5 Rwanda Volcanoes & Akagera National Park safari
5 Rwanda volcanoes & Akagera national park safari as stated combines only 2 beautiful parks in Rwanda including Volcanoes national park the only destination in Rwanda for gorilla trekking and Akagera national park the only savanna park in Rwanda where one is sure of encountering with the big 5 African game during the game drive and boat cruise. this 5 Rwanda park safari is the best combination since one is sure of trekking the gorillas as well as wildlife viewing in one adventure. This safari starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda lasting only 5 days and 4 nights. The activities carried out during this 5 Rwanda Safari include; Boat cruise on Lake Ihema and game drive in Akagera national park, Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park, cultural tour to Ibyiwacu cultural village and the kigali city tour.
Highlights of this 5 Rwanda volcanoes & Akagera national park safari
- Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Akagera national park
- Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema
- Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes national park
- Day 4: Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park and cultural tours
- Day 5: Return to Kigali for city tour and departures
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Akagera national park
Arrival and transfer to Akagera national park: Upon landing at Kigali international airport on day 1 of 5 Rwanda volcanoes & Akagera national park safari, you will be met by one of the best safari driver in Kigali Rwanda who will introduce himself to you as your driver throughout this 5 days trip. He will then brief you about your 5 days itinerary as you head to a hotel in Kigali for lunch. After lunch, you will proceed with the journey to Akagera national park for an evening game drive, dinner and overnight sleep.
Meal plan: lunch & dinner
Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema
Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise: On day 2 of 5 Rwanda safari, have an early breakfast and be driven to spend a half day on a fascinating game drive in this beautiful savanna park where you will spot several wildlife species including Elephants, Lions, Zebras, kob, buffaloes, giraffes, rhinos, and many more that make this park the best destination for wildlife viewing safari while on a Rwanda safari. Upon completing the game drive, you will head back to your lodge for lunch then spend 2-3 hours cruising on Lake Ihema watching different fauna and flora species.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes national park
Drive to Volcanoes national park: On day 3 of 5 Rwanda volcanoes & Akagera national park safari, you will enjoy a relaxed breakfast then check out of the lodge and meet your Rwanda safari driver for transfer from Akagera national park to Volcanoes national park. The driving distance is abit long abut 5-6 hours but it rewards you with a plenty of tourist attractions ranging from an encounter with locals, a view of coffee plantations, rolling hills of Rwanda and the beautiful terraces among others. Lunch will be enroute and upon arrival at the park, proceed to check in your lodge for a relaxed evening or have a guided walk to the twin lakes of Burela and Ruhondo.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 4: Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park and cultural tour
Mountain gorilla trekking and cultural tour: After breakfast on day 4 of 5 Rwanda volcanoes & Akagera national park safari, grab your back pack well equipped with all that you require for a successful gorilla trekking adventure and meet your driver for a transfer to the briefing grounds for a pre gorilla trek briefing after which you will be led into the forest to search for these primates that are found of roaming the forest in search of food. The trek lasts from a few minutes to over 5 hours depending on the movement of gorillas. Upon finding them, you will spend one hour in their presence taking photographs and interacting with them. However, during gorilla trekking, you will as well be rewarded with an encounter with other different species of wildlife including primates, mammals, birds, and butterflies among others. Exit the forest and be returned to your lodge for lunch after which you will spend your evening on a cultural tour to the Ibyiwacu cultural village enjoying the best traditional performances of Music, dance and drama. Remember to return to your lodge in time for dinner and overnight sleep.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5: Return to Kigali for departures
Kigali city tour and departures: On day 5 of 5 Rwanda volcanoes & Akagera national park safari, you will enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the comfort of your lodge then check out and be driven to Kigali city where you will arrive in 2 hours’ time, proceed on a city tour visiting the genocide sites, market places, craft shops, coffee shops and many more. Lunch will be in Kigali city and finally be dropped at your hotel in case you need to spend an overnight o=in Kigali or be transferred to Kigali international airport for an evening or night flight.
Meal plan: breakfast & lunch
END OF 5 DAYS VOLCANOES & AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK SAFARI
Including in 5 Rwanda safari
- Kigali hotel/Airport Pick up and drop off
- Gorilla trekking permit
- A 4×4 safari vehicle
- An English/ French speaking guide
- Akagera park entrance fees
- Accommodation and meals as per Itinerary
- Enough packed drinking water
- Ranger fees
Exclusive in 5 Rwanda safari:
- International travel visa and air ticket
- Porter fees
- Laundry fees
- Tips and gratuity
- Life insurance
- Optional and additional activities
- Other personal expenses like juices, alcohol, souvenirs, crafts, emails, phone calls etc.
