5-Day Gorilla, Golden Monkey Adventure & Wildlife Safari

Pick Up from the Hotel in Kigali and Drive to Akagera National Park

Day 1Pick Up from the Hotel in Kigali and Drive to Akagera National Park 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 King's Palace, and the Genocide Memorial. You will proceed to Akagera National Park, located in the 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. 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. Main Destination: Akagera National Park Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot) High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Akagera NP GiraffeCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant HippoAbundant White RhinoOccasional LionOccasional Show more Elephant

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise on Lake Ihema

Day 2Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise on Lake Ihema 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 the Akagera National Park area are a great way to encounter various wildlife species, including lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, 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 safely. The lake also has 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 an overnight stay. Main Destination: Akagera National Park Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge Luxury tented camp located inside Akagera NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Game Drive and Drive to Volcanoes National Park for an Evening Cultural Experience

Day 3Morning Game Drive and Drive to Volcanoes National Park for an Evening Cultural Experience 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. After lunch, you will relax. Later in the evening, you will have a cultural experience at the Iby’lwachu village, where you will have an opportunity to participate in the cultural dances with the Indigenous people of Rwanda. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier) High Season June to September (Permits are scarce) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Volcanoes NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeNone ElephantRare BuffaloRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Show more GiraffeNone LionNone LeopardNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Sambora Kinigi Lodge Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) +28 Photos +27 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Day 4Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park Early morning, you'll 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. Later, you will return to the starting point, you'll embark on your vehicle, and drive to the lodge for the night. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Sambora Kinigi Lodge Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Golden Monkey Trekking and Drive Back to Kigali

Day 5Golden Monkey Trekking and Drive Back to Kigali Golden Monkey Trekking and Drive Back to Kigali After your breakfast, you'll depart the park headquarters for a briefing. Later, you'll 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 will transfer to the airport for your departure. Until next time, let the spirit of Rwanda’s wilderness stay with you! Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Gorilla Explorers, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rate