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6-Day Best of Rwanda Mid-Range Safari - Rwanda is a 6 Days tour in Rwanda via the Rwanda Safari route, starting from USD 3850. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
6 Days

Route
Rwanda Safari

From
USD 3850

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 6-Day Best of Rwanda Mid-Range Safari - Rwanda

This Best of Rwanda Budget Safari is a great way to experience the wildlife and culture of Rwanda without breaking the bank. It includes a visit to the chimps in Nyungwe, enjoying the scenery and culture around Lake Kivu, and come face-to-face with gorillas and golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park. This trip covers all the top attractions and experiences that Rwanda has to offer. Below is a detailed itinerary of this Safari.

Duration: 6 Days
Route: Rwanda Safari
Starts at: USD 3850

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 6-Day Best of Rwanda Mid-Range Safari - Rwanda

Day 1: Drive to Nyungwe Forest
Day 2: Hiking in Nyungwe National Park
Day 3: Drive to Gisenyi Lake Kivu
Day 4: Drive from Lake Kivu to Volcanoes National Park
Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 6: Drive to Kigali

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Drive to Nyungwe Forest
Day 02	Hiking in Nyungwe National Park
Day 03	Drive to Gisenyi Lake Kivu
Day 04	Drive from Lake Kivu to Volcanoes National Park
Day 05	Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 06	Drive to Kigali

Day 01: Drive to Nyungwe Forest

>> Our Best of Rwanda Budget Safari guide will pick you up from your hotel or residence in Kigali and drive you to Nyungwe Forest National Park. The drive will take about five hours giving you plenty of time to enjoy the scenic views of the Rwandan countryside.
Along the way, you will stop at the Royal Palace Museum in Nyanza and the Ethnographic Museum in Huye. These stops will give you a great insight into Rwanda's history and culture.
You will arrive in Nyungwe in the evening and rest at your lodge.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel > Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Day 02: Hiking in Nyungwe National Park

>> After an early breakfast, you will head to the park offices for a briefing before starting your chimpanzee tracking adventure. Accompanied by a guide, you will hike through the dense forest in search of chimps and other primates. During your hike, you might spot some species of monkeys, sometimes in large groups, and many different bird species. Once you find the chimps, you will spend an hour with them before heading back.
After the hike, you will return to the lodge for lunch and then go for a canopy walk in the park. This is a suspended bridge 70 meters above the ground that gives you a unique view of the forest and a chance to see primates high up in the trees. You will then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel > Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Day 03: Drive to Gisenyi Lake Kivu

>> After breakfast, you will be taken on a scenic drive from Nyungwe to Gisenyi, located on the shores of Lake Kivu. The drive takes around four hours, but the beautiful countryside and changing views of the lake make it feel shorter.
You will arrive at your lodge with enough time to relax and enjoy the cool breeze by the lake. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Paradise Malahide Hotel > Mid-range hotel located near Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

Day 04: Drive from Lake Kivu to Volcanoes National Park

>> You will wake up to a delicious breakfast and thereafter explore Lake Kivu by boat. You may also visit islands on the lake where you will spot many bird species.
After the boat ride, you will return to your lodge for lunch before driving to Volcanoes National Park. The drive takes about three hours, and you'll arrive early enough to enjoy a relaxing evening.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge > Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Day 05: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park

>> This day promises to be one of the most memorable of your Best of Rwanda Budget Safari. After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. In small groups, you will set off into the dense forest with experienced guides to track a gorilla family. The trek can be challenging, with steep and muddy paths, but the reward is well worth the effort. Upon finding the gorillas, you will have the opportunity to spend an hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Watch as they play, feed, and interact as you gain insight into their daily lives. After this unforgettable encounter, return to the lodge for lunch and then go on an excursion to explore the beautiful twin lakes in the region (Lake Bulera & Ruhondo).

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge > Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Day 06: Drive to Kigali

>> After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will head out to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a golden monkey trekking experience. The trek will take you through lush forests and scenic landscapes as your experienced Best of Rwanda Budget Safari guides share their knowledge about the golden monkeys and the park's diverse ecosystem. Upon finding the golden monkeys, you will have the opportunity to spend an hour observing them. Unlike the gorillas, golden monkeys are playful and quick, often engaging in hide-and-seek games so you might have to follow them around.
Once your trek is complete, you will return to the lodge for a well-deserved rest and lunch. In the early afternoon, you will begin your journey back to Kigali and then to Kigali International Airport for your departure.