Rwanda Safaris Archives - Buvuma Tours https://www.buvumatours.com/category/rwanda-safaris/ My WordPress Blog Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:01:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 5 Days Volcanoes NP & Nyungwe safari https://www.buvumatours.com/5-days-volcanoes-np-nyungwe-safari/ https://www.buvumatours.com/5-days-volcanoes-np-nyungwe-safari/#comments_reply Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:01:50 +0000 https://www.buvumatours.com/?p=1652 5 Days Volcanoes NP & Nyungwe safari : A 5 day safari in Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe Forest National Park will give you the opportunity to experience Rwanda’s most exquisite sights, such as gorilla trekking in Volcanoes and chimpanzee…

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5 Days Volcanoes NP & Nyungwe safari : A 5 day safari in Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe Forest National Park will give you the opportunity to experience Rwanda’s most exquisite sights, such as gorilla trekking in Volcanoes and chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park in Rwanda’s south

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Volcanoes national park

As soon as you arrive at the Kigali airport, our company representative and your driver/guide will be waiting to greet you and take you to Volcanoes national park, the home of the endangered mountain gorillas.

Dinner and overnight stay at Sabyinyo Silverback lodge (luxury) Le Bambou gorilla lodge (mid range), Hotel Muhabura (budget).

Day 2: Gorilla trekking experience and Cultural Tour

After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters-Kinigi for a briefing about the endangered mountain gorillas.

Upon receiving your trekking gear, drinking water, and packed lunch from the driver, you will be dropped off at the starting point where you will be guided by the ranger guides on your gorilla trek.

Depending on the gorilla’s movement, this activity may take between one and eight hours. However, meeting them is an extremely rewarding experience, and you will spend a maximum of one hour studying them and taking photographs.

As soon as you have spent time with the fascinating mountain gorillas, return to the base and meet your driver to take you to your lodge for lunch and a brief rest.

5 Days Volcanoes NP & Nyungwe safari

Rwanda Cultural Tour

After lunch, take a cultural walk to Iby’iwachu Cultural Village-a Non-Profit umbrella organization that provides conservation incentives, supports community enterprise development and livelihood projects with the goal of improving the lives of reformed poachers and communities around Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.

During your guided tour around the site, you will experience Kinyarwanda traditions, including the Intore dance, traditional ceremonies, and a guided community walk. Retreat and return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay as above. Sabyinyo silverback lodge (Luxury), Le Bambou Lodge (Midrange), Muhabura Hotel (Budget)

Day 3: Stop over at Lake Kivu and transfer to Nyungwe national park

In the morning, after a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, take a trip to Lake Kivu and enjoy the early morning breeze on the shores. It is an hour’s drive to Rubavu from here.

After spending only an hour there, return to the road to drive 4-5 hours to Nyungwe national park, where you will have lunch en route.

A large and ancient rain forest in East Africa, the Nyungwe forest is the largest and oldest in the region. After arriving in the park in the late afternoon, you will connect to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay at Nyungwe Forest Lodge (luxury), Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel (midrange), or Gisakura Guest House (budget).

Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and afternoon canopy walk

Have breakfast and attend a briefing about the endangered chimpanzees in Nyungwe forest before entering the forest in search of the active and playful individuals.

In addition, the Chimpanzees are easier to spot as they jump from one tree to another, chattering and laughing as they go. Chimpanzee tracking usually takes about 3 hours. Once you have located them, take pictures and videos for an hour. You will then return to your accommodation for lunch.

After lunch, you will walk to the Canopy Walk, a 50 meter swing bridge suspended from large trees.

You will have the opportunity to see the amazing rain forest from a bird’s eye perspective, observing wildlife as it moves about. Before night fall, you will return to the lodge for dinner as above.

Day 5: Transfer to Kigali city and airport drop off

After breakfast, leave for Kigali city with a visit to Nyanza king’s palace and Rwanda national museum in Huye, as well as Murambi genocide museum en route.

After arriving in Kigali, visit the craft shops and the memorial to the victims of the Rwandan genocide. Have lunch and connect to the airport for your return flight to your next destination.

End of  5 Days Volcanoes NP & Nyungwe safari

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5 Days Rwanda Gorillas, Golden monkeys & Bisoke hike safari https://www.buvumatours.com/5-days-rwanda-gorillas-golden-monkeys-bisoke-hike-safari/ https://www.buvumatours.com/5-days-rwanda-gorillas-golden-monkeys-bisoke-hike-safari/#comments_reply Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:59:08 +0000 https://www.buvumatours.com/?p=1648 5 Days Rwanda Gorillas, Golden monkeys & Bisoke hike safari : In this Rwanda safari, you will have the opportunity to explore the Volcanoes National Park located in Rwanda’s northwestern part. On the safari, you will be able to engage…

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5 Days Rwanda Gorillas, Golden monkeys & Bisoke hike safari : In this Rwanda safari, you will have the opportunity to explore the Volcanoes National Park located in Rwanda’s northwestern part. On the safari, you will be able to engage in activities including gorilla trekking and golden monkey trekking, which allows you to interact with the primates in their natural environment, a cultural tour involving the local population and climbing the Mount Bisoke volcano, which rises at an altitude of 3711 meters above sea level and is a dormant volcano.

Highlights of the 5 Days Rwanda Gorillas, Golden monkeys & Bisoke hike safari

  • Day 1: Pick up from Kigali airport and transfer to Volcanoes national park
  • Day 2: Gorilla trekking in volcanoes national park
  • Day 3: Golden monkey trekking and cultural tour
  • Day 4: Climb mount Bisoke
  • Day 5: Departure to Kigali

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Volcanoes national park,

Depending on your location, our driver guide will greet you on the first day of the 5 day Rwanda gorillas, golden monkeys and Bisoke hike safari, along with a briefing about the tour. We will then transfer to Kigali for a city tour.

In addition to visiting Kigali genocide memorial center, national museum, Kimironko market, and craft markets, you will also be able to visit other important sights.

In the afternoon you will be treated to a buffet in one of the hotels and afterward you will begin your journey to Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park

After an early breakfast on the second day of the 5 days Rwanda gorillas, golden monkeys and Bisoke hike safari, you will be met by your driver guide at the park headquarters where you will be briefed on the rules and regulations for trekking gorillas.

After the briefing, you will be assigned a gorilla family to trek with a park guide who is familiar with the jungle trails.

Depending on where the gorillas slept the previous night, gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park may take up to 7 hours. In addition to seeing various bird species, other primates, and plants, you will also have great views of other wildlife.

Once the mountain gorillas are found, you will have the opportunity to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat, allowing you to gain a better understanding of their behavior. As they carry out their daily activities like breastfeeding, feeding, resting, playing, grooming their young ones, you may take photos and capture these moments with a flashless camera to share them with your family and friends.

Upon returning to the park headquarters, you will receive a certificate recognizing your participation in gorilla trekking, meet up with your driver guide and return to the lodge for an evening of relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Day 3: Golden monkey trekking and cultural tour

5 Days Rwanda Gorillas, Golden monkeys & Bisoke hike safari

Golden monkey

On the third day of the 5 days Rwanda gorillas, golden monkeys, and Bisoke hike safari, you will have a breakfast at the lodge and then be picked up by your driver guide for the drive to the park headquarters for an orientation on golden monkey trekking.

The Golden Monkey Family will be assigned to you after the briefing, along with a park guide who will accompany you during the trek.

In search of food, golden monkeys are known to move from one location to another in search of food, so golden monkey trekking can last from 30 minutes to three hours depending on where the monkeys are located.

As you trek, you will follow left over bamboo shoots and leaves, and when they are found, you will observe their habits, behaviors, watch them jump from one tree to another, and capture the incredible moments.

After your encounter with the golden monkeys, you will trek back to the park headquarters where you will meet your driver guide and travel back to the lodge for lunch.

During the cultural tour after lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit the Ibyi’wacu cultural village, which is located close to the Volcanoes National Park.

A cultural tour provides the opportunity to interact with the locals so you will gain a deeper understanding of their culture, traditional lifestyle, how to make local crafts and brew from bananas, listening to ancient stories, visiting the traditional healer, tasting their local dishes, and enjoying traditional songs and dramas, among others, which will provide you with a memorable experience.

Day 4: Climbing mount Bisoke

After an early breakfast on the fourth day of your 5 day Rwanda gorillas, golden monkeys, and Bisoke hike safari, you will meet with your driver guide for a briefing about hiking Mount Bisoke.

After the briefing, you will be assigned an experienced park guide who knows the mountain well and you will begin trekking, which takes approximately six hours, including the time spent descending to the starting point.

At a height of 3711 meters above sea level, Mount Bisoke is a dormant volcano. While hiking, you will see a variety of vegetation types, including alpine, bamboo, and hypercom forests, where you will have spectacular views of forest elephants, primates such as golden monkeys, gorillas, birds, and so forth. The summit offers spectacular views of the Crater Lake and Virunga mountain ranges, and you can take some incredible photos before having a picnic lunch.

As soon as lunch is over you will begin your descent to the starting point, where you will meet your driver guide and transfer to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Departure to Kigali  

After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the lodge and meet your driver guide for the transfer to the Kigali international airport or hotel for your departure flight on the last day of your 5 Days Rwanda Gorillas, Golden Monkeys & Bisoke hike safari.

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The safari includes: 

  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Golden monkey trekking permit
  • Ibyi’wacu cultural tour
  • Kigali city tour
  • Bisoke hiking permit
  • Services of an English speaking driver guide
  • Full board accommodation
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Vehicle and fuel
  • Bottled water

The safari excludes: 

  • Air flight tickets
  • Visas
  • Optional activities not included on the itinerary
  • Life insurance
  • Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, tips among others.

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3 days Rwanda primates safari https://www.buvumatours.com/3-days-rwanda-primates-safari/ https://www.buvumatours.com/3-days-rwanda-primates-safari/#comments_reply Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:54:44 +0000 https://www.buvumatours.com/?p=1645 3 days Rwanda primates safari : This Rwanda Safari provides you with the opportunity to view mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Volcanoes national park, one of Rwanda’s most rewarding national parks. While hiking along the Virunga mountains in Rwanda,…

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3 days Rwanda primates safari : This Rwanda Safari provides you with the opportunity to view mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Volcanoes national park, one of Rwanda’s most rewarding national parks.

While hiking along the Virunga mountains in Rwanda, like Mount Gahinga, Mount Sabyinyo, Mount Muhabura, Mount Bisoke and Mount Karisimbi, you will have the opportunity to observe a number of rewarding features of these primates in their natural habitat and observe how they behave in the wild for one hour.

Highlights of your safari

Day 1: City tour & Transfer to Ruhengeri–Volcanoes National Park

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking   Volcanoes National Park

Day 3: Golden Monkey Trekking

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: City tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After arriving in Kigali City, our company representative will greet you and transfer you to Kigali city where you will embark on a city tour visiting Kimironko market and the Gisozi genocide memorial site.

After lunch, proceed to Musanze, the closest town to Volcanoes National Park, which is located in the northern province of Rwanda. Arrive in Musanze in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge (Mid-range) Hotel Muhabura (Budget) 5 volcanoes (Luxury)

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking – Volcanoes National Park

On the 2nd day of your 3 days Rwanda primates safari, A delicious breakfast will be served in the morning, followed by a transfer to the park headquarters with your packed lunch and bottled water for a briefing by park rangers at 7:00 a.m.

3 days Rwanda primates safari

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Upon completion of the briefing, you will begin your gorilla trekking journey accompanied by one of the ranger guides in search of mountain gorillas. The trek will take between two and eight hours, depending on the movement of the gorillas.

Guides will attempt to locate them based on where they were last seen the previous day.

During your visit with these gentle giants, you will spend approximately one hour with them, followed by a return to your lodge to relax and refresh.

In the evening, you may choose to participate in an optional community tour around Ruhengeri in order to get a sense of Rwanda’s culture. Dinner and overnight stay at Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge (Mid-range) Hotel Muhabura (Budget) 5 volcanoes  Luxury)

Day 3: Golden Monkey Trekking

On the third day of your 3 days Rwanda primates safari, you will be served breakfast early and driven back to the park headquarters as on day two.

After receiving a briefing, we will go on a Golden Monkey Trek.

In Volcanoes national park, tracking is conducted but is less strenuous than Gorilla trekking.

Approximately 2 to 5 hours will be spent on this tour followed by a transfer back to Kigali and a trip to the airport to catch your onward flight.

Quotation Includes:

Airport Pick up and drop off

Gorilla Permit

Golden Monkey permit

4X4 Safari vehicle and fuel

Full time English speaking Guide/Driver.

All accommodation as indicated in the itinerary

All meals at the hotel

Bottled drinking water while on safari.

Not included:

Air tickets.

Visa fees

Personal expenses such as telephone calls, email, laundry, beverages or meals not indicated in the itinerary, Portage and wait staff gratuity

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3 Days Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking Safari https://www.buvumatours.com/3-days-nyungwe-chimpanzee-trekking-safari/ https://www.buvumatours.com/3-days-nyungwe-chimpanzee-trekking-safari/#comments_reply Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:51:02 +0000 https://www.buvumatours.com/?p=1642 3 Days Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking Safari : The Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking Safari will provide you with the best opportunity to experience primates in Rwanda. In light of the fact that not every Rwandan visitor can afford to participate in gorilla…

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3 Days Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking Safari : The Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking Safari will provide you with the best opportunity to experience primates in Rwanda. In light of the fact that not every Rwandan visitor can afford to participate in gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park, many prefer to participate in chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe national park because it is more budget-friendly.

As part of your 3 Days Chimpanzee Trekking Safari in Nyungwe National Park, you will be able to observe habituated chimpanzees in Nyungwe forest as well as embark on an adventurous hike along the canopy walkway.

During your stay, you will also participate in a community cultural tour to the Gisakura tea estate, where you will tour the plantations and taste some of Rwanda’s finest teas.

Highlights for the 3 Days Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

  • Day 1: Pickup in Kigali and Transfer to Nyungwe National Park.
  • Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking & Visit Gisakura Tea Estate.
  • Day 3: Canopy Walkway & Transfer back to Kigali.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Pickup in Kigali and Transfer to Nyungwe National Park.

Our guide will pick you up from Kigali’s international airport on Day 1 of the Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking Safari. After a brief meet and greet session, you will embark on a tour of Kigali city where you will visit cultural and historical sites such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the Umusambi Crane Village, and the Camp Kigali Memorial Center.

Upon completion of your tour of Kigali City, enjoy lunch and make your way to Akagera National Park.

The distance between Nyungwe Forest National Park and your home is 268 kilometers. It takes about four to six hours for this journey to be completed, which takes you through Rwanda’s beautiful and terraced rolling hills.

Upon your arrival in the park, Check into your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking & Visit Gisakura Tea Estate.

After breakfast, proceed to the park’s headquarters in Uwinka, where you will be briefed by the park’s head ranger and divided into trekking groups of 8 members each.

3 Days Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

Chimpanzee Trekking

A chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe forest national park begins at exactly 8 a.m., so make sure to arrive at the Uwinka center by 7 a.m.

Tracking chimps in the forest may also provide the opportunity to observe other monkey species, such as the black and white colobus monkey, the red-tailed monkey, the golden monkey, etc.

Once you have completed your chimp trekking activity, you will have your packed lunch. Alternatively, you can drive back to your lodge for lunch and rest for a while.

After dinner, you may wish to visit the Gisakura Tea estate. During this experience, you will be guided through the process of growing, harvesting, processing, and packaging tea. You will even get to taste the delicious taste of the final product.

Return back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Canopy Walkway & Transfer back to Kigali.

Get up early in the morning, eat breakfast, and head back to the park’s headquarters at Uwinka Centre. From here, you will begin your hike along the Canopy Walkway.

This canopy walkway is 90 meters in length and 50 meters in height. During your journey through the canopy walkways, you will be able to see the forest from a bird’s eye view, and you will also experience an adrenalin rush through your spine as you traverse the 200m length of the walkways in the forest canopy.

The canopy walkway bridge is an excellent place to take photographs and observe the wildlife of the forest, such as Black and White colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, chimpanzees, and even different kinds of bird species that inhabit Nyungwe’s canopy walkway.

Later drive back to your lodge for lunch.

The guide/driver will drive you back to Kigali city where you can be dropped off at any hotel of your choice in the city, or at Kigali airport depending on your departure time.

End of Tour.

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2 Days Mount Karisimbi Hiking Safari https://www.buvumatours.com/2-days-mount-karisimbi-hiking-safari/ https://www.buvumatours.com/2-days-mount-karisimbi-hiking-safari/#comments_reply Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:48:05 +0000 https://www.buvumatours.com/?p=1638 2 Days Mount Karisimbi Hiking Safari : In Rwanda, Mount Karisimbi is part of the Virunga masaif chain. If you participate in this two-day hiking expedition, you will be able to explore a number of rewarding attractions in the wild.…

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2 Days Mount Karisimbi Hiking Safari : In Rwanda, Mount Karisimbi is part of the Virunga masaif chain. If you participate in this two-day hiking expedition, you will be able to explore a number of rewarding attractions in the wild.

Enjoy exceptional views, a number of primate species, numerous mammal species, and the breathtaking scenery.

You will be able to appreciate the beauty of the crater, numerous bird species, and the different Virunga mountains when you reach the summit of the mountain.

Highlights of your safari

Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Volcanoes NP.

Day 2: Reach the summit, descend and return to Kigali

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Volcanoes NP.

You will be met by your tour guide and driver as early as 5 a.m. depending on where you are located in Kigali city to set off to Volcanoes National Park, home to the last mountain gorillas in the world, connect directly to the park headquarters to receive an overview of the activity as early as 7 a.m., where the ranger guides will be assigned and you will begin the hike.

Karisimbi volcano is the highest peak in the Virunga conservation region.

Hiking to the summit affords spectacular views of various volcanoes, including Nyiragongo and Nyamulagira.

Taking part in this hike requires physical fitness as it is strenuous and challenging.

In this 6-hour hike, you will be able to observe different bird species as well as primates.

2 Days Mount Karisimbi Hiking Safari

2 Days Mount Karisimbi Hiking Safari

Upon reaching a height of 3700m, you will arrive at the first camping site, where you will spend the night.

Day 2: Reach the summit, descend and return to Kigali

The second day of the 2 Day Karisimbi Hike begins with an early morning cup of coffee followed by a hike to Karisimbi’s summit for an hour.

The hike at this level is very steep, going through thick jungle surrounded by stunning views.

Enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding areas, such as Mount Muhabura, upon reaching the summit.

Upon reaching the summit, descend to the starting point where your driver will meet you and connect for a late lunch.

After your journey back to Kigali city, you will be dropped off at a location of your choice in Kigali city or at Kigali international airport.

Quotation Includes:

  1. Airport Pick up and drop off
  2. Hike permits
  3. Meals
  4. 4X4 Safari vehicle and fuel / safari van
  5. Full time English speaking Guide/Driver.
  6. All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  7. Bottled drinking water while on safari.
  8. Accommodation

Not included:

  1. Air tickets.
  2. Visa fees
  3. Personal expenses such as telephone calls, tips, email, laundry, beverages or meals not indicated in the itinerary, Portage and wait staff gratuity

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5 days Rwanda Wildlife and Cultural Tour https://www.buvumatours.com/5-days-rwanda-wildlife-and-cultural-tour/ https://www.buvumatours.com/5-days-rwanda-wildlife-and-cultural-tour/#comments_reply Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:16:31 +0000 https://www.buvumatours.com/?p=1547 The 5 days Rwanda Wildlife and Cultural Tour is a tour that will give you a chance to explore the savannah, rainforests and traditional and historical sites in Rwanda. On this tour you will see animals like elephants, buffaloes, giraffes,…

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The 5 days Rwanda Wildlife and Cultural Tour is a tour that will give you a chance to explore the savannah, rainforests and traditional and historical sites in Rwanda. On this tour you will see animals like elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, leopards and many more. You will also see lots of primates including gorillas, chimpanzees, monkeys and others. You will also get to interact with communities learn more about them and their traditions.

Highlights of 5 days Rwanda Wildlife and Cultural Tour

  • Kigali Memorial Center and Kimoronko Market.
  • Chimpanzee trekking
  • Canopy walk
  • Gorilla trekking
  • Community tour

Day 1: Kigali City tour

Day one will start in Kigali; you will be up early, have breakfast and after you will head out to Kigali city for a tour to explore the beauty of Kigali. You will tour the Kigali Museum, Kigali Memorial Center and Kimoronko Market.  On this tour you will learn about the local and national history of Rwanda, the genocide and at geography of Kigali. You will also visit the Kimoronko Giant Market and experience the colorful handmade arts and crafts made by the locals.

Your day will end in the late afternoon or evening and then you will head to your accommodation for dinner and good night rest.

Day 2: Drive to Nyungwe Forest

5 days Rwanda Wildlife and Cultural Tour

Chimps in Nyungwe

On this day you will be up early have breakfast and then head south to Nyungwe National Park. This is a whole day journey, though you will have meal stops along the way. When you arrive in Nyungwe you will check into your accommodation spend the rest of the evening at leisure later have dinner and good night rest.

Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking and Canopy walk

You will be up early, have breakfast and then after head to the park’s headquarters for a briefing before you enter the forest.  The briefing will last about 20 mins and then you will enter the forest for your chimpanzee trekking experience. This whole experience will take about 4 to 5 hours. You will finish just in time for lunch time, you will have lunch rest for a while before you head out to experience the forest on a canopy walk..

You will go for a canopy walk in the forest, which will last for about two hours and after that you will head back to your accommodation for dinner and a night rest.

Day 4: Drive to Volcanoes National Park

You will be up early have breakfast and then head north to Volcanoes National Park where you will reach in the afternoon, check into your accommodation and spend the rest of the day in leisure.

Day 5: Mountain gorilla trekking and Departure

You will be up early have breakfast and after breakfast you will head to the park for a mountain gorilla trek brief. After the brief you will enter the forest for the trekking experience. You spend about 5 to 6 hours in the forest and after you will exit to head back to your accommodation.

You will have a late lunch at your accommodation and then after head to Kigali town. You will arrive in Kigali in the evening. The tour guide will drop you at a location of your choice.

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2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking safari https://www.buvumatours.com/2-days-rwanda-gorilla-trekking-safari/ https://www.buvumatours.com/2-days-rwanda-gorilla-trekking-safari/#comments_reply Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:13:08 +0000 https://www.buvumatours.com/?p=1544 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking safari : You will have a chance to track mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda’s north-eastern part during the 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking safari Located just a few kilometres from Musanze town,…

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2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking safari : You will have a chance to track mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda’s north-eastern part during the 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking safari

Located just a few kilometres from Musanze town, Ruhengeri National Park belongs to the Ruhengeri district. Among the primate species in this national park, gorillas are some of the most habituated, which makes tracking them very safe.

A 2 day gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda is perfect for people with busy schedules who would like to do something fun with their limited time. During the Rwanda Gorilla Trekking safari, you will spend two days in Kigali.

Highlights of the 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking safari

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali & Drive to Ruhengeri.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park & Drive back to Kigali.

Detailed Itinerary for the 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking safari

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali & Drive to Ruhengeri.

After you have arrived at Kigali International Airport, you will be picked up by a guide from Explore Rwanda Tours who will introduce himself to you. Your guide will then drive you from the airport to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, which is located about 30 minutes away from the airport.

Following the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi people of Rwanda, approximately 250,000 Rwandans were buried at the genocide memorial grounds.

During the genocide in Kigali, the Kigali Genocide Memorial served as both an educational and a reminder center.

Furthermore, it is an initiative that spreads the message of love and peace irrespective of ethnicity. Other interesting places that you can visit during your city tour include; Camp Kigali, Nyamirambo Women’s Center, Caplaki Craft Village and also Kimironko market to mention but a few.

The transfer to Ruhengeri takes approximately one to two hours from Kigali Genocide Memorial. You will have lunch in Kigali before visiting Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri, approximately an hour drive away. Check into your lodge for dinner and accommodation.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park & Drive back to Kigali.

In the morning, you will enjoy a hearty breakfast at your Lodge’s restaurant before being picked up by your safari guide and driven 30 minutes to Volcanoes National Park.

During your visit to the Park’s office, you will be briefed by the park’s head ranger regarding the park’s rules and regulations, including gorilla tracking regulations.

2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking safari

Young mountain gorilla eating, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Following this briefing, the head ranger will place you in groups according to which gorilla family group you prefer to track. A Mountain Gorilla belongs to one of the seven habituated family groups, so they are quite tolerant of humans. It could take about 1- 8 hours to track a gorilla group depending on how easily they are located. Upon finding a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour with the animals. After your gorilla trekking experience, you can enjoy your packed lunch.

Today marks the last day of your 2 days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking safari with us! After breakfast, you can check out of your hotel at your leisure and then have a leisurely morning.

On arrival in Kigali, your guide will provide you with a transfer back to the city where, upon your arrival, you will have the option of embarking on a brief tour of the city during your stay.

At the end of the tour, you’ll get the chance to visit the places that you missed at the beginning. Later, you can have your guide drop you off at the airport where you will board your flight back home.

End of 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking safari

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3 Days Akagera National Park tour https://www.buvumatours.com/3-days-akagera-national-park-tour/ https://www.buvumatours.com/3-days-akagera-national-park-tour/#comments_reply Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:08:57 +0000 https://www.buvumatours.com/?p=1540 During your 3 Days Akagera National Park Tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the home of all five big five animals in Rwanda, the Akagera National Park. In this park, you will have the chance to enjoy yourself…

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During your 3 Days Akagera National Park Tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the home of all five big five animals in Rwanda, the Akagera National Park. In this park, you will have the chance to enjoy yourself by visiting the plains as well as participating in the memorable morning and evening game drives that will offer you incredible experiences as you drive through the park.

On your Rwanda safari, you will be able to participate in a variety of memorable activities including watching a number of game animals within the park, boat cruises on the lake Ihema where you will also have memorable safaris where you will be able to see a variety of game animals, which will offer an amazing learning experience.

Highlights of your 3 Days Akagera National Park tour

  • Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and transfer to the park, Boat Cruise
  • Day 2: Morning game drive and Evening game drive
  • Day 3: Cultural encounters and departure

Detailed itinerary for your safari

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and transfer to the park , Boat Cruise

As part of your 3 day Akagera National Park tour, you will be picked up by your guide based on your preference in Kigali City. Your guide will pick you up there, and you will have a memorable briefing session for your three-day safari based on the location of your choice in Kigali city or Kigali international airport.

You will be able to know all about the activities you will be able to participate in, as well as what rules and regulations you should follow during the safari, during the briefing session, which will make the safari the most memorable safari you will ever have.

A city tour of Kigali will be conducted after the briefing session, during which you will have the opportunity to learn more about the culture of the people of Rwanda, including how they conduct their daily activities, as well as visiting the oldest market in Rwanda, Kimironko market. Following your visit to the market, you will also visit the presidential palace, which provides a great insight into the Rwandan genocide.

Furthermore, you will also be able to visit the Kigali genocide memorial museum, which is another important aspect of the Rwandan genocide. You will be able to view different exhibitions that will help you understand more about the genocide and its effects on Rwandans.

As the Kigali tour comes to an end, feast on the most delicious Rwandan cuisine in one of Rwanda’s finest restaurants.

As soon as you finish your tour, you will make your way to the Akagera national park, where you will check into your hotel.

3 Days Akagera National Park tour

Boat Cruise

As the sun sets over Lake Ihema, you can take a boat cruise in the park for a relaxing evening experience, which will give you an opportunity to watch the sun setting and see a number of crocodiles sun basking, a number of water birds, as well as other rewarding experiences within the park.

Transfer back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay as you await the next day’s activities.

Day 2: Morning game drive and Evening game drive

After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel on the second day of your 3 day Akagera National Park tour, you will be picked up by your guide who will transfer you to the park in order for you to participate in an early morning game drive with your guides.

Taking part in the nature and wildlife experience drive will provide you with the most rewarding experience because you will be able to interact with nature and the wildlife. You will be able to see a number of early risers in the park like elephants, zebras, impalas, giraffes catching their first bites of the day of the park. If you are lucky enough, you will also be able to see carnivores going back to their hiding places to rest at night in the park.

During your visit, you will be able to observe the lions catching their potential prey, the Uganda kobs, before they go back to their hiding places for the night.

On the morning game drives, you will also get to see the sun rise as the park begins to come to life as wild animals flock to the feeding grounds as the park begins to come to life. After the memorable encounter, head back to your hotel for leisure and transfer back to the park for an evening game drive. A number of game animals will catch their last bite for the day during this wonderful encounter, such as the carnivores, such as the lions, preying on herbivores.

Day 3: Cultural encounters and departure

After breakfast at your hotel on the third day of your three-day Akagera national park tour, your guide will pick you up at your hotel, and you will be taken to the Humure refugee camp where you will get to experience the different aspects of their rewarding culture up close.

It is important for you to know that during your visit to Humure cultural village, you will have the opportunity to participate in the preparation of local dishes and you will have the chance to take part in art lessons provided by the instructors at the village, and after that, you will be transferred back to Kigali city where you will be dropped off at your desired destination in Kigali city or Kigali International Airport, after having a memorable lunch in the city.

End of 3 Days Akagera National Park tour

Trip Inclusions

  • Pickup and drop off in Kampala
  • A guide
  • Entrance permits
  • Meals and bottled water
  • 4X4 safari vehicle & Fuel
  • Accommodation
  • Nature walks

Trip exclusions

  • Visa fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Rwanda visa fees
  • Activities that are not included on the itinerary

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