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Our 8 Days Exploring Wildlife in Rwanda Tour combines wildlife game drives in Akagera National Park and gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Enquire Now You will take on more tourist activities in Volcanoes National Park including the Dian Fossey hike where Dian spent some twenty years studying the Mountain Gorillas. Contact us to book this Rwanda tour.

8 Days Exploring Wildlife in Rwanda Tour

Day 1: Arrival – Kigali International Airport.

On arrival you will be picked from the airport by a Gorilla Adventure Tours safari guide who will brief you on the 8 Days Exploring Wildlife in Rwanda Tour  and then transfer you to a hotel already booked for you in Kigali.

Accommodation Options: Kigali Serena Hotel, Hotel Mille Collins, Hotel Chez Lando.

Day 2: Morning Game Drive – Afternoon Boat Cruise.

Have breakfast and then go for a game drive where you may spot various wild animals. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon you will go for a boat ride on Lake Ihema. You might spot various water animals like the hippos and crocodiles.

Accommodation Options: Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Akagera Game Lodge, Karenge Bush Camp.

Day 3: Game Drive – Boat Ride on Lake Ihema.

Have breakfast and then go for a game drive where you may spot various wild animals. Return to the lodge for lunch and thereafter go for a boat ride on Lake Ihema.

Accommodation Options: Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Akagera Game Lodge, Karenge Bush Camp.

Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.

After breakfast, you will depart for Volcanoes National Park. You will have lunch enroute and then proceed to the lodge where you will have dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation Options: Governors Camp Silverback, Gorilla Nest Lodge, Gorilla View Lodge.

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park.

After breakfast, you will drive to the park headquarters for a briefing, and then you will begin the trekking. The trek can be quite tough that it takes a lot of time approximately 2-8 hours. Dinner and overnight at: – Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation Options: Governors Camp Silverback, Gorilla Nest Lodge, Gorilla View Lodge.

Day 6: Dian Fossey Trek

You will have breakfast and then go to visit the grave of Dian Fossey. This is at the former Karisoke Research Center where Dian spent some twenty years studying the Mountain Gorillas, and the trek to the site is quite spectacular, passing through bamboo forest and afro-montane habitats. You may spot other wildlife during the visit. Dinner and overnight at: – Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation Options: Governors Camp Silverback, Gorilla Nest Lodge, Gorilla View Lodge.

Day 7: Golden Monkey Trekking.

After breakfast you will go for Golden monkey trekking. This takes a few hours, you will return to the lodge, have lunch and go to visit the twin lakes as you enjoy the cool breeze of the lakes.

Accommodation Options: Governors Camp Silverback, Gorilla Nest Lodge, Gorilla View Lodge.

Day 8: Departure

After breakfast, you will drive to Kigali city and go a tour of this beautiful city. The Kigali City tour will enable you visit the colorful markets, genocide memorials and craft centers are the main areas of interest. In Rwanda you will find all over the country Memorials to remember the genocide of 1994. You will have lunch and be transferred to Kigali Airport for your outbound flight.

End of the 8 Days Exploring Wildlife in Rwanda Tour.

The 8 Days Exploring Wildlife in Rwanda Tour includes;

  • Airport transfers.
  • Transportation by 4WD safari van.
  • Accommodation and meals while on safari as per the itinerary.
  • Services of English speaking tour guide.
  • Drinking Water on safari.
  • Park entrance fees.
  • Boat ride on Lake Kivu.
  • One Gorilla permit trekking Parc Volcanoes.
  • Golden monkey trek.
  • Dian Fossey trek.
  • Guided nature walk Nyungwe.
  • Ranger fees.

Exclusions in the 8 Days Exploring Wildlife in Rwanda Tour are; local and international flights,  Personal Travel insurance, Visa Fees, drinks, cigarettes, tips, souvenirs and any other items of personal nature.

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