The 05 Day wildlife & gorilla safari will take you to Akagera National Park where you will experience game drives and boat ride along Lake Ihema looking for the African wildlife and birdlife. Transfer to the northern province of Ruhengeri for the amazing gorilla tours in Volcanoes National Park!

Day1: Kigali – Akagera National Park (Sun Set Boat Cruise)

Have breakfast and after embark the safari meet and take scenic drive to the Akagera National Park and upon arrival check in at exclusive Magashi Camp. Lunch and after spending the evening taking the sun set boat cruise along the Lake Ihema. Dinner and overnight stay as per your choice below.

• Magashi Camp
• Ruzizi Tented Lodge
• Akagera Game Lodge. Meal plan: F/B

Day2: Full Day Game Drive Experience

After breakfast, the driver guide will pick you from your exclusive camp, in the morning and embark on drive in Akagera National Park nearing the border with Tanzania.

There are beautiful sceneries you shall be exposed to along the way, then take game drive safari looking for African wildlife species found in this park. Return to the lodge for refreshment and overnight stay. Meal plan: F/B

Day3: Akagera National Park – Volcanoes National Park

Have breakfast and after drive to Ruhengeri via Kigali. Lunch and after transfer to Volcanoes National Park. Dinner and overnight stay as below.

• Singita Kwitonda Lodge
• One & Only Gorilla’s Nest
• Bisate Lodge
• Sabyinyo Silver Back Lodge
• Virunga Lodge
• Bishop’s House Rwanda
• Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
• Lebambou Gorilla Lodge. Meal plan: F/B

Day4: Gorilla Trek – Optional Visit Iby’Iwacu Village 

Have breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters. Briefing about the mountain gorillas and the park biodiversity. After you will be allocated in a group of 08 people and enter into the jungle to trek the certain group of gorillas. Return to park offices for the gorilla trekking certificates.

Evening visit to the Iby’Iwacu cultural village where you will experience the Rwanda cultural performances from the once gorilla hunters and now the Eco – warriors. Return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Meal plan: F/B

Day5: Ruhengeri – Kigali

Have breakfast, after embark the safari jeep and drive back to Kigali with lunch in the one of the best restaurants in Kigali city. Drive to the airport for your return flight back home. End of services!

Safari inclusions:

Accommodation and meals as per itinerary

Ground transportation

Park entry

Car entry

Game drive

Boat ride

Lunch

01 Gorilla permit, per person

Visit Iby’Iwacu cultural village

Mineral water

Full day English speaking guide

Safari Excludes:

The air fares, Visa, porter fees while trekking the gorillas, laundry, expensive drinks, and other activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

What to wear/bring

Dress codes are informal. Daytime temperatures are generally warm, so bring lots of light clothing, supplemented by light sweaters for the cool evenings and heavier clothing for the higher altitudes especially Volcanoes.

When tracking gorillas layering your clothing is the best idea and we suggest: long sleeved shirts, cotton or gore tex trousers, strong walking shoes with ankle support, socks that you can tuck your trousers into, light gloves to protect your hands from thorns and nettles, a hat and sunglasses to provide protection against the sun and a water proof jacket in neutral colors may come in handy in the moist mountains, insect repellents.

Travel light and remember that soft-sided luggage is required. One medium sized duffel bag and one small day pack (carry-on) per person should be adequate. Laundry services are available at most accommodations.

You should also pack some zip lock bags for spare clothing, cameras, binoculars and film. Please note that you are not allowed to use a flash when photographing Gorillas. It is a good idea to take along several different speeds of film (64 to 1000) as gorillas can be found in open sun or in the dark underbrush of the forest.