7 Days Canopy Chimpanzees Gorillas Akagera Safari
The 7 Days Canopy Chimpanzees Gorillas & Akagera safari covers Nyungwe National park, Chimpanzee tracking, Lake Kivu, Volcano National Park, Gorillas Tracking, Golden Monkey, Akagera National Park, Ihema Lake, Kigali.
Day 1: Kigali Tour and Transfer to Nyungwe Forest
In the Morning, our driver will keep time at 8:00am then start off the journey to Nyungwe Forest. Along the way, have lunch in Huye as well visit the Nyamata Museum and later on continue to Nyungwe at your reserved lodge for an overnight.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy Walk
In the Morning early enough, transfer to the RDB offices for Briefing for as to start early the chimpanzee tracking that day, and drive to the forest for a distance of 1 hour or more and enter the Nyungwe to look out for the Chimpanzee with your dedicated guide.
Later on after the forest, drive back to the lodge for Late Lunch and rest. The this afternoon, we drive to the visitor’s center for the Canopy Walk. An amazing experience. Afterwards, drive back at your hotel.
Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze, Visit the Culture tour
In the morning we will drive from Nyungwe to Gisenyi allowing us to take in the beauty of Lake Kivu and the multiple islands. We will have lunch in Gisenyi before driving to Volcanoes National Park.
Day 4: Gorilla Tracking Experience in the Volcanoes National Park
On this lovely morning, have big breakfast and get to the Park Headquarters with your guide for the general briefing, you guide will help in participating for allocation of group which are randomly assigned and the have a final talk to the lead ranger who will guide you through the Forest in search of the amazing mountain gorilla. I world wide lifetime experience.
Day 5: Drive to Akagera and Lunch in Kigali.
Wake up for a cup of coffee and hit the road to transfer to Akagera national park, reaching in time for an early for lunch at Akagera game Lodge. After lunch, go for afternoon game drive to look out for Elephants, Zebras, Rhinos, Buffaloes, Lions and Much more
Day 6: Morning Game drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Early morning, you will go for game drives up to the northern part of the park to catch up with early risers before they go into hiding. You will have chance to see lions, antelopes, giraffes, bush bucks among others. Return to the hotel for relaxation by 11:00am, and then lunch.
After lunch, go for afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema, where you will be rewarded with view of game as hippos, crocodiles, as well as a variety of bird species.
Day 7: Transfer back to Kigali then wait for an evening flight back home.
Our final travel day, we leave on the desired time and descend back to kigali for our Airport Flight back home or to the next destination.
What’s included on 7 Days Canopy Chimpanzees Gorillas & Akagera safari
- Gorilla permits,
- Chimpanzee permits,
- Canopy Walk
- 4×4 safari vehicle,
- English speaking driver,
- Accommodations,
- All meals,
- All park entrance fees,
- Water in the car
What’s excluded; Visas, insurance and personal interests