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6 Days Safari In Rwanda – Gorilla Trekking & Golden Monkey Tracking In Volcanoes National Park & Wildlife Viewing In Akagera National Park

6 Days Safari in Rwanda – SAFARI OVERVIEW

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This 6 days safari in Rwanda is a wonderful five nights and six days safari Rwanda trip, offering you amazing mountain gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park, Twin Lakes Tour, Musave Caves walking adventure, community visits, beautiful scenery, and wildlife viewing in Akagera National Park.

During this 6 days safari in Rwanda, you will arrive in Kigali and transfer to Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll trek to encounter a family of endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitats, track the playful endemic golden monkeys, explore Musanze Caves, and tour the beautiful Twin Lakes.

Next, you will go for a relaxing safari in Akagera National Park, home to the “big five” and other classic wild animals. Return to Kigali to explore colorful markets, learn about the horrific 1994 Rwandan genocide at the Genocide Memorial and discover life in this clean, safe and modern capital of Rwanda.

You can book this trip or customize it to suit your special Six Days Safari in Rwanda interests for lifetime Africa safari memories.

6 Days Safari in Rwanda – PRIME SAFARI ACTIVITIES

Trek Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes
Track the rare Golden monkey
Explore the historical Musanze Caves
Tour the beautiful Twin Lakes
Search for wildlife on game drives in Akagera
Boat cruise on Lake Ihema in Akagera NP
Visit Kigali’s Kimironko market and the genocide memorial
Drive through Rwanda’s stunning landscapes

6 Days Safari in Rwanda – FEATURED SAFARI DESTINATIONS

Day 1, 2 &3: Volcanoes National Park

Day 4 & 5: Akagera National Park

Day 6: Kigali Genocide Memorial

6 Days Safari in Rwanda – SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS

Day 1: Arrive at Kigali International Airport & transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Day 2: Do Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes & Tour the Twin Lakes

Day 3: Track Rare Golden Monkeys & Explore Musanze Caves.

Day 4: Transfer to Akagera National Park. Make a lunch stop in Kigali city

Day 5: Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise in Akagera National Park

Day 6: Return to Kigali. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial & the local markets

6 Days Safari in Rwanda – DETAILED SAFARI ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive At Kigali International Airport & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After arriving at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by your tour driver who will give you a briefing about this 6 days safari in Rwanda.

After loading your luggage into the vehicle, you’ll begin your 2-3-hour drive through Rwanda’s beautiful, terraced hillsides into the breathtaking Virunga Mountains where Volcanoes National Park is located. This stunning park of 160km² protects around 300 of the earth’s 1063 Mountain Gorillas remaining in the wild.

It’s also the location where Dian Fossey dedicated 18 years of her life, studying and protecting these endangered apes from 1966 up to her murder in 1985. Her story was beautifully depicted in the popular Hollywood “Gorillas in the Mist” movie. Your accommodation will be near the park’s headquarters. Tonight you relax and prepare for your unforgettable gorilla trek tomorrow.

The highlight of the Day: – Driving through Rwanda’s stunning landscapes

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Bisate Lodge/Virunga Lodge

Midrange: – Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Budget: – Muhabura Hotel

Meal Plan: – Lunch & Dinner

Drive Distance & Time: – 116km/2-3 hours

Activities & Services:-

Pick up from the airport
Transfer to Volcanoes

Optional Activity: –

Visit Ib’Iwacu Cultural Village

Day 2: Do Gorilla Trekking & Tour The Twin Lakes

Wake up at sunrise and enjoy a good breakfast. Then transfer to the park offices where briefing, tea, and coffee will be given before starting the trek into the forest. At 8 am, embark on an unforgettable trek deep into the jungle through volcano forests alongside an expert guide to search for rare Mountain Gorillas.

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda can take from 1 to 7 hours and is relatively tiresome, so be prepared for a challenge. But know that if you spot these gentle giant, human-like creatures (we share 98% of our DNA with them) it will all be worth it. Rwanda authorities are fiercely protective of this natural treasure, and you’re allowed 1 hour with gorillas.

Return to the lodge for a delicious late lunch and some relaxation. In the evening, take a scenic walk to the volcanic twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo. Walk through farmlands and villages and interact with people along the way. Enjoy stunning views around the lakes and return to the lodge for dinner, and overnight.

The highlight of the Day: – Tracking the fascinating Mountain Gorillas

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Bisate Lodge/Virunga Lodge

Midrange: – Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Budget: – Muhabura Hotel

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services: –

Gorilla trekking
Tour the Twin Lakes

Optional Activity:-Visit the gorilla Guardian Village

Day 3: Track Rare Golden Monkeys & Explore Musanze Caves

On day three of your 6 days safari in Rwanda enjoy an early breakfast. After breakfast, transfer to the park offices to meet your guide for a briefing. After the briefing at 8 am, set off in the morning to track one of the troops of golden monkeys – the “little primates” of the Virungas.

These rare and endangered creatures live in troops of up 100 individuals on the lower slopes of the forest, making them easier to trek (1-3 hours). They are wonderfully lively and entertaining to watch, leaping through the bamboo above your head! You spend up to an hour observing their charming antics.

Return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. In the afternoon, explore the historic Musanze Cave that was formed 65 million years ago by the lava flow from Sabyinyo and Bisoke volcanoes. The caves feature 31 entrances and stretch to 2 km inside. Retire for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

The highlight of the Day: – Tracking rare Golden Monkeys

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Virunga Lodge/Bisate Lodge

Midrange: – Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Budget: – Muhabura Hotel

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services: –

Golden monkey tracking
Musanze Caves tour

Optional Activities:-

Mount Bisoke hike
Dian Fossey hike

Day 4: Transfer to Akagera NP. Make a Lunch Stop in Kigali City

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast on day six of your 6 days safari to Rwanda. Then stretch your legs among the brightly colored shops of Musanze before your next drive. Later this morning, set off on a 4-5 hour drive east to Akagera National Park.

Pass impressive countryside landscapes before making a stop in Kigali for a good lunch. After lunch, complete your scenic drive to Akagera NP, arriving at your lodge in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

If you’re interested and have the time, you can enjoy a sunset boat cruise on Lake Ihema or a night game drive in the savannah. Akagera is Rwanda’s largest national park (1,122km²), boasting a profusion of wildlife including all the famous Africa’s “big five” animals. The park is very scenic, with a string of lakes.

The highlight of the Day: – The scenic drive to Akagera NP

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Ruzizi Tented Lodge/Magashi Camp

Midrange: – Akagera Game Lodge

Budget: – Dereva Hotel

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive distance & time: – Approx. 251km/4-5 hours

Activities & Services:-

Transfer to Akagera

Optional Activities:-

Night game drive
Sunset boat cruise

Day 5: Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise in Akagera

Day five of your 6 days safari in Rwanda starts with breakfast before sunrise. At 6.30 am, go for a four-hour Rwanda wildlife safari game drive in the Akagera savannah.

This is the best time of day to see predators, and the sunrise over the plains is an unforgettable sight. Look out for Lions, Rhinos, Leopards, Elephants, Buffalo, Hyenas, and others who graze freely in the park. Giraffes are a popular site as well as Zebras, Warthogs, Waterbucks, Roan Antelopes, Elands, Topis, and Impalas.

Return to the lodge for lunch and some free time to relax. In the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely boat tour on Lake Ihema, watching for hippos and large crocodiles. Spot elephants and buffalo, as they gather at the lakeshore to drink water.

Keep an eye out for a variety of birds; there are nearly 500 species around the lake and its surrounding wetlands. Retire for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

The highlight of the Day: – Akagera NP morning safari drive

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Ruzizi Tented Lodge/Magashi Camp

Midrange: – Akagera Game Lodge

Budget: – Dereva Hotel

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services:-

Game drive
Boat cruise

Optional Activities: –

Sportfishing

Day 6: Return to Kigali. Visit The Kigali Genocide Memorial & A Local Market

After breakfast, head back to Kigali. On arrival, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial – an incredible site, constructed on the burial site of 250,000 victims of the 1994 Rwanda genocide against the Tutsi tribe.

Learn about events that led to the tragic 100 days during which nearly a million Rwandans were butchered by their neighbors.

The center is extremely moving, challenging, educational, and ultimately inspiring as well as a great place to understand the cause, tragedy and the tremendous progress and reconciliation the nation has achieved to date. After the memorial tour, visit the Kimironko Market, the biggest and busiest market in Kigali where almost everything is sold from foodstuffs, and fabrics to clothing.

Here, you can have your measurements taken by a skillful tailor and get colorful African to wear made for you in a matter of hours. Also, a visit is a unique opportunity to watch local city life in action. From there, connect to the airport for your return flight home to mark the end of this fantastic 6 days safari in Rwanda.

The highlight of the Day: – the Kigali Genocide Memorial tour

Meal Plan: – Breakfast

Drive Distance & Time: – 135km/2 ½ hour

Activities & Services: –

Drive back to Kigali
Kigali Genocide Memorial tour
Visit the Kigali market,
Drop-off at the airport

End of the 6 Days Safari in Rwanda

6 Days Safari in Rwanda − SAFARI INCLUSIONS

Gorilla permit (for Rwanda gorilla trekking safaris)
Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
Full Board Accommodation on Safari
Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
Fuel
Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
Bottled water while on safari
Border crossing fees (for cross-border safaris)

6 Days Safari in Rwanda − SAFARI EXCLUSIONS

General tips for the driver guide, site guides, and service staff at the lodges
Laundry Services
Other Beverages/drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
International Flights (Arranged on request)
Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
Visas
Optional Activity fees
Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
Accommodation in Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)