8 Days Rwanda Wildlife Safari

Embark on an incredible journey through Rwanda’s three national parks. Experience the diverse landscapes of Akagera National Park’s savannah, the lush Nyungwe Forest, and the mountainous Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy thrilling activities including game drives, boat rides, chimpanzee tracking, canopy walks, and gorilla tracking.

Safari Highlights

• – Game drive
• – Boat ride on Lake Ihema
• – Chimpanzee tracking
• – Canopy Walk
• – Gorilla tracking

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport

• – Activities: Upon arrival, meet your Kamere Tours driver guide and transfer to your hotel.
• – Drive Time: 20 minutes
• – Meals: Not included

Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park + Boat Safari

• – Activities: Begin the day with a Kigali city tour, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Then, travel to Akagera National Park. After checking in and having lunch, enjoy a boat safari on Lake Ihema, where you can spot hippos and crocodiles.
• – Optional: Night game drive to spot nocturnal animals.
• – Drive Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (or Helicopter – 30 minutes)
• – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Explore Akagera National Park

• – Activities: Enjoy a morning game drive in the northern sector of Akagera National Park, where you’ll see elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and more. Return to the lodge for a restful afternoon.
• – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
• – Activities: Depart for Nyungwe Forest with a stop in Huye for lunch and a visit to the Ethnographic Museum. Arrive in Nyungwe in the evening.
• – Drive Time: 5 hours (or Helicopter – 45 minutes)
• – Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy Walk

• – Activities: Early morning chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest. In the afternoon, take a canopy walk to explore the forest from above.
• – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

• – Activities: After breakfast, travel to Volcanoes National Park, enjoying scenic views of Lake Kivu and the beautiful Rwandan landscape.
• – Drive Time: 6 hours (or Helicopter – 35 minutes)
• – Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

• – Activities: Start the day with a briefing at the park headquarters before embarking on a gorilla trek. Spend up to an hour with the gorillas, then return to the lodge. Optional cultural visit or community walk in the afternoon.
• – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: End of the Rwanda Wildlife Safari

• – Activities: Transfer to Kigali for your departure flight. If time permits, enjoy a short Kigali city tour.
• – Drive Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (or Helicopter – 35 minutes)
• – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Inclusion:

• – 4×4 Vehicle for all transfers indicated in the itinerary
• – English-speaking driver guide
• – Full board accommodation
• – Water while in the vehicle (1 liter per person per day)
• – 1 Chimpanzee permit per person
• – 1 Gorilla trekking permit per person
• – Canopy walk
• – Game drive
• – Boat ride on Lake Ihema
• – Applicable government taxes
• – AMREF Evacuation Insurance Cover

Not Included in Price

• – Airfare to and from Kigali, Rwanda
• – Passport and entry visa fees
• – Bottled drinks with meals
• – Items of personal nature (e.g., laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, souvenirs)
• – Gratuities for local guides, porters, and drivers
• – Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance

Minimum Age

• – Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees: 15 years
• – Colobus Monkeys: 12 years

Physical Level: Moderate to Difficult

This is an active safari requiring hiking for hours in forests and volcanoes. The treks range from 1 hour to 4-6 hours, with elevations above 2000 meters above sea level.

Transfers and Lodges

All transfers are arranged from the first to the last day, excluding airport transfers, which can be arranged at an extra cost. Accommodations are mid-range, inspected for health and safety protocols, and offer great service.