Rwanda Safari Rwanda
Rwanda Safari
Set off on an 7 night/ 8 day journey exploring the highlights of Rwanda’s wildlife
Prices from £13,500 pp
Includes all accommodation, flights, activities & transfers between camps
ITINERARY
Day 1 - 2
Kigali, Rwanda
Rwanda’s capital and biggest city stretches across lush undulating hills surrounded by towering mountains. It is the country’s financial, commercial and cultural hub & with its interesting architecture, busy streets, meandering boulevards, and green hillsides, Kigali is said to be one of the most attractive cities in Africa.
Activities on offer:
- Local cooking class
- Local fashion experience
- Art & Cultural experiences
- City Tours
- Nature Walks
- Banana Beer making workshop
Breakfast Included
Accommodation: The Retreat by Heaven
Day 2 - 5
Akageri 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.
Activities on offer:
- Game Drives
- Boating in swamp cruisers
- bird watching experience
- Fishing on a catch and release basis
- Guided Nature walks
Full Board
Accommodation: Wilderness Magashi
Day 5 - 8
Volcanoes National Park
Bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rwanda, and set high on the jungle-covered slopes of the volcanic Virunga Mountains, the Volcanoes National Park is best known as a sanctuary for the region’s rare mountain gorillas. Visitors flock here to experience face to face encounters with these intriguing creatures. Regulated treks through the reserve allow visitors to spend an hour at a time with these incredible primates in their natural habitat. While the gorillas are without a doubt the main drawcard, visitors can also look forward to exploring a network of scenic hiking trails, with the beautiful day hike to the crater lake on Mount Bisoke being a particular highlight. Make sure to visit the fascinating Karisoke Research Centre and the tomb of the world-famous Dian Fossey.
Activities on offer:
- Guided visit to the nearby community
- Mountain gorilla trekking
- Golden Monkey Trekking
- Guided Walks In Volcanoes National Park
- Nursery Visit & Tree Planting
- Hike to Dian Fossey’s burial site and the ruins of her Karisoke Research Centre
Full Board
Accommodation: Wilderness Bisatie
