6-Day Rwanda Wildlife and Primate Tour

Arrival in Kigali

Day 1Arrival in Kigali Arrival in Kigali You'll arrive at Kigali International Airport. You'll be met and greeted by Akagera Aviation. You will find your guide outside and transfer to your hotel for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay. Kigali is one of Africa’s cleanest and safest cities —a perfect place to start your journey. Main Destination: Kigali Accommodation: ONOMO Hotel Kigali Mid-range hotel located in Kigali +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

City Tour- Akagera National Park

Day 2City Tour- Akagera National Park City Tour- Akagera National Park You'll have a morning guided city tour, visiting: Kigali Genocide Memorial, providing insight into Rwanda’s history. After visiting Kimironko Market, colorful local produce and crafts, you'll enjoy lunch in Kigali before departing for Akagera (~2.5–3 hours drive). You'll arrive in the park, check into your lodge, and enjoy a peaceful evening. Akagera is known for its diverse landscapes, from savannahs to wetlands. 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 ElephantOccasional Black RhinoRare LeopardRare HyenaRare CheetahNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP +32 Photos +31 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Game Drive & Boat Ride in Akagera National Park

Day 3Game Drive & Boat Ride in Akagera National Park Game Drive & Boat Ride in Akagera National Park Early morning game drive (sunrise): This is the chance to see the Big Five lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos, plus giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and birds. You'll return to the lodge for lunch or picnic inside the park. In the afternoon, you'll have a boat ride on Lake Ihema. You'll spot hippos, crocodiles, and large flocks of water birds like African fish eagles and herons. Morning is ideal for big game; the boat ride offers a relaxing close-up with aquatic wildlife. Main Destination: Akagera National Park Accommodation: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Akagera National Park- Volcanoes National Park

Day 4Akagera National Park- Volcanoes National Park Akagera National Park- Volcanoes National Park You'll have an early breakfast and a scenic drive back to Kigali (3 hours). You'll have a lunch stop and a break in Kigali. You'll continue to Musanze (2.5 hours), gateway to Volcanoes National Park. You'll check in at your lodge and relax with views of the Virunga volcanoes. Musanze sits in the lush highlands near the gorilla habitat, cool and scenic. 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: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Mountain Gorilla Trek & Twin Lakes

Day 5Mountain Gorilla Trek & Twin Lakes Mountain Gorilla Trek & Twin Lakes You'll have an early breakfast and transfer to Volcanoes NP headquarters for a briefing. You'll begin your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure (2–6 hours depending on location). You'll spend 1 hour with a habituated gorilla family in the misty forest. You'll return to the lodge for lunch and a rest. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Twin Lakes of Burera & Ruhondo: Great for scenic photos, nature walks, and cultural interactions. Gorilla trekking is physically demanding but deeply rewarding— proper gear recommended. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

Day 6Departure Departure You'll have breakfast and check out. You'll drive back to Kigali (~2.5 hours). Optional: Visit a local coffee shop, art gallery, or craft market, have lunch, and drop off at Kigali International Airport for your departure. If you have time, pick up some Rwandan coffee or handmade souvenirs before flying out. Main Destination: Kigali International Airport (Kigali) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other 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 Links Travel Agency, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are s