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5 Days Rwanda Safari

Best of 5 Days Rwanda Safari for Gorilla Trek and Wildlife:

Explore Rwanda with our 5 Days Rwanda Safari package: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes Park, wildlife safaris and boat cruise in Akagera National Park – home to the big 5 game animals.

Imagine a close encounter with these species with whom we share up to 98% of our DNA – mountain gorillas? The experience is remarkable, memorable and you will be see these in massive creatures in Volcanoes National Park. This park is situated in the Northwestern part of Rwanda and is part of the Virunga conservation Area.

1 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda

A gorilla permit to see these endangered wildlife species in their natural habitat costs only $1,500 per person. Apart from the gorillas, you will be able to enjoy the scenic views of the 5 volcanoes that are found within the park (mount Karisimbi, mount Sabyinyo, mount Gahinga, mount muhabura and mount Bisoke) on a clear day, several other wildlife species that include birds, butterflies and much more.

Our 5 Days Rwanda Safari also gives you the opportunity to see the big 5 animals in the only savannah game park in Rwanda – Akagera National Park. The big 5 animals include; elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards and rhinos.

Lions and rhinos are thought to have gone extinct in this park but following the park’s partnership with African Parks which gave birth to the establishment of Akagera Management Board (AMB), these were re-introduced in the Akagera national park. The population of these species is growing because of the conservation efforts and you will be able to see all these big 5 animals in their natural habitat.

Other wildlife species you will see on your 5 Days Rwanda Safari to Akagera include; giraffes, several species of birds, antelopes like oribis, bushbucks, duiker, hyenas, zebras, and much more.

Highlights of the 5 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari:

  • Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
  • Game drive in Akagera National Park.
  • Boat cruise on Lake Ihema in Akagera National Park.

Brief 5 Days Rwanda Safari:

  • Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Akagera National Park.
  • Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise.
  • Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
  • Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
  • Day 5: Transfer back to Kigali.
5 Days Rwanda Safari

Detailed 5 Days Rwanda Safari Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Akagera National Park.

This itinerary is designed for travellers who are already in the Rwanda or arriving in the country in the morning hours of the day. Upon arrival in Kigali, our guide will pick you up from the airport or any hotel of your choice and brief you about the 5 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari, what it includes and your expectations.

Before you set off to Akagera, you will be allowed to do shopping in Kigali city of anything you would need for the rest of the trip and right after, you will embark on a trip to the Northeastern part of country where Akagera is situated.

Through this 2-3hrs trip, you will enjoy the scenic views of the rolling hills, valleys, the various roadside communities, plantations and much more.

Upon arrival in Akagera, you will check in at your lodge, relax, have dinner and then rest.

Ideal Accommodation in Akagera:

  • Budget: Karenga bush camp
  • Mid-range: Akagera game lodge
  • Luxury: Ruzizi Tented Lodge

Travel time: 2.5 – 3hrs

Meal plan: Lunch and dinner

Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on Lake Ihema.

After your morning breakfast, you will be led into the wild for a game drive that introduces you to some of the wildlife species that inhabit this park. You will have the opportunity to see the big 5 animals along other wildlife animals that include birds, lions, antelope species, zebras etc.

Game Drive Akagera

You will be led back to your lodge for lunch. After lunch in the afternoon, our guide will take you to Lake Ihema for a boat cruise where you will spot wildlife species like the crocodiles, hippos, several species of birds like the elusive shoebill stock, papyrus gonolek and much more species.

The experience is memorable and don’t forget to capture those award winning photos with your lens to keep the memories. Return to your lodge for dinner and then rest.

Accommodation Option: Same Lodge as the previous night.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.

After your morning breakfast, our guide will drive you to Volcanoes National Park which is the only place in Rwanda where you can get an up close gorilla trekking experience.

Upon arrival at your lodge, you will check in, have lunch and spend a few minutes relaxing. In the evening, you can go for an optional nature walk which does present you some of the hidden gems in this park.

These include the various bird species, the volcanoes that can be seen on a clear day and much more. You will then return to your lodge, for dinner and then rest.

Ideal Accommodation in Volcanoes:

  • Budget: The Garden Palace Hotel
  • Mid-range: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
  • Luxury: Mountain Gorilla view Lodge.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking and Iby’iwacu Cultural Village.

Wake up excited because this is the day you will get to meet man’s closest relative – mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

After your early morning breakfast, our guide will transfer you to the park headquarters where you will be briefed on the guidelines you need to follow during the trek to see the mountain gorillas and while close to them. After the briefing, you will be assigned a gorilla family to track depending on your level of fitness.

5 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari

Volcanoes National Park is home to over 10 habituated gorilla families and each family is led by a male silverback. You will then be led into the dense rainforest to search for mountain gorillas with the help of armed rangers and a guide.

During the trek, you will come across the different species that live in the park that include various species of insects, reptiles, birds and much more.

Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park can take between 2-6hrs depending on the location of mountain. These usually move from place to place to search for food and upon seeing them, you will be allowed to observe their behavior, take as many photos as you want of these gorillas as they play and feed for 1hr.

Once the 1hour elapses, you will led back to the park headquarters where our guide/driver will pick you and take you to your lodge for lunch and relaxing.

You will later be taken to the Iby’iwacu cultural village for a visit where you will get to learn and see so much about the Rwandan culture, how to milk cows, get an opportunity to see dancers and see the members sing folk songs.

Iby'iwacu Cultural Village

This is truly rewarding and experience every tourist needs to get when they visit Rwanda. You will then return to your lodge for dinner and then rest.

Accommodation Option: Same Lodge as the previous night.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 5: Transfer to Kigali and Kigali City Tour.

You will wake up early, have breakfast, check out of your lodge in Volcanoes National Park and embark on a trip back to Kigali city.

Upon reaching Kigali, if time allows you will go on an optional Kigali city tour to visit the different local markets, museums, Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre and other sites.

Our guide will then take you to Kigali International Airport to catch your next flight back home or any hotel of your choice within the city.

This will mark the end our 5 Days Rwanda Safari Tour.

What our 5 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari includes?

5 Days Rwanda Safari Includes:

  • Gorilla trekking permits
  • All activities on the 5 days Rwanda gorilla and Wildlife safari itinerary & park entry fees
  • Accommodation and meals (full board)
  • Transport in 4×4 Safari vehicle
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Drinking water

5 Days Rwanda Safari Exclusions:

  • Laundry services
  • Visas
  • Hotel fees (Kigali)
  • Tips
  • International flights
  • Beverages/ drinks
  • Any other extra activity

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