9 Days Love Story with Nature, Wildness, and Culture

Overview

Discover and experience Rwanda within 9 days adventure tour designed to show you the best of Rwanda land of remarkable beauty and diversity, you will explore Volcanoes National Park, home to the famous gorillas and stunning volcanic landscapes, then visit Akagera National Park experience a thrilling safari drive to spot the “BIG Five” and other wildlife in their Natural habitat, visit Nyungwe National park walk through rainforest, for chimpanzee trekking and enjoy breathtaking views from the canopy walk, along the way connect with local communities, learning about Rwanda’s vibrant culture and tradition, this tour blends wildlife culture and adventure to create an experience that is perfect for nature lovers and anyone looking for a truly unforgettable journey.

Highlights

 

  • Mountain gorilla trekking experience.
  • Golden Monkey trekking experience.
  • Visit Akagera National Park.
  • Chimpanzee trekking experience.
  • Canopy walkway experience.
  • Enjoy a sunset boat ride on Lake Ihema.
  • Take a boat cruise on Lake Kivu.
  • Visit the Ellen DeGeneres campus.
  • Visit King’s Palace Museum and Ethnographic Museum.
  • Visit Gisakura Tea Plantation.
  • Explore Kamiranzovu Waterfall.

Itineraries

Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park.

After meet and greet assitant at Kigali international Airport, your driver guide will take you to Akagera National Park, you will enjoy a half day game drive before heading to Lake Ihema for sunset boat ride, perfect for bird watching and spotting animals like crocodiles, hippos and elephants, either in the water or along the lakeshore, after the boat ride, you will head to Akagera Game Lodge/Ruzizi tented lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Full-Day Safari Adventure in Akagera National Park.

After breakfast, you will meet your driver guide for game drive in Akagera National Park, central Africa largest protected wetland, the park is home to the “Big Five”: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffaloes, You will spot a diverse array of wildlife in their natural habitat, this activity takes about 6 hours and later you will be transferred back to Kigali.

Day 3: Scenic Transfer to Nyungwe National Park.

Day 3 embark on a scenic drive to Nyungwe National Park, one of Africa’s oldest rain forest, rich in biodiversity and spectacularly beautiful, on the way you will stop to King’s Palace Museum and the Ethnographic Museum to learn about Rwanda’s rich cultural heritage and its kingdom history, before continuing to Nyungwe National Park and overnight at nearby accommodation.

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk Adventure.

Embark on chimpanzee trekking experience, observe these fascinating primates in their natural forest habitat, then after you will enjoy a walk on the canopy walkway starting from the Uwinka visitor Centre, this walkway takes about 2 hours to complete, offering perfect panoramic views of the forest.

Day 5: Kamiranzovu Waterfall & Gisakura Tea Plantation Tour.

Day 5 in the morning you will explore kamiranzovu waterfall in Nyungwe National park, followed by visiting Gisakura Tea Plantation estate, here you will learn about the tea making process and sample the local brew. Afterward you will take a drive to Karongi for an overnight stay.

Day 6: Lake Kivu & Napoleon Island exploration.

Day 6 start with breakfast then after, you will embark on a boat cruise in Lake Kivu, visit Napoleon Island to witness the unusual ecology present there, you will have a one-hour hike that will award you with breathtaking views of the islands and the lake.

Day 7: Karongi to Volcanoes National Park Scenic Drive and Ellen DeGeneres Campus Visit.

Day 7 start with transfer to Volcanoes National Park, home of majestic mountain Gorillas, then after visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn more about conservation and preservation efforts to protect gorillas, afterward head to accommodation for relax and prepare gorilla trekking experience for the next day.

Day 8: Gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park.

The most exciting day of your tour has arrived! You will rise early, enjoy breakfast and then head to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a brief orientation on gorilla trekking code of conduct, afterward you will embark on your gorilla trekking experience, one of the highlights of your Rwanda experience, you will spend one hour with your allocated gorilla family and observe their interaction face-to-face, Following your trek, you will enjoy lunch before visiting Iby’iwacu Cultural Village, a community dedicated to showcasing traditional culture, dances and Rwanda traditional culture, afterward return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9: Golden Monkey Trekking and Departure from Kigali.

On the last day of the tour, you will experience the Golden Monkey trekking in the Volcanoes National Park, similar to Gorillas once located you will spend enough time with these primates observing them in their natural habitat after this amazing experience embark on a scenic road trip back to Kigali where you will shop for souvenirs and Gift to take home, Later you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.

  • Meet and greet assistance on arrival.
  • Ground transportation in 4 x 4 SUV / Pop-up Open roof Safari Vehicle.
  • Emergency evacuation insurance.
  • Accommodation on full board basis.
  • Park entrance fees.
  • Gorilla and Golden Monkey trekking Permits.
  • All taxes included.
  • International flights.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Luxury alcoholic drinks.
  • Visa fees.
  • Gifts and souvenirs.
  • local guides and staff tips.

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