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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: TRAVEL TO AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK
- Day 2: TRANSFER TO BWINDI NATIONAL PARK
- Day 3: MOUNTAIN GORILLA TREKKING AND TRAVEL BACK TO RWANDA
- Day 4: GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING AND TRANSFER BACK TO 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
TRAVEL TO AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK
Activity Note:Â The transfer to Akagera national park includes stop overs at Imigongo art centre and Kayonza town.
05:30am: We’ll depart Kigali for our overland journey to Akagera National Park, situated along Rwanda’s north- eastern border with Tanzania.Â
Our drive will be about three to four hours, but we’ll break it up with a stop along the way in the small town of Kayonza, for morning coffee and getting our picnic lunch. Proceed to the park gate, finalise and enter the park searching for the big five that include: Elephants, Lions, Rhinos, Buffalos and leopards plus numerous herbivores found in the park.
At about midday will break for picnic lunch and later proceed to the giraffe valley in search of animals. Later in the afternoon leave the park through the northern gate and travel back to Kigali arriving early evening .
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.
Main Destination: Akagera Nat Park
Meals & Drinks: Dinner, drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accommodations:
- Yambi Hotel
Day 2
TRANSFER TO BWINDI NATIONAL PARK
Today we transfer from Rwanda and travel northwest for approximately 3.5 hrs.
 You have a brief stop at the border to clear with customs and then continue your lodge.
Lodge amenities may include a restaurant and bar. Rooms should include a replace and private bath with shower.Â
You’ll have time to settle in before dinner.
Main Destination: Bwindi Nat Park
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accommodations:
- Ichumbi hotel Kisoro
Day 3
MOUNTAIN GORILLA TREKKING AND TRAVEL BACK TO RWANDA
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 re ants. 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.
 Any travellers showing signs of obvious illness may be refused entrance by park authorities.
At about 6:30am, 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 embarking 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.
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.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 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.
In the afternoon, transfer to Rwanda arriving early afternoon and check in to your hotel.
Main Destination: Volcanoes Nat Park
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accommodations:
- Garden Place hotel
Day 4
GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING AND TRANSFER BACK TO KIGALI
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. 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. Females carry their young, completely comfortable among onlookers. After the trek you return to your hotel to freshen up and at about 1pm, we’ll set off for a 2hrs drive back to Kigali arriving early afternoon, drop off at the airport for onward flight
Main Destination: Entebbe
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, drinking water, coffees and tea included.
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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