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Rwanda Wildlife & Gorillas

Big game on Akagera’s savannah and lakes, then gorillas in the volcanoes, all in one short week.

Duration
7 days
Countries
Rwanda
Price
Tailor-made quote

Day by day

  1. Kigali1 night
  2. Akagera National Park2 nights
  3. Volcanoes National Park2 nights
  4. Kigali1 night
  1. 1

    Day 1 · Kigali

    Kigali to Akagera

    Arrival and drive east to Akagera National Park, with an evening game drive on the way in.

  2. 2

    Day 2 · Akagera National Park

    Akagera game drives

    Full day looking for lions, elephants, giraffes and rhinos across the savannah.

  3. 3

    Day 3 · Akagera National Park

    Lake Ihema

    Morning boat trip among hippos, crocodiles and water birds, then the drive to Musanze.

  4. 4

    Day 4 · Volcanoes National Park

    Gorilla trek

    One hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family high on the volcano slopes.

  5. 5

    Day 5 · Volcanoes National Park

    Twin lakes or Dian Fossey hike

    Choose a walk to Lakes Burera and Ruhondo, or the hike to Dian Fossey’s grave.

  6. 6

    Day 6 · Kigali

    Back to Kigali

    Return to Kigali for an afternoon of craft markets and coffee.

  7. 7

    Day 7 · Kigali

    Departure

    Transfer to the airport for your flight.

Included

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide
  • Accommodation as listed, on the meal plan shown
  • Park entry fees and activities in the itinerary
  • Bottled water in the vehicle
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • One gorilla permit per person
  • Lake Ihema boat trip

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks, tips and personal expenses
  • Porter fees on the trek (optional)