4-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Game Drives

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

Depart To Akagera National Park

After breakfast, our safari guide will pick you up and drive you to Akagera National Park, located in eastern Rwanda. Upon arrival, you'll enjoy a nature walk before having lunch at Akagera Rhino Lodge. In the afternoon, embark on a canoe ride on Lake Ihema, where you'll encounter aquatic animals like hippos and crocodiles, and spot various water birds such as the papyrus gonolek, shoebill stork, and African fish eagle. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park (Rwanda)

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Akagera Rhino Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Enjoy Game Drives and Boat Safaris at Akagera National Park

Begin your day with an early breakfast, and then depart to Akagera National Park. After checking in, embark on a game safari through the park's scenic landscapes, where you'll encounter lakes and hippo beaches. Look out for elephants, giraffes, herds of antelopes, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, big cats, and buffalo. Birdwatchers will also find this area rewarding. In the afternoon, proceed to the border for clearance and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge

• Budget lodgejust outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on the guidelines for gorilla trekking. Following the briefing, you'll embark on the gorilla trail. Trekking can take anywhere from 2 to 8 hours or more, but once you find the gorillas, you will spend about an hour observing these magnificent creatures. Be sure to carry the packed lunch provided, as the duration of the trek can be unpredictable. After your trek, you'll transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, often called the 'Switzerland of Africa' due to its cool climate despite its proximity to the Equator. Known as one of the most beautiful spots in western Uganda, Lake Bunyonyi is the second deepest lake in Africa at 900 meters and is safe for swimming as it is free of bilharzia. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Heritage Lodge, Habuharo

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Bunyonyi Activities and Transfer Back to Kigali

After breakfast, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi, exploring its various islands. Then, head to the Katuna border to cross back into Rwanda. Upon arrival, embark on a Kigali city tour, beginning with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre. Explore notable city landmarks and browse the local craft markets. Finally, you will be transferred to Kigali Airport for your departure.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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