10-DAY REMARKABLE GORILLA TREKKING, RAIN FOREST AND WILDLIFE SAFARIS IN RWANDA
Embark on a captivating 10-day journey through Rwanda, starting in Kigali at the Amata n’Ubuki Boutique Hotel, where cultural immersion begins. Traverse to Nyungwe National Park for a luxurious stay at the One & Only Nyungwe House, exploring the park’s rich biodiversity. Enjoy the scenic shores of Lake Kivu at Cleo Kivu in Kibuye before heading to Volcanoes National Park, where the Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel serves as a base for unforgettable gorilla trekking experiences. Conclude your adventure in Akagera National Park, staying at the Magashi Tented Camp, and revel in the diverse savannas and wildlife encounters. This meticulously curated itinerary seamlessly blends luxury accommodations with Rwanda’s natural wonders, promising an enriching and unforgettable exploration.
Detailed Itinerary
- Your adventure begins with your arrival at Kigali International Airport (TBA)
- The VIP Meet & Greet team will provide fast track and assistance including handling VISA and luggage support at the airport.
- Meet your experienced guide who will be your trusted companion throughout your entire adventure and receive a comprehensive on the exciting days ahead.
- – Check in at your hotel
- Overnight at Amata n’Ubuki Boutique hotel– 1x Double standard room (BB)
- Optional Upgrade: Overnight at the retreat – 1x Double superior room (BB)
- Morning breakfast
- Transfer in the southwest of the country via heritage corridor. Along the way your guide will be able to share more about the Kingdom of Rwanda.
You pass by the former capital of Rwanda and if you wish you can visit King palace museum on the way. (Entrance on your own account) - Enjoy Lunch on the way -Own account
- Check in at your lodge
- Overnight: at One&Only Nyungwe house – 1x Double Nyungwe King room (FB, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages with meals and two on-site activities per person per day (Visit chefs garden, Nature bootcamp, Spear throwing, Conservation walk, Secrets of African Tea, Hilltop Archery, Bike tour.)
- Early morning breakfast
- Transfer to the park headquarters for your briefing.
- you will drive from the park headquarters to the starting point of the trek.
- Chimpanzee trekking with local ranger and porters to spot the chimpanzee in their
natural habitat. - Enjoy lunch at your lodge.
- Overnight: at One & Only Nyungwe house – 1x Double Nyungwe King room (FB,
alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages with meals and two on-site activities per person per day (Visit chefs garden, Nature bootcamp, Spear throwing, Conservation walk, Secrets of African Tea, Hilltop Archery, Bike tour.) - fishing, park fees, laundry services.
- Morning breakfast and check out.
- Proceed with a transfer to Musanze / Volcanoes NP. En route you will immediately feel that you are in the country of 1000 Hills. With beautiful view of the mountain and lake Kivu. And busy daily lifestyle of local people.
- Check in at your Lodge and lunch at the lodge
- In the afternoon, visit the Ellen DeGeneres / Dian Fossey campus for a round tour and learn from the behavior of gorilla’s and the work of Dian Fossey
- Overnight: at Five volcanoes Boutique Hotel -1x Double Deluxe room (FB)
- Optional Upgrade: Overnight at Amakoro Songa Lodge – 1x Double Iindividual Cottage (FB, including local wines, house beers and soft drinks)
- Begin your day with a delectable breakfast. preparing you for a once-in-a life time
experience. - Your guide will accompany you to the park headquarters for a briefing on your gorilla trek.
- Set off on a guided hike with local rangers in to the lush forest, where you will encounter a mountain gorilla family and spend a magical hour in their presence.
- Return to your lodge for satisfying lunch and afternoon leisure
- Overnight at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel -1x Double Deluxe Room (FB)
- Optional Upgrade: Overnight at Amakoro Songa Lodge – 1x Double Individual Cottage (FB, including local wines, house beers and soft drinks)
- After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on your golden
monkey trekking adventure. - Accompanied by local rangers, embark on the thrilling hike through the forest, where
you will encounter golden monkeys and witness the forest’s rich biodiversity. - Lunch and afternoon leisure at the lodg
- Overnight at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel – 1x Double deluxe room (FB)
- Upgrade Optional: Overnight at Amakoro Songa lodge – 1x Double luxury individual cottage (FB, including all selected drinks (house Wines, local Beers, and soft drinks)
- Start your day with a delightful breakfast before embarking on your scenic journey to Akagera National Park a 3.5-4 hours’ drive. As you approach the northern park gate, you will immediately feel that you have entered the renowned “Land of a Thousand Hills” full of surprise as nature reveals its treasures in form of wonders that are so scenic, the wildlife.
- The lodge is offering different safari activities like game drives, safari walk and safari boat cruise on the lake.
- Enjoy a first safari at the end of the afternoon
- Overnight at Magashi Camp –1x Double Tented room (FB, non-premium imported drinks, transfer from the entrance gate of Akagera National Park to the lodge, all lodge activities (guided game drives, boat cruises, walking safaris and catch and release
- Morning breakfast
- Enjoy safari activities provided by the lodge / 2 activities per day.
- Overnight at Magashi Camp –1x Double Tented room (FB, non-premium imported drinks, transfer from the entrance gate of Akagera National Park to the lodge, all lodge activities (guided game drives, boat cruises, walking safaris and catch and release fishing), park fees, laundry services.
- Enjoy you last safari activity and transfer by Magashi Camp to the North gate of the park
- 11h00: meet your guide and have a road transfer to Kigali – Drive for approximately 4 hours.
- Lunch en route – own account
- Transfer to Kigali international airport to connect with your flight.
- Departure
Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Exclusions
Inclusions
- VIP meet & greet at the airport, fast track and assistance with VISA and luggage
- Transport in safari Landcruiser (incl. water, fridge, charging points)
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Wi-Fi mobile device during your tour
- porter for your Gorilla Trekking
- Mineral water, snacks, and preferred non-alcoholic cool drinks during transfers
- All activities per itinerary (Inc. Nyungwe entry fee, Chimps, and Golden monkey permits)
- All accommodation, and meals per itinerary
- All applicable taxes per Itinerary
- Medical Evacuation cover services
Exclusions
- All International flights
- Optional activities, personal expenses & excluded meals
- Visa &Personal Insurance
- Tips & Gratitude
