Rwanda Safaris
Rwanda is a highly elevated landlocked country situated on the Albertine Rift Mountains that contour the Albertine branch of the East African Rift, south of the equator in the African Great Lakes region with subtropical to the temperate climate. Its geography is dominated by panoramic mountains in the west and savanna grassland to the east with numerous lakes. The stunning scenery consists of incredible wildlife, volcanoes, wetlands, grasslands and rolling hills throughout which gives it the name a “Land of a Thousand Hills”. Rwanda is the premiere destination for gorilla and chimpanzee primate tracking, diverse bird life. The epitome of adventure is life changing culture creativity engraved in works of art, architecture, traditional intore dance, historic museums, and genocide memorials. Lakes with crystal clear water tenders' ambiance environment ideal for holiday in romantic resorts along the clean beaches with an option of marine activities adventure.
10 Days Rwanda Safari
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KIGALI
Arrive in Kigali, our staff will meet and welcome you, then you will be transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation at Kigali Serena Hotel
Meal plan: (Lunch, Dinner)
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KIGALI - Nyungwe Forest
An early morning breakfast is followed by a drive to Nyungwe forest. On the way visit Nyanza King’s Palace, and the National Museum of Butare. Lunch en-route. Arrive at Nyungwe Forest Lodge in the evening.
Accommodation at Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Nyungwe Forest
After breakfast, we enter the lush rainforest in the search of the chimpanzee. Around 300 bird species, 24 of which are regional endemics and over 100 varieties of orchids and butterflies can be seen in this beautiful forest. In the afternoon we have the opportunity to explore the area. In the afternoon you have the opportunity to relax at the lodge or go birding in the area.
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Nyungwe Forest
After breakfast, enter Nyungwe forest to track the black and white colobus monkeys. Along the way have the chance to see thirteen species of primates including chimpanzee, Rwenzori colobus and l’Hoest’s monkey. The colobus lives in large groups, including a four hundred-strong semi-habituated group thought to be the largest troop of arboreal primates in Africa. In the afternoon you have the opportunity to relax at the lodge or go birding in the area.
Accommodation at Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Nyungwe Forest - Kibuye
This morning we have the chance to view the forest from a canopy walkway. We will have a 45-minute walk into the forest and then walk above the tree tops on a suspended bridge. This gives excellent views of one of African’s largest temperate rainforests and offers the opportunity to view primates and birds at eye level. In the afternoon we drive to Kibuye on the shores of the beautiful Lake Kivu (4 hours). In the afternoon you have the opportunity to kick back and relax in and around the lodge. The lodge also has water sports equipment for hire.
Accommodation at Cormoran Lodge
Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Kibuye – Gisenyi- Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, we will drive from Kibuye to Gisenyi allowing us to take in the beauty of Lake Kivu and the multiple islands. We will have lunch in Gisenyi before driving to Volcanoes National Park. The Volcanoes National Park protects the steep slopes of this magnificent mountain range and the rich mosaic of montane ecosystems, which embrace evergreen, bamboo forests, open grassland, swamp and heath. Volcanoes National Park (Parc National de Volcanos) is situated in north-western Rwanda. Best known for the mountain gorillas, other mammals that reside in the park are the golden monkey, black-fronted duiker, buffalo, spotted hyena and bush buck. There are 178 recorded bird species with at least 13 species and 16 subspecies endemics to the Virunga and Rwenzori Mountains..
Accommodation at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast we take a short drive to Park Headquarters and meet with excellent local guides and trackers who will give a talk on the etiquette of gorilla trekking. We then hike into the forest to where the gorillas were seen the night before and track from that point. The trekking can take from 1 to 6 hours and climb to altitudes not in excess of 7,500 feet. The terrain is rough and at times muddy. Although the hike is physically demanding the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery make the trekking worthwhile. Picnic lunches are provided.
Accommodation at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, continue tracking gorillas as you enjoy climbing the mountain through thick green forest endowed with endemic birds, black and white Columbus monkey, butterflies among others. Have lunch packed lunch deep in the forest set under equatorial tree canopy.
Accommodation at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Volcanoes National Park - Kigali
This morning we have the opportunity to explore Volcanoes National Park in the search for the rare golden monkeys. There is a fully habituated group of the beautiful primates in the park and this is one of the only places in Africa where this activity is offered. We drive back to Kigali this afternoon.
Accommodation at Kigali Serena Hotel
Meal plan: (Lunch, Dinner)
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Kigali City Tour - Genocide Memorial
This morning we have a city tour, including a visit to the Genocide Memorial Centre and other cultural sites. In the afternoon you are transferred to the airport for your international departure flight home.
Meal plan: (Breakfast)