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5-Day Gorilla, Golden Monkey Adventure & Wildlife Safari - Rwanda is a 5 Days tour in Rwanda via the Gorilla Trek route, starting from USD 6270. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
5 Days

Route
Gorilla Trek

From
USD 6270

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 5-Day Gorilla, Golden Monkey Adventure & Wildlife Safari - Rwanda

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day safari in Rwanda, where you will experience the majestic mountain gorillas and playful golden monkeys in their natural habitats. This tour combines thrilling wildlife viewing in Akagera National Park with the breathtaking landscapes of Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy game drives, boat cruises, and cultural experiences while immersing yourself in the rich biodiversity and stunning scenery that Rwanda has to offer.

Duration: 5 Days
Route: Gorilla Trek
Starts at: USD 6270

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 5-Day Gorilla, Golden Monkey Adventure & Wildlife Safari - Rwanda

Day 1: Pick up from the Hotel in Kigali and drive to Akagera National Park
Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema
Day 3: Morning game drive and drive to Volcanoes National Park for an evening cultural experience
Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 5: Golden monkey trekking and Drive Back to Kigali

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Pick up from the Hotel in Kigali and drive to Akagera National Park
Day 02	Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema
Day 03	Morning game drive and drive to Volcanoes National Park for an evening cultural experience
Day 04	Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 05	Golden monkey trekking and Drive Back to Kigali

Day 01: Pick up from the Hotel in Kigali and drive to Akagera National Park

>> After breakfast, your Gorilla Explorers driver guide will pick you up and start your safari, you will start with a city tour in Kigali city you will visit the Kings Palace, and Genocide Memorial, and you will proceed for Akagera National Park located in Northeast of Rwanda arriving in the evening.

The Park is located in the northeast of Rwanda along the border with Tanzania. Although founded in 1934, much of the park was reallocated as farms and in 1997 the park was reduced in size from more than 2,500 sq km to its current extent of 1,122 sq km. Since 2010, a joint venture with African Parks has seen Akagera return to its former glories. It is named after the Akagera River that flows along its eastern boundary and feeds into a labyrinth of lakes of which the largest is Lake Ihema. The forest-fringed lakes, papyrus swamps, savannah plains, and rolling highlands combine to make Akagera among the most scenic anywhere in Africa.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge > Luxury tented camp located inside Akagera NP

Day 02: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema

>> Today, you will enjoy an early morning game drive in Akagera National Park and a boat cruise on Lake Ihema Wildlife Game Drives in Akagera National Park area a great way to encounter various wildlife species including lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, Kobs to mention but a few. After the lunch break, you will depart for a boat ride on Lake Ihema. The boat ride offers an opportunity for more wildlife viewing, such as hippos and crocodiles, and sometimes at a close range but safe. The lake has also a great concentration of over 500 bird species which include shoebill storks, herons, jacanas, ibis, and gonolek among others. After the exciting boat ride, you will head back to the lodge for relaxation followed by dinner and overnight.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge > Luxury tented camp located inside Akagera NP

Day 03: Morning game drive and drive to Volcanoes National Park for an evening cultural experience

>> After breakfast, you will have a short game drive and bid farewell to the park and drive to Volcanoes National Park, this journey takes about 4-5 hours, passing through the beautiful landscapes and viewing the beautiful scenery, you will arrive in time for lunch and after lunch, you will relax and later in the evening you will have a cultural experience by the Iby’lwachu village, you will have an opportunity of participating in the cultural dances with the Indigenous people of Rwanda.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Accommodation: Sambora Kinigi Lodge > Luxury lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Day 04: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park

>> Early morning benefit from a tasty breakfast at the lodge before your first exciting morning drive through the Switzerland of Rwanda Park which is too clear in the indigenous forest for Gorilla trekking and draws one to the real side of natural beauty. You will be briefed at the park headquarters and later depart for the gorilla trekking experience alongside the ranger guides. Once you find them, you will spend one hour with them taking pictures and later you will return to the starting point embark on your vehicle, and drive to the lodge for overnight.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Accommodation: Sambora Kinigi Lodge > Luxury lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Day 05: Golden monkey trekking and Drive Back to Kigali

>> After your breakfast, depart the park headquarters for briefing and later start your golden monkey trekking experience, you will bid farewell to Volcanoes National Park, embark on your vehicle, and drive to Kigali or the airport
With cameras full of memories and hearts full of adventure, we transfer to the airport for your departure. Until next time, let the spirit of Rwanda’s wilderness stay with you!