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Exclusive Rwanda Safari - 12 Days
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Duration - 12 days, 8 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Create lifetime memories of Rwanda on this safari which combines cultural and adventurous experiences including a canopy walk, boat cruises, water activities on Lake Kivu, bird watching, wildlife viewing on the flat plains of Akagera National Park, community based tourism activities, histo
Highlights
- Gorilla trekking!
- Bird watching!
- Wildlife viewing!
- Canoeing!
- Ziplinning!
- City tours!
Description
Exclusive Rwanda Safari - 12 Days
Known as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda’s stunning scenery and warm, friendly people offer unique experiences in one of the most remarkable countries in the world. It is blessed with extraordinary biodiversity, with incredible wildlife living throughout its volcanoes, montane rainforest, and sweeping plains.
Travelers come from far and wide to catch a glimpse of the magnificent gorillas, yet there is so much more to see and experience the Exclusive Rwanda Safari. Create lifetime memories of Rwanda on this Exclusive Rwanda Safari which combines cultural and adventurous experiences including a canopy walk, boat cruises, water activities on Lake Kivu, bird watching, wildlife viewing on the flat plains of Akagera National Park, community-based tourism activities, historical sites in Nyanza, chimps trekking in Nyungwe National Park and a memorable encounter with gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Customized transport (4WD) vehicle
- English/French speaking guide
- Park entry fees except the Volcanoes National Park
- Accommodation and meals
- Exclusions:
- Air tickets • Telephone and fax charges •
- Travel insurances
- Gorilla trekking permits in the Volcanoes National Park
- Visa (please note that entry visas to Rwanda can be obtained on arrival at Kigali International Airport)
- Vaccinations & Tips
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
Itinerary of the Exclusive Rwanda Safari:
Day 1: Arrive in Kigali
Welcome by your tour guide at Kigali airport. Transfer to Kigali, check-in to your hotel then enjoy an afternoon Kigali city tour. Overnight: Kigali
Day 2: Akagera National Park
Transfer to Akagera National Park and take a boat ride on Lake Ihema. Overnight: Luxurious camping in the park or comfortable hotel
Day 3: Akagera National Park
Enjoy game drives and community-based experiences. Overnight: Luxurious camping in the park or comfortable hotel
Day 4: Huye and Nyanza
Transfer to Huye and on your way visit the famous catholic cathedral of Kabgayi and the Rwanda National Museum – visit the ancient King's Palace at Nyanza, Rwanda art and the women's drumming group at the university. Overnight: Recommended hotel in Huye
Day 5: Huye and Nyungwe National Park
Visit the university and market and enjoy the dancers at the museum before transferring to Nyungwe National Park. Visit a tea plantation and spend the afternoon primate viewing in Nyungwe National Park. Overnight: Recommended hotel in Nyungwe
Day 6: Nyungwe National Park
Trekking of chimps in Nyungwe National Park as well as seeing a beautiful waterfall, the source of the Nile, birding and nature walks. Overnight: Recommended hotel in Nyungwe
Day 7: Karongi and Lake Kivu
Transfer to Karongi and visit Bisesero on the way, Karongi church and Nyange genocide memorial – boat tour to Amahoro Island, the Island of Peace, in the late afternoon. Overnight: Recommended hotel in Karongi
Day 8: Rubavu and Lake Kivu
Boat transfer to Gisenyi where you visit the fishing village, hot springs, brewery, and communities around. Overnight: Recommended hotel in Gisenyi
Day 9: Hot springs and Kinigi
Transfer to Kinigi. See traditional dancers and learn about Rwandan drumming, singing, and dancing. Additionally, learn about Rwandan cooking in a local family. Overnight: Homestay or Five Volcanoes Hotel
Day 10: Twin Lakes & Buhanga Forest
Transfer to a fishing village at Lake Ruhondo where you will learn about local fishing methods and visit a Street Children Project in Ruhengeri; learn about sorghum or banana beer production by a women's cooperative and visit another women's cooperative where they produce handicrafts made of banana leaves. Overnight: Recommended hotel in Ruhengeri
Day 11: Gorilla trekking
Enjoy this amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the silverback gorilla in its natural habitat. Overnight: Recommended hotel in Ruhengeri
Day 12: Transfer to Kigali
Time to go to the crafts market at CAPLAK and buy some souvenirs before transferring to the airport. Overnight: Onward journey Activity: Transfer to Kigali End of the Exclusive Rwanda Safari
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