Safari Package
5 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda & Akagera Safari
Days
5 Days
Location
Rwanda
Difficulty
Moderate
From
$2399
Overview
Akagera National Park has recently been listed among the world’s top 25 destinations by National Geographic, while Rwanda’s mountain gorillas remain one of the most amazing wildlife experiences on Earth. On this 5 days gorilla trekking Rwanda and Akagera National Park itinerary, you will move from Big Five savannah to mist shrouded volcanic slopes and end on the calm lakeside of Lake Kivu. You will start in Kigali, drive out to Akagera for full day game viewing, then continue to Volcanoes National Park for your gorilla trek before relaxing by the lake.
Difficulty Level
This itinerary will suit travelers with a moderate fitness level. The gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park may involve 2 to 6 hours of hiking on uneven, sometimes high, muddy forest trails at altitude, and you will need to be able to walk steadily with support from a walking stick. Game drives in Akagera and time at Lake Kivu will be relaxed, with your driver guide setting a comfortable pace.
Capturing a quiet moment with Rwanda’s mountain gorillas
Highlights
- Experiencing Rwanda gorilla trekking
- Full day Big Five game viewing in Akagera National Park, Rwanda
- Sunrise and sunset drives in landscapes
- Overnight stay in a comfortable ecolodge near Volcanoes National Park
- Evening cultural experience at a local cultural centre near Musanze
- Beautiful and incredible relaxation on Lake Kivu
What to Pack
- Lightweight clothing in neutral colors
- Long sleeved shirts and long trousers for gorilla trekking
- Sturdy waterproof hiking boots & thick socks
- Light rain jacket
- Gardening or trekking gloves for holding onto branches during the gorilla trek
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect repellent
- Travel Document
Itineraries
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali & Transfer to Akagera’s Wildlife
You will land at Kigali International Airport, where your friendly expert local tour driver guide will welcome you with warmth and a short briefing about your 5 day Rwanda gorilla trekking and Akagera National Park itinerary. You will next take a drive to Akagera national park and on your way you will pass near small farming communities and rolling countryside until the savannah opens up near the park gate. As you enter Akagera National Park, you will already start to see wildlife such as zebras, antelopes, or giraffes along the way. You will arrive at your lodge in time to settle in, watch the light fade over the plains, and enjoy dinner as you listen to the sounds of the bush.
Day 2: Full Day Akagera Game Drive: Big Five Safari in The Savannah
Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park & Cultural Evening
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes & Transfer to Lake Kivu
Day 5: Lake Kivu Relaxation & Transfer to Kigali for Souvenirs
Your Safari Essentials Package
Included
- Meet & greet on arrival in Kigali & all airport transfers
- Transportation
- Expert local tour driver guide
- Accommodation
- All park permit fees
- Bottled drinking water
- Cultural experience fees
- All meals (full board)
- Visa application guidance
Not Included
- International flights
- Rwanda visa
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities
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