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Welcome to Rwanda, land of a thousand hills—a country that emerged from a devastating genocide a little more than two decades ago as one of Africa’s most magical travel destinations. Go for jungle treks into the mist-shrouded slopes of Rwanda’s Virunga Volcanoes to witness the antics of one of mankind’s closest relatives during an intimate encounter with one of the world’s last habituated populations of mountain gorillas.
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4 DAY GORILLA SAFARI TRIP
Low season
(April 1st - May 19th)
Mid season (the rest of the year)
Mid season (the rest of the year)
Itenarary
- Day 1: WELCOME IN KIGALI - TOUR BRIEFING AND TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL IN KIGALI
- Day 2: DEPART FOR AKAGERA NATIONAL PARKEPART FOR AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK
- Day 3: AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK – KIGALI
- Day 4: DEPART FOR NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK + AFTERNOON CANOPY WALK
- Day 5: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING + TRANSFER TO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
- Day 6: GORILLA TRACKING + AFTERNOON VISIT TO ELLEN DE GENERES CAMPUS
- Day 7: GOLDEN MONKEY TRACKING + IBY’IWACU VILLAGE VISIT
- Day 8: DIAN FOSSEY TOMB VISIT + DEPART
- INCLUDES
- 11 Days
- 24/7 Service
- English Speaking Guide
- Full Board during your Safari
- Game Drives
- Luxurious Private 4x4 Safari Jeep
- EXCLUDES
- Travel Insurance
- International flights and Visa
Day 1
WELCOME IN KIGALI - TOUR BRIEFING AND TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL IN KIGALI
Welcome to Kigali, Rwanda. Our tour representative and your driver/guide will meet you at Kigali International Airport.Â
Then we proceed to your hotel for check in and overnight at your hotel.
Main Destination: Rwanda
Meals & Drinks: Welcome Dinner
Accommodations:
- Hotel Des Mille Colline
Day 2
DEPART FOR AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK
0600hrs Depart for Akagera National Park located along the eastern border of Rwanda, where the typically hilly countryside gives way to the savannas of the Great Rift Valley.Â
Dominated by lakes, swamps and marshland,
the area boasts a huge compliment of nature and wildlife that cannot be found elsewhere in the country. We will arrive before lunch at the lodge.Â
Have lunch then in the afternoon your exploration starts with a boat trip on Lake Ihema which is a very rewarding for seeing the large number of hippos, the huge Nile crocodiles and many birds.Â
They are the most interesting part of the park especially for birders. Return to your hotel for dinner
and overnight.
Main Destination: Akagera Nat Park
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accommodations:
- Akagera Game Lodge
Day 3
AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK – KIGALI
After breakfast leave the lodge by 07:00hrs to engage on a full day game drive and your exploration starts with a visit to the giraffe valley.Â
Akagera National Park is characterized by woodland, swamps, low mountains and savannah. The varied terrain shelters wildlife including zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions and hundreds of bird species, such as the rare shoebill stork. Proceed to Kigali arriving late in the afternoon at your hotel.
Main Destination: Akagera Nat Park/Kigali
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accommodations:
- Hotel Des Mille Colline
Day 4
DEPART FOR NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK + AFTERNOON CANOPY WALK
After breakfast depart for Nyungwe National park which takes about 6 ½ hrs drive via Butare visiting enroute, the famous National Museum at Butare.Â
The museum was donated in 1989 by the Belgium government with some ethnic collection, the design and concept all realized in co-operation with the Royal Museum for Central Africa of Tervuren; Belgium. Ethnographic objects are grouped together according to the theme giving premium
information on the daily life.Â
Traditional ceramics and basketry are still manufactured and belong to the finest
handicrafts of the region.Â
The National Museum remained surprisingly untouched during the civil war in 1994.
Later continue to Nyungwe for your afternoon canopy walk. Sets 50 meters above the ground with a 150-meter walkway and is the first of its kind in East Africa and third on the continent after South Africa and Ghana.Â
It allows visitors to see the forest from above the trees and be at eye level with birds and monkeys that inhabit the upper stories of the forest. Return to your hotel/lodge for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Nyungwe Nat Park
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accommodations:
- Nyungwe Top view Hotel
Day 5
CHIMPANZEE TREKKING + TRANSFER TO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Take an early morning breakfast then with your packed lunch drive to this park for the starting point of your chimpanzee trek.
 Two species of chimpanzee occur in Africa. There is the Bonobo and the Common Chimpanzee Pan troglodytes (often shortened to Chimpanzee, and sometimes referred to as the Robust
Chimpanzee).Â
The largest remaining populations occur in central Africa (Gabon, DR Congo and Cameroon).
About only 400 individuals, the population in Rwanda is an endangered one. However; it should be mentioned that it is not guaranteed to see the chimps as they are unpredictable and can move long distances in one day.Â
Nyungwe National Park is the largest block of montane forest in East and Central Africa and it is anincredibly rich area of biodiversity.Â
Return to freshen up and depart for volcanoes National Park. Arriving late in the evening to check in to your lodge for overnight.
Main Destination: Nyungwe Nat Park/Volcanoes Nat Park
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accommodations:
- Tiloreza Eco Lodge
Day 6
GORILLA TRACKING + AFTERNOON VISIT TO ELLEN DE GENERES CAMPUS
After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the National Park headquarters – Kinigi to meet your guides for the day.Â
After completing our park formalities, embark on a once in a life time experience of tracking mountain
gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching your closest long-lost cousin.Â
This is perhaps one of the most breath-taking wildlife experiences on earth!!! You get so close to these awesome giant primates. You stare at each other blankly not knowing who to break the long silence first.Â
Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virunga is a magical experience. These massive primates are extremely rare, with less than 700 living today.Â
You will get within meters of the family, and be privileged to spend an hour amongst them. The trekking may be fairly strenuous; up to six hours or longer at a relatively high altitude. We encourage for your own enjoyment to make sure that you are perfectly fit and healthy. (We’ve had
people as old as 70 years old do gorilla tracking so this should not be a problem; all you need is to ask your driver guide to request a shorter group for you if cannot you trek far.)Â
It is important to bring good hiking boots, long trousers, gloves for protection against stinging nettles, some snacks & sweets (for you, not the gorillas) as
well as sufficient water as the rain forest gets hot and humid during the day. You will spend one hour with the gorillas, but it is an hour you will never forget.Â
Return to your hotel for lunch, later in the afternoon visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus for Gorilla fund. later dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Volcanoes Nat Park
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accommodations:
- Tiloreza Eco Lodge
Day 7
GOLDEN MOGOLDEN MONKEY TRACKING + IBY’IWACU VILLAGE VISITNKEY TRACKING + IBY’IWACU VILLAGE VISIT
This day is set out for Golden Monkey tracking in the Volcanoes National Park. Entering dense stands of
bamboo interspersed with open glades; you will make your way deep into golden monkey territory. Guides lead visitors to the habitat of groups of ‘habituated’ golden monkeys monkeys that have become accustomed to human presence.Â
Though viewing is kept to a maximum of one hour, travelers can get an up-close look at the golden monkey in its natural habitat. Adult monkeys frolic in plain view, feeding on bamboo leaves and leaping
from perch to perch.Â
Females carry their young, completely comfortable among onlookers. Later visit Iby’iwacu Cultural Village a Non-Profit umbrella organization that aims at improving the lives of reformed poachers and
communities around Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park through provision of conservation incentives,
supporting community enterprise development and livelihood-based projects. Return to your hotel to freshen up and have lunch then later dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Volcanoes Nat Park
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accommodations:
- Tiloreza Eco Lodge
Day 8
DIAN FOSSEY TOMB VISIT + DEPART
After breakfast you will return to the park office for our last activity, the hike to Dian Fossey Tomb, we will return late afternoon, freshen up and depart for Kigali, arriving late in the evening.
Accommodations:
- Garden Palace Hotel
- Five Volcanoes Boutique Lodge
- Virunga Lodge
Your dream trip, your price
Our experts will work with you to find the best option for your stay. They are truly the best at making your trip exactly as you dream it, specially tailored to your unique travel experience.
To find your perfect match, we offer various options for your stay, depending on your personal preferences and budget.
Our price indication page provides an overview of different seasons: low, mid, and high, as well as different types of accommodations: silver, gold, and platinum. The price of your stay will partly depend on whether you are seeking luxury and comfort or are more focused on adventure and nature. Anyway, we always have something to offer!
We cannot wait to help you creating your next dream trip in East Africa.
- INCLUDED
- All accommodations
- 11 days
- 24/7 service
- English speaking guide
- Full board during your safari
- Luxurious private 4×4 Safari Jeep
- Game drives
- Excluded
- International flights and visas
- Insurance
Low season (April 1st – May 19th)
Low season (April 1st – May 19th)
Overview
This 4-day trip takes you deep into the heart of Rwanda’s natural beauty and wildlife. You will start with a Kigali city tour, including a moving visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, before transferring to Volcanoes National Park for a once-in-a-lifetime mountain gorilla trek. The trek, often challenging, will bring you face-to-face with the rare and majestic mountain gorillas, followed by a visit to the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village to learn about local conservation efforts. The trip concludes with a transfer back to Kigali and departure.
This four-day tour of Rwanda takes you from the Rwandan capital of Kigali to the lush Volcanoes National Park, staying in luxury hotels. The highlight of this tour is an exceptional Mountain Gorilla encounter – you will meet these mighty but gravely endangered creatures alongside your specialist guide on an intrepid and intimate trek through the east African rainforest. You’ll also get to see the rare and charismatic Golden Monkey.
Day 1
Arrival at Kigali International Airport
As you walk out of Kigali International Airport, your personal Kawira driver/guide greets you with a big smile: ‘ welcome to Rwanda!’ After a short brief, you’ll proceed to your hotel for check in and overnight. Rest of the evening at Leisure.
Accommodations:
Day 4
Kigali International Airport
After breakfast, we transfer to Kigali, arriving in time for transfer to Kigali airport for your onward flight.
Accommodation
At Kawira Safaris, we know how accommodations can greatly elevate or lessen the joy of your overall travel experience. This is why we offer hundreds of accommodations to choose from and are dedicated to finding the best ones for you! Our accommodations are divided into 4 categories, based on the quality of services and amenities. Curious to know what we mean by silver, gold, platinum, and diamond? Read it here!
Silver Accommodations
Our silver accommodations are comfortable and affordable options for a pleasant stay in Africa. Nothing glamourous or luxurious, but you can expect decent and enjoyable lodging for an overnight stay. All properties are well-maintained and provide clean rooms, comfy beds, private bathrooms with hot water showers, and lovely dining rooms. Minor points to note are that WiFi may only be available in certain areas, and dinner is typically served as a buffet. But the accommodations usually lie in beautiful surroundings, and some boast swimming pools or other extras.
Golden Accommodations
Our golden accommodations take it up a notch, offering that extra touch of comfort and luxury. Here, you can indulge in well-designed rooms and buildings, usually set in beautiful locations. These accommodations feature fine, thoughtfully designed rooms with lush beds, fully equipped bathrooms, and private balconies with scenic views. You will enjoy excellent meals in buffets or à la carte menus and have free access to swimming pools. As a cherry on top, you might spot wildlife directly from the lodge, with monkeys in trees or animals coming to drink at a nearby waterhole.
Platinum Accommodations
Our platinum accommodations provide enhanced luxury, as they offer beautifully designed lodges and resorts in the most amazing locations. The service in these places is impeccable, all amenities you can think of are present, and rooms are spacious and extremely comfortable. Oftentimes, they boast private plunge pools or luxurious outside rain showers, wide beds, exquisite food, amazing service, and beautiful terraces with fluffy sofas. And of course, these accommodations boast the most remarkable views over extraordinary landscapes.
Diamond Accommodations
Our diamond accommodations offer the ultimate luxury experience in Africa. Nothing less than the best of the best! We take you to places that pamper you with the utmost luxury and comfort in stunning settings that give your Tanzanian adventure a memorable twist. You stay in places that are unique in their design, geographical location, and service and sleep, for example, on private islands, in treetop rooms inside national parks, or on the rim of a crater. You experience the utmost privacy and seclusion while you enjoy sundowners in private plunge pools or outdoor bathtubs with a view, indulge in haute cuisine in fine restaurants, get pampered in a luxury spa or with in-room massages, and get your morning coffee served by private butlers while watching the wildlife from your terrace. Regardless of the accommodation you choose, Kawira Safaris ensures that you have an unforgettable experience in this beautiful country. We are ready and excited to tailor your stay to your specific desires and requirements, working with you to create your dream itinerary. Karibu sana!
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