BURUNDI ACCESS TOURS & SAFARIS

Rwanda Safari – 8 Days Safari in Rwanda

Day 1 Arrival and Transfer

Arrival and transfer to your hotel. After check in have lunch on your own at the poolside. In the afternoon have a city tour. Visit the city centre, Nyamirambo, curio markets and the Kimironko fruits market where you have a chance to meet the locals and choose your fruit basket. Overnight Mille Coline hotel

Day 2 Kigali- Nyanza-Butare-Gikongoro (Murambi)-Nyungwe

An early morning breakfast is followed by a drive to Nyungwe forest. On the way visit Nyanza King’s Palace, the National Museum of Butare and the genocide memorial of Murambi. Nyanza was the headquarters of the ancient Rwanda Kingdom before the arrival of the Europeans. The compound has the modern palace constructed by King Mutara in 1934. Next to it is the reconstructed King’s hut as it was on the arrival of the Europeans. It is tastefully decorated with the traditional mats and utensils. The Butare Museum is reputed to be the best ethnographical Museum in East Africa. It is the home of the national ballet-Intore dancers. Have lunch at Butare and proceed to Murambi genocide memorial. Overnight Gisakura Guest House (B/L/D)

Day 3 Hiking, trekking, tracking Colobus trails of Nyungwe

After breakfast enter Nyungwe forest to track the Nyungwe Colobus monkey. A walk in the forest is a whole learning experience conducted by knowledgeable guides well versed in botany, ornithology and interspecies relationship in this forest. Thereafter, return to your lodge for lunch. Dinner and overnight Gisakura Guest House B/L/D

Day 4 Nyungwe – Chimpanzee trekking

After an early breakfast, enter Nyungwe forest (06 :00) to track the chimpanzee. Thereafter, return to the Guest House for lunch followed by a drive to Kibuye. Overnight at Bethanie Guesthouse or Holiday in hotel. (B/L/D).

Day 5 Kibuye - Gisenyi - Musanze –Kinigi

Distance of 213 Km/6 Hrs driving time – After breakfast, drive to Gisenyi and finally to Kinigi. The drive Kibuye-Gisenyi is via the most beautiful Congo-Nile trail providing spectacular views of the tea growing country of Gisovu and Kayove. Brief stops are provided for photography. A four hours drive takes to Gisenyi for lunch and a brief city tour. There after drive for two hours to Ruhengeri and finally Kinigi the base of gorilla tracking. Overnight Gorilla Bamboo lodge on full board (B/L/D)

Day 6: Gorillas in the mist

An early morning breakfast is followed by a drive to Kinigi park headquarters for group briefing, guide allocation and general organization. This is followed by a drive to the trailheads where hiking and trekking up through bamboo vegetation. Hiking, trekking or in other words, tracking gorillas may take 2-3 hours. Sight and stay with the Gorillas for one hour. Descend to your hotel for lunch. Afternoon; at leisure or do a tour of the villages or visit the twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo. Dinner and Overnight Gorilla Bamboo lodge - Full Board (B/L/D)

Day 7 Gorilla Ruhengeri – Kigali

Early breakfast again, then trek up the mountain for another memorable experience with the gorillas. Return to the base hotel for lunch. In the afternoon drive to Kigali. Overnight Mille Collines Hotel BB

Day 8: Airport Transfer & Departure

After breakfast, have a city tour. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your home flight.

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

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