk in Nyngwe

* City tour in kigali
* Warm lunches on transfer days and water in car
* Professional Guide/ driver
* Ground transportation in a 4X4 safari car
* Accommodation for 6 nights
* Meals at the lodges (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

PRICE WILL EXCLUDE:

* Airticket and visa fees
* Soft sodas and alcoholic drinks
* Extra activities out of itinerary
* Laundry expenses
* And other personal items/expenses