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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: Fly to Kigali, Rwanda
- Day 2: Full day Kigali City tour including Kigali Genocide Memorial
- Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 4: Mountain gorilla trek
- Day 5: Depart for Lake Kivu
- Day 6: Depart for Nyungwe Nat Park
- Day 7: Chimpanzee Trekking • Transfer to Kigali
- Day 8: Journey to Akagera National Park
- Day 9: Boat ride on Lake Ihema and Game drive.
- Day 10: Morning Game drive • Depart for Kigali
- 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
Fly to Kigali, Rwanda
Destination: Kigali
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
You depart From Europe today for your flight to Kigali, Rwanda.
Activity note: Upon arrival in Kigali, Rwanda this evening, you’ll be picked by your hotel representative as confirmed on your pre-flight passenger locater before boarding and be escorted you to your hotel a transfer of about 30 minutes.
When you arrive at the hotel, you will check in and receive your room assignment. Depending on what hotel we stay at, we’ll likely be located in Kigali’s business district, just steps away from Kigali City Tower in the center of the city.
Typical hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar, an outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness center; rooms are likely to feature air conditioning, satellite TV, wireless Internet, and private bath with hair dryer.
Dinner: Around 7pm, in the restaurant of your Hotel. Perhaps you’ll enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant.
Accommodations:
- Mille Colline (Hotel Rwanda) https://www.millecollines.rw/
Day 2
Full day Kigali City tour including Kigali Genocide Memorial
Destination: Kigali
Meals included: B, L, D
Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel, beginning at 6:30am.
Morning: Around 9am, we’ll depart our hotel for a morning of discoveries in the gleaming Rwandan capital of Kigali.
Nestled along picturesque hilltops and pulsing with African charm, Kigali is not only situated in Rwanda’s
geographical center, but was also at the center of the horrific events of 1994, when close to a million ethnic Tutsis (and moderate Hutus) were systematically murdered by their Hutu neighbours over the course of 100 unspeakably brutal days. President Paul Kagame is largely credited with Rwanda’s remarkable transformation from a genocidal battlefield into a thriving, peaceful nation once more.
To learn more about Rwanda’s tragic past, we’ll begin our day at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, which was
conceived both as a tribute to the victims of the Rwandan genocide and to ensure that this history is never repeated.
Built over a mass burial ground for a quarter million victims, this moving memorial features various exhibit halls that trace the events of the 100-day genocide, reveal the colonial history of Rwanda and factors leading up to the slaughter, and highlight other instances of 20th-century genocides around the world that speak to mankind’s capacity for cruelty.
Lunch: Around noon at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Continue with our city exploration visiting the Art museum, former presidential museum and Kimironko open air market.
Dinner: Around 7pm, in the restaurant of our Hotel.
Evening: You are free to explore the hotel’s facilities, which may include a relaxing garden.
Accommodations:
- Mille Colline (Hotel Rwanda)
Day 3
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Destination: Ruhengeri
Meals included: B, L, D
Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel beginning at 8am, with a variety of fresh breads, pastries, and hot and cold selections.
Morning: We depart for Ruhengeri. We’ll make brief stops along the way, and we’ll take a short break to admire the breathtaking views of the Virungas, five massive volcanoes looming in the distance. At about 1pm, we’ll arrive at our hotel.Â
Depending on which hotel we stay at, we’ll likely be minutes from the main gate of Volcanoes National Park.
Lodge amenities may include a restaurant and bar. Rooms should include a fireplace and private bath with shower.
You’ll have time to settle in before dinner.
Lunch: At our lodge/hotel
Afternoon: at around 3pm, we head out for a walk around town and visit the market and shopping arcades within the town. Visit the Dian Fossey museum and learn about Gorilla conservation project undertaken by the Gorilla doctors.
Dinner: Around 7pm, in the restaurant of our Hotel.
Evening: You are free to explore the hotel’s facilities, which may include a relaxing garden, or take in the scenic views of the nearby volcanic mountain peaks in the evening light.
Accommodations:
- Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 4
Mountain gorilla trek
Destination: Ruhengeri
Meals included: B, L, D
Activity Note: Today’s mountain gorilla trek typically involves two to four hours of walking through thick brush over steep, rugged terrain at elevations ranging from 7,000 to 9,000 feet and can include exposure to stinging nettles and fire ants.Â
As overexposure to humans is harmful to mountain gorillas, contact is limited to one hour and there is
the possibility that they may become agitated and retreat back into the bush in less than our allotted time.Â
Any travelers showing signs of obvious illness may be refused entrance by park authorities..
Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the lodge, beginning at 6am.
Morning: At about 7:00am, we take a drive of about 30 minutes to the National Park headquarters at to meet your guides for the day. After completing our park formalities, we are embark on a once in a life time experience of tracking mountain gorillas.Â
Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching your closest long lost
cousin. This is perhaps one of the most breath-taking experiences on earth!!! You get so close to these awesome giant primates.Â
You stare at each other blankly not knowing who to break the long silence first. 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 1000 living today. You will get within meters of the family, and be privileged to spend an hour amongst them.Â
The trekking may be fairly strenuous; up to 3 hours or longer at a relatively high altitude. 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.Â
You will spend one hour with the gorillas, but it is an hour you will never forget. Depending on the length of our trek, groups will return to our lodge by about 1pm.
Lunch: Around 1:30pm at our lodge.
Afternoon: Spent at leisure.
Dinner: Around 7:30pm, in the restaurant of your hotel.
Evening: You are free to relax from the day’s activities at the bar, or retire early to rest up for tomorrow.
Accommodations:
- Mountain Gorilla View (Lodge http://3bhotels.com/mountain-gorilla-view-lodge/)
Day 5
Depart for Lake Kivu
Destination: Lake Kivu
Meals included: B, L, D
Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the lodge, beginning at 7:30am.
Morning: Around 9am, we’ll depart our hotel for a morning drive to the border town of Gisenyi/Goma. We’ll make brief stops along the way, and we’ll take a short break to admire the breath-taking views. We’ll arrive in time to check in at your resort. Rest before you lunch later in the hotel.
Lunch: Around noon at a your hotel
Afternoon: After lunch, explore the city, and take boat rides on one of Africa Great lakes. Later return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Dinner: Around 7pm, in the restaurant of our Hotel.
Evening: You are free to explore the hotel’s facilities, which may include a relaxing garden, or enjoy the nice breeze of the lake.
Accommodations:
- Paradise Malahide (Hotel https://www.paradisemalahide.com/)
Day 6
Depart for Nyungwe Nat Park
Destination: Nyungwe National Park
Meals included: B, L D
Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel beginning at 7am, with a variety of fresh breads, pastries, and hot and cold selections.
Morning: Around 9am, you will depart for Nyungwe National park. The unpaved road gently curves back and forth as it weaves through hills and mountains beside the lake from Gisenyi to Cyangugu. Eucalyptus trees line the road, while every corner of the hills is terraced with bananas. Villagers smile and wave; you’ll end up with hands tired from waving, and feel like royalty at the end of the trip! Arrive at your hotel, nestled on the foots of the deeply incised creeks, towering Forest offering a magnificent panorama.
Lunch: Lunch will be at your hotel in Nyungwe
Afternoon: Around 2pm, you’ll enjoy the scenic tea plantation walk before returning to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Dinner: Around 7pm, in the restaurant of our lodge.
Evening: You are free to explore the lodge’s facilities, which may include a relaxing bar, or take in the scenic views of the nearby Tea plantation in the afternoon light.
Accommodations:
- Nyungwe Nziza Eco Lodge (https://nyungwenziza-ecolodge.com/)
Day 7
Chimpanzee Trekking • Transfer to Kigali
Destination: Nyungwe Nat Park
Meals included: B, L, D
Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the lodge, beginning at 6:30am.
Morning: 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 an incredibly rich area of biodiversity.
Lunch: Picnic Lunch enroute
Afternoon: Later Around 11am, your guide will be waiting to pick you up and you will depart for Kigali takes about 6 ½ hrs drive via Butare visiting enroute, the famous National Museum at Butare and the ancient King´s Palace at Nyanza.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. The National Museum remained surprisingly untouched during the civil war in 1994. Arrive in Kigali Late in the evening.
Dinner: Around 7pm, in the restaurant of our Hotel.
Accommodations:
- Mille Colline Hotel (Hotel Rwanda) https://www.millecollines.rw/
Day 8
Journey to Akagera National Park
Meals included: B, L, D
Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel beginning at 8am, with American options available.
Morning: At about 5:30am, we’ll depart for Akagera Nat Park, arriving at the park at around 8am in the morning for briefing and later embark on a game-viewing drive in the northern section of the park, keeping our eyes open for giraffe and zebra in open woodland, or small herds of elephant and buffalo that emerge from the dense woodland to drink at the park’s many lakes.
One of Africa’s oldest national parks, Akagera is a 348-square-mile scenic game reserve of savannah, woodlands, and wetlands featuring a dozen lakes linked by channels and papyrus swamps teeming with crocodiles and hippos.
Considered one of the safari world’s best kept secrets, the scenery, wildlife, birdlife, and one-on-one experience with nature doesn’t get much better than here as we’ll discover on our game-viewing drive.
Lunch: Around 12:30pm, in the park.
Afternoon: Afternoon: After lunch, we will continue with our game-viewing drive through Akagera. At about 6pm, we’ll drive back to our lodge for rest and evening dinner.
Dinner: Around 7:30pm, in our lodge’s dining area, with a variety of hot and cold regional selections.
Evening: You are free to explore on your own, take advantage of the game lodge’s facilities, or relax in your room.
Accommodations:
- Akagera Game lodge (https://www.mantiscollection.com/hotel/akagera-national-park-mantis-eco- lodge/)
Day 9
Boat ride on Lake Ihema and Game drive.
Destination: Akagera Nat Park
Meals included: B, L, D
Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the Lodge beginning at 7am, with a variety of fresh breads, pastries, and hot and cold selections.
Morning: After an Early breakfast your exploration starts with a boat trip on Lake Ihema which is a very rewarding for seeing abundant birdlife and view elephants, buffaloes and school of hippos cooling off at the shores and the huge Nile crocodiles. They are the most interesting part of the park especially for birders.
Lunch: Picnic Lunch prepared by the lodge
Afternoon: You will return to the giraffe valley which is usually full of surprises. We search for animals not seen on the previous drive. Later return to you lodge in the evening.
Dinner: Around 6pm, we’ll enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a restaurant in Kigali, with appetizer, main course, dessert, and choice of beer, wine, or soft drink.
Evening: You are free to explore the lodge’s facilities, which may include a relaxing bar.
Accommodations:
- Akagera Game Lodge https://www.mantiscollection.com/hotel/akagera-national-park-mantis- eco-lodge/
Day 10
Morning Game drive • Depart for Kigali
Destination: Kigali
Meals included: B, L and D
Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the lodge, beginning at 6am.
Morning: At about 7am, we’ll set off on a game-viewing drive searching for animals not seen the previous day, continue and exit the park and drive back to Kigali arriving early afternoon.
Lunch: Around 12:30pm, at a local restaurant in Kigali.
Afternoon: Spent at Leisure at your hotel.
Dinner: Around 6pm, we’ll enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a restaurant in Kigali, with appetizer, main course, dessert, and choice of beer, wine, or soft drink.
Accommodations:
- Mille Colline (Hotel Rwanda) https://www.millecollines.rw/
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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
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Low season (April 1st – May 19th)
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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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