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Rwanda Behind the Scenes

Duration
12 Days
Price from
$7,749 pp.
Location
Rwanda, Africa
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Trip Highlights

  • Exclusive gorilla trekking
  • Primate and wildlife encounters
  • Scenic rainforest and savanna landscapes

What's Included

  • Gorilla and primate permits
  • Guided game drives
  • 11 nights accommodation
Rwanda Gorillas, Primates, & Game

Discover Rwanda's stunning wildlife, wild places and fascinating people with us

Our Rwanda Behind the Scenes itinerary offers a truly inspirational and transformative holiday experience, packed with unforgettable moments; some of Africa’s most exquisite scenery; abundant wildlife and warm, welcoming people. Spend time with the Mountain gorillas and learn about their conservation, visit a Genocide Memorial Site, have the opportunities to partake in Gorilla trekking, and have some wonderful, authentic cultural experiences.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Departure

Fly from London Heathrow (or selected other UK airports) to Kigali, the Rwandese capital. On arrival you will be welcomed and transferred to the Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel located in a suburb of the city for an overnight stay.

Day 2 Kigali - Akagera NP

Staying at Ruzizi Tented Lodge

This morning, you are met and transferred to Akagera National Park (an approx. 3hr drive), Rwanda’s only ‘Big Five’ protected area.

This afternoon, you venture out on a boat trip on Lake Ihema where you have the chance to spot Crocodiles and Hippos, as well as water birds such as African Darter, Cormorants, Open-billed Stork, African Jacana, African Fish Eagle, Malachite Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, and Papyrus Gonolek amongst many other bird species.

Check-in to Ruzizi Tented Lodge where you will stay for the next two nights on a full-board basis.

Day 3 Game drives!

Day 4 Akagera NP - Nyungwe Forest NP

Day 5 Chimp tracking, canopy walk & forest walks!

Day 6 Gisakura Tea Estate tour and local coffee plantation!

Day 7 Nyungwe Forest NP - Kibuye, Lake Kivu

Day 8 Kibuye - Gisenyi, Lake Kivu - Parc National des Volcans

Day 9 Gorilla tracking!

Day 10 Golden monkey tracking!

Day 11 Parc National des Volcans - Kigali

Day 12 Kigali - Kigali Airport

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Duration

12 Days

Location

Rwanda, Africa

Price from

$7,749 pp.

Price Includes

  • All transfers and transportation
  • English-speaking driver/guide
  • All excursions and activities (including 1x Rwanda gorilla trekking permit per person, 1x Rwanda chimp trekking permit per person, 1x Rwanda golden monkey permit per person)
  • National park permits/fees
  • All accommodation
  • All meals
  • Bottled mineral water in vehicle

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Single supplements

Accommodation is as follows:

  • 2 nights at Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel.
  • 2 nights at Ruzizi Tented Lodge - full-board basis.
  • 3 nights at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel - full-board basis.
  • 1 night at Cormoran Lodge - full-board basis.
  • 3 nights at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel - full-board basis.
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