11 Days Adventure in Rwanda

11 Days
10 Nights

Weekly Departures Available

Tour Cost
Prices on request

overview

11 Days Adventure in Rwanda. The adventure starts with a visit to the Akagera National Park where lions are in abundance and with no shortage of other wildlife and hundreds of bird species to be spotted. Later visit the Volcanoes National Park to sit in silence with a silverback gorilla. The one and only gorilla nest is a part of this dream being surrounded by wildlife and tall trees itself.

Day 1:
Arrival in Kigali

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and later transfer you to your hotel.

Day 2:
Kigali City Tour

Following breakfast, check out and head out for a city tour. The inema Arts Gallery and the Kigali Genocide Memorial are among the highlights of the enlightening city tour that follows. It is essential to visit the Genocide. Rwanda’s remarkable comeback narrative has made them an inspiration despite the country’s traumatic past haunting it for years. Honoring those who have died, the Genocide Memorial serves as a sobering reminder to all in attendance. You will be provided with audiovisual equipment. The Inema Centre is a thriving, colorful center that promotes artistic expression for Rwandas social, economic, and personal development enlivening the nation and its people. After lunch, you will head back to your hotel in Kigali.

Day 3-4:
Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

After a lavish breakfast at your hotel, drive to Akagera National Park bordering Tanzania in Eastern Rwanda. It is central Africa’s largest protected wetland and the last refuge for savannah-adapted species in the country. Upon arrival, enjoy your lunch and later you can have a game drive or spend the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Day 5:
Akagera National Park to Volcanoes National Park

After lunch, you will be transferred to the helipad for a breathtaking helicopter flight to Volcanoes National Park via Kigali. Rwanda is known a the land of a thousand hills because of the undulating grassy landscape. Your journey culminates at a nice Gorilla nest resort. Your evening in the jungle is at leisure including a delicious dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6:
Volcanoes National Park

After an early breakfast, set off for a full day of discovery. After receiving the Golden Monkey trek briefing at the park headquarters at 7 a.m., you will be driven to the Trailhead in preparation for your guided walk at around 8 AM. You will spend an intriguing hour with the habituated monkey families as they go about their everyday lives after the incredible trekking procedure, which often takes around four hours. Later return to your accommodation for lunch followed by a cultural village visit in the afternoon.

Day 7:
Gorilla Trekking

Early morning breakfast before heading to the park’s headquarters for the gorilla trek briefing. With the help of your guide, you will transfer to the starting point for this amazing adventure. With only an estimated 880 gorillas left in the world, seeing these gentle creatures in their natural habitat are truly a unique moment. The trekking may take from as long as 30 min to 6 hours depending on the group that you are tracking. Once you encounter them, you are allowed to stay with them for one hour playing and taking photos with them. After this memorable experience, return to your accommodation for lunch and an afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Day 8:
Volcanoes National Park to Nyungwe National Park

After your breakfast, check out and transfer to the airstrip for a scenic flight to Nyungwe National Park where the largest mountain forest in East and Central Africa is found. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, you are free to carry out some activities that you may wish. Later dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Day 9:
Chimps Trekking

With your packed breakfast, drive to the park headquarters for a chimpanzee trek briefing. With the help of a ranger, start your trekking adventure of these playful and human-like creatures. You may be even be welcomed by chimp morning calls deep in the forest. Upon encountering them, you can stay in their presence for one hour as you enjoy their day-by-day characters. Later, head back for lunch and the afternoon will be at leisure.

Day 10:
Canopy Walk at Nyungwe

After breakfast at the resort, you will drive once again to the park headquarters for the canopy walk briefing. The canopy walkway consists of three bridges and three towers with a total length of 200m. On this journey, your expert guide will not only reveal the forest canopy but also explain why it is an integral part of the tropical rainforest ecosystem. After this insightful tour, you will return to the resort for lunch. The afternoon is again at leisure. Enjoy your last dinner and overnight stay.

Day 11:
Nyungwe National Park to Kigali

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your resort. The morning hours will be at leisure before enjoying your last lavish and hot lunch. Later, check out and transfer to the airstrip to catch a flight to Kigali. End of your unforgettable Adventure full of memories.

Included

  • Park entry fees
  • Gorilla and chimp permits
  • Game drives
  • All accommodation
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Meals
  • Local flights
  • Transfers

Excluded

  • Optional Activities
  • Additional accommodation
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Drinks and beverages
  • Anything not included

Getting There

This tour starts in Nairobi, Kenya’s Capital city.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Recommended Tours

Discover the allure of Kenya with our private, independent tours, meticulously crafted to cater to your unique travel preferences. Our customizable itineraries offer flexibility and exclusivity, allowing you to explore at your own pace and delve into the experiences that captivate you. Contact us today to begin designing your dream Kenya experience, and let us create memories that will last a lifetime.

What Our Clients Say

Customize Your Safari

For a More Exciting & Better Value Experience