7 days tour

7 Days Rwanda Golden Monkeys, Big 5 & Big Cats Safari

$ 2,959 .00 USD

Total price per person

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7 Days Rwanda Golden Monkeys, Big 5 & Big Cats Safari

This tour includes:

Guide

Rated Excellent by past passengers English speaking guide Friendly expert guide

Transport

Transport provided in 4x4 safari vehicle All transportation (unless labeled as optional) Roundtrip airport transfer Rated Excellent by past passengers

Others

Park fees (for non-residents) All activities (unless labeled as optional) A professional driver/guide All Taxes/VAT Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

Meals

6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners

Accommodation

3* accommodations with private bathrooms and toilets. Rated Excellent by past passengers

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

Today you can have an optional gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park at an extra cost US$1,500.00 per person

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip 7 Days Rwanda Golden Monkeys, Big 5 & Big Cats Safari

  • Day 1 Transfer To Akagera National Park - Boat Trip On Lake Ihema
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer To Akagera National Park - Boat Trip On Lake Ihema

      After breakfast, you will transfer from Kigali to Akagera National Park via Kigali. On arrival at the park, we shall proceed to our accommodation. 

      We order lunch and later take a boat trip on Lake Ihema to watch Hippos and crocodiles in the water or by the shores. 

      Lodge: Akagera Game Lodge

      Price includes:

      Breakfast

      Lunch

      Dinner

  • Day 2 Full Day Game Drives In Akagera National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Full Day Game Drives In Akagera National Park

      Enjoy early morning breakfast and start your game drives in an open-roofed vehicle. A full-day game drive here offers you an opportunity to spot a variety of game including elephants, buffalos, hippos, lions, Masai giraffe, gazelles, impala, baboons, oribi, Butchelโ€™s zebra, topi, bush baby, leopard, and bushbuck, etc. Proceed for an evening game drive after lunch. Return to your lodge for dinner. 

      Lodge: Akagera Game Lodge

      Price includes:

      Breakfast

      Lunch

      Dinner

  • Day 3 Transfer To Volcanoes National Park - Visit The Ibyโ€™Lwacu Cultural Village
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer To Volcanoes National Park - Visit The Ibyโ€™Lwacu Cultural Village

      After breakfast, we will drive to Volcanoes National Park. In the evening, you will visit the Ibyโ€™lwacu cultural village to experience the culture of the Rwandan people.


      Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner


      Lodge: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge


  • Day 4 Trek To Dian Fossey Tomb (Grave)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek To Dian Fossey Tomb (Grave)

      The hike aims to give tourists a learning experience about the works of the famous American primatologist and conservationist, Dian Fossey, who dedicated her life to research about the mountain gorillas. She set up a research camp in the valley between Mount Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke hence the name โ€˜Karisokeโ€™. Her works to protect the mountains gorillas and their habitat would lead her into conflict with negative forces including poachers and she was eventually killed. She was buried among the gorillas near her Karisoke Research Center. 

      The hike is done in the morning. You report to the park office in Kinigi at 7am to the meet the ranger guides for briefing and at about 8am drive for about 30 minutes to the base of the Mount Bisoke where the trekking starts just outside the park at the car parking. A walking stick will be provided at the starting point, free of charge, and porters will found here that you can hire to carry your bags and provide some support along the hike.

      Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      Lodge: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge


  • Day 5 Golden Monkey Trekking - Visit The Ellen Degeneres Campus
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Golden Monkey Trekking - Visit The Ellen Degeneres Campus

      After breakfast, report to the park headquarters for your first experience of the endangered species in Volcanoes National Park. The Golden Monkey Trek is normally an easy trek that takes 1-2 hours. 

      You will later visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Rwanda, which is a center for gorilla conservation and scientific research.

      Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      Lodge: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge

  • Day 6 Transfer To Lake Kivu - Boat Ride On Lake Kivu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer To Lake Kivu - Boat Ride On Lake Kivu

      After breakfast, you will check out and go for a boat trip on Lake Kivu for the hot springs experience

      Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      Hotel: Paradise Malahide

  • Day 7 Transfer To Kigali - Kigali City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer To Kigali - Kigali City Tour

      You will be picked up from your hotel by your driver and transferred to Kigali for a City tour.


      The Kigali City tour will introduce you to the capital of the land of Thousand Hills, Rwanda, and will do so by visiting museums, markets, and city sightings.

      โ€ข Drive to the Kigali Genocide Memorial

      โ€ข Visit Inema Arts Center. 

      โ€ข Drive to Kimironko Market and experience local shopping for fruits, vegetables, clothes and handcrafts.

      โ€ข Make a visit to Umusambi Village for Cranes and different bird species viewing.

      โ€ข Drive to Camp Kigali Memorial & Kandt House.

      โ€ข End your Visit with Nyamirambo Women Center.


      Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch


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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 6 / Max: 100

Age range allowed for this experience.

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