A land or a thousand hills, gorilla trek safaris, primate safari, cultural tourism, visits to genocide memorial e.t.c.
Dear, AA Safaris and Tours, thanks for the wonderful trip. We really enjoyed our gorilla trek with David your guide in this photo..it was a well arranged safari. 
Rwanda Gorilla Safari Trip 14 days
14 DAYS BEST OF RWANDA GORILLA SAFARI ( LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS ONLY )
Budget accommodation and mid range rates will be provided on request .
Day 1 ARRIVAL
On arrival , you will be welcomed by a representative from AA SAFARIS & TOURS LTD . You will drive to Akagera National park . Akagera Np is composed of wetland , woodland and savannah and it has the lowest point of Rwanda, and hence warmer and drier depending on different seasons. Indulge in an evening game drive in search for Giraffe, Buffalo, Elephant and too many bird species and is know to have one of the legendary bird species , the shoe bill stock which is some times identified at the the shores of Akagera Lake. Dinner and over night at
AKAGERA GAME LODGE / TENTED CAMPS (FB)
Day 2- AT AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK
Just enjoy this day will searching for animals in a game drive that are known to be in this park that you may have missed seeing in yesterday’s evening game drive in Akagera National park. Akagera National park’s game drive tracks have been invigorated and those who enjoy African game drives will be at a treat . Return to the lodge for mid morning breakfast and then lunch . In the afternoon , you will go for a boat ride on the nearby lakes. The boat ride will expose you to so many water birds and animals that come along the shores to take water . Dinner and over night at
AKAGERA GAME LODGE / TENTED CAMPS (FB)
Day 3 AKAGERA – KIGALI
Indulge in another Game drive in the morning then head to Mt Mutumba(1825M above sea level) for Picnic lunch . The mountain has magnificent scenic view of the park. . You will later transfer to Kigali for dinner and over night at your lodge in Kigali . If you missed the City tour the previous day , you will visit the city tour highlight – the genocide memorial centre in Kigali before you retire for dinner and over night at
KIGALI SERENA HOTEL (FB)
DAY 4 KIGALI-NYUNGWE
Drive to the south western part of Kigali to Nyungwe Forest national park,. Nyungwe forest is on a high elevation and simply placed on a 970 square kilometers land and it is very it is apparent that it creates its own climate from its own biodiversity.
Nyunwe proffers a numerous biodiversity and it is the largest protected high altitude rain forest in East Africa and a river catchment area for the Nile ,the congo rivers and so many others .
Being part of Albertine Rift Valley system, the forest has so many species which include , mammals , reptiles, birds, primates, amphibians and plants hence worth the efforts for those who visit it .
This results in a high species endemism, and for those who are lucky enough to visit here, a sighting of the forest’s numerous mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian and plant species makes it worth the effort to come out here. Visit the museum and genocide memorial centres of Butare and Nyanza en route and then have lunch en route . On arrival in the evening, you will indulge in an evening forest walk and thereafter , have dinner and over night
NYUNGWE FOREST LODGE on ( FB)
DAY 5 CHIMPANZEE TRACKING
Take breakfast and then head to the park head quarters for briefing. You will then go for chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest . The time taken to track chimpanzee and encounter them is unpredictable but usually take between 3- 10 hours . Along the hike , you will encounter primates species that the park is mostly fond of like The Silver monkey, Owl faced monkey ,Ruwenzori collubus, L’Hoest’s monkey, the Grey cheeked Mangabey and many others After the trek return to base. For dinner and over night . If chimpanzee tracking ends early , you will have to take an afternoon Colobus monkey trek but this is subject to a availability of permits and it will be done at an extra cost . dinner and over night at
Nyungwe Forest Lodge (FB)
Day 6 NYUNGWE FOREST
Make a nature walk this time to search for Colobus monkeys . The guides will this time explain to you the names of the birds along this trail together with the flora and Fauna . return to the lodge for lunch . Later relax as you wait for dinner and over night at your lodge.
Day 7 TRANSFER FROM NYUNGWE TO KIBUYE (LAKE KIVU)
Take your breakfast and drive to the Bugarama hot water springs (the largest and biggest natural spring in Rwanda) via Cyamudongo natural forest. It is possible to take a warm bath in the hot springs if time allows but this must be pre arranged so that we plan for it before . We will later drive to River Rusizi for a day trip with lunch and fresh drinks and then later transfer to Kibuye town.Over night at
MORIAH HILLS HOTEL (FB)
DAY 8 TRANSFER FROM KIBUYE TO GISENYI (LAKE KIVU)
Wake up and take your breakfast . This time not so early and theN LATER RELAX . IN THE MID MORNING , YOU WILL TRANSFER TO GISENYI . YOU CAN EITHER GET THERE BY BOAT or vehicle ride . Note that either way of transfers is enjoyable for both pass through picturesque areas hence making the adventure enjoyable . Dinner and over night at
KIVU SERENA HOTEL (FB)
DAY 9 FROM LAKE KIVU TO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Take breakfast and later go for nature walk along the shore of Lake Kivu or take a boat ride along Lake Kivu and later have lunch . In the afternoon , you will transfer to Parc Des Volcans.
Dinner and over night at
VIRUNGA VOLCANOES NP / SABINYO SILVER BACK LODGE (FB).
Day 10GORILLA SAFARI RWANDA- GORILLA TREKKING
Take breakfast and then later take your packed lunch with you for briefing at the ORTPN offices for briefing for gorilla tracking escorts and rangers. You will then start tracking gorillas in Rwanda.
The bamboo forest logs will dribble as you first perceive sound the breaking of bamboo indicating that the gorillas are nearer then bingo you face to face with one of the most charming and mesmerizing beings in the world. After gorilla tracking and encounter, stay with the gorillas for 1 hour and then and trek back to your lodge . There is an optional visit to the twin lakes of Ruhundo and Bulera but this can only be done if gorilla tracking ends early .
Relax as you wait for dinner and over night at your lodge.
VIRUNGA VOLCANOES NP / SABINYO SILVER BACK LODGE (FB) .
DAY 11 GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING
Wake up early in the morning and then assemble at the ORTPN Offices once again to get another briefing from the rangers to prepare you for Golden monkey trekking . Golden monkeys are
VIRUNGA VOLCANOES NP / SABINYO SILVER BACK LODGE (FB).
DAY 12 DIAN FOSSEY WALK
Take a trek to the grave of the late famous gorilla s research – Dian Fossey . The trek is shorter and may take 3 hours . The rangers will explain all the history of how the lady was assassinated and what impact her research has done to help in the conservation of the gorillas. Later , return and transfer to Kigali .Dinner and over night at your lodge in Kigali
VIRUNGA VOLCANOES NP / SABINYO SILVER BACK LODGE .(FB)
DAY 13 HIKING MOUNTAIN MT KARISIMBI
Assemble at the ORTPN Offices for registration, briefing and allotment of Ranger Guides who will escort you through trek the Mt. Karisimbi as well as hiking gear rentals . . Mountain Karisimbi gets its name from a Rwandese word that means “white shell” in English, because it is often white-capped summit. The Karisimbi is the 5th highest snowcapped mountain of Africa. The climb that must start early in the morning and it takes 6 hours. Start the climb via the Bisoke side, then later the first stopping place which is at an altitude of 3.700 m , Yoou will pitch your tents here and have dinner and overnight half way up of Mt. Karisimbi (Camping gear is required) Packed dinner for your stay on the mountain may be available if arranged prior.
DAY 14 HIKING THE KARISIMBI
Wake up early and ascend to the very top of Mt. Karisimbi. The trek takes about 3-4 hours to reach the snow capped volcano peak. Take photos of the amazing scene and amiable foliage. Then descend down the volcano in 6 hours. Your AA SAFARIS AND TOURS guides will be at the foothill just ready to transfer you to Kigali .
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