5 Days Nyungwe Forest and Akagera national park safari
This 5 Days Nyungwe Forest and Akagera national park safari ( Rwanda chimpanzee and wildlife safari) including 5 days & 4 night’s excursion in Rwanda on a both primate viewing safari where you will engage in Chimpanzee trekking with in Nyungwe forest national park and wildlife viewing with in Akagera national park. This 5 days Nyungwe forest & Akagera national parks safari tour starts and ends in Kigali. The major activities done on this 5 days Rwanda safari include; Chimpanzee trekking & canopy walk in Nyungwe forest national park, game drive and boat cruise on Akagera national park and Kigali city tour that all leaves you with an awesome feeling as your return back to your home or to the next destination.
Highlights of 5 Days Nyungwe Forest and Akagera national park safari
- Day 1 of 5 Days Nyungwe Forest and Akagera national park safari: Arrival 7 Kigali city tour
- Day 2 of 5 Days Nyungwe Forest and Akagera national park safari: Transfer to Nyungwe forest national park
- Day 3 of 5 days Nyungwe forest & Akagera national parks safari tour: Chimpanzee trekking & canopy walk
- Day 4 of 5 days Nyungwe forest & Akagera national parks safari tour: Transfer to Akagera national park & afternoon boat cruise
- Day 5 of 5 days Nyungwe forest & Akagera national parks safari tour: Morning game drive & departures.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 of 5 days Nyungwe forest & Akagera national parks safari tour: Arrival & Kigali city tour
Arrival at Kigali International airport: Upon arrival in Rwanda on day 1 of 5 days Nyungwe forest & Akagera national parks safari tour, you will be met by our company representative at Kigali International airport who will brief you about your 5 days Nyungwe forest & Akagera national parks safari tour, including what you are expected to do while on safari, what you are expected to encounter, among others as you drive to your designated hotel in Kigali for a meal. Depending on your Arrival time, embark on a Kigali city tour to visit the market centers, some genocide memorial sites, craft shops and many more then retire back to the lodge for dinner and have rest.
Meal plan: Lunch & dinner
Day 2 of 5 days Nyungwe forest & Akagera national parks safari tour: Transfer to Nyungwe forest national park
Nyungwe forest national park: After breakfast on day 2 of your safari, meet your driver and embark on the drive as you head south to Nyungwe forest national park with a stop over at the museum to have a glance and knowledge of Rwanda history and culture, have another stop for a lunch break and finally proceed to the park via green vegetation cover, forest, hills and coffee plantations. Upon arrival at the hotel, for check in dinner & have an overnight sleep as you plan for the next adventure.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3 of 5 days Nyungwe forest & Akagera national parks safari tour: Chimpanzee trekking & canopy walk
Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest national park: Arise for breakfast on day 3 of 5 days Nyungwe forest & Akagera national parks safari tour, pack snacks, water & wear your trekking attire including water proof hiking boats, long sleeved clothes, sun glasses, garden gloves among others and meet your driver for a transfer to Nyungwe forest national park headquarters for a chimpanzee trekking briefing that will introduce you and other trekkers the dos and don’ts while on a chimpanzee trekking safari in Nyungwe forest national park. Once the briefing is done, hire a porter and start the trek alongside the armed rangers penetrate into the forest in search of chimpanzees available for trekking. Since Nyungwe forest national park is a home to 13 species of primates, be ready to encounter other primates while trekking chimpanzees. These blue monkeys, red tailed monkeys, Mangabey monkeys and many more without forgetting different species of mammals such as elephants, forest hog among others. After trekking chimpanzees, return to the lodge for Lunch.
Canopy walk in Nyungwe forest national park: after lunch on day 3 of 5 days Nyungwe forest & Akagera national parks safari tour, embark on a canopy walk in Nyungwe forest one of the best canopy walks in the world that offers a clear view of the park from above at an elevation of tree top. During the canopy walk, you will be able to see elephants, buffaloes, birds, butterflies and identify different plant species with in Nyungwe forest.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 4 of 5 days Nyungwe forest & Akagera national parks safari tour: Transfer to Akagera national park & afternoon boat cruise
Boat cruise in Akagera national park: Breakfast will be served to you in morning on day 4 of 5 days Nyungwe forest & Akagera national parks safari tour then check out and meet with your Rwanda safari driver for a transfer from Nyungwe forest national park to the most beautiful and attractive Akagera national park a home to different species of fauna and flora and basically known for its fascinating wildlife viewing safaris including game drive and boat cruise tours. Expected to arrive in time for lunch after checking in at the lodge and embark on an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema to view several mammals that flock the lake on a scotching sun to have drinking water and cool their bodies. Amongst the wildlife to spot while on Lake Ihema boat cruise safari include Elephants, Buffaloes, Crocodiles, hippos, zebras and many more without forgetting different species of water birds that are present along the shores of lake Ihema. After boat cruise, embark on a brief game drive as you return to the lodge for dinner and sleep.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5 of 5 day Nyungwe chimps and Akagera wildlife safari: Morning game drive & departures.
Morning game drive in Akagera national park: This day 5 day Nyungwe chimps and Akagera wildlife safari so endeavor to wake up for breakfast as you have a lot to spot on a game drive. After breakfast, meet your driver for an early morning game drive with in the park to spot nocturnal mammals and hunters as they retire from the long night hunt. You will also spot the elephants, king of the jungle, buffaloes, giraffes and many others. After exploring the beauty within Akagera national park, return to the lodge for lunch, check out and be transferred back to Kigali departures to the next destination.
Meal plan: breakfast & lunch.
END OF 5 DAYS NYUNGWE FOREST & AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK SAFARI TOUR
Inclusive in 5 days Nyungwe forest & Akagera national parks safari tour
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Ranger fees
- Airport transfers in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- A 4×4 safari vehicle for all ground transportation
- An English speaking guide
- Enough packed drinking water while on safari
- Meals as per Itinerary
- Accommodation for 4 nights
- All activities mentioned in the Itinerary including canopy walk, chimp trekking, game drive & boat cruise
Exclusive in 5 day Nyungwe chimps and Akagera wildlife safari
- Visa
- Air ticket
- Optional activities
- Life Insurance
- Porter hire
- Laundry
- Tip fees
- Souvenirs
- Other drinks such as alcohol & juices apart from water
- Other expenses of personal nature such as airtime & email services, cigarettes, etc.
