Start and end in Kigali! With the Safari tour 9 Days Rwanda Gorilla Experience & Safari, you have a 9 days tour package taking you through Kigali, Rwanda and 6 other destinations in Rwanda. 9 Days Rwanda Gorilla Experience & Safari includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Day 1 Pick up at Kigali International Airport and Kigali City Tour.
Our private car will drive you to the Hotel in order to drop off your luggage. Afterwards, we will drive you to the city tour trip. Trip to the top of Mt. Kigali for views of the city and the countryside, a milk bar, Richard Kant House visit, a neighborhood market, Arts work visit, a great Rwandan lunch, the best coffee around, a neighborhood walk and this tour will end at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Our tour ends around 2:30pm at The Kigali Genocide Memorial. Our driver and vehicle will wait with you until 5pm (when the memorial closes). We highly recommend visiting the Memorial. There is also an option to get a ride back to your hotel at 2:30pm for those not interested in visiting the Memorial.
We will begin the city tour in the morning once all guests have arrived
Day 2 Transfer to Nyungwe.
Depart from Kigali; En-route visit some historical sites on the main road like Kamegeri’s rock , Nyanza King Palace, National Museum of Rwanda, Check in the hotel and refresh before you go for a late afternoon drive at the tea plantations to see some primates. Overnight at Gisakura Guest House.
Day 3 Nyungwe National Park.
Early breakfast then drives to the chimp trekking point. After trekking, you may go for the Canopy Walkway follows. This is 50 meters above the ground level, and 200 meters long. The dizzying platform is above a steep and deep valley across a massive forest.
The hanging platform which allows visitors to view different animal species in Nyungwe forest spreads over hundreds of square meters and will allow visitors to be at the “eye-to-eye level” with different primate species, and many bird species, all of which are fond of inhabiting the upper scales of the forest. You will also have time to meet farmers at the tea plantations or visit the tea factory. Afterwards, drive to Rusizi. Check in and have lunch at the hotel.
Some time to relax after trekking chimps.
Overnight at Hotel. A part from Chimps Trekking, Nyungwe National Park offers other activities like the canopy walk, Kamiranzovu trail, Birds watching, Hiking, and other trails of activities can be confirmed depending on your aspirations.
Day 4 Transfer to Karongi; visit
Napoleon’s hut and Amahoro “Peace” Islands – Enjoy fried Kivu fish and potatoes on the island plus some cold drinks of your choice. Swimming is optional to any interested member/guest.
Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 5 Transfer to Musanze.
Transfer to Musanze. En-route visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 Gorillas Trekking.
Early breakfast (5:30am); start gorilla trekking procedures at 7:00am at the park headquarters. After gorilla trekking, refresh and go for a courtesy visit to Karisoke Research center and drive to Kinigi cultural village to enjoy the traditional dance. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 Banana and Sorghum beer production.
Banana and sorghum are some of our staple Food products in Rwanda and they are used in different ways i.e.as food, local beer/drinks and very important in the cultural practices most especially during our traditional wedding’s ceremonies, settling of disputes between community members, bonding relationship between different families etc.
Rwanda has four common species of banana plants and each species of banana plant has got unique uses and value. Practically, you will learn and understand while in the field. Sorghum production is quite complicated but made simple to experience and really a thrilling experience. Transfer to Rubavu, Gisenyi – check in the hotel. Drive around Gisenyi town as we head to Rubona fishing village to experience the lifestyle of fishermen and also watch the hot springs. Swimming is optional in the lake. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Visit to Kirenge in Rulindo En route to Kigali.
En route from Gisenyi, guests will visit different touristic places accordingly mainly the Kirenge Arts center in Rulindo District. Before reaching Rulindo, visitors will have an opportunity to visit coffee plantations in Gakenke District. En route do shopping. Check arts market for more souvenirs. Dinner at a recommended restaurant. A bye party will be organized in the evening with presence of Rwandan traditional dancers and singers to say good bye.
Day 9 Art center visit and Depart Rwanda.
The last day will be marked with preparation of departure and visiting a local arts center. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the airport and depart Rwanda.
This package includes Gorilla Tracking Permit and exclude personal items, additional experiences and accommodations.
