This group adventure is a whirlwind tour of Rwanda's incredible wildlife; over 10 action packed days, you'll cross lakes, explore jungles and have many close encounters. Highlights include: ➣ Track chimpanzees in the enchanting Nyungwe Forest ➣ Dive into the daily life of Ibyi Iwacu village ➣ Trek alongside Gorillas in Virunga National Park ➣ Spot shoebill storks on Lake Ihema ➣ Marvel at the 'Big Five' in Akagera This tour has 2 set departures in 2020: Monday 6th January 2020 & Tuesday 10th November 2020.
Day 1 - Kigali
- Transfer from Kigali international airport to your hotel in Kigali
Day 2 - Kigali, Nyungwe Forest
- Kigali Genocide memorial site
- Transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe via Huye coffee station
Day 3 - Nyungwe Forest
- Chimpanzee tracking Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Canopy walk
Day 4 - Gisenyi
- Transfer from Nyungwe to Gisenyi via Kibuye
- Kayaking on Lake Kivu
Day 5 - Volcanoes National Park
- Transfer from Lake Kivu to Volcanoes National Park
- Ibyi Iwacu cultural village
Day 6 - Volcanoes National Park
- Golden Monkey trekking
Day 7 - Volcanoes National Park, Kigali
- Gorilla Trekking in Virunga National Park
- Transfer from Musanze to Kigali
Day 8 - Akagera National Park
- Transfer from Kigali to Akagera National Park
- Boat ride on Lake Ihema
Day 9 - Akagera National Park, Kigali
- Full day of Game Driving in Akagera National Park
- Transfer from Akagera National Park to Kigali with en route Game viewing
Day 10
- Transfer from your hotel to Kigali international airport
Most come to Rwanda for the gorilla-trekking, which is technically a year-round activity. The optimum hiking conditions however are the dry months from mid December to early February, or the warm summer months from June to September. Though it's fine to visit outside of this time, rain can make steep paths slippery; the malaria risk is also markedly higher. If seeing chimpanzees are your priority, the rainy seasons are preferable; these fall mid-February to early June, and mid-September to mid-December. In the dry season, chimps travel further into the forest to find food and are therefore harder to find. Weather-wise, temperatures vary depending on altitude, but averages at around 21 degrees C in the capital, Kigali. Rain is heavy and persistent March to May, but then dry during the summer months of June to mid-September. As these are also prime gorilla-viewing months, the summer is deemed the best time to visit.
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