6 Days Akagera - Nyungwe National park safari to Rwanda

Nyungwe National Park is a massive montane forest, located in southern Rwanda. It is the largest in Central Africa and has 13 species of primate including chimpanzee and large groups of Rwenzori colobus. Primate tracking is on steep slippery hillsides and viewing is unpredictable. About 300 bird species, orchids and butterflies are other attractions found in this forest. Nyungwe's biodiversity is astonishing by African standards and is one of the most endemic species-rich areas in Africa.

On the other hand, Akagera National Park is a big game area! Herds of elephant and buffalo emerge from the woodland to drink at the lakes, while lucky visitors might stumble across a leopard, a spotted hyena or even a stray lion. You will also see lots of Hippos, Zebras, Impalas, warthogs, buffalo, and Giraffes among others. The tour starts and ends in Kigali.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival
On arrival in Kigali, you will be met and transferred to Nyungwe forest lodge for your accommodation just on the suburbs of the ever green Nyungwe forest and tea plantations. This evening, you will all meet up with our tour guide for a welcome dinner. Overnight at Nyungwe forest lodge (D/FB).

Day 2: Primate Tracking in Nyungwe Forest
We set off this morning after early breakfast to discover the scenic splendor of the area. We shall penetrate Nyungwe forest to search and have a closer look of these primates. The park guides are experienced and knowledgeable about Nyungwe's wildlife, they will provide you with all the relevant information about the behavior of the primates, that is, how they feed, reproduce and pray with each other, thus making your trip informative. Among the primates include; the chimpanzees, the handsome L'Hoests monkey, the endangered golden monkeys, large troops of the delightfully acrobatic Angola Colobus, vervet monkeys, Silver Monkey, Hamlyn's Monkey, Red-tailed Monkey, Dent's Mona Monkey, Olive Baboon, Grey-cheeked Mangabey and so on.

The trek will also expose you to excellent birding. Nyungwe forest harbors almost 300 bird species of which two dozen are restricted to a handful of montane forests on the Albertine Rift. These include; the great blue Turaco and the Rwenzori Turaco, paradise flycatcher, a long-tailed blue, orange and white bird, and the forest hornbills among others.
Return to your lodge for lunch, Dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Day Hike
We follow the Gusakula Tea Estates to Lake Kivu after breakfast, stopping en route to experience traditional local dancing and culture, accompanied by lunch.
Return to your late afternoon lodge for Dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Nyungwe - Akagera National park
Drive back to Kigali after breakfast, and connect to Akagera National park. Proceed for a boat trip in the evening on Lake Ihema, where you will have a closer look at marine animals like Crocodiles and Hippos, coupled with large concentration of bird life with over 525 species identified. Unique species such as Shoe billed stocks and papyrus gonolek can be encountered.  Endemics include the jacanas, ibis, sand pipers and herons. Dinner and overnight at Akagera safari lodge.

Day 5: Game viewing drive: Akagera National Park
An early start this morning as you join your ranger in an open vehicle for your safari into the Akagera National Park. A half day game drive here will allow you the opportunity to spot a variety of wild animals such as elephants, buffalos, lions, Maasai giraffe, gazelles, impala, baboons, oribi, Butchel's zebra, topi, bush baby, leopard and bushbuck.
Return to your lodge for lunch and a chance to discuss today's sightings! Dinner and overnight at Akagera safari lodge.

Day 6: Akagera National Park - Kigali City Tour and Departure

Have breakfast and take on a City tour in Kigali before your flight back home. Visit the genocide memorial in Gosozi or Maramba, the old town of Nyamirambo, the new handicraft village and other shops, the Batwa pottery and dance centre, and the Kimironko fruits markets where you have a chance to meet the local people and choose your fruit basket. You will also do shopping in the city, there after, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.

END OF THE RWANDA WILDLIFE TOUR
The tour quotation Includes:
- Ground transport in a comfortable 4WD safari van equipped for game viewing, photography and touring
- Full board accommodation
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Full time English speaking professional driver/guide
- All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary
- Bottled water while on safari
- Airport transfers

The tour quotation excludes:
- Tips
- Laundry services
- Beverages/Drinks
- International flights
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
-Optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary