This 7 days gorilla trekking in Rwanda and wildlife safari will lead you to the endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda participate in gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park where you will also get to participate in hiking the Virunga mountains in Rwanda to access the species and the wildlife safaris in Rwanda get to visit Akagera national park to watch the big five animals while you participate in the game drives in Rwanda, you will also have the chance to participate in the boat cruise on lake Ihema which will give you rewarding views of the sunset several bird species like the endangered shoe bill stork among other attractions. here’s all you will watch when you participate in the Rwanda safari.
Highlights of 7 Days Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda and Wildlife Safari
Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park and Ihema Boat Cruise.
Day 2: full-day game drive and transfer to Kigali.
Day 3: Early morning game drive and transfer to Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu & Transfer to Bwindi
Day 6: Gorilla trekking Uganda – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Day 7: Fly to Entebbe airport
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park and Ihema Boat Cruise.
On day 1 of the 7 Days Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda and Wildlife Safari, you will be met by your driver guide at your agreed location in Kigali to transfer to Akagera National Park where you will arrive in time to participate in the afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema where you will see game hippopotamuses, Crocodiles, and many bird species like the endangered shoe bill stork, African Kingfishers catching their prey from the Lake that live around the lake and the surrounding swamps. Transfer to your pack for dinner and overnight stay at Karenge bush camp(budget) Akagera game lodge (mid-range)
Day 2: Full-day game drive and transfer to Kigali.
On the 2nd day of the 7 Days Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda and Wildlife Safari, rise up early and go for a game drive with great anticipation of seeing the different animals like the herbivores, the big five animals in Rwanda which rise early to graze, and predators looking for their early morning kill. After the game drive, return to connect with your driver guide to embark on your transfer back to Kigali. If you didn’t have a city tour on the first day, you may have it on this day before you are dropped off in Kigali or at the airport as you may advise.
Day 3: Early morning game drive and transfer to Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
On the 3rd day of the 7 Days Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda and Wildlife Safari, rise up early and go for a game drive with great anticipation of seeing the different animals that rise early to graze and predators looking for their early morning kill. After the game drive, return to the lodge to freshen up and embark on your journey to transfer and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with lunch en route and arriving at the park late afternoon and enjoy an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight stay at Park View Lodge (mid-range), and Mweya Safari Lodge(luxury).
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu & Transfer to Bwindi
On the 4th day of the 7 Days Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda and Wildlife Safari, have an early morning breakfast and go for Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu forest on the Queen Elizabeth Park boundary. The activity lasts 3 to 4 hours and later transfers to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park with lunch en-route in Ntungamo or Kabale town. Proceed to Bwindi impenetrable national park through the Ishasha sector arriving in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (mid-range), and Silverback Gorilla Lodge( luxury).
Day 6: Gorilla trekking Uganda – Bwindi
On the 5th day of the 7 Days Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda and Wildlife Safari, you will enjoy an early morning breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters with your packed lunch and bottled drinking water for a briefing by the park ranger guides at 7:00 am. After the briefing, you will start your gorilla trekking journey accompanied by the ranger guides in search of the mountain gorillas; this takes 2 to 8 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas.
After your gorilla safari in Uganda, you will enjoy your lunch packs and transfer to your hotel, and later time after trekking can be spent on a village tour or lazing off at the hotel as you savor the memories of your gorilla trek in Bwindi and prepare for the next day. Dinner and overnight at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (mid-range), and Silverback Gorilla Lodge ( luxury).
Day 7: Fly to Entebbe airport
Have breakfast and depart to Kihihi airstrip for your afternoon scheduled flight to Entebbe and the end of your 7 Days Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda and Wildlife Safari.
Quotation Includes:
1 . Pick up and drop off
2. Domestic flight fees
3. 2 Gorilla Permits
4. Par entrance fees and boat trip fees
5. 4X4 Safari vehicle and fuel
6. Full-time English-speaking Guide/Driver.
7. All accommodations as indicated in the itinerary
8. All meals indicated in the itinerary
9. Bottled drinking water while on safari.
Not included:
1. International flights and Visa fees.
2. Any optional excursions
3. Personal expenses such as telephone calls, email, laundry, beverages or meals not indicated in the itinerary, Portage and wait staff gratuity
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