Incredible Gorillas & Africa's Iconic Animals - 6 days
Incredible Gorillas & Africa's Iconic Animals - 6 days
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Arrive in Kigali where you will receive a warm Rwandan welcome from a representative outside the customs and immigration hall. You will then take a transfer to your city accommodation, The Kigali Serena Hotel. You will then have the evening to relax and enjoy at your leisure.
Included:
- Private airport transfer
- Accommodation in The Kigali Serena Hotel
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will check-out and make your way to Akagera National Park. The park is the largest protected wetland in central Africa and is home to the famous big 5 as well as a host of other Instaworthy animals including hippos, crocodiles, giraffes and more. You will stay in the luxurious Akagera Game Lodge where you will enjoy the most incredible panoramic views of the national park. During your transfer to the lodge the chances are you will catch a glimpse of the parks wildlife and enjoy a taste of what is to come tomorrow. Upon arrival you will proceed to check in, then enjoy lunch before heading out for a boat cruise where you will get up close to the park’s marine life. You will then enjoy the evening at your own leisure.
Included:
- Transfer to Akagera Game Lodge
- Boat Cruise
- Accommodation in Akagera Game Lodge
Meals:
- Breakfast
Included:
- Transfer to Akagera Game Lodge
- Full day game drive
- Accommodation in Akagera Game Lodge
Meals:
- Breakfast
Included:
- Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Accommodation in Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meals:
- Breakfast
With an estimated 880 Gorillas left in the world, this once in a lifetime experience allows you the unique opportunity to see these gentle creatures in their natural habitat.
You will make your way to the park headquarters for the gorilla trek briefing at 7am before taking a transfer to the starting point of your trek. You will then meet your guide who has years of experience interacting with the Gorillas and knows exactly where to find them. Once located your guide will take you on a spectacular hike through the lush jungle of Rwanda…prepare yourself for truly unforgettable panoramic views along the way. Excitement continues to build during the trek as you near closer to the Gorillas until your guide signals that they are in sight. That first glimpse of the Gorillas is truly magical and something you will not forget in a hurry. You will then spend the next hour getting up close and personal to these gentle giants, watching them play, eat and chilling out.
After the mornings excitement, you’ll return to the hotel for a well-earned lunch and rest. In the afternoon visit the nspiring Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village. You will then return to the hotel in the evening where you will enjoy an evening at leisure.
Included:
- Transfer to park headquarters
- Guided Trek and close encounter with Gorillas
- Entrance to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
- Accommodation in Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Packed lunch
Included:
- Airport transfer
- Accommodation in Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meals:
- Breakfast