Rwanda ~ Gorillas and Wildlife ~ 5 Star Deluxe, 7 Days

Highlights:

• Guided game drives, boat cruises, walking safaris in Akagera National Park
• Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Akagera National Park

Bordering Tanzania in eastern Rwanda, Akagera National Park is central Africa's largest protected wetland and the last refuge for savannah-adapted species in the country. Stretching across a vast expanse of low-lying mountains and savannah plains, the park takes in the rolling highlands woodlands, swamp-fringed lakes, and wetlands of the Kagera River along the way. Crocodiles and hippos wallow in the park's watery basins, predators prowl through its acacia groves, and elephant, zebra, giraffe, buffalo and other animals roam across its grassy plains. Bursting with a rich biodiversity, the park features a variety of rare species, as well as a plentitude of mammals and hundreds of bird species.

Volcanoes National Park

Bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rwanda, the Volcanoes National Park is best known as a sanctuary for the region’s rare mountain gorillas. Visitors flock here to experience a face to face encounter with these intriguing creatures. The park is set high on the jungle-covered slopes of the volcanic Virunga Mountains. Highly regulated treks through the reserve allow visitors to spend an hour at a time with these incredible primates in their natural habitat. While the gorilla’s are without a doubt the main drawcard, visitors can also look forward to exploring a network of scenic hiking trails, visiting the tomb of the world-famous Dian Fossey and the Karisoke Research Centre, and enjoying a beautiful day hike to the crater lake on Mount Bisoke.

Day 1	Kigali, Rwanda
Day 2 - 4	Magashi, Akagera National Park
Day 5 - 6	Volcanoes National Park
Day 7	Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kigali Serena Hotel, Kigali

Kigali Airport to Kigali Hotels Per person, per one-way
On arrival at Kigali, you will be met by an Akagera Aviation representative, who will hand over your travel documents.
Service is provided on arrival and departure.

Overnight: Kigali Serena Hotel

Day 2: Magashi, Akagera National Park

Depart from Kigali Serena Hotel
Scheduled shuttle transfer from Kigali to Magashi
Guests must ensure they are at Kigali Serena Hotel at 7:00am.
As an alternative to the shuttle, a scheduled helicopter flight is available daily.
Arrive at Magashi

Overnight: Magashi

Day 3 - 4: Magashi, Akagera National Park

Included

All meals, all local drinks (excludes premium imported brands and champagne), transfer from the entrance gate of Akagera National Park to the lodge, all lodge activities (guided game drives, boat cruises, walking safaris), park fees, laundry, local Government taxes. In the event of a change in local taxes or the introduction of additional taxes, these rates will be adjusted accordingly.

From 01 March 2020
All meals, all local drinks (excludes premium imported brands and champagne), transfer from the entrance gate of Akagera National Park to the lodge, all lodge activities (guided game drives, boat cruises, walking safaris), park fees, conservation levies, laundry, local Government taxes. In the event of a change in local taxes or the introduction of additional taxes, these rates will be adjusted accordingly.

Day 5: Bisate Lodge, Volcanoes National Park

Depart from Magashi
Scheduled shuttle transfer from Magashi to Kigali
For same day departures from Kigali International Airport, guests should not schedule their international flight earlier than 7:00pm.
As an alternative to the shuttle, a scheduled helicopter flight is available daily.
Arrive at Bisate

Overnight: Bisate Lodge

Day 6: Bisate Lodge, Volcanoes National Park

Included

All meals, all local drinks (excludes premium imported brands and champagne), lodge activities on property (guided nature / birding walks in forest on property, guided nursery visit and indigenous tree planting, guided walk and vegetable picking at organic fields, guided walk to pyrethrum fields, guided visit to the community beehive project, self-guided running trail) lodge activities off property accessed by walking (guided visits to Bisate reforestation site, guided visits to nursery school in Bisate village, guided walks of the surrounding communities to meet with our neighbors), enjoy sundowner drinks on the lodge balcony or the private balcony of your villa, laundry, Gym in a bag concept per guest, wireless internet connection in villa only, local Government taxes. In the event of a change in local taxes or the introduction of additional taxes, these rates will be adjusted accordingly.

Day 7: End of Itinerary

Depart from Bisate

Download Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kigali Serena Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda
Day 2-4: Magashi, Akagera National Park
Day 5 - 6: Bisate Lodge, Volcanoes National Park