BURUNDI ACCESS TOURS & SAFARIS

Rwanda Gorilla Trip – 9 Days Gorilla Trip to Rwanda

A 9 days Rwanda Safari starts and ends in Kigali. This safari can also be done on a private basis. It gives clients an opportunity to discover the best of Rwanda. It starts with the wildlife and birds in Akagera National Park in the east with its beautiful wetland savannah.

The highlight of the safari is, of course, tracking the mountain gorillas in Parc National des Volcans (PNV) in the Virunga volcanoes in the northwest. This safari offers an opportunity to track gorillas twice. PNV in Rwanda has ten habituated gorilla families and tracking most groups in the afro-montane forest usually takes only a few hours.

You can also climb a volcano; visit the Diana Fossey tombs with other gorillas plus the endangered golden monkeys. You continue to Nyungwe, in southern Rwanda, a massive afro-montane forest, the largest in East and Central Africa. The forest has 13 primate species including chimpanzee and large groups of Black and White colobus monkeys. Other attractions are 278 bird species and a variety of orchids and butterflies.

Clients can stay 2 nights in Akagera Lodge, 3 nights at Volcanoes Bamboo Lodge and 3 nights at Gisakura Guest house on the western edge of the Nyungwe Forest.

Day 1: Arrival

You will be met on arrival at airport and then transfer to Kigali. You will get briefed about your safari and after lunch, depart for Akagera. Go for an evening boat ride and have a chance to see some schools of hippos, the giant Nile crocodiles, over 525 species of birds etc. Overnight and dinner at Akagera Game Lodge (FB).

Day 2: Game drives

Game drives in the park to see some of the 12 species of antelopes, birds, elephants, zebras, leopard, and lions etc; some reptiles and amphibians etc. Overnight and dinner at Akagera Lodge (FB).

Day 3: Travel to Kinigi

Early start for Kinigi. The journey north goes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that show much of Rwanda landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome volcanoes. You will have lunch on arrival at Musanze. Overnight at Volcanoes Bamboo Lodge (FB).

Day 4: Gorilla Tracking

Go for gorilla tracking in Parc National des Volcan. Tracking the gorillas through the mountain forest of the Virunga is a wonderful experience. Spend time with the gorillas (takes about I hour), and be back at the lodge for lunch. Some gorilla families however are more elusive, and tracking can take a full day, especially when it is wet and muddy. Overnight and dinner at Volcanoes Bamboo Lodge (FB).

Day 5: Golden Monkeys

Visit the golden monkeys in the morning then drive to Gisenyi afterwards; visit Ross Carr’s orphanage and Lake Kivu OR climb either Bisoke or Muhavura volcano OR visit the tombs of Dian Fossey with other gorillas. Last option, visit local schools, community projects OR either walk or ride bikes to the twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. Overnight at Volcanoes Bamboo Lodge (FB).

Day 6: Drive to Nyungwe

Early start for Nyungwe. Visit the old king’s palace in Nyanza. Drive past green hills of tea and the vast Nyungwe Forest. Overnight at Gisakura guest house (FB).

Day 7: Forest Walk

Go on an escorted walk in search of the large groups of Colobus monkeys and birds including the Rwenzori turaco. Or go chimp tracking and have picnic lunch. Return late afternoon. Overnight at Gisakura guest house (FB).

Day 8:

Guided nature walks in the forest or go chimp tracking. Overnight and dinner at Gisakura Guest House (FB)

Day 9: Depart for Kigali

Leave for Kigali. If time allows go for a tour of the city including a visit to the market, a pottery project, handicraft shops and a genocide memorial site. Transfer to the airport (HB)

End of Tour

Include:

Accommodation full board, *fuel, transportation with English speaking guide, Park Entrances, mineral water, Launch cruise fees …all activities described in the itinerary.

Exclude:

Travel Cover, tips, alcoholic beverages, and items of a personal nature, any items not mentioned.

CONTACT INFORMATION

BURUNDI ACCESS, Contact: Mr Augustine Ndikuriyo

Avenue du Lac Tanganyika, Galerie Menya Media Bujumbura-Burundi

Tel +257 78 283 273 +257 79 560 063

E-mail: augustine@burundiaccess.com info@burundiaccess.com