Guests of our 5-day Rwanda Gorillas and Culture tour will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Rwandan culture while also seeing the country’s famous mountain gorillas. You will have the opportunity to go gorilla trekking and enjoy breathtaking views in the Virunga mountains in northern Rwanda. After your adventure, you will return to Kigali for a city tour and a chance to learn more about Rwandan culture at the National Museum and the King’s Palace.
Overview
- Day 01: Arrival and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 02: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Day 03: Back to Kigali City
- Day 04: Visit to Kings Palace and Butale National Musuem
- Day 05: Departure
Booking this African safari itinerary guarantees an unforgettable wildlife experience, immersing you in breathtaking landscapes and close encounters with iconic animals like gorillas, lions, elephants, and rhinos. It combines luxury and adventure, with expert guides ensuring safety and the best game-viewing opportunities. Carefully planned routes take you through diverse ecosystems, from savannas to lush wetlands, maximizing your chances of witnessing the Big Five. With seamless accommodations, cultural experiences, and conservation-focused travel, this itinerary offers a once-in-a-lifetime journey into the heart of Africa.
DAY 1: Arrival and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park, in northern Rwanda, is the destination you may expect after being greeted by an agent from Experiya Tour Company upon your arrival. Make it to your lodge in plenty of time for supper and an overnight stay after this scenic drive over terraced hills and winding roads.
Accommodation: Lebambou Gorilla Lodge
Weekly Menu: Two Meals Per Day
Two hours of driving
DAY 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Before setting out on your thrilling morning journey to the Volcanoes National Park Headquarters, where you will begin your walk into the indigenous forest in search of the gorillas, enjoy a delicious breakfast at the lodge. Immerse yourself in the strange and intimate rain-forest on this trek. Hear the chatter of the rare golden monkey, see the fresh spoor of mountain elusive populations of buffalo and elephant, and hear the live calls of colorful birds. Eat lunch at the lodge and then unwind after a long day of interesting and exhausting activities.
Accommodation: Lebambou Gorilla Lodge
Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast Menu
DAY 3: Back to Kigali for a city tour
You will next travel to Kigali for a city tour, where you may see local markets, take a driving tour of the city, and stop by the Kigali Memorial Genocide Center to learn more about the global and Rwandan genocides, all while the memories of your gorilla trekking adventure are still fresh in your mind.
Millane Colines Hotel
Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast Menu
Two hours of driving
DAY 4: Visit to Kings’ Palace and Butale National Museum
Your tour of Rwanda’s Kings’ Palace will begin with an early breakfast before you head to the Butale district. After a fascinating journey through Rwandan history, culture, and royalty (beginning with the first king and ending with the last), you’ll get the opportunity to explore the National Museum. Then, it’s back to Kigali for an overnight stay.
Millane Colines Hotel
Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast Menu
Three hours of driving
DAY 5: Departure
You will be taken to Kigali Airport in time for your international flight, as per your departure schedule.
Includes
Excludes
- All transportation as scheduled
- All Activities Included in the itinerary
- All park entrance fees
- Meals: breakfast – lunch and dinner as shown
- English speaking driver guide
- Complementary bottled water
- Airport transfers on first and last day
- Every Accommodation included
- Anything outside the regular itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
- Any items of personal nature
- International vaccinations
- Local and international flights
- Personal Travel insurance
- Visa Fees
- Tips and souvenirs
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