4-Day Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari
Combine Rwanda’s mountain gorillas with classic savannah wildlife on this four-day safari. Explore Akagera National Park by vehicle and boat, tour Kigali and trek through Volcanoes National Park to meet a habituated mountain gorilla family.
DURATION
4 Days / 3 Nights
ROUTE
Kigali ➔ Akagera National Park ➔ Kigali ➔ Musanze (Volcanoes National Park) (returning to Kigali)
Gorilla Trekking Permits Are Limited – Book Early
Tour Highlights
Kigali city tour
Lake Ihema boat safari
Gorilla trekking
Game drives in Akagera National Park
Itinerary
Day 1: Kigali to Akagera National Park
A Native Expeditions representative will collect you from Kigali International Airport, your hotel or another agreed location.
Travel east to Akagera National Park. After checking in and having lunch, take a boat safari on Lake Ihema.
Look out for hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds. Elephants, buffaloes and antelopes may also be seen near the shoreline.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short evening game drive before returning to your lodge.
Overnight: Akagera National Park
Day 2: Akagera Game Drive and Return to Kigali
After breakfast, explore Akagera on a guided game drive.
Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, leopards, hyenas and several antelope species. Leopards and rhinos are more difficult to find, and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing through the park and returning to Kigali.
Overnight: Kigali
Day 3: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Musanze
Begin the day with a guided Kigali city experience.
Visit selected attractions such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local markets or artisan shops. The exact programme can be adjusted around your interests.
After lunch, travel through Rwanda’s hilly countryside to Musanze, near Volcanoes National Park.
Overnight: Musanze
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking and Return to Kigali
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for registration and a gorilla trekking briefing.
Accompanied by experienced guides and rangers, trek through the forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek may take several hours depending on the gorillas’ location, terrain and weather.
Once the gorillas are located, spend the permitted time observing and photographing them.
Return to your lodge to change and have lunch before travelling to Kigali. Book a late-evening departure flight or arrange an additional night in Kigali.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which parks are included?
The itinerary includes Akagera National Park and Volcanoes National Park, with an additional city experience in Kigali.
Does this safari include a gorilla permit?
A gorilla permit is required, but whether it is included depends on your quotation. Confirm permit availability and inclusion before making payment.
Can I see the Big Five in Akagera?
Akagera is home to lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinos. Seeing all five during a short visit cannot be guaranteed.
Is the Lake Ihema boat safari included?
This depends on the selected package. Confirm whether the boat trip and applicable park fees are included in your quotation.
Can the safari begin on my arrival day?
Yes, if your flight arrives early enough. Travellers arriving later should spend a night in Kigali and begin the itinerary the following morning.
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