Trip Info
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Suitable for solo travelers and groups
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This tour begins and ends in Kigali.
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Pre and post tour accommodation can also be arranged at an extra cost
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Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
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Can start any day
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Mid-range, private tour
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All meals included
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English
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15
Overview
Discover the best of Rwanda on a 7-Day Rwanda Wildlife Safari & Mountain Gorillas Tour. Explore diverse national parks, encounter stunning wildlife, and trek to see the majestic mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, all set against Rwanda’s breathtaking landscapes.
This 7 days tour is among the most demanded tour packages seeing that it gives an opportunity to the tourists/ travelers to experience about the main two national parks in Rwanda that is the volcanoes national park and Akagera national park which is Rwanda’s only savanna park.
Highlights
- Can start any day
- Private tour
- Mid-range tour
- Can be customized
- Suitable for solo travelers
- Minimum age of 15 years
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Itinerary
Depends on your landing time at Airport, Our English/French speaking staff/Driver guide will come to pick you from Airport then drive you for the Kigali City tour where you will get a chance to explore and visit different sites of the city such as kigali genocide Memorial, biggest local market in Kigali called Kimironko, Nyamirambo where Kigali as a capital started, and many more interesting sites for travelers, then after that Lion Safaris driver guide will choose for the best restaurant in the city to have lunch then after enjoying lunch it will be the drive to your booked hotel and check in for Dinner and Overnight.
Main Destination:
Kigali
Accommodation:
Kigali Serena Hotel
- Luxury hotel located in Kigali
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You will wake up in the morning then have your breakfast, after that our driver guide will come to pick you up then drive you heading to Eastern province of Rwanda where Akagera national park is located, on arrival you will register from park reception then continue with check in at your booked hotel and get lunch, after lunch, the driver guide will take you for the afternoon game drive to enjoy some animals in the south of the park like, zebras, antiloppes, buffaloes, birds,.. after that enjoyment, you will be driven to the biggest lake in the park called Ihema for attending the best boat trip tour called Sunset where you will get a chance to see hippos, crocodiles, and many water birds species, afterwards it will be the drive to the lodge for Dinner and Overnight.
Main Destination:
Akagera National Park
Best Time To Visit: June to September and mid-December to mid-February (While it is dry and animals are relatively easier to find)
High Season: June to September (the park attracts a lot of people on weekends)
Best WeatherJune to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Wildlife in Akagera NP
Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Hippo, White Rhino, Lion, Elephant, Black Rhino, Leopard, Hyena, Cheetah, Wildebeest, Wild Dog
Accommodation:
Ruzizi Tented Lodge
- Exclusive tented accommodation situated within Akagera National Park
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast from your booked lodge, Lion Safaris driver guide will come to pick you up then drive you for full day game drive and from here you will get a chance to see lots of wild animals, including: giraffes, elephants, lions, buffaloes, antelopes of different types, birds, zebras and many more then while you will be enjoying animals, Lion Safaris driver guide will show you the best point to have lunch, and after lunch you will continue your visit back to the lodge and check in again for Dinner and Overnight.
Main Destination:
Akagera National Park
Accommodation:
Ruzizi Tented Lodge
- Exclusive tented accommodation situated within Akagera National Park
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You will wake in the morning and you will get your late breakfast, then after this you will check out after then we will having lion Safaris Driver, who will be coming to pick you then the driver will be driving you towards the North West province of Rwanda passing through Kigali and continue heading to Volcanoes national park, in this case, when we get to Kigali which is the capital city of Rwanda, you will get lunch there then proceed to continue on the journey all the way to Volcanoes national park and you will check in to your lodge for dinner and then spend the night there.
Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
When to go: The best season to visit is during June to August since the parks are relatively dry thus hiking becomes easier.
The best time to hunt is during the high season from June to September although permits are limited.
Best WeatherJune to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Elephant, Buffalo, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Giraffe, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo
Accommodation:
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
- This mid-range lodge is located just outside Volcanoes National Park home to the famous Gorillas.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You will wake up and get your early morning breakfast, then with your packed lunch from the lodge, our Driver guide will come to pick you up then drive you to the park office for registration and briefing about how to behave when you meet gorillas in their natural Habitat then drive you heading to the boundary of Volcanoes national Park in which you will jump in with a local guide to trek gorillas, on arrival in the gorillas family, you will be given a time to observe them, take many photos as you can then after that special enjoyment, you will come back to the driver guide who will drive you back to your booked lodge then wait for Dinner and Overnight.
Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
- This mid-range lodge is located just outside Volcanoes National Park home to the famous Gorillas.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You will wake up and get your early morning breakfast, then with your packed lunch from the lodge, our Driver guide will come to pick you up then drive you heading to the park office for registration and briefing about how to behave when you meet Golden monkeys in their natural Habitat then later he will drive you to the boundary of Volcanoes national park in which you will jump in with a local guide to trek golden monkeys, on arrival in the golden monkeys troop, you will be given a time to observe them, take many photos as you can then after that special enjoyment, you will come back to the driver guide who will drive you back to your booked lodge then wait for Dinner and Overnight.
Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
- This mid-range lodge is located just outside Volcanoes National Park home to the famous Gorillas.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
In the morning you will wake up take your breakfast then check out from the lodge our driver guide will come and pick you and have your road back to the city of Kigali depending with your flight time will drop you at the airport or your desired hotel/home.
Main Destination:
Kigali
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- Other facilities like extra accommodation can also be provided at an extra cost.
- You will be ferried to the airport.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Park fees (For non-residents)
- • Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- • A professional driver/guide
- • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All Taxes/VAT
- • Roundtrip airport transfer
- • Breakfast, snacks (if provided), lunch, tea/coffee, snacks, dinner
- • Drinking water (On all days)
Cost Excludes
- • International flights (From/to home)
- • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • Personal expenses (T-shirts, keychains, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- • Taxes and/or park fee raised directly by the government
- • SOME MEALS (As mentioned in the day by day section)
FAQs
The 7-Day Rwanda Wild Life Safari & Mountain Gorillas Tour will give you the opportunity to explore the Rwanda, where different landscapes and cultures live side by side, including the savannah plains and the volcanic highlands. Day 1 – 3 Your Rwanda safari will begin in Kigali where you will start your journey to Akagera National Park which is home to the Big Five including the lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and rhinos among others. The second half of the tour is spent in the Volcanoes National Park, which is a home of the endangered mountain gorillas. You will also undertake a sensational gorilla trekking, which presents you with a priceless opportunity to encounter these majestic creatures. Finally, the tour leads back to Kigali, ensuring that you get the best of the Rwandan wildlife experience.
Gorilla trekking activity is taken in the Volcanoes National Park during the 7-Day Rwanda Wild Life Safari & Mountain Gorillas Tour and it is a physical exercise as one has to climb over steep hills, crossing dense forestsburgers. The trek may take between 1-6 hours depending on the altitude and location of the gorilla group identified for tracking. It is advisable to come bearing some level of fitness but there are porters who can help carry luggage and assist hikers. It is worth all the hustle because seeing these giant apes in their natural habitat is one of the rare experiences that one can ever encounter.
The 7-Day Rwanda Wild Life Safari & Mountain Gorillas Tour is the perfect trip for wildlife enthusiasts for these reasons : In Akagera National Park, and wild beasts of prey such as lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, and buffaloes and herbivages such as giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and hippos can be found. The park’s lakes also host numerous bird species and crocodiles. While visiting Volcanoes National Park the unique focus is the mountain gorillas however, golden monkeys, forest elephants and a wide variety of bird life can also be spotted. The coexistence of the savannah and mountain habitats guarantees the variety of the wildlife sightseeing.
This Rwanda Wild Life Safari & Mountain Gorillas Tour is best done from June to September and from December to February, which is Rwanda’s dry season. These months are also ideal for trekking because the paths are dry and easier to traverse in search of the gorillas. It is also beneficial for wildlife viewing in Akagera National Park because animals become concentrated around water and feeder sources. However, the tour can be taken all year round since Rwanda generally has a temperate climate and wildlife is relatively present all year round.
To visit the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, you must have the gorilla trekking permit during the 7-Day Rwanda Wild Life Safari & Mountain Gorillas Tour. This fee is $1,500 for each participant, and they must be pre-booked since there are only a limited number available. However, if you wish to others track the golden monkeys, a permit will be necessary. Park fees to the Akagera national Park might be included in the tour costs, it is recommended to consult with the tour operators for further clarification. This is something that one needs to overcome by acquiring the right permits and documenting the construction process.
When undertaking a 7-Day Rwanda Wild Life Safari & Mountain Gorillas Tour, it is essential to pack in a way that accommodates both the tropical and the hilly terrains. Appropriate attire for the gorilla trek involves durable hiking shoes, full-sleeved shirts, water-resistant trousers, and a light rain gear. It is sensible to wear sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat and shades while on game drives in Akagera National Park. A good camera with extra batteries would ensure you captured good images of the animals. Don’t forget to have a small rucksack to carry water, snacks and other personal items when hiking. When it comes to garments, it is very important to dress comfortably to prevent overheating especially if the weather shifts from one condition to another frequently.
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