Summary
Your 13 days magical safari with Rwanda Eco Company and Safari to explore Rwanda unique and adventure attractions, will be an amazing life time adventure, as you get thrilled into wilderness and into the hearts of the jungles of tropical rain forests and savannah parks, doing game drives, boats cruise in search for numerous wildlife and bird species, not leaving behind various trekking in search for relevant primates This is an amazing adventure with relaxing trips to get an opportunity to experience the local culture of Rwandese.
Package Includes
• Airport transfers and meet & greet service by our local representatives at Kigali International airport • All Accommodation in 3 twins and one single , Full Board. • 1-litre bottled mineral water per person per day whilst on safari • Ground Transportation by a safari car • Services of a professional English and French speaking driver/guide • All excursions and attractions as described in the itinerary, inclusive of applicable entrance fees • Local taxes
Package Excludes
• Items of a personal nature i.e., laundry, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, etc
Activities
- Animal Tracking
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Night drive
- Game drive
- Culture
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- Only Wifi
Day-by-day Description
Day 1 Arrival Kigali and transfer to Hotel
On arrival at Kigali International Airport in Rwanda, you will be received by one of our tour guide who will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight in Kigali Hotel
Day 2Kigali city exploration
Activities Included
Township tour CultureStart historical-minded exploration of Kigali city with visits to landmarks from colonial, post-independence, genocide and post-genocide times i.e. Kigali Genocide memorial site where over 259,000 genocide victims were put to rest in mass graves, Kimironko Local Market, Belgian camp where they killed the 10 Belgian UN soldiers who were protecting the moderate prime minister before the start of genocide etc.
Day 3Experiencing Rwandan life
Activities Included
CultureIn the morning after the breakfast, head to Muhanga to Join a locals at their hillside, working, feasting, creating and laughing by participating in a day of life of artisans, imigongo ( cow dung art experience), traditional cooking , Candle Dipping and Hive Making. After we head to Butare and visit the Nyanza Loyal palace en route to Butare.
Day 4Visit the National museum
Activities Included
CultureAfter the breakfast we go to the National Museum, introduction to Rwanda’s kingdoms, discovery of colonial architecture in the afternoon enjoy traditional dancers from the museum , visit the Catholic church in Butare.
Day 5Transfer to Nyungwe National park
Activities Included
HikingEarly morning after the breakfast heads to the Nyungwe National park , by arriving have a walk on the canopy walk. From there we head to the hotel for relaxing around this impenetrable forest.
Location
Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rusizi, Rwanda
Travel Time: 4 hrs
Day 6chimpanzee trek & transfer to Kibuye
Activities Included
Animal TrackingThis day is dedicated to trek Chimpanzee and later head to Kibuye along the Kivu Lake; you will have a fantastic view of the country of a thousand hills. Check in at Bethanie hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Kivu to go visit Napoleon and Amahoro Island for short hikes that will result in discovering the rare Angola fruit bats, birds, the beauty and history of the island.
Day 7Transfer to Gisenyi – Congo-Nile trail excursion
Activities Included
Scenic DriveDiscover the historical Congo-Nile trail enroute to Gisenyi or Rubavu. You explore the beauty and unique sites of the trail of which include experiencing coffee and tea tours, local livelihoods, fishing with local fishermen using traditional boats.
Day 8Day 8: Buhanga Eco Park – Canoe ride
Activities Included
Canoeing CultureThis morning after the breakfast transfer to Musanze and meet with your respective park rangers who takes you to the Buhanga Eco Park, this has been a sacred forest where the Rwandese Kings performed initiation ceremonies; today it is a testimonial to past societies that conducted such rituals. There is an opportunity here to go on a trail walk through the park and see where these rituals took place. When you reach one of the ritual sites in the park, you are confronted with a small ditch that is surrounded by a flowery thicket and small lava stones. This is where the kings’ assistants, the Abiru, pick some herbs and add to spring water to make a ritual bath for the king’s coronation. After we will visit the red rocks for home stay. After you will go to enjoy the Canoe ride in Mukungwa river.
Day 9Golden Monkey trekking
Activities Included
Animal Tracking HikingToday after you warm early morning breakfast, you will be picked by our safari driver guide who will transfer you to the park headquarters for briefing and start off you day golden monkey trekking. You will later return to the lodge for lunch and later transfer to Visit the twin lakes in the afternoon.
Location
Volcanoes National Park, Ruhengeri, Rwanda
Travel Time: 3 hrs
Day 10Transfer to the Akagera National Park
Activities Included
Game driveIn the morning, after the breakfast we will embark on a transfer to Akagera National Park. Arriving there you will relax at your hotel
Day 11Akagera Game drive
Activities Included
Game driveEarly in the morning after the breakfast we will we go for the game drive, leave for an early morning game drive in Akagera national park to catch up with late hunters and early risers. We will be searching for the big mammals like Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, several Antelope species, and recently the re-introduced Lions and Rhinos. and in the afternoon have a boat ride on Lake Ihema that will reward you with views of a large number of hippos, huge Nile crocodiles and a variety of bird species.
Day 12Game drive and transfer to Kigali
Activities Included
Game driveEarly morning, after breakfast heads for search the big 5 plus the 12 species of antelopes including the biggest antelopes such as the eland cape and roan antelopes; your favorite ungulate, the topi, some of the 525 bird species including 4 Albertine rift endemics, reptiles, amphibians, plants, magnificent landscapes, historical sites; a place with the highest concentration of birds per square kilometer in any national park of Africa and hundreds of hippos etc. Later transfer to Kigali
Day 13Airport Transfer for departure
Activities Included
Township tourAfter a morning breakfast, you may have a city visit for souvenirs shopping prior to your departure flight.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Kigali International Airport, KN 5 Road, Kigali, Rwanda
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Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here
https://www.iatatravelcentre.comVisa is obtained at arrival