In this 4 days Akagera and Nyungwe national park safari you will have the opportunity to observe a number of attractions as you participate in the different activities in the park. Interesting about the safari is the fact that you will get to participate in the boat cruise on lake Ihema which will give you access to the water birds in the park, you can participate in the full game drive that will give you the chance to watch a number of mammal species by participating in a number of activities for a memorable safari experience. You will also participate in a number of activities in Nyungwe national park where you will participate in the canopy walk in Rwanda, Isumo waterfalls hike for a memorable safari experience.
Highlights of your safari
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN KIGALI, TRANSFER TO AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK AND BOAT CRUISE
DAY 2: FULL DAY GAME DRIVES
DAY3: TRANSFER TO NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK AND CANOPY WALK
DAY 4: Isumo waterfalls hike and Departure
Detailed itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN KIGALI, TRANSFER TO AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK AND BOAT CRUISE
You will be met by your driver guide at your agreed location in Kigali to transfer to Akagera national park where you will arrive in time to embark in an early morning game drives that will give you the chance to watch a number of game animals especially the herbivores like the elephants grazing within the plains, the rhinos, you will also get to see a number of remarkable views for the Akagera National park and a number of rewarding attractions after your game drive you will transferred to the lodge for lunch and refreshments and later on participate in the afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema where you will see game like hippopotamuses, Crocodiles and many bird species like the endangered shoe bill stork, African King fishers catching their prey from the Lake that live around the lake and the surrounding swamps. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Akagera game lodge (Mid-range), Karenge bush camp (budget),
DAY 2: FULL DAY GAME DRIVES
Rise up early and go for a game drive with great anticipation of seeing the different animals which rise early to graze and predators looking for their early morning kill. After the game drive, return to connect with your driver guide and drive back to your lodge for lunch. Later in the afternoon you will embark in the evening game drives and get to watch a number of wildlife species that you might have missed out during the morning game drives which will give you clear views of the early risers in the park like the elephants, rhinos, oribi and many other rewarding attractions. in the evening game drives you will get the chance to watch a number of carnivores hunting for their prey as you watch a number of herbivores heading back to their hiding spots. Dinner and overnight at Karenge bush camp (budget), Akagera Game lodge(midrange)
DAY3: TRANSFER TO NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK AND CANOPY WALK
On the 3rd day of your 4 days Akagera and Nyungwe national park safari, Breakfast will be served early meet your driver guide for your transfer to Nyungwe forest you will be driven southwards to Nyungwe forest National park watching a number of rewarding attractions like the rolling hills of Rwanda, the homesteads and so on. You will have a stopover in Butare, where you will visit the national museum of Rwanda, the king’s palace in Nyanza with lunch en-route. After lunch, you head for the canopy walk in Nyungwe national park which will give you exceptional views of the park as you walk along the suspended metallic trail in the trees. You will get to see a number of primates swinging within the branches, like the chimpanzees, different monkey species, you will see numerous bird species and after the rewarding experience, head back to your lodge/ hotel. Dinner and overnight at Gisakura visitor centre) Nyungwe Top Hill View Hotel (luxury)
DAY 4: Isumo waterfalls hike and Departure
Isumo Trail in Nyungwe Forest National Park is one of the most phenomenal day hikes in Rwanda. There is no view greater and more dramatic than seeing the stunning Isumo waterfalls. Many Travellers who take on this trail want to experience the unrivaled beauty of the waterfalls, get classic photography and watch a number of bird species that include Rwenzori Turaco as well as primates like L‘Hoests monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and blue monkeys among others., after the rewarding experience make your way to Kigali City having lunch enroute. You will be dropped off at a location of your choice in Kigali city or at the airport for your scheduled flight back home
Quotation Includes;
- Park entrance fees
- all accommodation as per itinerary
- safari vehicle (with popup roof) & Fuel
- Full time English speaking driver/ guide
- Park entrance fees
- Boat cruise
- Vehicle entrance fees
- Bottled mineral water while on safari
- All activities as indicated
- meals
Excludes;
All optional activities as indicated
Tips
Visa fees
Air tickets
All items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beer, e.t.c
Anything else not included in the itinerary
