Roaming Rwanda

• Day 1:

  Upon arrival into Kigali , you are met and transferred to your hotel. 

  Overnight at your Kigali hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

• Day 2:

  This morning you drive to Akagera National Park arriving in time for lunch. After lunch, you go for an afternoon game drive in the park.  You return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

  Overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel to Ruzizi Tented Lodge on a full board basis.

• Day 3:

  Today you have a morning and afternoon game drive of the National park with a boat ride on Lake Ihema offering views the waterfowl that make home in the lake. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

  Overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel to Ruzizi Tented Lodge on a full board basis.

• Day 4:

  This morning, you drive to Butare, stopping in Nyanza en-route to visit the ancient palace of Mwami, a Rwandan King. You have lunch at a restaurant in Butare before continuing to Nyungwe National Park. Drive through the forest arriving late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

  Overnight at One&Only Nyungwe House on a full board basis.

• Day 5:

  Today, you trek in the forest, tracking chimpanzees.  The afternoon is at leisure or you can choose to book an optional Colobus Monkey Trek, Canopy walk or birdwalk (see extra costs).

  Overnight at One&Only Nyungwe House on a full board basis.

• Day 6:

  This morning is at leisure or you can choose to book a Colobus Monkey Trek, Canopy walk or birdwalk (at additional cost).  Mid-morning, you depart with a picnic lunch and travel to Gisenyi with spectacular views en route.  Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

  Overnight at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel on a full board basis.

• Day 7:

  Today, you spend the morning at leisure to enjoy the lake. 

  Overnight at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel on a full board basis.

• Day 8:

  Early morning drive to Ruhengeri, the base for Gorilla trekking at the Volcanoes National Park.  You have a briefing about the gorilla trek and then set out on foot in search of your assigned gorilla group.  Once you have found your group, you have an hour to observe their fascinating interactions.  You then return to the park gate by foot where you meet your driver who transfers you back to your lodge for lunch.  

  Overnight at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel to Virunga Lodge on a full board basis.

• Day 9:

  Morning at leisure or option to go on a second gorilla trek or set out on a Golden Monkey Trek (permits are not included and are extra), followed by lunch at the lodge.

  Overnight at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel to Virunga Lodge on a full board basis.

• Day 10:

  After breakfast, you are transferred to Kigali Airport to connect for your onward flight.

Meet and greet services 

Assistance at the airport 

English speaking guides through out 

Use of a Private vehicle for transfers

Guaranteed window seat 

All accommodation and meals as specified 

All park fees and government taxes - Gorilla viewing permit shown separately 

Meet and greet services 

Assistance at the airport 

English speaking guides through out 

Use of a Private vehicle for transfers

Guaranteed window seat 

All accommodation and meals as specified 

All park fees and government taxes - Gorilla viewing permit shown separately 

Gorilla permits 

International flights 

Visas 

Airport tax (International) 

Guide or local escort gratuities 

Drinks and dining rooms tips, porterage, personal travel and baggage insurance 

Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature