Seeing the gorillas in Volcanoes National Park is one of the most amazing wildlife experiences. Both Uganda and Rwanda are safe, friendly, and affordable. Visiting to the genocide memorial outside of Kigali. This is a very moving experience and gives an insight into the people.  Rwanda and Its people are great

Day 1: Kigali

Arrival in Kigali – welcome by your tour guide – check-in at hotel – After lunch, enjoy Kigali city and learn about the Rwandan culture – optional: overnight at one of the best hotels in the country or low budget hotel on request of a client.

Day 2: Akagera National Park

Transfer to Akagera National Park – Game drive (Opportunity to see over 12 species of antelopes, over 525 species of birds including the rare one called the shoe bill stock, papyrus gynolek and the big 5 i.e. Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant) to mention but a few – optional luxurious camping in the Park or enjoy a comfortable night at a recommended hotel. 

Day 3: Ruhengeri – introduction to local culture

Transfer to Ruhengeri – visit community based activities where you can learn to produce banana and sorghum beer, acquire the ethno botany skills, make your own beautiful handicrafts out of banana leaves – experience traditional dancing, drumming and singing– learn how to make a traditional dish together with a local family – optional overnight in explorable local family (home stay) or at the comfortable Hotel in Ruhengeri. 

Day 4: Gorilla trekking and Buhanga Forest:

Track one of the last remaining mountain gorilla families in the world, a once-in-a-lifetime experience – afternoon excursion into Buhanga forest (Where all Rwandan Kings were initiated) or drive to the beautiful twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera. Overnight: - Ruhengeri 

Day 5: Humanitarian projects and return

Alternative visit to some of our humanitarian projects for instance Orphanage or Street Kid projects where you can learn a lot about the Country’s challenges, the history and cultures. Transfer to Kigali and off to the airport 

Note: 

This Safari Can be customized the way you like, you can also add day or change hotels/lodge. You can also combine this Safari with other destination in Africa. For example you can proceed to Tanzania for Safari, by flight or road. 

Package price will include: 

• All park fees
• Accommodations (can be amended according to your need).
• Activities as described in the itinerary
• Gorilla Permit
• Meals as per the above itinerary – 3 Meals a day – Vegetarians and Non vegetarians.
• Services of a Professional driver guide.
• Complimentary bottled drinking water while on safaris (1.5ltr bottled water per person per day).
• Complete preparation materials including helpful tips, packing list, trip expectations,
• Airport Transfer

Not Included:

• Local Flight in Tanzania/Kenya (can also arranged on request).
• All drinks beer, wine and spirits (as well as gifts like local crafts etc).
• International flights tickets from you country.
• Tips for staff such as guides and other staff.
• Things of personal nature.