THE TOUR OVERVIEW
$1255
Per Person Sharing
2 Day
Rwanda
Embark on a swift yet enchanting two-day journey from Kigali to the ancient rainforests of Nyungwe National Park and back, blending the thrill of a canopy walk with the rich tapestry of Rwanda’s royal past. Soar above Nyungwe’s emerald canopy on a suspension bridge, then step into history at the Ethnographic Museum and King’s Palace Museum, where artifacts and traditions unveil the legacy of Rwanda’s monarchy. This compact adventure marries nature’s wild heights with cultural depth, offering a perfect snapshot of Rwanda’s diverse allure.
THE TOUR OVERVIEW
Experience Rwanda’s cultural and natural treasures with this 2-day trip, featuring a transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe with a visit to the King’s Palace Museum on Day 1, followed by a canopy walk in Nyungwe and a return to Kigali on Day 2. Tailored for those short on time, this itinerary delivers a royal historical detour and an exhilarating forest adventure—all packed into a seamless, unforgettable journey from Kigali.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Pick-Up in Kigali, Transfer to Nyungwe via King’s Palace
Your journey begins with an early morning pick-up from your Kigali hotel, the city’s dawn light bathing its emerald hills in a golden glow as your guide from Hope Tours Africa welcomes you aboard a Land Cruiser. Depart southwest toward Nyungwe National Park, a 5-6 hour drive, with a cultural gem along the way. After about 2-3 hours, arrive at the King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza, a majestic hilltop tribute to Rwanda’s monarchy. Step into the meticulously reconstructed royal residence, its thatched dome rising like a crown against the sky. Explore the replica of King Mutara III Rudahigwa’s 1930s palace, where polished wooden floors gleam and royal relics—beaded crowns, spears, and woven mats—whisper tales of a regal past. Outside, marvel at the sacred Inyambo cattle, their massive, curved horns a symbol of prestige, tended by herdsmen in traditional garb who serenade them with ancient chants. The air hums with the echoes of monarchy as you linger, absorbing this living legacy.
After the visit, continue your journey to Nyungwe (approximately 3-4 hours from Nyanza), the road winding through terraced fields where farmers tend vibrant crops, past sleepy villages alive with the clatter of daily life, and over bridges spanning rushing streams. The scenery thickens into the misty, verdant embrace of the rainforest, and you arrive at Ken Barham Guest House by late afternoon. Check into this rustic retreat, its cozy rooms nestled near the forest’s edge, and breathe in the earthy scent of Nyungwe as the chorus of crickets and night birds begins to rise. Unwind with a warm drink by the fire, the day’s royal detour settling into your thoughts as you rest up for tomorrow’s canopy adventure.
Day 2: Canopy Walk in Nyungwe & Return to Kigali
Awaken to the rainforest’s gentle symphony—birdsong weaving through the rustle of leaves—and enjoy breakfast with the misty canopy as your backdrop, the morning air crisp with anticipation. After fueling up, head to Nyungwe National Park for the canopy walk, a short drive from the guest house. Step onto the 160-meter-long suspension bridge, swaying gently 60 meters above the forest floor, as the vast expanse of Nyungwe’s ancient canopy unfurls below like a living sea of green. Shafts of sunlight pierce the mist, illuminating towering mahogany trees and delicate ferns, while black-and-white colobus monkeys swing in the distance and turacos flash their crimson wings overhead. Pause at the highest point, the breeze carrying the forest’s wild perfume as you gaze across misty hills—a breathtaking communion with one of Africa’s oldest rainforests. The experience, lasting about 1-2 hours, fills you with the thrill of the wild heights.
Return to the guest house by late morning, grab your bags, and embark on the 5-6 hour drive back to Kigali, the road tracing Rwanda’s lush heartland in reverse—past rolling hills, vibrant fields, and quaint villages, the forest fading into memory. Arrive in Kigali by late afternoon, where your guide can drop you off at the airport for your departure flight or at a hotel of your choice. Settle in or bid farewell, your heart brimming with the echoes of royal chants and the rustle of Nyungwe’s canopy—a compact journey through Rwanda’s wild and regal soul.
End of the Tour.
- Nyungwe National Park canopy walk
- Entry fees to Ethnographic Museum and King’s Palace Museum
- Accommodation
- Tourist vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide
- Reusable Hope Tours Africa bottled water
- Refreshments during the trip
- All taxes
- Meals not mentioned
- Souvenirs and tips
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Deposit transfer charges
Notes
- Price based on twin/double sharing and subject to availability.
- Hope Tours Africa is plastic-free; no plastic bags or bottles are used—join us in preserving Rwanda’s natural and cultural treasures.
- Day 2 accommodation at Urban by City Blue is included if guests stay overnight; if dropped at the airport or another hotel, adjust accordingly.
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Akagera National Park Day Trip
THE TOUR OVERVIEW
$350
Per Person Sharing
1 Day
Rwanda
A Day trip to Akagera National Park Safari will offer you the ultimate game drives experience in Akagera National Park, to the largest protected wetland in Central Africa and the last remaining refuge for savannah-adapted species in Rwanda. Akagera National Park has been transformed from the brink of disappearing to a world-class location for experiencing an African safari.
Akagera comprises some of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa – open plains, woodlands, lakes, swamps, and low grassy mountains.
It is home to the big five of Africa after the reintroduction of lions into the park in 2015 after a 20-year absence and rhinos in 2017. to one of Africa’s highest hippo densities, some enormous crocodiles, the rare sitatunga, and more than 520 birds species, teeming with plains game; an awe-inspiring experience awaits you in this part of the country; it is fun, breathtaking, and memorable.
DETAILED ITINERARY
5:00 AM - Depart Akagera National Park for a game drive
A driver-guide from Hope Tours Africa will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali at 5h00, give a short briefing on your safari, and then drive to the eastern part of Rwanda to Akagera National Park (2h30), passing through Rwanda’s otherworldly landscapes and living styles. Arriving at the park, you will head to the park headquarters for registration and briefing, then proceed on a morning game drive in this African savannah park, which takes about 4 to 5 hours, depending on your arrival time. While on your game drive with our driver-guide, you will have the chance to enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of this African Savannah Park, gazing at the elephants, roan antelope, Klipspringer, duikers, zebras, impalas, bushbucks, waterbucks and many more including the big five of Africa.
This park is one of the places not to be missed by any birder; it harbors 520 species of birds found in this national park, including the famous shoe bill stork, long-crested eagles, squacco, and more.
Known as one of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa, the game drive in Akagera provides the opportunity to view gentle hills blending beautifully with lowland swamps and water bodies. Picnic snacks and a bush-packed lunch will be served in the park. You will exit with more games viewing en route to Kigali.
End of the Safari.
- Park entry & game drive fees
- All other activities mentioned
- Reusable Bottled water during the trip.
- A tourist vehicle rent
- A professional English-speaking guide All Taxes
- Extra meals and drinks not mentioned in the package
- Covid test fee for the park visits
- Souvenirs and tips
- Visa Fee
- Other personal expenses
- Bank Deposit Transfer Charge
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Gorilla Trekking Safari – 2 Days
THE TOUR OVERVIEW
$3250
Per Person Sharing
2 Day
Rwanda
The incredible mountain gorilla trekking is a must-visit and a once-a-lifetime experience while visiting Rwanda. The volcanoes national park is the oldest national park in Africa, founded in 1925, and it is home to mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, mountain elephants, buffalos, some species of antelopes, and more than 200 species of birds.
This 2 days trip will give you a great chance to explore and spend time with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat of the Volcanoes National Park and interact with the former mountain gorillas’ poachers who turned now into mountain gorilla guardians to learn from conservation journey and how tourism brought back hope to their families and changed their lives for better.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will meet with our guide for a briefing before starting your Kigali city tour experience.
Kigali is Rwanda’s capital city, founded in 1907; it is also known as the cleanest city in Africa, with fantastic and green landscapes.
You will start by visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn more about the dark story of the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. After finishing, you will visit the local market to understand the local people’s lifestyle better. You will then settle for lunch before heating the road to Musanze, the home city for the Volcanoes National Park and the mountain gorillas for an overnight.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Ndaza Escape
- Midrange standard: Ingagi Park View Lodge
- Midrange Upper: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
- High end: The Bishops House/ Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla trekking, cultural experience, and return to Kigali
After early morning breakfast, you will be picked up with our guide from your hotel heading to The Volcanoes National Park HQ, where you will meet park officials for briefing before starting the fantastic trek of the Mountain Gorillas in the Volcanoes.
The trek may take 2-6 hours, depending on the gorilla family you are allocated to visit. Encountering gorillas, you will spend 1-hour memorable moments with them.
After the trekking, you will visit The Gorilla Guardians village to experience the stories of former gorilla poachers who turned in their guardians and share Rwandan traditional cultural experiences, including weeding and dances.
You will have a late lunch before driving back to Kigali, where our guide will drop you at your hotel or the airport if you depart the same day.
End of the Tour.
- Mountain gorilla trekking permit
- All other activities mentioned
- Reusable Bottled water during the trip.
- A tourist vehicle rent with a professional English-speaking guide fee
- All Taxes
- Extra meals and drinks not mentioned in the package.
- Souvenirs and tips
- Visa Fee
- Other personal expenses
- Bank Deposit Transfer Charge
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Akagera National Park Day Trip
2 Days Akagera National Park Safari
THE TOUR OVERVIEW
$850
Per Person Sharing
2 Day
Rwanda
A 2 Day trip to Akagera National Park Safari will offer you the ultimate game drives experience in Akagera National Park, to the largest protected wetland in Central Africa and the last remaining refuge for savannah-adapted species in Rwanda. Akagera National Park has been transformed from the brink of disappearing to a world-class location for experiencing an African safari.
Akagera comprises some of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa – open plains, woodlands, lakes, swamps, and low grassy mountains.
It is home to the big five of Africa after the reintroduction of lions into the park in 2015 after a 20-year absence and rhinos in 2017. to one of Africa’s highest hippo densities, some enormous crocodiles, the rare sitatunga, and more than 520 birds species, teeming with plains game; an awe-inspiring experience awaits you in this part of the country; it is fun, breathtaking, and memorable.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park & Boat Cruise tour on Lake Ihema
After a relaxed breakfast, the hope tours driver guide will pick you up at your hotel, give a short briefing on your safari, and then drive to the eastern part of Rwanda to Akagera National Park (2h30), passing through Rwanda’s otherworldly landscapes and living styles. Arriving at the park, you will head to the park headquarters for registration and briefing, then proceed to your lodge for check-in and lunch. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Lake Ihema for the 2hrs boat cruise, where you will get a chance to spot some crocodiles, hippos, and other wildlife that ramble near the lake shores.
Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge (Meal Plan: Half Board)
Day 2: Akagera Game Drive experience & return to Kigali
A driver-guide from Hope Tours Africa will pick you up from your lodge after an early breakfast give a short briefing on your safari, then proceed on a morning game drive in this African savannah park, which takes about 4 to 5 hours, While on your game drive with our driver-guide, you will have the chance to enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of this African Savannah Park, gazing at the elephants, roan antelope, Klipspringer, duikers, zebras, impalas, bushbucks, waterbucks and many more including the big five of Africa.
This park is one of the places not to be missed by any birder; it harbors 520 species of birds found in this national park, including the famous shoe bill stork, long-crested eagles, squacco, and more.
Known as one of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa, the game drive in Akagera provides the opportunity to view gentle hills blending beautifully with lowland swamps and water bodies lunch will be served at your lodge before you exit with more games viewing en route to Kigali.
End of the Safari.
- Park entry & game drive fees
- All other activities mentioned
- Reusable Bottled water during the trip.
- A tourist vehicle rent
- A professional English-speaking guide All Taxes
- Extra meals and drinks not mentioned in the package
- Souvenirs and tips
- Visa Fee
- Other personal expenses
- Bank Deposit Transfer Charge
Quick Enquiry
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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Safari
THE TOUR OVERVIEW
$1950
Per Person Sharing
1 Day
Rwanda
The incredible mountain gorilla trekking is a must-visit and a once-a-lifetime experience while visiting Rwanda. 1-day mountain gorilla trekking is the shortest affordable yet magnificent, designed to fit tourists with busy schedules and budgets, especially those attending the conferences in Kigali.
This trip will give you a great chance to explore and spend time with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat of the Volcanoes National Park.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park - Gorilla Trekking
Early at 4:30 am, you will be picked with our guide from your hotel with a packet breakfast and drive around 2:30 hours, heading to The Volcanoes National Park HQ, where you will meet park officials for briefing before starting the fantastic trek of the Mountain Gorillas in the Volcanoes,
The trek may take 2-6 hours, depending on the gorilla family you are allocated to visit. Encountering gorillas, you will spend 1-hour memorable moments with them.
After the trekking, you will visit The Gorilla Guardians village to experience the stories of former gorilla poachers who turned in their guardians and share Rwandan traditional culture experiences, including weeding and dances.
You will have a late lunch before driving back to Kigali, where our guide will drop you either at your hotel or the airport if you are departing the same day.
End of the Tour.
- All activities mentioned
- Reusable Bottled water during the trip.
- Lunch during your trip
- A tourist vehicle rent with a professional English-speaking guide fee
- All Taxes
- Extra meals and drinks not mentioned in the package.
- Souvenirs and tips
- Visa Fee
- Other personal expenses
- Bank Deposit Transfer Charge
Quick Enquiry
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Gorilla Trekking Safari – 2 Days
Akagera National Park Day Trip
2 Days Akagera National Park Safari
What our clients say
Akagera National Park Day Trip
What our clients say
1 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Safari
What our clients say
1 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Safari
2 Days Akagera National Park Safari
What our clients say
2 Days Akagera National Park Safari
THE TOUR OVERVIEW
$850
Per Person Sharing
2 Day
Rwanda
A 2 Day trip to Akagera National Park Safari will offer you the ultimate game drives experience in Akagera National Park, to the largest protected wetland in Central Africa and the last remaining refuge for savannah-adapted species in Rwanda. Akagera National Park has been transformed from the brink of disappearing to a world-class location for experiencing an African safari.
Akagera comprises some of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa – open plains, woodlands, lakes, swamps, and low grassy mountains.
It is home to the big five of Africa after the reintroduction of lions into the park in 2015 after a 20-year absence and rhinos in 2017. to one of Africa’s highest hippo densities, some enormous crocodiles, the rare sitatunga, and more than 520 birds species, teeming with plains game; an awe-inspiring experience awaits you in this part of the country; it is fun, breathtaking, and memorable.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park & Boat Cruise tour on Lake Ihema
After a relaxed breakfast, the hope tours driver guide will pick you up at your hotel, give a short briefing on your safari, and then drive to the eastern part of Rwanda to Akagera National Park (2h30), passing through Rwanda’s otherworldly landscapes and living styles. Arriving at the park, you will head to the park headquarters for registration and briefing, then proceed to your lodge for check-in and lunch. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Lake Ihema for the 2hrs boat cruise, where you will get a chance to spot some crocodiles, hippos, and other wildlife that ramble near the lake shores.
Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge (Meal Plan: Half Board)
Day 2: Akagera Game Drive experience & return to Kigali
A driver-guide from Hope Tours Africa will pick you up from your lodge after an early breakfast give a short briefing on your safari, then proceed on a morning game drive in this African savannah park, which takes about 4 to 5 hours, While on your game drive with our driver-guide, you will have the chance to enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of this African Savannah Park, gazing at the elephants, roan antelope, Klipspringer, duikers, zebras, impalas, bushbucks, waterbucks and many more including the big five of Africa.
This park is one of the places not to be missed by any birder; it harbors 520 species of birds found in this national park, including the famous shoe bill stork, long-crested eagles, squacco, and more.
Known as one of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa, the game drive in Akagera provides the opportunity to view gentle hills blending beautifully with lowland swamps and water bodies lunch will be served at your lodge before you exit with more games viewing en route to Kigali.
End of the Safari.
- Park entry & game drive fees
- All other activities mentioned
- Reusable Bottled water during the trip.
- A tourist vehicle rent
- A professional English-speaking guide All Taxes
- Extra meals and drinks not mentioned in the package
- Souvenirs and tips
- Visa Fee
- Other personal expenses
- Bank Deposit Transfer Charge
Quick Enquiry
Best Sellers
Akagera National Park Day Trip
THE TOUR OVERVIEW
$350
Per Person Sharing
1 Day
Rwanda
A Day trip to Akagera National Park Safari will offer you the ultimate game drives experience in Akagera National Park, to the largest protected wetland in Central Africa and the last remaining refuge for savannah-adapted species in Rwanda. Akagera National Park has been transformed from the brink of disappearing to a world-class location for experiencing an African safari.
Akagera comprises some of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa – open plains, woodlands, lakes, swamps, and low grassy mountains.
It is home to the big five of Africa after the reintroduction of lions into the park in 2015 after a 20-year absence and rhinos in 2017. to one of Africa’s highest hippo densities, some enormous crocodiles, the rare sitatunga, and more than 520 birds species, teeming with plains game; an awe-inspiring experience awaits you in this part of the country; it is fun, breathtaking, and memorable.
DETAILED ITINERARY
5:00 AM - Depart Akagera National Park for a game drive
A driver-guide from Hope Tours Africa will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali at 5h00, give a short briefing on your safari, and then drive to the eastern part of Rwanda to Akagera National Park (2h30), passing through Rwanda’s otherworldly landscapes and living styles. Arriving at the park, you will head to the park headquarters for registration and briefing, then proceed on a morning game drive in this African savannah park, which takes about 4 to 5 hours, depending on your arrival time. While on your game drive with our driver-guide, you will have the chance to enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of this African Savannah Park, gazing at the elephants, roan antelope, Klipspringer, duikers, zebras, impalas, bushbucks, waterbucks and many more including the big five of Africa.
This park is one of the places not to be missed by any birder; it harbors 520 species of birds found in this national park, including the famous shoe bill stork, long-crested eagles, squacco, and more.
Known as one of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa, the game drive in Akagera provides the opportunity to view gentle hills blending beautifully with lowland swamps and water bodies. Picnic snacks and a bush-packed lunch will be served in the park. You will exit with more games viewing en route to Kigali.
End of the Safari.
- Park entry & game drive fees
- All other activities mentioned
- Reusable Bottled water during the trip.
- A tourist vehicle rent
- A professional English-speaking guide All Taxes
- Extra meals and drinks not mentioned in the package
- Covid test fee for the park visits
- Souvenirs and tips
- Visa Fee
- Other personal expenses
- Bank Deposit Transfer Charge
Quick Enquiry
Best Sellers
2 Days Akagera National Park Safari
1 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Safari
THE TOUR OVERVIEW
$1950
Per Person Sharing
1 Day
Rwanda
The incredible mountain gorilla trekking is a must-visit and a once-a-lifetime experience while visiting Rwanda. 1-day mountain gorilla trekking is the shortest affordable yet magnificent, designed to fit tourists with busy schedules and budgets, especially those attending the conferences in Kigali.
This trip will give you a great chance to explore and spend time with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat of the Volcanoes National Park.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park - Gorilla Trekking
Early at 4:30 am, you will be picked with our guide from your hotel with a packet breakfast and drive around 2:30 hours, heading to The Volcanoes National Park HQ, where you will meet park officials for briefing before starting the fantastic trek of the Mountain Gorillas in the Volcanoes,
The trek may take 2-6 hours, depending on the gorilla family you are allocated to visit. Encountering gorillas, you will spend 1-hour memorable moments with them.
After the trekking, you will visit The Gorilla Guardians village to experience the stories of former gorilla poachers who turned in their guardians and share Rwandan traditional culture experiences, including weeding and dances.
You will have a late lunch before driving back to Kigali, where our guide will drop you either at your hotel or the airport if you are departing the same day.
End of the Tour.
- All activities mentioned
- Reusable Bottled water during the trip.
- Lunch during your trip
- A tourist vehicle rent with a professional English-speaking guide fee
- All Taxes
- Extra meals and drinks not mentioned in the package.
- Souvenirs and tips
- Visa Fee
- Other personal expenses
- Bank Deposit Transfer Charge
Quick Enquiry
Best Sellers
2 Days Akagera National Park Safari
Akagera National Park Day Trip
Gorilla Trekking Safari – 2 Days
THE TOUR OVERVIEW
$3250
Per Person Sharing
2 Day
Rwanda
The incredible mountain gorilla trekking is a must-visit and a once-a-lifetime experience while visiting Rwanda. The volcanoes national park is the oldest national park in Africa, founded in 1925, and it is home to mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, mountain elephants, buffalos, some species of antelopes, and more than 200 species of birds.
This 2 days trip will give you a great chance to explore and spend time with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat of the Volcanoes National Park and interact with the former mountain gorillas’ poachers who turned now into mountain gorilla guardians to learn from conservation journey and how tourism brought back hope to their families and changed their lives for better.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will meet with our guide for a briefing before starting your Kigali city tour experience.
Kigali is Rwanda’s capital city, founded in 1907; it is also known as the cleanest city in Africa, with fantastic and green landscapes.
You will start by visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn more about the dark story of the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. After finishing, you will visit the local market to understand the local people’s lifestyle better. You will then settle for lunch before heating the road to Musanze, the home city for the Volcanoes National Park and the mountain gorillas for an overnight.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Ndaza Escape
- Midrange standard: Ingagi Park View Lodge
- Midrange Upper: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
- High end: The Bishops House/ Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla trekking, cultural experience, and return to Kigali
After early morning breakfast, you will be picked up with our guide from your hotel heading to The Volcanoes National Park HQ, where you will meet park officials for briefing before starting the fantastic trek of the Mountain Gorillas in the Volcanoes.
The trek may take 2-6 hours, depending on the gorilla family you are allocated to visit. Encountering gorillas, you will spend 1-hour memorable moments with them.
After the trekking, you will visit The Gorilla Guardians village to experience the stories of former gorilla poachers who turned in their guardians and share Rwandan traditional cultural experiences, including weeding and dances.
You will have a late lunch before driving back to Kigali, where our guide will drop you at your hotel or the airport if you depart the same day.
End of the Tour.
- Mountain gorilla trekking permit
- All other activities mentioned
- Reusable Bottled water during the trip.
- A tourist vehicle rent with a professional English-speaking guide fee
- All Taxes
- Extra meals and drinks not mentioned in the package.
- Souvenirs and tips
- Visa Fee
- Other personal expenses
- Bank Deposit Transfer Charge
Quick Enquiry
Best Sellers
Akagera National Park Day Trip
2 Days Akagera National Park Safari
1 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Safari
What our clients say
What our clients say
Gorilla Trekking Safari – 2 Days
What our clients say
1 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Safari
What our clients say
1 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Safari
THE TOUR OVERVIEW
$1950
Per Person Sharing
1 Day
Rwanda
The incredible mountain gorilla trekking is a must-visit and a once-a-lifetime experience while visiting Rwanda. 1-day mountain gorilla trekking is the shortest affordable yet magnificent, designed to fit tourists with busy schedules and budgets, especially those attending the conferences in Kigali.
This trip will give you a great chance to explore and spend time with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat of the Volcanoes National Park.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park - Gorilla Trekking
Early at 4:30 am, you will be picked with our guide from your hotel with a packet breakfast and drive around 2:30 hours, heading to The Volcanoes National Park HQ, where you will meet park officials for briefing before starting the fantastic trek of the Mountain Gorillas in the Volcanoes,
The trek may take 2-6 hours, depending on the gorilla family you are allocated to visit. Encountering gorillas, you will spend 1-hour memorable moments with them.
After the trekking, you will visit The Gorilla Guardians village to experience the stories of former gorilla poachers who turned in their guardians and share Rwandan traditional culture experiences, including weeding and dances.
You will have a late lunch before driving back to Kigali, where our guide will drop you either at your hotel or the airport if you are departing the same day.
End of the Tour.
- All activities mentioned
- Reusable Bottled water during the trip.
- Lunch during your trip
- A tourist vehicle rent with a professional English-speaking guide fee
- All Taxes
- Extra meals and drinks not mentioned in the package.
- Souvenirs and tips
- Visa Fee
- Other personal expenses
- Bank Deposit Transfer Charge
Quick Enquiry
Best Sellers
Akagera National Park Day Trip
THE TOUR OVERVIEW
$350
Per Person Sharing
1 Day
Rwanda
A Day trip to Akagera National Park Safari will offer you the ultimate game drives experience in Akagera National Park, to the largest protected wetland in Central Africa and the last remaining refuge for savannah-adapted species in Rwanda. Akagera National Park has been transformed from the brink of disappearing to a world-class location for experiencing an African safari.
Akagera comprises some of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa – open plains, woodlands, lakes, swamps, and low grassy mountains.
It is home to the big five of Africa after the reintroduction of lions into the park in 2015 after a 20-year absence and rhinos in 2017. to one of Africa’s highest hippo densities, some enormous crocodiles, the rare sitatunga, and more than 520 birds species, teeming with plains game; an awe-inspiring experience awaits you in this part of the country; it is fun, breathtaking, and memorable.
DETAILED ITINERARY
5:00 AM - Depart Akagera National Park for a game drive
A driver-guide from Hope Tours Africa will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali at 5h00, give a short briefing on your safari, and then drive to the eastern part of Rwanda to Akagera National Park (2h30), passing through Rwanda’s otherworldly landscapes and living styles. Arriving at the park, you will head to the park headquarters for registration and briefing, then proceed on a morning game drive in this African savannah park, which takes about 4 to 5 hours, depending on your arrival time. While on your game drive with our driver-guide, you will have the chance to enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of this African Savannah Park, gazing at the elephants, roan antelope, Klipspringer, duikers, zebras, impalas, bushbucks, waterbucks and many more including the big five of Africa.
This park is one of the places not to be missed by any birder; it harbors 520 species of birds found in this national park, including the famous shoe bill stork, long-crested eagles, squacco, and more.
Known as one of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa, the game drive in Akagera provides the opportunity to view gentle hills blending beautifully with lowland swamps and water bodies. Picnic snacks and a bush-packed lunch will be served in the park. You will exit with more games viewing en route to Kigali.
End of the Safari.
- Park entry & game drive fees
- All other activities mentioned
- Reusable Bottled water during the trip.
- A tourist vehicle rent
- A professional English-speaking guide All Taxes
- Extra meals and drinks not mentioned in the package
- Covid test fee for the park visits
- Souvenirs and tips
- Visa Fee
- Other personal expenses
- Bank Deposit Transfer Charge
Quick Enquiry
Best Sellers
2 Days Akagera National Park Safari
THE TOUR OVERVIEW
$850
Per Person Sharing
2 Day
Rwanda
A 2 Day trip to Akagera National Park Safari will offer you the ultimate game drives experience in Akagera National Park, to the largest protected wetland in Central Africa and the last remaining refuge for savannah-adapted species in Rwanda. Akagera National Park has been transformed from the brink of disappearing to a world-class location for experiencing an African safari.
Akagera comprises some of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa – open plains, woodlands, lakes, swamps, and low grassy mountains.
It is home to the big five of Africa after the reintroduction of lions into the park in 2015 after a 20-year absence and rhinos in 2017. to one of Africa’s highest hippo densities, some enormous crocodiles, the rare sitatunga, and more than 520 birds species, teeming with plains game; an awe-inspiring experience awaits you in this part of the country; it is fun, breathtaking, and memorable.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park & Boat Cruise tour on Lake Ihema
After a relaxed breakfast, the hope tours driver guide will pick you up at your hotel, give a short briefing on your safari, and then drive to the eastern part of Rwanda to Akagera National Park (2h30), passing through Rwanda’s otherworldly landscapes and living styles. Arriving at the park, you will head to the park headquarters for registration and briefing, then proceed to your lodge for check-in and lunch. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Lake Ihema for the 2hrs boat cruise, where you will get a chance to spot some crocodiles, hippos, and other wildlife that ramble near the lake shores.
Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge (Meal Plan: Half Board)
Day 2: Akagera Game Drive experience & return to Kigali
A driver-guide from Hope Tours Africa will pick you up from your lodge after an early breakfast give a short briefing on your safari, then proceed on a morning game drive in this African savannah park, which takes about 4 to 5 hours, While on your game drive with our driver-guide, you will have the chance to enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of this African Savannah Park, gazing at the elephants, roan antelope, Klipspringer, duikers, zebras, impalas, bushbucks, waterbucks and many more including the big five of Africa.
This park is one of the places not to be missed by any birder; it harbors 520 species of birds found in this national park, including the famous shoe bill stork, long-crested eagles, squacco, and more.
Known as one of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa, the game drive in Akagera provides the opportunity to view gentle hills blending beautifully with lowland swamps and water bodies lunch will be served at your lodge before you exit with more games viewing en route to Kigali.
End of the Safari.
- Park entry & game drive fees
- All other activities mentioned
- Reusable Bottled water during the trip.
- A tourist vehicle rent
- A professional English-speaking guide All Taxes
- Extra meals and drinks not mentioned in the package
- Souvenirs and tips
- Visa Fee
- Other personal expenses
- Bank Deposit Transfer Charge
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THE TOUR OVERVIEW
$3250
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2 Day
Rwanda
The incredible mountain gorilla trekking is a must-visit and a once-a-lifetime experience while visiting Rwanda. The volcanoes national park is the oldest national park in Africa, founded in 1925, and it is home to mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, mountain elephants, buffalos, some species of antelopes, and more than 200 species of birds.
This 2 days trip will give you a great chance to explore and spend time with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat of the Volcanoes National Park and interact with the former mountain gorillas’ poachers who turned now into mountain gorilla guardians to learn from conservation journey and how tourism brought back hope to their families and changed their lives for better.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will meet with our guide for a briefing before starting your Kigali city tour experience.
Kigali is Rwanda’s capital city, founded in 1907; it is also known as the cleanest city in Africa, with fantastic and green landscapes.
You will start by visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn more about the dark story of the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. After finishing, you will visit the local market to understand the local people’s lifestyle better. You will then settle for lunch before heating the road to Musanze, the home city for the Volcanoes National Park and the mountain gorillas for an overnight.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Ndaza Escape
- Midrange standard: Ingagi Park View Lodge
- Midrange Upper: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
- High end: The Bishops House/ Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla trekking, cultural experience, and return to Kigali
After early morning breakfast, you will be picked up with our guide from your hotel heading to The Volcanoes National Park HQ, where you will meet park officials for briefing before starting the fantastic trek of the Mountain Gorillas in the Volcanoes.
The trek may take 2-6 hours, depending on the gorilla family you are allocated to visit. Encountering gorillas, you will spend 1-hour memorable moments with them.
After the trekking, you will visit The Gorilla Guardians village to experience the stories of former gorilla poachers who turned in their guardians and share Rwandan traditional cultural experiences, including weeding and dances.
You will have a late lunch before driving back to Kigali, where our guide will drop you at your hotel or the airport if you depart the same day.
End of the Tour.
- Mountain gorilla trekking permit
- All other activities mentioned
- Reusable Bottled water during the trip.
- A tourist vehicle rent with a professional English-speaking guide fee
- All Taxes
- Extra meals and drinks not mentioned in the package.
- Souvenirs and tips
- Visa Fee
- Other personal expenses
- Bank Deposit Transfer Charge
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