4 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Wildlife Tour – Gorilla Trekking Rwanda and Game Drives
4 days Rwanda Gorillas and Wildlife Tour is an African Wildlife safari in Rwanda for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park, wildlife viewing in Akagera National Park and Kigali city tour.
Considering the richness of Rwanda’s National Parks, a 4-day tour may not be sufficient to even scratch the surface of what the country has in stock but consider yourself lucky to come face to face with one of the World’s most sought-after creatures-Mountain gorillas.
With our ultimate guide to the tailor-made 4 days Rwanda Gorillas and Wildlife Tour, you will see the big five game (lions, Rhinos, elephants, leopards and buffaloes), several game species, mountain gorillas, other interesting primates and a number of birds that you have probably not encountered before.
Sprawling for only 160 square kilometers, Volcanoes National Park offers a check list of attractions that you might not encounter in the mightiest of National Parks in Africa like mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and Albertine Rift endemic bird species. Treks are conducted for only 12 habituated gorilla groups hence a limited number of permits (96 per day) are availed at $1500 per person.
Akagera National Park is another exceptional destination to be explored during this 4 days Rwanda Gorillas and Wildlife Tour. It extends for over 1122 square kilometers making it the largest Park in the country and offers big five game. Masai giraffes, common warthogs, Hartebeests, Kobs, Oribis, spotted hyenas, duikers, bushbucks and Topis among others.
4 days Rwanda Gorillas and Wildlife Tour Itinerary highlights
- Day 1: Road Trip to Akagera National Park, Eastern Province plus Boat cruise.
- Day 2: Tour Akagera National Park in guided game drive and return back to Kigali City.
- Day 3: City excursion and road trip to Volcanoes National Park, Northern Province.
- Day 4: Go gorilla trekking and return back to the tranquil City.
Detailed Itinerary of the 4 days Rwanda Gorillas and Wildlife Tour
Day 1: Road Trip to Akagera National Park, Eastern Province plus Boat cruise
Only a 2-hour road trip from Kigali, Akagera National Park is the favorite spot for nature and wildlife lovers. Not only that, this 1122-square kilometer National Park is home to the big five game (Rhinos, Cape buffaloes, lions, elephants and leopards) that always feature on every traveller’s hot list for African safaris.
Marked by diverse habitats (woodland, wetland, Lakes, savannah grasslands and forest), you are guaranteed of encountering Rothschild giraffes, Topis, Defassa waterbucks, hartebeests, Oribis and many others in addition to over 500 bird species through game drives, walking safaris, boat cruises, cultural tours and birding tours.
In the afternoon arrive Akagera National Park for a scheduled 2-hour boat ride on Lake Ihema where Hippos, Nile crocodiles and many other sights will be relished.
Recommended places to stay:
- Luxury: Ruzizi Tented Lodge.
- Midrange: Akagera Game Lodge.
- Budget: Karenge Bush Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Tour Akagera National Park in guided game drive and return back to Kigali City
Being the largest Park in Rwanda, Akagera National Park is one of the most magnificent safari destinations in the country and no doubt one of the most action packed places in the African Continent.
We get a chance to explore this Paradise in a guided game drive through the sweeping savannah plains, the chance to see Rhinos, elephants, Rothschild giraffes, warthogs, elephants, Topis, buffaloes, Cape elands, Oribis, Spotted hyenas and beautiful species of birds.
Enjoy Lunch and be driven back to Kigali City. Your dinner and overnight will be in one of the most outstanding Hotels with breathtaking views of the cleanest City in Africa.
Recommended Places to stay:
- Luxury: Kigali Serena Hotel
- Midrange: Onomo Hotel Kigali
- Budget: Hotel Chez Lando.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: City excursion and road trip to Volcanoes National Park, Northern Province
Whether you are looking to learn about the terrifying genocide history of Rwanda or pre-colonial era and browse through craft markets, the best way to do it is undertaking a City excursion.
The day starts off with breakfast at the Hotel then make a stop at Craft markets where items from Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi can be seen, Kigali Genocide memorial Center and local market to pick some fresh fruits. Enjoy one of the City’s culinary experiences and embark on the road trip to Volcanoes National Park, haven to endangered mountain gorillas situated in Northern Province.
Recommended Places to stay
- Luxury: Virunga Lodge.
- Midrange: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge.
- Budget: Kinigi Guesthouse.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4: Go Gorilla Trekking and return back to the tranquil City
On this day, your Rwandan love affair unfortunately comes to an end but before getting disappointed, remember this is the day you get to trek the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Travel to Kinigi Park Headquarters for a brief orientation before setting out on the rewarding gorilla trek in the jungles.
This is not just a gorilla territory but also other attractions hence keep your ears and eyes peeled for the duikers, spotted hyenas, black and white colobus monkeys, bushbucks, golden monkeys and birds (especially Albertine Rift endemics).
Contacts with the allocated gorilla group will be made after 1-4 hours and only one hour will be provided to observe and take photos. Enjoy a hot meal, then drive back to Kigali to catch your flight home and while you are at it, be rewarded with breathtaking sceneries.
End of the 4 days Rwanda Gorillas and Wildlife Tour
This 4 days Rwanda Gorillas and Wildlife Tour package includes;
- Airport transfers.
- Safari driver allowances.
- Relevant Government taxes.
- 3 nights’ accommodation.
- Bottled water.
- Gorilla Permit.
- Park entrance fees.
- City tour.
- Boat ride.
- Guided game drive.
- Comfortable 4WD Vehicle.
The 4 days Rwanda Gorillas and Wildlife Tour package excludes;
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary.
- Air ticket.
- Cigarettes and beverages.
- Medical and Travel insurance.
What to pack for Volcanoes and Akagera National Parks
- Short and long-sleeved shirts.
- Pair of shorts.
- Safari pants.
- Wide brim hat.
- Insect repellant.
- Re-usable water bottle.
- First aid kit.
- Lightweight rain jacket.
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