5 Days Discounted Rwanda Gorilla & Game Safari

This 5 Days Discounted Rwanda Gorilla & Game Safari will give you an opportunity to see both Mountain Gorillas, Golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park, and the Big 5 animals Safari in Akagera National Park. On this 5 Days Discounted Rwanda Gorilla & Game Safari you will as well have great bird watching as well as sightseeing. This Adventure Trip is an all-inclusive trip that will start and end in Kigali.

If you choose to book this tour you will benefit from 30% off the Rwanda Gorilla Permit and you will pay $1050 for the permit instead of $1500. This tour is only available from November to May every year

Trip Highlights: Gorilla trekking, Golden monkey tracking, and the Big 5 animals in Akagera National Park in Rwanda.

Itinerary Summary

Day 01: Arrival and transfer to Akagera National Park National Park

Day 02: Full day in Akagera National Park to search for the Big 5 animals

Day 03: Drive to Volcanoes National Park, you will stop at the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village to learn about Rwandan culture and traditions.

Day 04: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Day 05: Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park after Transfer to the Airport for your departure flight out to end the tour.

Tour Itinerary

Includes & Excludes

Included	All transportation as scheduled All park entrance fee, crater service and concession fee 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 proposal
Excluded	Uganda visas Meals, transport, and lodging outside the regular itinerary Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks Any items of personal nature International vaccinations Insurance

Tour Map

Travel Days

DAY 01: Transfer from Kigali to Akagera National Park

Morning: Meet your guide and transfer to Akagera National Park (approximately 2.5-3 hours drive).
Afternoon: Check into your lodge/camp and have lunch.
Evening: Enjoy a sunset game drive in Akagera National Park.
Overnight: Akagera Mantis Game Lodge or Ruzizi Tented Lodge.

DAY 02: Full-Day Safari in Akagera National Park

Morning: Early morning game drive to spot wildlife including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and various antelopes.
Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch and some rest.
Evening: Take a boat safari on Lake Ihema to see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.
Overnight: Akagera Mantis Game Lodge or Ruzizi Tented Lodge.

DAY 03: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Morning: Have breakfast and enjoy a final short game drive as you exit Akagera National Park and Drive to Volcanoes National Park (approximately 4-5 hours drive). Check into your lodge.
Afternoon: You will quickly stop at the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for a cultural tour to learn about Rwandan culture and traditions.
Evening: Relax and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking.
Overnight: Le Bamboo Gorilla lodge (Budget), Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (Mid-range) or One & Only Gorilla Nest Lodge (Luxury).

DAY 04: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Morning: Early breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking.
Morning By 8 am: Begin the gorilla trek, which can take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours depending on the gorilla family you are tracking. Spend one hour with the Mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park once you find them.
Evening: Return to your lodge for rest and relaxation.
Overnight: Le Bamboo Gorilla Lodge (Budget), Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (Mid-range) or One & Only Gorilla Nest Lodge (Luxury).

DAY 05: Golden Monkey Trekking after Return to Kigali for your departure flight out or drop off at the Hotel to end the Safari.

Morning: Early breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing on golden monkey trekking.
Morning By 8 am: Begin the golden monkey trek, which can take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours depending on the golden monkey family you are tracking. Spend one hour with the golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park once you find them.
Afternoon: Return to Kigali (approximately 2.5-3 hours drive).
Evening: Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a city tour or visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial before your departure.