5 days Rwanda Gorillas & Wildlife safari

5 days Rwanda gorillas & wildlife safari: This 5 days Rwanda Gorilla trekking safari and wildlife viewing safari will take you in Volcanoes national park in Musanze where you will spend an hour with endangered mountain gorillas and then drive to Akagera national park for wildlife viewing safari on a game drive boat cruise safaris. 5 days Rwanda gorillas and wildlife safari includes 5 days and 4 nights Starting and ending in Kigali- Rwanda.

Highlights of 5 days Rwanda gorillas & wildlife safari

  • Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Musanze
  • Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park
  • Day 3: Transfer to Akagera national park
  • Day 4: Game drive and boat cruise in Akagera national park
  • Day 5: Transfer to Kigali for a city tour and departures

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1 of 5 days Rwanda gorillas and wildlife safari: Transfer from Kigali to Musanze

  • Kigali – Musanze: In the morning of day 1 of 5 days Rwanda gorilla trekking safari and wildlife viewing safari in Volcanoes national park & Akagera national park, you will be met by our company representative in Rwanda who will pick you up from your hotel, brief you about this 5 days Rwanda safari tour as you enjoy a brief Kigali city tour to explore some genocide memorial sites, museum, kimironko market and craft shops. Enjoy your lunch and later on proceed the journey on a road drive to Musanze. Musanze is one of the best destination to visit while on a Rwanda safari with unique attractions including Musanze genocide memorial sites. Upon arrival in Musanze, you will visit the Gorilla Guardian village and later on retire at your reserved lodge for dinner and overnight.
  • Meal plan: Lunch and dinner

Day 2 of 5 days Rwanda gorillas and wildlife safari: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park

  • Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park: After breakfast on day 2 of 5 days Rwanda gorilla trekking safari and wildlife viewing safari in Volcanoes national park & Akagera national park, pack enough water , snacks and be driven to the gorilla trekking trail head for breaking about the dos and don’ts while trekking endangered mountain gorillas. Hire the porter to assist you in carrying the backpack and remember to tip him after the trek. Rwanda Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park lasts between 2-5 hours and only one hour of close viewing. After trekking gorillas, you will return to the lodge for a relaxed evening or else inform your safari guide to organize for you an evening activity to keep you busy for the remaining hours of the day.
  • Meal plan: breakfast, packed lunch and dinner

Day 3 of 5 days Rwanda gorillas and wildlife safari: Transfer to Akagera national park

  • Volcanoes national park – Akagera national park: Enjoy your breakfast at leisure on day 3 of 5 days Rwanda gorilla trekking safari and wildlife viewing safari in Volcanoes national park & Akagera national park and later on check out of the lodge to start the journey back to Kigali first where you will experience the beautiful Rwanda while on a road drive. While in Kigali, you will enjoy a relaxed lunch and later on set off to Akagera national park which will welcome you with a stunning sunset game drive as you proceed to your lodge for check in, dinner and overnight.
  • Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 of 5 days Rwanda gorillas and wildlife safari: Game drive and boat cruise in Akagera national park

  • Game drive and boat cruise in Akagera national park: Enjoy your breakfast very early on day 4 of 5 days Rwanda gorilla trekking safari and wildlife viewing safari Volcanoes national park & Akagera national park then be driven in the beautiful vegetation of Akagera national park filled with both glass land and woodland where you will spot several species of wildlife including mammals, birds, butterflies and the thrilling savanna vegetation cover its self. After the game drive, you will return for lunch at the lodge and later on embark on an afternoon boat cruise along Lake Ihema to increase on the wildlife seen while in Akagera national park. Return to the lodge later in the evening for dinner and overnight.
  • Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 of 5 days Rwanda gorillas and wildlife safari: transfer to Kigali for a city tour and departures

  • Departures: being the last day of your 5 days Rwanda gorilla trekking safari and wildlife viewing safari in Volcanoes national park & Akagera national park, you will take your time and enjoy a relaxed breakfast then check out of the lodge and start the journey back to Kigali. You will arrive in Kigali in time for lunch. Enjoy a relaxed lunch and in case you missed a city tour on day 1 of 5 days Rwanda gorilla trekking safari and wildlife safari then this is the day to enjoy it before departures.
  • Meal plan: breakfast and lunch.

END OF 5 DAYS RWANDA GORILLAS & WILDLIFE SAFARI

Inclusive in 5 days Rwanda gorilla trekking safari and wildlife viewing safari

  • Park entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Rangers 
  • All meals as mentioned in Itinerary
  • Accommodations as per itinerary
  • All inclusive activities
  • English speaking guide
  • Enough bottled drinking water

Exclusive in 5 days Rwanda gorilla trekking and wildlife viewing safari

  • Visa fees
  • Ticket
  • Porter
  • Tips
  • Souvenirs
  • Optional activities
  • Additional accommodation
  • Laundry 
  • Life insurance
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