Hermosa Life Tours and Travel

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival and transfer to the Hotel

Arrival and transfer to the Hotel

Upon arrival you will be picked from the airport by our driver guide for meet and greet services and transfer you to the hotel. Depending on your arrival you will start with Exchange the currency or buy a local Sim, enjoy your property amenities with a Dinner and Overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Kigali
Accommodation:
Rwanda 2000 Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kigali
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Kigali City Tour with a Transfer to Musanze

Kigali City Tour with a Transfer to Musanze

After your breakfast, you will start your tour with Kigali City Tour and visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial later after lunch you will be transferred to Musanze, the home of mountain Gorillas. The journey north passes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterize much of Rwanda’s landscape and gradually climbs to the base of the Virunga Volcanoes enjoy your afternoon cultural activities at Gorilla Guardians, former Ibyiwacu Cultural Village.

Main Destination:
Kigali
Accommodation:
Hotel Muhabura
  • Budget hotel located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Experiences

Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Experiences

On this special day you will have the rare opportunity to observe the famous Rwandan mountain gorillas. Tracking the gorillas through the forested slopes of the Virunga is a magical experience. You will get to the gorillas, spend an hour with them, and be back at the base in time for lunch, upon arrival at the Lodge for Lunch enjoy Lunch at the Hotel or in local restaurant in Musanze City later in the afternoon you will enjoy Community walk experiences and Banana Beer making experiences. Enjoy your property amenities.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

Accommodation:
Hotel Muhabura
  • Budget hotel located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Golden Monkey Trekking & Kivu Lake

Golden Monkey Trekking & Kivu Lake

On this day you will depart for Golden Monkeys Trekking to observe the famous Rwandan mountain in the Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy Lunch in the local restaurant before you depart from foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes and drive to the shore of Lake Kivu in Karongi.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Rwiza Village Guest House
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kibuye (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Lake Kivu and Canopy walk adventure

Lake Kivu and Canopy walk adventure

After Breakfast, you will start you morning boat Cruise exploring different Islands located in the lake, on this day you will drive to Nyungwe National Park at an altitude of 1600-2950m above sea level, this mountainous rainforest reserve is rich in flora and fauna, with over 260 species of trees and shrubs, and over 100 types of orchid and giant lobelia alone. As well as incredible biodiversity, the park also has breathtaking views, at your arrival lunch with an afternoon Canopy walk adventure, during your hike you may also spot migratory birdlife including the Ross’ turaco, grey-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk and regal sunbird. After lunch, spend the afternoon relaxation at Lodge.

Main Destination:
Lake Kivu
Accommodation:
Gisakura Guest House
  • Budget guest house located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Chimpanzee Trekking and Tea Experiences

Chimpanzee Trekking and Tea Experiences

On this day you will enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before embarking on a thrilling hike in search of chimpanzee communities. The Rwandan chimpanzee population is thought to consist of approx. 400-500 individuals, confined to the Nyungwe National Park, including a small community in the Cyamudongo Fore t. Prepare to hear these excitable primates before you see them, as their pant-hoots travel through the deep forest. After this experiences, you will have your Afternoon-tea plantation experiences with local community in Gisakura. Relax at your Property enjoy your Lodge amenities.

Main Destination:
Nyungwe Forest National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking)
High Season June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Nyungwe NP

Accommodation:
Gisakura Guest House
  • Budget guest house located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Colobus Monkey Trekking and Museum Tour

Colobus Monkey Trekking and Museum Tour

On this day you will enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before embarking on a thrilling hike in search of Colobus Monkeys communities. During your hike you may also spot migratory bird-life including the Ross’ turaco, grey-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk and regal sunbird. After lunch, spend the afternoon transfer to Kigali City on your way coming you will also experience Rwandan Cultural to the former Mwami Palace (King’s Palace) in Nyanza, transfer to Kigali.

Main Destination:
Nyungwe Forest National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Rwanda 2000 Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kigali
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Transfer to the airport

Transfer to the airport

On your last day in Rwanda, you will be picked by your professional guide Driver, go for Shopping, local market with a transfer to the airport.
End of our service.

Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (Kigali)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Hermosa Life Tours and Travel, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.