Day 1: Arrival in Kigali & transfer to Hotel
Arrival in Kigali International Airport, meet and greet with the guide and give you a short briefing about the trip. Transfer to the Hotel, check in and acclimatize to the climate of Rwanda as you wait for your 6 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safaris.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Milles Des Colline | Protea Hotel | Marriott Hotel
Mid-range: Golf hills residence | Urban Boutique Hotel
Best Budget: Five to five Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park – Afternoon Game drive
Early morning drive to Akagera National Park, arrival and briefing then start a full day game drive in the park, get to see over 12 species of antelopes, over 525 species of birds including the rare ones such as the shoe bill stock, papyrus gonolek and the big 5 like Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant) to name but a few.
The park has the highest concentration of birds per square kilometer, very beautiful undulating landscapes, high species numbers and endemic species plus historical and cultural sites inside the park. You will have enough water on board and picnic lunch box.
Luxury: Akagera Game Lodge
Mid-range: Ruzizi Tented Camp
Best Budget: Akagera Game Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Morning game drive – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Early breakfast followed by a half day game drive in search for the unseen wildlife on the previous game drives. Lunch at the lodge then drive to Volcanoes National Park. You will have stops en-route to refresh and get spot good views. Dinner and overnight at Kinigi guesthouse/ la Palme Hotel/ Five Volcanoes Boutique hotel
Day 4: Golden Monkey tracking – Afternoon Cultural visit
After breakfast return to the park to trek the few population and rare golden monkeys. Afternoon visit the beautiful twin Lakes – Burera and Ruhondo. or opt for cultural activities at Ibyachu.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel | Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge | Mountain Gorilla Views Lodge
Mid-range: Lapalme Hotel | Davince Hotel
Best Budget: Kinigi Guest House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Kivu
Early breakfast followed by the drive to the park headquarters for the registrations and briefing before embarking on a once in a lifetime trek of the critically endangered mountain gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching them closely.
Be back at the base, have lunch at the hotel and refresh later hit the road to Gisenyi at the Lake Kivu (1 hours plus drive) arrival and enjoy the evening at the Lake shore.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Kivu Serena Hotel
Mid-range: Paradis Malahides Hotel
Best Budget: Dian Fossey Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Boat Ride – Transfer to Kigali Airport
Breakfast then drive to the beach, swim, do the boat cruise eat fresh food (especially fish for those who like it) Drive back to Kigali, visit memorial genocide, later drop off to the airport for your out bond flight and mark the end of 6 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safaris.