6-Day Rwanda Budget Safari- Akagera and Nyungwe Tour

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

Warm welcome and exciting Kigali City tour

As you step into Kigali International Airport, our company representative will be there to greet you. Following a brief introduction, you’ll embark on a journey to your pre-arranged hotel, where you can settle in and savor a delightful lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on a journey through the historical sites of Kigali, discovering the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the former presidential palace, and the vibrant local markets like Kimironko Market. Head back to your hotel for a delightful dinner and a cozy night’s rest.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Ally Ngali Motel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning transfer to Akagera and evening game drive

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, connect with your driver/guide and embark on an exciting 2.5-hour journey to Akagera National Park, nestled in Rwanda’s Eastern Province. This is Rwanda’s oldest park and the sole savanna wilderness in the country, renowned for providing thrilling encounters with the Big Five.
Get there ahead of time, settle into your lodge, and unwind. After lunch, set off for an exhilarating afternoon game drive. Prepare to encounter an array of wildlife including impalas, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, roan antelopes, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of bird species.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

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 Safari Camp

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Exciting Game Drive and Scenic Boat Cruise on Lake Ihema

Begin your day with an exhilarating early morning game drive along the park’s wildlife trails. Keep your eyes peeled for cape buffaloes, leopards, lions, giraffes, waterbucks, bushbucks, elephants, rhinos, warthogs, and a variety of birds. The game drive will take 2-3 hours of exhilarating exploration.
Following a delightful lunch at the lodge, embark on a thrilling 2-3 hour boat safari on Lake Ihema. Prepare for an exciting experience as you encounter fascinating aquatic wildlife, including crocodiles and hippos, alongside remarkable water birds such as African fish eagles, herons, and kingfishers.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Akagera Safari Camp

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Journey to Nyungwe Forest National Park

After breakfast, embark on a journey from Akagera National Park to Nyungwe Forest National Park in Rwanda’s Southern Province. This park boasts a vibrant array of 13 primate species.

As you journey, make sure to pause in Butare to explore the King’s Palace and the Ethnographic Museum. After lunch, embark on your journey to the lodge nestled near Nyungwe Forest, where you will unwind and enjoy a restful night.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe 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

ChimpanzeeCommon

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Nziza Eco-Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Exploring the Chimpanzees and Strolling Through the Canopy

Start your day with a hearty breakfast, then gather at the Uwinka reception for an exciting briefing on the rules of chimpanzee trekking. Nyungwe Forest boasts a vibrant population of around 500 chimpanzees, alongside 12 other fascinating primate species.
The journey unfolds over 2-4 hours, featuring an hour dedicated to observing and capturing the enchanting moments of the chimpanzees. Head back to your lodge for a delightful lunch experience.
In the afternoon, embark on a unique canopy walk experience, the sole one of its kind in East Africa. Immerse yourself in breathtaking vistas of the forest, while keeping an eye out for playful primates, vibrant birds, and extraordinary plants as you stroll along the suspended bridge.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Nziza Eco-Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Journey Back to Kigali

After breakfast, leave the lodge and set off on an exciting 6-hour drive back to Kigali. Upon arriving in Kigali, you have the option to settle into a hotel or head straight to the airport for your departure flight. Your 6-Day Rwanda Safari comes to a thrilling conclusion.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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