Tour Plan

• DAY 1 - 3

  Destination: Akagera National Park

  Bordering Tanzania in eastern Rwanda, Akagera National Park is central Africa's largest protected wetland and the last refuge for savannah-adapted species in the country. Stretching across a vast expanse of low-lying mountains and savannah plains, the park takes in the rolling highlands woodlands, swamp-fringed lakes, and wetlands of the Kagera River along the way. Crocodiles and hippos wallow in the park's watery basins, predators prowl through its acacia groves, and elephant, zebra, giraffe, buffalo and other animals roam across its grassy plains. Bursting with a rich biodiversity, the park features a variety of rare species, as well as a plentitude of mammals and hundreds of bird species.

  
• DAY 1 - 3

  Accommodation: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

  Description

  Akagera National Park offers a truly exceptional wildlife experience. It is the only Big-5 reserve in Rwanda and is also home to the rare swamp-dwelling Sitatunga. Guests also have the opportunity to see an abundance of birdlife, including the rare Shoebill stork, the endangered papyrus Gonolex and the much sought-after Red-faced Barbet. With over 500 recorded species, Akagera is one of the best birding environs in the world with the highest recorded number of species per unit area. The Park has a unique diversity of habitats, including lakes, marshes, savannah, mountains, and woodland, and is the largest protected wetland in central Africa. Mantis Akagera Game Lodge stands on a hill at the southern tip of the Akagera National Park elevated above the savannah, with exceptional views of Lake Ihema. With 60 rooms, a conference venue, restaurant, bar, and a spectacular pool deck, the Lodge is the perfect home base while conferencing or exploring the conservation treasures of Akagera National Park.

  Property Facilities

  24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking

  Room Facilities

  Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Wheelchair Friendly

  Your Stay

  2 Nights Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

  Day 1

  MANTIS AKAGERA GAME LODGE • AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK

  Day Notes

  Today morning, we leave for Akagera national park right after your breakfast, the driver guide will pick you up from your hotel. The journey to Akagera national park takes about 2 hours depending on the stopovers along the way. With the beautiful landscaper en route to the park, feel free to ask the guide for stopovers to capture some photos. On arrival at the park, we shall proceed to our accommodation after a short game drive and check-in. We order lunch and later take a boat trip on Lake Ihema to watch Hippos and crocodiles in the water or by the shores. Overnight on LDBB basis.

  Boat Trip On Lake Ihema

  Day 2

  Day Notes

  Enjoy early morning breakfast and start your game drives in an open-roofed vehicle. A full day game drive here offers you an opportunity to spot a variety of game including elephants, buffalos, hippos, lions, Masai giraffe, gazelles, impala, baboons, oribi, Butchel’s zebra, topi, bush baby, leopard, and bushbuck, etc. Overnight on LDBB basis.

  Akagera National Park Game Drive

  ACTIVITY • PLANNED

  Lead by a guide, Akagera National Park Game Drive occurs early in the mornings and late in the afternoons. While driving along the park tracks in a 4WD Safari vehicle, passengers will have the chance to spot animals such as hyenas, elephants, various buffalo and lions.

  
• DAY 3 - 5

  Destination: Volcanoes National Park

  Bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rwanda, and set high on the jungle-covered slopes of the volcanic Virunga Mountains, the Volcanoes National Park is best known as a sanctuary for the region’s rare mountain gorillas. Visitors flock here to experience face to face encounters with these intriguing creatures. Regulated treks through the reserve allow visitors to spend an hour at a time with these incredible primates in their natural habitat. While the gorillas are without a doubt the main drawcard, visitors can also look forward to exploring a network of scenic hiking trails, with the beautiful day hike to the crater lake on Mount Bisoke being a particular highlight. Make sure to visit the fascinating Karisoke Research Centre and the tomb of the world-famous Dian Fossey.

  
• DAY 3 - 5

  Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge

  Description

  Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge is located in Musanze and serves as an ideal base on which to explore the Volcanoes National Park. The lodge offers 13 bedrooms and a VIP cottage, all comfortably furnished and feature modern amenities. To enhance the experience, guests can make use of the onsite restaurant, pool, traditional sauna and a steam sauna.

  Experiences

  Day 3

  TILOREZA VOLCANOES ECOLODGE • VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

  Day Notes

  Have breakfast, and then enjoy a morning game drive, we shall return to Kigali. Visit the Kigali genocide memorial site. Afterwards, depart for a 2 hour drive to Musanze, the second largest town in Rwanda, with its stunning backdrop of five volcanic mountains – The Virungas. Overnight on LDBB basis.

  Day 4

  Day Notes

  After breakfast, report to the park headquarters for your first experience endangered species in the Volcanoes National Park. The golden monkey trek is normally an easy trek that takes 1-2 hours. In the evening, you will visit the Iby’lwacu cultural village to experience the culture of the Rwanda people. Overnight on LDBB basis.

  Volcanoes National Park Golden Monkey Trekking

  ACTIVITY • PLANNED

  Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda offers Golden monkeys trekking. This unique experience allows guests in groups of up to eight to look for and discover golden monkeys within their natural habitat. The monkeys are incredibly active and enjoy showing off for tourists and researchers that they encounter daily. The monkeys can be found closer to the base of the volcano and enjoy eating the bamboo vegetation in the area.

  Gorilla Guardians

  ACTIVITY • PLANNED

  Situated in the rural Rwandan village of Kiningi, Gorilla Guardians is a non-profit organisation that offers accommodation and a tour of the traditional village set alongside Volcanoes National Park. Guests are accommodated in local grass-thatched mudhouses. Visitors can enjoy gorilla trekking in the national park and explore the community with a guided community walk. Other highlights include becoming a king for a day, visit local schools, learn about banana brewing and discover the techniques and methods in which ex-poachers would hunt mountain gorillas.

  
• Day 3

  Destination: TILOREZA VOLCANOES ECOLODGE • VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

  Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum

  ACTIVITY • PLANNED

  Located just outside of Kigali City Centre in the Gasabo district, Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum was created by a joint partnership of the Kigali City Council and the UK-based Aegis Trust. The centre is an extremely moving, challenging, educational and ultimately inspiring as well as a great place to understand the cause, tragedy and successful rebuilding post-genocide. The memorial hosts a tour which is transparent and educational but very sombre and humbling when guests realize that over 250,000 deceased are buried on the site of the memorial.

  Day 4

  Day Notes

  Another day spent on the slopes of Volcanoes National Park. There are few more iconic wildlife experiences than trekking in search of mountain gorillas. These soulful creatures and the remarkable landscape they inhabit are worth every second that you walk through the forest to find them. Overnight on Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast basis (LDBB) 

  Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park

  ACTIVITY • PLANNED

  Gorilla Trekking in the Volcanoes National Park offers visitors the unique opportunity of discovering the 10 families of gorillas that live within the national park. Visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee before the trek starts and will be separated into groups of 8 depending on their physical abilities. Each group is guided by a guide and two scouts who are well trained in emergency situations. The amount of time set aside per trek is different depending on where the gorilla family is situated. Some trips may take as little as half an hour and some taking the better part of the day.

  Gorilla Guardians

  ACTIVITY • PLANNED

  Situated in the rural Rwandan village of Kiningi, Gorilla Guardians is a non-profit organisation that offers accommodation and a tour of the traditional village set alongside Volcanoes National Park. Guests are accommodated in local grass-thatched mudhouses. Visitors can enjoy gorilla trekking in the national park and explore the community with a guided community walk. Other highlights include becoming a king for a day, visit local schools, learn about banana brewing and discover the techniques and methods in which ex-poachers would hunt mountain gorillas.

  
• Day 5

  Destination: Kigali City Tour - End of Itinerary

  Day Notes

  Centrally located in the hilly heart of Rwanda, the neat city of Kigali is your lively urban introduction to the Land of 1000 Hills and springboard for adventures further afield. It's a pity that it has to end, but this is where your safari will draw to a close. We're sure that you will return home  with so many exciting and happy memories, and we hope that you will join us again on safari sometime in the future. END OF SERVICES.