7 Days Best of Rwanda Gorilla Tracking, wildlife, and Cultural Safari |Volcanoes National Park | Gorilla Tracking | Dian Fossey Tomb | Nyungwe national park | chimpanzee trekking.
Embark on an unforgettable 7 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tracking and Wildlife Safari, where wildlife, culture, and natural beauty converge to offer an extraordinary safari experience. Known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” Rwanda boasts breathtaking landscapes, from lush green mountains to expansive savannahs, all teeming with diverse wildlife. This safari combines three incredible elements: gorilla trekking in the misty forests of Volcanoes National Park, thrilling game drives in Akagera National Park, and a deep dive into the rich cultural heritage of the Rwandan people.
The journey of 7 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tracking and Wildlife Safari begins with a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience. Volcanoes National Park is one of the few places on Earth where you can observe the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Trekking through the dense forests, you’ll encounter these majestic creatures up close, an intimate wildlife encounter that leaves a lasting impact.
From the cool forests of the mountains, the safari transitions into the open plains of Akagera National Park, where you’ll have the chance to spot the “Big Five” – lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and leopards – among other remarkable wildlife during guided game drives and boat safaris. The vibrant biodiversity of this park makes it a prime destination for any wildlife enthusiast.
This 7-day safari also provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in Rwanda’s culture. Visit local communities, engage with traditional practices, and learn about Rwanda’s history and post-genocide recovery. By the end of the trip, you’ll leave with a deep appreciation for Rwanda’s resilience, beauty, and wildlife, making it a truly unforgettable safari adventure.
Safari Summary
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking.
Day 3: Dian Fossey tour
Day 4: transfer to Nyungwe national park.
Day 5: chimpanzee trekking.
Day 6: Visit the Genocide Memorial
Day 7: City tour and transfer to the airport
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Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
Our company driver will pick you up from the hotel or Kigali International Airport, he will brief you and then transfer you to Volcanoes National Park. On the way, you will view beautiful rolling hills and green vegetation. Upon arrival, you will check in with the lodge where you will have meals and overnight.
Accommodation
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Da Vinci hotel
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Tracking.
Wake up early in the morning, take breakfast, and report to the park’s headquarters for a briefing on the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking by the game rangers. You will be allocated a trekking group of 8 people and you will enter the jungle to trek our cousins the mountain gorillas. Time to spend with the gorillas after allocating them is one hour and you will go back to the lodge. In the afternoon will have a community walk and back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Dian Fossey hike.
Wake up early have breakfast and head to the famous Dian Fossey Research Centre and graveyard. Dian Fossey research Centre was started by Dr. Fossey and she spent close to two decades habituating, studying, and conserving the endangered mountain gorillas. Return to the lodge for meals and overnight.
Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe national park.
Take morning breakfast and the driver will transfer you to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Nyungwe forest for the exploration of montane forest, bamboo, grasslands, swamps, and bogs, and the forest is mountainous. Nyungwe forest is the best destination for the golden monkey trekking experience. When you reach, will check in to the lodge, meals, and overnights at the lodge.
Accommodation
Gisakura guest house
Nyungwe forest lodge
Nyungwe Top Hill Hotel
Day 5: Nyungwe chimpanzee trekking.
You will have morning breakfast and then proceed to headquarters for a briefing on chimpanzee tracking. You will enter the jungle to search for chimpanzees and colonies of habituated golden monkeys. You will observe other wildlife in the forest like grey-cheeked mangabeys, blue monkeys, Angolan colobus, and owl-faced monkeys to mention a few. After you will return to the lodge for meals and overnight at the same lodge.
Day 6: Visit Genocide Memorial.
Have breakfast and head to the Genocide Memorial where you find the remains of the people who were killed. The war killed thousands of the Tutsis and Hutus. Meals and overnights at Hotel Des Millecollines.
Day 7: City tour and transfer to the airport.
You will have a city tour in Kigali city and lunch after the driver will transfer you to the airport for your flight back home.
End of Safari
Included
All transportation as scheduled
All park entrance fees
Meals breakfast, lunch, and dinner as indicated above
Four wheel transportation for safari with pop up roof ideal for game view
English speaking driver guide
Complementary bottled water while doing game drive
All activities as per above proposed itinerary.
Excluded
Uganda visas
Meals, transport, and lodging outside the regular itinerary
Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
Any items of personal nature
International vaccinations
Insurance.
