5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari | Gorillas & Wildlife Vacation
This 5 Days Rwanda gorilla Safari is a Gorilla Trekking and and Akagera National Park wildlife safari tour that will give you the ultimate gorillas and Wildlife viewing experiences in both Volcanoes National Park and A kagera National Park. You will begin this 5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari with a game park safari in Akagera National Park and you will then head to Volcanoes National Park for a memorable gorilla trekking adventure in the misty jungles of the Virunga mountains. Your tour will end with drop off in Kigali where you will have an optional city tour.
5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari Safari highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up in Kigali.
Day 2: Transfer to Akagera national park
Day 3: morning game drive and drive to Volcanoes national park.
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking
Day 5: drive to Kigali and departure
Detailed itinerary for 5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari
Day 1: Arrival and pick up in Kigali
You will be welcomed upon arrival at Kigali international airport and your guide will drive you to the hotel in Kigali for check in.
Accommodation Option: Hotel Des Mille Collines
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Transfer to Akagera national park and Afternoon Boat Ride
Your breakfast will be served at the hotel in Kigali and after a short briefing, you will transfer to Akagera national park where you will have your lunch at the lodge and in the afternoon you will enjoy a boat ride on Lake Ihema.
During your boat ride, you will see different wildlife species by the water shores like hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffalos among others. After the boat ride on Lake Ihema, you will drive to the lodge where you will have dinner and spend the night.
Accommodation Option: Akagera Game Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After having an early breakfast at the lodge, you will engage in a morning game drive in Akagera national park in search of wildlife species such as elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalos, antelopes, zebras among others.
You will embark on a journey to Volcanoes national park after the game drive and have your lunch en-route and proceed to the lodge in Ruhengeri where you will spend the night and have your dinner.
Accommodation Option: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking Experience
After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the Kinigi park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park and you will also be allocated groups and assigned ranger guides to begin your gorilla trek.
You will trek through the natural habitat of the mountain gorillas of Rwanda during the search and spend 1 hour with the gorillas. After the gorilla trek, you will return to the park headquarters and your guide will take you back to the lodge to have your dinner and spend the night.
Accommodation Option: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Transfer to Kigali and departure
Your breakfast will be served at the lodge in Volcanoes national park and after check out, you will start the drive to Kigali where you will enjoy a city tour and visit the kimironko market and the Kigali genocide memorial as well as the art centers and later have lunch and proceed to Kigali international airport for your flight which will bring the tour to an end.
Accommodation Option: N/A
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
End of 5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari
About Volcanoes National Park
Home to the endangered Primates including mountain Gorillas and Golden Monkeys, Volcanoes national park is the most popular tourist destination in Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park is located in the northwest of Rwanda along the borders with Uganda and DR Congo and it is one of the 3 national parks that make up the Virunga Mountains alongside Virunga national park in Congo and Mghainga gorilla national park in Uganda. Volcanoes National Park is home to over 370 mountain gorillas which are visited every day by trekkers in their corresponding habituated groups.
The Gorilla Habituated groups at Volcanoes National park include Sabyinyo, Susa, Karisimbi, Umubano, Amahoro, Kwitonda, Hirwa, Bwenge, Agashya and Ugyenda. Each gorilla family is visited once par day by a group of 8 trekkers who are permitted to spend an hour in their presence. In addition to mountain gorillas visitors can also see the endangered golden monkeys which are visited on a separate trip. Other wildlife species in Volcanoes national park include black-fronted duiker, Africa buffalo, forest elephant as well as 178 bird species.
The park is also home to 5 of the 8 Volcanoes of the Virunga Mountains including Sabyinyo, Karisimbi, Bisoke, Gahinga and Muhabura and the tomb of American primatologist Dian Fossey who started the work of protecting gorillas in the park in the mid 1960s. The tomb is also regularly visited by trekkers who come to pay tribute to the incredible conservation work she undertook amidst strong resistance from the poachers and other wild animals.
About Akagera National Park
Regarded as the only Savannah National Park in Rwanda, Akagera national park is the second-most visited destination in the country after Volcanoes national park. Akagera National Park is located in eastern Rwanda along the border with Tanzania. The Park is characterized by woodland, swamps, low mountains and savannah in which a variety of amazing wildlife species such as zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions and hundreds of bird species including the rare shoebill stork.
In addition to seeing wildlife, a boat cruise on Lake Ihema located in the middle of park is another thrilling and relaxing experiences where visitors can see variety of aquatic species such as crocs, hippos, and abundant water birds while on the cruise.
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What to Carry for your 5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari
- Camera and charger
- Sunglasses
- Light and heavy clothes
- Hiking boots
- Binoculars (if available)
Package includes the following services:
- Exclusive Safari transport in custom made Safari 4 by 4 wheel drive Land Cruiser with air conditioner.
- Services of English-speaking driver guides.
- Pick-up and drop-off.
- Gorilla Permit
- Bottled water
- All Meals included
- All Accommodations
- All Activities listed in the itinerary
Package cost excludes the following services
- International and Visa entry charges to Uganda.
- All items of personal use i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities, personal travel insurances, etc.
- Activities not listed in the itinerary
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT 5 DAYS RWANDA GORILLA SAFARI
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
On this 5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari, all visitors to Uganda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Uganda Embassy or Consulate. Apply online here
LANGUAGE:
English
TIME:
GMT +3
VOLTAGE:
220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the UMEME in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.
CURRENCY:
Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.
CLOTHING:
Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.
BAGGAGE:
Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.
WATER:
You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.
HEALTH;
East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards:
Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray
Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure we are notified prior to travel
GRATUITIES:
As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:
The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day
Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.
