#PKG-34
Package Type: PRIVATE
Package Location: RWANDA
Features: FREE PICKUP
Grand Total
Rwanda Advanture Safari Trip-14 days
14 DAYS BEST OF RWANDA GORILLA SAFARI ( LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS ONLY ) Day 1 ARRIVAL-kigali airport On arrival , you will be welcomed by a representative from Topi tours. You will drive to Akagera National park . Akagera Np is composed of wetland , woodland and savannah and it has the lowest point of Rwanda, and hence warmer and drier depending on different seasons. Indulge in an evening game drive in search for Giraffe, Buffalo, Elephant and too many bird species and is know to have one of the legendary bird species , the shoe bill stock which is some times identified at the the shores of Akagera Lake. Dinner and over night at Accommodation AKAGERA GAME LODGE / TENTED CAMPS Meal plan – Breakfast , lunch , dinner, Activities, Transfer, Bird watching and Game viewing.
Day 2- AT AKAGERA NP- Just enjoy this day will searching for animals in a game drive that are known to be in this park that you may have missed seeing in yesterday’s evening game drive in Akagera National park. Akagera National park’s game drive tracks have been invigorated and those who enjoy African game drives will be at a treat . Return to the lodge for mid morning breakfast and then lunch . In the afternoon , you will go for a boat ride on the nearby lakes. The boat ride will expose you to so many water birds and animals that come along the shores to take water . Dinner and over night: Accommodation AKAGERA GAME LODGE / TENTED CAMPS Meal plan – Breakfast , lunch , dinner
Day 3 AKAGERA – KIGALI CITY!! Indulge in another Game drive in the morning then head to Mt Mutumba(1825M above sea level) for Picnic lunch. The mountain has magnificent scenic view of the park. . You will later transfer to Kigali for dinner and over night at your lodge in Kigali . If you missed the City tour the previous day , you will visit the city tour highlight – the genocide memorial centre in Kigali before you retire for dinner and over night at Accommodation - KIGALI SERENA HOTEL/MILLCOLLINS HOTEL. Meal plan- Breakfast Lunch and dinner,
DAY 4 KIGALI CITY - NYUNGWE FOREST NATIONAL PARK. Drive to the south western part of Kigali to Nyungwe Forest national park,. Nyungwe forest is on a high elevation and simply placed on a 970 square kilometers land and it is very it is apparent that it creates its own climate from its own biodiversity. Nyungwe proffers a numerous biodiversity and it is the largest protected high altitude rain forest in East Africa and a river catchment area for the Nile ,the congo rivers and so many others . Being part of Albertine Rift Valley system, the forest has so many species which include , mammals , reptiles, birds, primates, amphibians and plants hence worth the efforts for those who visit it . This results in a high species endemism, and for those who are lucky enough to visit here, a sighting of the forest’s numerous mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian and plant species makes it worth the effort to come out here. Visit the museum and genocide memorial centres of Butare and Nyanza en route and then have lunch en route . On arrival in the evening, you will indulge in an evening forest walk and thereafter , have dinner and over night . Accommodation: NYUNGWE FOREST LODGE Meal Plan: breakfast , lunch dinner,
DAY 5 - NYUNGWE NP-CHIMPANZEE TRACKING. Take breakfast and then head to the park head quarters for briefing. You will then go for chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest . The time taken to track chimpanzee and encounter them is unpredictable but usually take between 3- 7 hours . Along the hike , you will encounter primates species that the park is mostly fond of like The Silver monkey, Owl faced monkey ,Rwenzori collubus, L’Hoest’s monkey, the Grey cheeked Mangabey and many others After the trek return to base. For dinner and over night . If chimpanzee tracking ends early , you will have to take an afternoon Colobus monkey trek but this is subject to a availability of permits and it will be done at an extra cost . Accommodation: Nyungwe Forest Lodge/Top View Lodge!! Meal Plan: breakfast , lunch dinner.
Day 6 NYUNGWE FOREST-NATURE WALK{ PRIMATE} Make a nature walk this time to search for Colobus monkeys . The guides will this time explain to you the names of the birds along this trail together with the flora and Fauna . return to the lodge for lunch . Later relax as you wait for dinner and over night at your lodge.
Day 7 TRANSFER FROM NYUNGWE TO KIBUYE (LAKE KIVU) Take your breakfast and drive to the Bugarama hot water springs (the largest and biggest natural spring in Rwanda) via Cyamudongo natural forest. It is possible to take a warm bath in the hot springs if time allows but this must be pre arranged so that we plan for it before . We will later drive to River Rusizi for a day trip with lunch and fresh drinks and then later transfer to Kibuye town. Accommodation MORIAH HILLS HOTEL Meal Plan: breakfast , lunch dinner.
DAY 8 TRANSFER FROM KIBUYE TO GISENYI (LAKE KIVU). Wake up and take your breakfast . This time not so early and then LATER RELAX . IN THE MID MORNING , YOU WILL TRANSFER TO GISENYI . YOU CAN EITHER GET THERE BY BOAT or vehicle ride . Note that either way of transfers is enjoyable for both pass through picturesque areas hence making the adventure enjoyable . Dinner and over night at Accommodation : KIVU SERENA HOTEL Meal Plan: breakfast , lunch dinner.
DAY 9 FROM LAKE KIVU TO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK Take breakfast and later go for nature walk along the shore of Lake Kivu or take a boat ride along Lake Kivu and later have lunch . In the afternoon , you will transfer to Parc Des Volcans. Dinner and over night Accommodation : VIRUNGA VOLCANOES NP / SABINYO SILVER BACK LODGE . Meal Plan: breakfast , lunch dinner.
Day 10-GORILLA SAFARI RWANDA- GORILLA TREKKING. Take breakfast and then later take your packed lunch with you for briefing at the ORTPN offices for briefing for gorilla tracking escorts and rangers. You will then start tracking gorillas in Rwanda. The bamboo forest logs will dribble as you first perceive sound the breaking of bamboo indicating that the gorillas are nearer then bingo you face to face with one of the most charming and mesmerizing beings in the world. After gorilla tracking and encounter, stay with the gorillas for 1 hour and then and trek back to your lodge . There is an optional visit to the twin lakes of Ruhundo and Bulera but this can only be done if gorilla tracking ends early . Relax as you wait for dinner and over night at your lodge. Accommodation : VIRUNGA VOLCANOES NP / SABINYO SILVER BACK LODGE . Meal Plan: breakfast , lunch dinner.
DAY 11 GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING. Wake up early in the morning and then assemble at the ORTPN Offices once again to get another briefing from the rangers to prepare you for Golden monkey trekking . Accommodation : VIRUNGA VOLCANOES NP / SABINYO SILVER BACK LODGE . Meal Plan: breakfast , lunch dinner.
DAY 12 DIAN FOSSEY WALK. Dian fossey hiking Take a trek to the grave of the late famous gorilla s research – Dian Fossey . The trek is shorter and may take 3 hours . The rangers will explain all the history of how the lady was assassinated and what impact her research has done to help in the conservation of the gorillas. Later , return and transfer to Kigali .Dinner and over night at your lodge in Kigali Accommodation : VIRUNGA VOLCANOES NP / SABINYO SILVER BACK LODGE . Meal Plan: breakfast , lunch dinner.
DAY 13 HIKING MOUNTAIN MT KARISIMBI. Assemble at the ORTPN Offices for registration, briefing and allotment of Ranger Guides who will escort you through trek the Mt. Karisimbi as well as hiking gear rentals . Mountain Karisimbi gets its name from a Rwandese word that means “white shell” in English, because it is often white-capped summit. The Karisimbi is the 5th highest snowcapped mountain of Africa. The climb that must start early in the morning and it takes 6 hours. Start the climb via the Bisoke side, then later the first stopping place which is at an altitude of 3.700 m , Yoou will pitch your tents here and have dinner and overnight half way up of Mt. Karisimbi (Camping gear is required) Packed dinner for your stay on the mountain may be available if arranged prior.
DAY 14 HIKING THE KARISIMBI. Wake up early and ascend to the very top of Mt. Karisimbi. The trek takes about 3-4 hours to reach the snow capped volcano peak. Take photos of the amazing scene and amiable foliage. Then descend down the volcano in 6 hours. Your Topi tours guides will be at the foothill just ready to transfer you to Kigali .
The safari includes.
>Airport transfer.
>1 Gorilla,chimpanzee Golden monkey permits.
>Accommodation and meals at full board.
>A 4x4 WD vehicles with fuel and drive/guide.
>A Park fees, game drives launch Other special notes on this safari/tour.
>Safari can be booked privately for daily departures.
Excluded: Tip, Cigs, Loundery etc
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