For a mix of Gorilla encounters and game viewing, this 5 Days Akagera and Volcanoes Tour has something to offer. It starts and ends in Kigali. With this package, you will visit two main parks (Volcanoes and Akagera National Park).
Day 1: Arrival at the airport – Transfer to Volcanoes
On arrival, our guide or representative from the company will be waiting for you at the airport. Meet and greet, after transfer to Kigali city for a tour around if time allows, lunch and a jaw-dropping drive to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze district.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Excursion – Kigali.
Be at the starting point or park headquarters in time for a short briefing conducted and group allocation. Later you will start the trek in a group following the trails that lead you into the jungle.
The time taken and distance moved until you locate the Gorilla family depends on where it spent the last night. You are required to come along with packed food and drinking water.
After the experience, you will return to the lodge for relaxation as you get prepared for the two-hour drive back to Kigali.
Day 3: Kigali – Drive to Akagera.
Get prepared early in the morning, have breakfast and check out at the hotel for a 2-3 hour drive to Akagera National Park in the Eastern part of the country.
The drive rewards with spectacular views of roadside scenery. You will arrive in time for lunch, and check in at the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Day 4: Game drive and boat cruise on Lake Ihema.
You will start with a morning game drive around the Park suburbs. From the pop-up of the vehicle, you will not stop admiring the awe-inspiring views of Wild animals like elephants, buffaloes, kobs, bushbucks and other animals in the Wilderness.
After the 3-4 hours’ drive return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon you will have a breathtaking boat cruise on Lake Ihema.
Day 5: Akagera – Transfer to Kigali – Return flight.
Enjoy your morning breakfast, after check out for a great drive back to Kigali city. Stop over for lunch, money exchange in the banks, visit craft shops and later drop off at the airport.
The 5 Days Akagera and Volcanoes Tour includes;
- Gorilla Permits
- Park Ranger Fees
- Game drive and boat cruise in Akagera.
- Full Board Accommodation
- Full-time English-speaking Driver/Guide
- Ground Transportation
- Airport transfer.
- Kigali city tour.
Exclusions:
- Airfares
- Visa Fees
- Personal Insurance
- Expenses of a personal nature.