Overview
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
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| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (4 days)
ARRIVAL IN KIGALI
You arrive at Kigali International Airport and are met by your driver-guide, who takes you through the city of a thousand hills to your hotel. Rwanda's capital is clean, safe and green, and a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial gives a respectful picture of the country's history and its recovery. If you have time, you can visit the Inema Arts Centre or a local craft market. You overnight at a well-appointed safari lodge with en-suite rooms, a restaurant and views over the landscape. Coming up tomorrow: Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
MOUNTAIN GORILLA TREKKING IN VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Volcanoes National Park lies in the Virunga mountains on the border with Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and is home to some of the best-studied mountain gorilla families in the world, including those first studied by Dian Fossey. The park has more than ten habituated gorilla groups, and your group is assigned according to your fitness and preferences. After an early breakfast you report to the park headquarters for a briefing and are assigned to a family. After the trek you return to your lodge for lunch and a rest. The Kwita Izina ceremony, held each year, gives names to the baby gorillas born in the park. You rest at a pleasant lodge that balances comfort and character, with a warm bed and a freshly cooked meal. Next on the route: Akagera National Park game drive and boat cruise.
AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK GAME DRIVE AND BOAT CRUISE
Akagera National Park lies in eastern Rwanda along the Tanzanian border and is the only savannah park in the country, with lakes, papyrus swamps and rolling hills. Lake Ihema is the second largest lake in the park and supports hippos, crocodiles and many bird species. The park is run by African Parks, and the visitor fees go directly to its protection and to local communities. You overnight at a well-appointed safari lodge with en-suite rooms, a restaurant and views over the landscape.
DEPARTURE FROM RWANDA
After breakfast you check out and your driver-guide takes you to the airport for your flight home, or to your next destination. Allow plenty of time for the transfer and for check-in, and your guide will help with your luggage and any last-minute shopping for souvenirs. We hope you leave with wonderful memories of your safari and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Please let us know if you would like to add a beach stay, a Kilimanjaro climb or a cultural experience to your next trip.
Rates Per Person
The Overview tab explains the accommodation and meal options. Send us your dates and group size for an exact price.
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Rwanda and ends in Rwanda.
Airport Information
Kigali International Airport (Rwanda) is the most common arrival point for this trip.
Transfer Information
We meet you at the airport and handle every transfer between destinations throughout your trip.
Accommodation Before/After
Want an extra night in Arusha, Moshi or Zanzibar before or after your trip? Just ask and we will arrange it.