6/10
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Entire Rwanda
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Drive to Nyungwe forest. On the way visit Nyanza King’s Palace, The National Museum of Butare and Nyanza was the headquarters of the ancient Rwanda Kingdom before the arrival of the Europeans. The compound has the modern palace constructed by King Mutara in 1934. It is tastefully decorated with the traditional mats and utensils.

 

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATIONDesignated Location in Kigali
DEPARTURE TIMEKick off Time: 9h
INCLUDED
Fullboard AccommodationOther National Park fee
Hotel/port pickup and drop-offProfessional guide & 4WD Car
NOT INCLUDED
Personal Insurance
Gorilla Trekking fee($1500)

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Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport

You will be met by 1000 Hills Safaris driver/guide at the Kigali International airport – meets and greeting, comment on the safari then Driving and Overnight at the hotel Ibis (here for your wish you can choose to sleep in Kigali depending on Time arrived at the airport). then if you choice this it will takes you to wake up at least at 4am so that you can be able to catch up Gorillas tracking time.

Main Destination:
Musanze (City)
Accommodation:
2000 Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in or near Kigali
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included
2

Day 2: Kigali - Nyungwe

An early morning breakfast is followed by a drive to Nyungwe forest. On the way visit Nyanza King’s Palace, the National Museum of Butare and Nyanza which was the headquarters of the ancient Rwanda Kingdom before the arrival of the Europeans. The compound has the modern palace constructed by King Mutara in 1934. It is tastefully decorated with the traditional mats and utensils.

Main Destination:
Nyungwe Forest National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included
3

Day 3: Hiking, Trekking, colobus Trails of Nyungwe and Canopy walk.

After breakfast, enter Nyungwe forest (06:00) to track the chimpanzee and Canopy walk. Thereafter return to the Hotel for lunch, After you will be Driving near Kivu Lake on your way to Kibuye, this road is around Kivu Lake and it has a good View of Congo side, then Overnight at the hotel.

Main Destination:
Nyungwe Forest National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Peace Guest House
  • Budget guest house located in or near Rusizi
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included
4

Day 4: Nyungwe - kibuye

After breakfast at the Hotel you spend your day at Kivu Beach if you are a birdwatcher this is a great place for this activity, they are located in one Island called Napoleon inside lake Kivu then take your boat back to you hotel spend time relaxing at Kivu Lake then after Lunch you will have a short Kibuye city Tour, back and overnight at the Hotel.

Main Destination:
Kibuye (Town)
Accommodation:
Rwiza Village Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in or near Karongi
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included
5

Day 5: Kibuye - Gisenyi - Ruhengeri - Kinigi

Distance 213 Km per 6 Hrs. driving time – After breakfast, drive to Gisenyi and finally to Kinigi. The drive Kibuye-Gisenyi is via the most beautiful providing spectacular views of the tea growing country of Gisovu and Kayove. Brief stops are provided for photography. A four hours drive takes to Gisenyi for lunch and a brief city tour. There after drive for two hours to Ruhengeri and finally Kinigi the base of gorilla tracking. Overnight at the hotel.

Main Destination:
Musanze (City)
Accommodation:
Hotel Muhabura
  • Budget hotel located just outside Volcanoes NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included
6

Day 6: Gorillas in the Mist

Breakfast is allowed early morning followed by a drive to Kinigi park headquarters for group, guide allocation and briefing. This is followed by a drive to the trailheads where hiking and trekking up the hills to the bamboo zone begins. Hiking, trekking and tracking gorillas may take 2-4 hours. Sight and stay with the Gorillas for one hour. Descend to your hotel for lunch. Afternoon leisure or on a tour of the area, visit lakes Burera and Ruhondo. Overnight at the hotel.

Main Destination:
Musanze (City)
Accommodation:
Hotel Muhabura
  • Budget hotel located just outside Volcanoes NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included
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Day 7: Bisoke Volcano Hiking - Kigali

After breakfast, trek the mountains (Bisoke Volcano Hiking) for another memorable experience with the Volcano. back at your hotel for Lunch then driver to Kigali, have Kigali city trip including the visit of the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gizozi, contacts with local people for the discovery of artisanal products (Collar, Bracelet, etc…), then transfer towards Kigali airport.

Driving distance: 2 hrs.
Activities: Airport Transfer
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This Trip Cost In Total 2300$/Person (Gorilla permit + transport + breakfast only).

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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