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RWANDA SAFARIS

Exclusive Primate & Wildlife Experiences across Rwanda and Uganda

5 Days Rwanda Luxury Gorilla Safari

Embark on a gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda taking you into the lush, mist-covered jungles of Volcanoes National Park to witness mountain gorillas, starting and ending in Kigali.

Safari Highlights

  • Kigali Cultural Experience
  • Ib’Iwacu Cultural Village
  • Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes NP
  • Dian Fossey Museum
  • Golden Monkey Experience
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Cultural Experience
Arrival at Kigali International Airport, greeted by your guide. Afternoon Kigali City Tour exploring local markets, art galleries, and the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Return to lodge at sunset.
Accommodation: The Retreat by Heaven (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park – Ib’Iwacu Cultural Village
Scenic 2-3 hour drive to Kinigi. Check-in, lunch, and afternoon visit to Ib’Iwacu Cultural Village to experience traditional customs, dances, crafts, and local cuisine.
Accommodation: Wilderness Bisate / Sambora Kinigi / Mountain View Gorilla Lodge (Full Board)
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Morning briefing at park headquarters. Trek into the forest in small groups (max 8 people) to observe a mountain gorilla family for a memorable encounter. Return to the lodge for an evening of relaxation.
Day 4: Golden Monkey Trail & Visit Ellen DeGeneres Campus
Morning golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park. Afternoon visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about gorilla conservation and research.
Day 5: Drive to Kigali
Leisurely breakfast, checkout, and scenic drive back to Kigali for your drop-off at Kigali International Airport.

8 Days Rwanda Primates, City Tour & Cultural Safari

Explore Rwanda's diversity from the Colobus Monkeys and canopy walk in Nyungwe, a peaceful boat cruise on Lake Kivu, to tracking mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park.

Safari Highlights

  • Kigali City Tour
  • Nyungwe Forest Experience
  • Tea Experience
  • Lake Kivu Excursion
  • Mountain Gorilla Trekking
  • Golden Monkey Trekking
  • Dian Fossey Museum
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Kigali City Tour
Airport reception and transfer to hotel. City tour visiting local markets and the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Accommodation: Heaven Boutique Retreat / Quiet Haven Guest House / Urban Hotel By CityBlue / The Manor Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park via Nyanza King's Palace
Drive south towards Nyungwe, visiting the Nyanza King's Palace en-route. Enjoy lunch en-route and arrive at your lodge in the evening.
Accommodation: Essencia Hotel Kivu / Mantis Kivu Marina Bay / Emeraude Kivu Resort (Full Board) Upgrade Supplement: Munazi Eco Lodge / Nyungwe Top View Hotel
Day 3: Colobus Monkey Trek and Canopy Walk
Morning Colobus Monkey tracking in Nyungwe Forest. Afternoon canopy walkway suspended above the rainforest ravine.
Accommodation: Munazi Eco Lodge / Essencia Hotel Kivu / Mantis Kivu Marina Bay (Full Board)
Day 4: Tea Experience – Transfer to Lake Kivu (Kibuye)
Visit Gisakura for a tea experience with IVOMO. Drive onward to Kibuye on the shores of Lake Kivu.
Accommodation: Cleo Kivu Hotel / Cormoran Lodge / Inn on the Lake Kibuye (Full Board)
Day 5: Lake Kivu Boat Cruise – Transfer to Volcanoes NP
Scenic boat excursion visiting Napoleon Island, Monkey Island, and Peace Island. Afternoon transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Lodge / Tiloreza Eco-Lodge / Villa Gorilla Lodge / Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Full Board) Upgrade Supplement: Wilderness Bisate / Sambora Kinigi
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Briefing at Kinigi headquarters followed by mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes NP. Evening at leisure.
Day 7: Golden Monkey Trail & Visit Ellen DeGeneres Campus
Trek golden monkeys in the morning. Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in the afternoon.
Day 8: Drive to Kigali
Breakfast, checkout, and drive back to Kigali for your onward flight.

9 Days Best of Rwanda Safari

A comprehensive tour across the "Land of a Thousand Hills", encompassing primates in Nyungwe and Volcanoes, game drives in Akagera, Lake Kivu boat trips, and rich cultural experiences.

Safari Highlights

  • Primate Trekking (Gorillas, Colobus, Chimps)
  • Boat Excursions (Lake Kivu & Lake Ihema)
  • Game Drives in Akagera NP
  • Cultural Tours (Royal Palace Nyanza, Dian Fossey)
  • Agro-tourism & Community Activities
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Kigali City Tour
Transfer from airport to hotel. Afternoon Kigali city tour visiting local markets and the Genocide Memorial.
Accommodation: Quiet Haven Guest House / Urban Hotel By CityBlue / The Manor Hotel / Heaven Boutique (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe NP via Nyanza King's Palace
Visit the King's Palace Museum in Nyanza and long-horned Inyambo cattle. Stop at Azizi Life Cafe/Gift shop and Butare before reaching Nyungwe.
Accommodation: Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel / Essencia Kivu Hotel / Emeraude Kivu Resort (Full Board) Upgrade Supplement: Munazi Eco Lodge / Nyungwe Top View Hotel
Day 3: Primates of Nyungwe National Park
Angolan Colobus trekking (optional chimpanzee trekking). Afternoon canopy walk followed by a tea experience at Gisakura Tea Factory.
Day 4: Transfer to Lake Kivu (Kibuye)
Drive north along Lake Kivu to Kibuye. Afternoon boat trip exploring Napoleon, Peace, and Monkey islands.
Accommodation: Cleo Kivu Hotel / Cormoran Lodge / Inn on the Lake Kibuye (Full Board)
Day 5: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Drive to Musanze (Volcanoes NP). Afternoon eco-tourism experiences like basket weaving, banana beer making, or pottery.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Lodge / Tiloreza Eco-Lodge / Villa Gorilla Lodge / Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Full Board) Upgrade Supplement: Wilderness Bisate / Sambora Kinigi
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes NP
Gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park. Evening rest at the lodge.
Day 7: Transfer to Akagera National Park
Travel east to Akagera National Park. Enjoy an afternoon introductory game drive.
Accommodation: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge (Full Board) Upgrade Supplement: Ruzizi Tented Camp / Karenge Bush Camp
Day 8: Akagera National Park Expedition
Full-day game drive towards the north (Rwisirabo or Kitabili Loop) with a picnic lunch, spotting wildlife like giraffes, elephants, lions, and rhinos.
Day 9: Lake Ihema Boat Cruise & Transfer to Kigali
Morning boat excursion on Lake Ihema watching hippos, crocodiles, and water birds. Short game drive around Lake Shakani/Birengero, hot lunch, and transfer back to Kigali.

12 Days Great Apes of Uganda & Rwanda Safari

An extensive cross-border adventure combining primate trekking (gorillas & chimps), big game wildlife drives, and vibrant cultural encounters across Uganda and Rwanda.

Safari Highlights

  • Gorilla Tracking in both Bwindi and Volcanoes NPs
  • Chimpanzee Tracking
  • Big Game Wildlife Viewing
  • Uganda & Rwanda Cultural Experiences
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Kampala
Welcome at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation: Boma Hotel / 2 Friends Beach Hotel / Karibu Guest House / Cassia Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale NP via Fort Portal
Drive to Fort Portal with Rwenzori Mountain views. Afternoon exploration of the Kasenda Crater lakes.
Accommodation: Guereza Canopy Lodge / Isunga Lodge / Turaco Treetop / Kibale Guest Cottages (Full Board)
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale – Queen Elizabeth NP
Morning chimp tracking in Kibale Forest. Afternoon Bigodi Community trail & tree planting initiative. Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge / Aardvark Lodge / Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge / Enganzi Lodge / Marafiki Lodge (Full Board)
Day 4: Queen Elizabeth NP Wildlife Experience
Early morning game drive. Mid-morning Kazinga Channel boat cruise. Late afternoon drive to the Ishasha sector.
Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp / Ishasha Jungle Lodge / Embogo Lodge / Enjojo Lodge / Topi Lodge (Full Board)
Day 5: Ishasha Expedition – Transfer to Bwindi NP
Morning game drive in Ishasha looking for tree-climbing lions. Afternoon transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Accommodation: Bwindi Engagi Lodge / Ichumbi Lodge / Gorilla Safari Lodge / Agandi Lodge / Noels Cottage / Bweza Lodge / Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge (Full Board)
Day 6: First Mountain Gorilla Trekking (Uganda)
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable or Mgahinga National Park. Afternoon rest at the lodge.
Day 7: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)
Cross border into Rwanda towards Ruhengeri / Volcanoes NP. Optional Golden Monkey trekking in Mgahinga en-route.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Lodge / Tiloreza Eco-Lodge / Villa Gorilla Lodge / Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Full Board) Upgrade Supplement: Wilderness Bisate / Sambora Kinigi
Day 8: Optional Second Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes NP
Second gorilla trek in Rwanda (optional with supplement). Evening visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Lodge / Tiloreza Eco-Lodge / Villa Gorilla Lodge / Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Full Board)
Day 9: Transfer to South West Rwanda (Lake Kivu Belt)
Drive along the scenic Kivu Belt route via Kibuye to Cyangugu, the gateway to Nyungwe National Park.
Accommodation: Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel / Essencia Kivu Hotel / Emeraude Kivu Resort (Full Board) Upgrade Supplement: Munazi Eco Lodge / Nyungwe Top View Hotel
Day 10: Explore Primates of Nyungwe NP
Early morning chimpanzee and Angolan colobus tracking in Nyungwe. Afternoon at leisure or optional canopy walk/tea experience.
Day 11: Transfer from Nyungwe to Kigali via Nyanza
Drive back to Kigali with cultural stops en-route including Nyanza King's Palace.
Day 12: Kigali City Tour & Departure
Kigali city exploration, souvenir shopping, and evening transfer to Kigali International Airport for departure flights.

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