10 Days Rwanda Gorilla, wildlife, primates and culture safari

Safari Overview
The 10 Days Rwanda Gorillas, Primates, Culture and wildlife safari starts and ends in Kigali. It takes you to Rwanda's un-tamed wildlife areas, including the home of 360 Mountain Gorillas; Virunga Volcanoes. Expect tour activities such as Butare and Kigali city tours, Game drives in Akagera National Park, primate trekking Excursions in Nyungwe Forest, Gorilla Tracking adventures in Parc National des Volcans, nature walks and Cultural tours among others.

ITINERARY
Day 1: Upon your arrival in Kigali, you will be  welcomed by our staff who will brief you and transfer you to  check-in at hotel – After lunch, enjoy Kigali city and learn about the Rwandan culture dinner and  overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Ntarama and Nyamata Genocide Memorial and transfer to Akagera National Park:
Transfer to Ntarama and Nyamata – visit the genocide memorial – transfer to Akagera National Park – boat ride on Lake Ihema: Overnight at the Lodge

Day 3: Akagera National Park:
 Morning Game drives  where you will get great opportunities to spot the big five , return for lunch in the evening visit the  Pastoralist heritage  for their amazing grazing experience. Return in the evening for dinner and Overnight at recommended hotel in Kigali.

Day 4: Tour Butare
Transfer to Butare – visit the Cathedral of Kabgayi and other many historical sites on route – visit the ancient King’s palace at Nyanza and National Museum. Optional visit to the women drumming group. Overnight at a recommended hotel in the area.

Day 5: Nyungwe National Park:
Nyungwe National Park – Chimp trekking in the morning and visit tea plantation – afternoon  Overnight at a hotel.

Day 6: Kibuye and Lake Kivu:
Transfer to Kibuye ,on route; visit Bisesero genocide memorial. Kibuye church and Nyange school genocide memorial, Boat tour to Amahoro Island, the Island of Peace. Overnight at a recommended hotel

Day 7: Gisenyi and Lake Kivu
Transfer to Gisenyi visit the fishing village, hot springs, visit DRC-Rwanda border (Gisenyi town) and relax at the lake side  there’s an optinal cross over to the DRC side if  interested in the evening. Return for Overnight at recommended hotel

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in PNV
Transfer to Kinigi  Gorilla trekking in the morning -experience traditional dancers and learn about Rwandan drumming, singing and dancing in the afternoon. Perhaps visit the Dian fossey fund  dinner and overnight at hotel

Day 9: Cooking & Beer Production Lessons
Learn about Rwanda’s tradition of cooking in a local family, visit street kid project, women Cooperatives producing handicrafts out of banana fiber and acquire lessons in sorghum and banana beer production. Transfer to Kigali and overnight at a recommended hotel.

Day 10: Kigali
Full day left for shopping before you leave to the airport for your departure flight

The quoted price includes
1 A comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle, excellent for game viewing & photographing.
2 Full time English speaking professional driver guide
3 Agreed upon accommodation and meals stated
4 All activities mentioned
5 Park entry and vehicle entrance fees,
6 Gorilla and Chimps permits
7 Airport Transfers

Prices exclude
1 Airfares
2 Entry visas and airport taxes
3 All personal expenditure such as laundry and drinks are excluded.