DAY 1
WELCOME TO THE LAND OF A THOUSAND HILLS!
Upon arrival in Rwanda, a private driver/guide will be waiting for you to take you to the comfortable first accommodation. Welcome to ‘the land of a thousand hills’!
ACCOMMODATION: Eagle View Lodge
INCLUDES
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
- Drinks: Local brands included
- Activities: Included
- Transport: Included
DAY 2
ON TO THE VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
In the morning you can visit the impressive genocide memorial and then head north, with Volcanoes National Park as your final destination. In the course of the afternoon you have a first view of the impressive volcanic peaks and you take a seat in one of the most special lodges in Africa!
GENOCIDE MEMORIAL – (OPTIONAL)
Today you will visit the Genocide Memorial, a memorial site for all victims of the 1994 Genocide Against The Tutsi. It explains in a very poignant way how the Genocide could have taken place. Prepare for intense visual and witness accounts. For many travelers this is an emotional visit, which is why it is offered optionally in the Rwanda tours.
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Volcanoes National Park is a spectacular area dominated by eight Virunga volcanoes, two of which are currently still active. On the flanks of the mountain range lies tropical rainforest full of special primate species such as gorillas and golden monkeys! The 160 square kilometer park also has no less than 178 special bird species! In short: a very special world that should not be missed when visiting Rwanda.
ACCOMMODATION: Bisate Lodge (Full Board with Drinks)
DAY 3
GORILLA TREKKING!
In the morning you will be taken to the information center of the Volcanoes National Park for the gorilla trekking. You will receive a packed lunch from your accommodation that you can enjoy during the lunch break. In the afternoon there is time to enjoy the Bisate Lodge.
GORILLA TREKKING VOLCANOES (OPTIONAL)
One of the highlights of your trip is on the program today: you go on gorilla tracking in the Volcanoes National Park. Together with a professional ranger you will undertake a trek through the rainforest, looking for one of the gorilla groups. Who knows, maybe you will look for the Susa group, after which Dian Fossey has done years of research. An encounter with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is in any case a rare, unique and above all unforgettable experience. Today will be a day to remember!
DAY 4
FROM VOLCANOES TO THE RAINFOREST!
In the morning you leave the Volcanoes National Park to drive via the most beautiful route of Rwanda to the beautiful Nyungwe Forest. The completely paved road follows the route along the picturesque Lake Kivu.
NYUNGWE FOREST
Nyungwe Forest is one of the largest forests in East/ Central Africa. The tropical rainforest has many flora and fauna species. In addition to no less than 13 different monkey species, it is also a paradise for bird lovers. With over 310 different bird species, including 26 endemic birds, Nyungwe is still one of the largest undiscovered bird destinations in Africa.
ACCOMMODATION: One & Only Nyungwe House (Full Board with Drinks)
DAY 5
CANOPY WALK & ENJOY AT One & Only Nyungwe House
Optimal enjoyment between the tea fields in the rainforest of Nyungwe! Somewhere in the day you make the canopy walk and the rest of the day is dedicated to enjoying your accommodation.
CANOPY HIKE NYUNGWE FOREST
The ‘canopy’ walk is adventurous and offers a beautiful view of the forest. You walk over a dangling bridge, at a height of no less than 50 meters, between the treetops. There is no better way to see the diverse monkeys and experience the versatility of the rainforest! The walk to/from the bridge takes about 4 hours in total.
DAY 6
CHIMPANZEE TREKKING & ENJOYMENT AT One & Only NYUNGWE HOUSE
After breakfast you will leave for the starting point of the chimp trekking. The whole morning you are busy with the chimpanzees and then in the Nyungwe House and possibly use the beautiful spa.
CHIMPANZEE TREKKING NYUNGWE FOREST
The day starts with a trek to our ‘cousins’: the chimpanzees. Did you know that no less than 98% of our genes are identical to those of chimpanzees? In the morning you will go in search of these noisy primates with a ranger on the basis of broken branches, excrement, food residues and sounds!
DAY 7
FROM THE RAINFOREST TO AKAGERA
In the morning, you will say goodbye to the staff of Nyungwe House. You will then fly via Kigali to the savannah plains of the Akagera National Park. You will take a boat to the beautiful Magashi Camp where you will be welcomed with a refreshing drink.
ACCOMMODATION: Magashi Camp (Full Board with Drinks)
You will stay at the Magashi Camp on the basis of a game package. All jeep, boat, sport fishing and night safaris are included.
AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK
The undiscovered Akagera National Park is located in the east of the country and is only separated from neighboring Tanzania by the Akagera River. The park has a great diversity of landscapes and vegetation, from golden savannahs with rolling grasslands to swamps, mountain scenery and beautiful lakes. This national park is managed by African Parks, which has ensured that rhinos and lions live in the park again. The park suffered a lot during the genocide in the 1990s, but is working hard to rebuild. The undiscovered character and therefore authentic safari experience has made the well-known Wilderness Safaris decide to open the luxurious Magashi Camp here.
DAY 8
GAME DRIVE IN AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK
Today is all about safari activities in the Akagera National Park! In between activities, you will enjoy lunch at your accommodation. In the evening you can enjoy a refreshing drink and the setting sun.
SAFARI ACTIVITIES AKAGERA
The Akagera National Park guarantees an authentic safari experience. Due to the great diversity of landscapes and the presence of lakes, you can experience a variety of excursions. During the safari you will look for the classic savannah animals such as giraffes, zebras, antelopes, but also lions and who knows, maybe even rhinos. During a leisurely boat safari or sport fishing safari on the lake, the focus is on spotting hippos, crocodiles, drinking animals along the water’s edge, and many bird species. Just before dinner, when the sun has set for some time, you can join the night safari, where you will look for galagos, hyenas and also have a good chance of seeing a leopard. All excursions are included and are accompanied by experienced guides who know the park and the wildlife well and thus make the activities a success!
DAY 9
ENJOY AT MAGASHI AND RETURN FLIGHT
In the morning there is still time to enjoy at your accommodation. You fly by helicopter to Kigali. Later tonight you will fly back home and your tour through the ‘land of a thousand hills’ will come to an end. If you wish, you can of course extend this trip to a white beach on Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia or Mombasa. zanzibar activities
Included
- Overnight stays at the level of your choice and accompanying meals (see itinerary)
- Helicopter flight from Nyungwe Forest to Akagera (via Kigali)
- Helicopter flight from Akagera to Kigali
- All drinks, except for imported drinks
- All transfers as mentioned
- Park fees
- All activities
- All accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
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