8 days tour

8-Day Rwanda’S Nyungwe, Lake Kivu & Gorillas

$ 6,080 .00 USD

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8-Day Rwanda’S Nyungwe, Lake Kivu & Gorillas

This tour includes:

Others

Park fees(For non-residents) Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident) Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident) All activities(Unless labeled as optional) All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade) A professional driver/guide All transportation(Unless labeled as optional) All Taxes/VAT Roundtrip airport transfer Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Guide

Tour Guide who speaks English and French

Meals

Meals are on Full-Board Basis

Accommodation

Kigali Serena Hotel, One and Only Nyungwe House, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Transport

All transportation

Not included:

Others

International flights(From/to home) Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour Tips(No tip expected) Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.) Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section) Drinks

Optional

Flights

not included

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip 8-Day Rwanda’S Nyungwe, Lake Kivu & Gorillas

  • Day 1 City Immersion | 1 Night (Kigali, Rwanda)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      City Immersion | 1 Night (Kigali, Rwanda)

      On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your first hotel for check-in. Your afternoon will be spent at your leisure, and you will get settled into the Kigali Serena Hotel.

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      The Kigali Serena Hotel is the epitome of elegance, situated on a boulevard in the center of the city. The hotel features stunning Rwandan artworks that create a vibrant ambience of being introduced to Rwandan culture.

  • Day 2 Chimpanzee Trekking | 2 Nights (Nyungwe, Rwanda)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chimpanzee Trekking | 2 Nights (Nyungwe, Rwanda)

      After breakfast, you will be driven to Butare, the cultural heart of Rwanda. You will visit the Butare National Museum, a fascinating display of traditional clothes, maps, photographs and historical artefacts. After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, you will be taken to Nyungwe National Park.

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      For the next two nights you will stay at the luxurious One & Only Nyungwe House, in the depths of the forest on a working plantation, where the locals and crowds are scarce as you make the jungle your wild home. This national park is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa and is filled with rare primates, reptiles, orchids and exotic birds.

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      On your third day, you will trek the jungle in search of chimpanzee communities. You’ll see them as they gaze down from fig trees or encounter them in troops catapulting from canopy to canopy. No trek is the same and these charismatic creatures surprise and delight all who cross their ancient rainforest path.

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      You’ll be based at One & Only Nyungwe House for 2 nights, which is set on a tea plantation, located on the edge of Nyungwe Forest National Park - a close-canopy rainforest 150 miles west of Kigali known for its 13 species of primates, including chimpanzees. You’ll have the opportunity to see these gorgeous primates in their natural habitat on day 3 on your chimpanzee trekking experience.

  • Day 3 Martha’S Vineyard Of Rwanda | 1 Night (Rwanda)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Martha’S Vineyard Of Rwanda | 1 Night (Rwanda)

      After breakfast, you will check out with a picnic lunch box and be driven along the shores of Lake Kivu to Gisenyi/Rubavu, a beautiful lakeside town with an awe-inspiring shoreline and colonial-style hotels.

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      Lake Kivu is one of the greatest freshwater lakes in Rwanda and it has a secluded inland beach that is lined with leaning palms and is enclosed by green terraced hills. The rest of the day is at your leisure before retiring for the night at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel.

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      The hotel has a resort feel that overlooks the lake, and has its own swimming pool, tennis courts and gym. You could also spend the day fishing, jet-skiing or taking a slow canoe ride on the lake, simply reveling in the magic of the surroundings.

  • Day 4 Exceptional Gorilla Encounters | 2 Nights (Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Exceptional Gorilla Encounters | 2 Nights (Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda)

      After breakfast, the morning is yours to enjoy at your leisure before you depart to Volcanoes National Park. This national park provides a dramatic setting where rare mountain gorillas and golden monkeys reside.

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      Your next two nights will be at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, a forest retreat made of stone and terracotta tiled roofs. Enjoy views of the mist flickering from your private veranda and the roaring log fires in the evening.

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      There are few experiences as magical as traipsing through the forested slopes of the Virungas to meet Africa’s gorillas. Some gorilla families are elusive, and tracking can take a full day, especially when its wet and muddy but it’s well worth it to see these primates in their natural habitat. You’ll spend an hour with them before you head back to base for lunch.

  • Day 5 More Gorillas & Golden Monkeys | 1 Night (Kigali, Rwanda)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      More Gorillas & Golden Monkeys | 1 Night (Kigali, Rwanda)

      ­Another thrilling day beckons and the opportunity to spend more time trekking to see gorillas as well as the golden monkeys that inhabit this stunning landscape. You’ll head back to the lodge for a lunch before continuing back to Kigali, where your Rwanda adventure tour began.


      Your last night will be spent at Kigali Serena Hotel, a fitting full circle end to your sojourn.

  • Day 6 Farewell, Rwanda
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Farewell, Rwanda

      After your final breakfast, you will embark on a city tour of Kigali including a visit to the Genocide Memorial, followed by lunch, whereafter you will be transferred to the airport to travel to your next destination or head home.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’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

You’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 you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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