8 Day Best of Rwanda
Kigali – Akagera National Park – Volcanoes National Park – Lake Kivu – Nyungwe Forest – Kigali
Overview
All of Rwanda in eight days: Akagera's savannah, the gorillas of the volcanoes, Lake Kivu and Nyungwe Forest.
Trip highlights
- Akagera game drives
- Gorilla trek
- Chimpanzees and the canopy walk
Day by day
- Day 1
Kigali to Akagera
Drive to Akagera for a boat trip on Lake Ihema.
- Day 2
Akagera
A full day of game drives.
- Day 3
Akagera to Volcanoes National Park
Drive across the country to Musanze.
- Day 4
Gorilla trekking
Hike to a gorilla family.
- Day 5
Volcanoes to Lake Kivu
Drive to Lake Kivu.
- Day 6
Lake Kivu to Nyungwe
Drive along the lake to Nyungwe Forest.
- Day 7
Nyungwe Forest
Track chimpanzees and walk across the canopy bridge.
- Day 8
Nyungwe to Kigali
Drive back to Kigali via Huye.
Usually included
- Private vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed, in your chosen standard
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Park entrance fees and activities named in the itinerary
- Drinking water during drives
Usually not included
- International flights and visas
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits, unless agreed in your quote
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and staff
- Drinks and personal items
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