4 Days of Wildlife & Gorilla Trekking Safari Experience

Overview

Embark on 4 days luxury vacation that combines amazing Gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes national park with wildlife safari in Akagera national park, after a private drive from Kigali to Akagera National Park, enjoy and experience community activities that provide insight about Rwandan culture before check into lodge, embark on your first game drive in the afternoon, where you will explore the park’s many landscapes and try to find the big five and other antelope species, full-day safari excursion in Akagera National park is provided on day 2, take a thorough safari across the northern plains after an early breakfast to really experience the park’s abundant wildlife and landscape, after the much-anticipated gorilla trekking experience in volcanoes national park on day 3, spend the night at a nearby lodging, on the fourth day, you will visit dian fossey’s Ellen DeGeneres Campus before returning to kigali to shop and depart, take with you lifelong experiences that are remarkable and unforgettable.

Highlights

  • Akagera Game Drive.
  • Local community activities experience.
  • Visit Ellen Deneres of Dian Fossey.
  • Gorilla Trekking Experience.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali Followed by a Scenic Drive to Akagera National Park.

Day one begins with a private transfer from Kigali to savannah park (Akagera national park) for a game drive, before entering the park experience community activities that provide insight about Rwandan culture with unique history while interacting with local people, then after exploring the park’s diverse landscapes and spotting the big five animals and various antelope species, while exploring different lakes within the park, you will enjoy a sunset boat ride on lake Ihema, the third largest lake in Rwanda, this scenic cruise offers opportunities to spot animals such as crocodiles and hippos, as well as a variety of bird species.

Day 2: Wildlife Safari in Akagera & Return to Kigali.

Day 2 begins after breakfast with a Game drive exploring the park’s diverse landscapes and spotting animals such as giraffes, zebras, and antelope, many visitors choose a two-day game drive in Akagera National Park to enjoy a deeper, more authentic wildlife adventure, after the safari, transfer back to Kigali for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park and Visit Ellen DeGeneres Campus.

Day 3 starts with a transfer to Volcanoes National Park, visit the Ellen DeGeneres campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, where you will learn about the dedicated efforts toward gorilla conservation, before going to the accommodation for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking Experience and Transfer back to Kigali.

Day 4 starts early morning with transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a short briefing, before you start gorilla trekking in their natural habitat, searching for the rare mountain gorillas serve as extraordinary experiences and memories that stay with you for the rest of your life. Afterwards, transfer back to Kigali for shopping for souvenirs and departure.

  • Meet and greet assistant on arrival.
  • Airport pick up and drop off.
  • Ground transportation in 4 x 4 SUV / Pop-up Open roof Safari Vehicle.
  • Professional English and French speaking drive guide.
  • Gorilla trekking permit.
  • Emergency evacuation assurance.
  • Accommodation on full board basis.
  • Park entrance fees.
  • All taxes included.
  • International flights.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Luxury alcoholic drinks.
  • Visa fees.
  • Gifts and souvenirs.
  • Tips for local guides and staff.

MID-RANGE (ACCOMMODATION SHARING):

  • 2 People: $3,462 per person
  • 4 People: $3,060 per person
  • 6 People: $2,928 per person
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