Rwanda holidays are much gifted as it covers four important aspects of: people, culture, national parks and mountain gorilla trekking. These adventures are both scheduled and private depending on your request with the best comfort of each person sited on the window seats.
We have handled different tours from across the world to Rwanda with our great knowledge and experience about the country and clients, who have made us, achieve our goal of arranging the most remarkable memorial experience to our clients.
We can handle any safari reserving good accommodation, transportation, arranging gorilla and golden monkey permits and all other activities in the trip from budget to luxury depending on your budget.
Enjoy a gorilla tours in Rwanda as you meet the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat as well as encountering the big five mammals in Akagera National Park. Besides gorilla trekking, Volcanoes national also offers opportunities to see golden monkeys, a cultural experience and a visit to Dian Fossey grave among others.
Whereas the Akagera national park is home lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, hyenas, zebras, bush bucks, oribis, Cape Eland, giraffes and a plethora of Savannah birds among others.
On arrival at Kigali airport, the tour guide will welcome and transfer you to your hotel in case you need to stay in Kigali for an overnight. If not, proceed to Akagera national park for an overnight stay inside the park as you experience wildlife at night.
An early start in the morning as you join your ranger in an open vehicle for your safari into the Akagera National Park. A half day game drive offers you the opportunity to spot a variety of wild animals such as elephants, buffaloes, lions, Masai giraffe, gazelles, impala, baboons, Oribi, Butchel’s zebra, topi, bush baby, leopard and bush buck. Return to the lodge for lunch.
Proceed for a boat trip along Lake Ihema, where you will have a closer look at water animals like Crocodiles and Hippos, coupled with large concentration of birds – over 525 species identified. Unique species such as Shoe billed stocks and papyrus Gonolek can be encountered. Endemics include the Jacana, ibis, sand pipers and herons.
The park includes scenic muddles of swamps, twisted acacia woodland combined with open grassland and lakes that tag along the wandering flow of River Akagera also referred to as the distant source of the magnificent Nile River.
Among the lakes in which the prominent River Akagera pours its waters is the beautiful Lake Ihema which is the largest of all and enhances extraordinary boat cruising encounters and experiences to all travelers.
Return to Kigali and connect to Park National des Volcans (PNV) in the north for an absolutely unparalleled experience of Mountain gorilla tracking.
Volcanoes National Park Rwanda is set along the Virunga Mountains with 8 primeval volcanoes shared by Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo taking one only 2hrs to drive from Kigali Rwanda’s capital. The park is at the centre enhancing the discovery of Rwandan cultural experiences.
While visiting the endangered species of mountain gorillas in the thick forests, one can take on hikes to spot the rare species of golden monkeys as well as tremendous hikes to the prominent Dian Fossey tomb. Close to the park you will explore the bustling and vibrant markets of Musanze.
One of Africa’s tremendous gorilla trekking destinations, Volcanoes National Park is suitably located in Ruhengeri Rwanda and should be every traveler’s destination while on safari vacation. If you are interested in learning more about the endangered species of mountain gorilla, book a gorilla safari to the magnificent Volcanoes National Park.
Prepare to trek through dense bamboo forests, guided by experienced trackers who will lead you to the families of habituated gorillas. As you face these incredible primates, you’ll be struck by a profound sense of connection and admiration for these endangered creatures.
After the morning breakfast, with our packed lunch, we go to the park offices for registration and briefing by the rangers/guides and security personnel before starting the day’s gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park. The trek ends approximately one hour after viewing to return for lunch, dinner and overnight.
Therefore, gorilla trekking tours in Volcanoes National Park will start at 7:00 am local time, breakfast at the lodge will be ready. 30 minutes will be enough for your breakfast and then transfer to the nearby park headquarters where you will be briefed by park ranger on how to carry out gorilla tracking. Hiking on the slippery and muddy Volcanoes slopes with nettles is quite challenging.
But the encounter with mountain gorillas will take away all the bad memories! You will be allowed to stay with these close relatives of ours (mountain gorillas) for at least an hour for observation and photography.
Wake up early and take your breakfast before heading to the Volcanoes National Park offices for a briefing on golden monkey tracking. After the briefing, you should hire a porter to help with the backpack or any other heavy equipment so that you can comfortably track the golden monkeys.
The park guide will lead you into the forest where you will finally spot the monkeys on top of the trees and on the ground feeding. Golden monkeys are a rare and endangered species of primates.
They look very cute and you should take as many photos for your collection given that you are allowed to use flash cameras. Once done, you will head back to the park for lunch and rest.
Beyond the gorillas, Rwanda tours offers many other experiences, including a rich cultural heritage. Visit local villages to witness traditional dances, participate in drumming sessions, and learn about age-old customs.
Explore the vibrant capital city of Kigali, where modernity blends seamlessly with historical landmarks, such as the poignant Genocide Memorial Centre.
After busy and tiring days, you should wake up at your own leisure and prepare for the journey back to Kigali. In case you missed the tour of Kigali on your arrival day because of time and flight constraints, this is the day that you will go for it.
You will visit the city market, the former presidential palace, artisan shops and the Gisozi genocide memorial site. During the city tour, you will have another chance to buy local art pieces as gifts for family and friends back at home. Afterwards the city tour, our Guide will take you back to the airport for departure or to your hotel if you are living in Kigali.
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