Amazing Excrusion | Nyungwe canopy walk Adventure

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Entire Rwanda

location

You will be met by 1000 Hills Safaris’ driver/guide at you’ Hotel in Kigali – meet and greet, He will shortly brief you about the program of the safari then Drive you to Volcano National Park where we will do our gorilla trekking, Overnight at Virunga Hotel.

9 Days & 8 Nights Rwandan Primate & Wildlife Safari

This comprehensive package includes Rwanda’s 3 major National Parks, Akagera, Nyungwe Forest and Volcanoes, as well as time in the vibrant capital of Kigali.

After a night in Kigali, you will start your journey in Akagera National Park, a particularly scenic park located on a lake with views of Tanzania on the opposite shore. The Park’s contour and diversity of wildlife make it a wonderful first stop. Akagera National Park is Rwanda’s only Big Five destination, which means that it hosts populations of lion, leopard, elephant, black rhino and buffalo. Easily explored by boat, the lakes of Akagera also host plenty of hippos and crocs, and a wide variety of waterbirds including the iconic Shoebill.

Another night in Kigali gives travelers the opportunity to visit the inspirational and moving Genocide Memorial, and visit a market or two. Then you’re off to Nyungwe National Park, home to cheeky chimps and handsome colobus monkeys. A lunch stop at the Kings Palace breaks up the scenic journey. Permits for primate treks are optional. A breathtaking canopy walk is included and offers not only stunning views but also the possibility of seeing some of the 13 species of monkeys who dwell in the forest. Birders will delight in Nyungwe.

Finally, the opportunity to do a gorilla trek (permit extra) in misty Volcanoes National Park. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience; your time with these gentle giants is intense and satisfying. Cultural visits are another highlight of your visit.

Highlights

Comprehensive itinerary visiting Rwanda’s top 3 National Parks
Opportunity for gorilla, chimp and colobus monkey treks (permits extra)
Visit to Kings Palace
Leisure time in Kigali and Volcanoes for shopping and independent touring

Inclusions

Airport transfers
4WD vehicle
Bilingual expert game ranger-driver
2 nights accommodation in Kigali, choice of First-class, Deluxe or Luxury accommodation
2 nights accommodation inAkagera National Park, choice of First-class, Deluxe or Luxury accommodation
2 nights accommodation in Nyungwe Forest National Park, choice of First-class, Deluxe or Luxury accommodation
2 nights accommodation in Volcanoes National Park, choice of First-class, Deluxe or Luxury accommodation
All meals from breakfast on Day 2 to lunch on Day 9
Game drives
Boat ride in Akagera National Park
Visit to Kings Palace enroute Nyungwe
Canopy Walk in Nyungwe
Optional chimp, colobus monkey and gorilla treks (permits not included)

Based on departures in Low Season*

Price per person in private vehicle	First-class	Deluxe	Luxury
Solo Traveler	8499	8989	17999
Each of 2	5149	6049	11649
Each of 3	4469	5369	11049
Each of 4	4129	5019	10749
Each of 5	3919	4819	10569
Each of 6	3789	4679	10459
Single room supplement	1299	1899	4559

Based on departures in High Season*

Price per person in private vehicle	First-class	Deluxe	Luxury
Solo Traveler	8499	11459	22339
Each of 2	5149	7699	14429
Each of 3	4469	7029	13829
Each of 4	4129	6689	13529
Each of 5	3919	6479	13349
Each of 6	3789	6349	13229
Single room supplement	1299	1699	6119

SEASONS

First-class – same year round
Deluxe – Low season is 1 April – 31 May // Shoulder Season is 1 January – 31 March & 1 November – 14 December // High season is 1 June – 31 October & 15 – 31 December
Luxury – Low season is 1 – 31 May & 1 November – 14 December // Shoulder Season is 16 January – 31 May & 16 October – 14 December // High Season is 1 June – 15 October & 15 – 31 December

Group Size

Minimum 2, solo travelers pay surcharge

Dates

Departs daily, year round

Price

From $5149 per person based on double occupancy*

Trip Terms

*Prices are quoted in USD and are ‘from’, per person, based on twin share occupancy. Seasonal Surcharges apply. Single supplements apply. Black-out dates may apply. All pricing is strictly subject to availability. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices. Prices are current at time of posting (2/10/22) and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed. CA CST: 2076233-40 | WA ID: 601 684 531 | PC-1282498.

Note: The trekking may be fairly strenuous – up to six hours or longer is not uncommon – at relatively high altitudes. Mountain Gorillas are wild animals and, as such, sightings cannot be guaranteed. The success rate however is well over 99%. Cost of gorilla, chimp and colobus monkey trekking permits extra.

Terms and Conditions

Read our full Terms and Conditions here

You’ll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1: Arrive Kigali

Welcome to the Land of the Thousand Hills! Arrival at Kigali Airport where you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Rest of day at leisure.

Day 2: Akagera Volcanoes National Park

Drive 2 hours east to Akagera National Park. Along the way, you will see a lot of bird species, banana plantations and markets. Akagera National Park is dotted with swamps and lakes fed by the meandering course of the Akagera River. On arrival in the Park, take an afternoon game drive. Check into your accommodation in time for sunset drinks and dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Akagera National Park

Spend a full day game viewing in Akagera National Park including a boat ride in the afternoon. The park terrain is in contrast to the more mountainous central and western parts of Rwanda. Set at a relatively low altitude on the border with Tanzania, the resident animal population includes elephant, buffalo, lion and leopard as well as 11 species of antelope including Impala, Common Duiker, Defassa Waterbuck, Bushbuck, Oribi, Tsessebe, Cape Eland and the rare Roan Antelope. Hippos are present in impressive numbers in the lakes and rivers, zebra, and giraffe still roam the more open acacia dotted plains. The birdlife is quite exceptional, with the continent’s biggest concentrations of waterbirds. The connecting marshes are the hide out for the endangered and exquisite papyrus gonolek, and the bizarre shoebill stork. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Kigali

Depart Akagera for Kigali, where you will have time at leisure to explore this vibrant capital city. Spend time shopping at the markets or visiting the sobering but inspirational Genocide memorial. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Nyungwe National Park

Depart on a scenic drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park via Butare, the second largest city of Rwanda. Butare hosts the National Museum, and several universities and research institutions. Visit the King’s palace. On arrival in the Nyungwe region, check into your accommodation and enjoy its amenities. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Nyungwe National Park

Those who are chimp trekking will transfer to the trail head and embark on a thrilling hike in search of chimpanzee communities. The Nyungwe chimpanzee population is thought to consist of approximately 400-500 individuals. Prepare to hear these excitable primates before you see them, as their pant-hoots travel through the deep forest. During your hike you may also spot migratory birdlife including the Ross’ turaco, grey-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk and regal sunbird. After lunch, all guests depart on the Canopy walk. (B,L,D)

Day 7: Volcanoes National Park

Depart with packed lunch on a leisurely and scenic drive to Volcanoes National park. After arrival at your accommodation, you will have some free time to enjoy the amenities of your resort, or explore the town of Musanze. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Volcanoes National Park

This morning, your guide will transfer those doing the gorilla trek to Volcanoes National Park to meet your expert primate guide and tracking team. The trek to the gorilla family may be as short as 30 minutes or as long as 3 hours. Porters are available to assist you with the trek, this is inexpensive and highly recommended. Those who have mobility challenges can hire a team of porters to carry them on a sedan chair. After an amazing, never to be forgotten hour with the gorilla family, you will descend and transfer back to your accommodation for lunch. The afternoon is free for you to explore the town or opt for a visit to the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village at around $35 per person. (B,L,D)