Akagera National Park

Bordering Tanzania in eastern Rwanda, Akagera National Park is central Africa's largest protected wetland and the last refuge for savannah-adapted species in the country. Stretching across a vast expanse of low-lying mountains and savannah plains, the park takes in the rolling highlands woodlands, swamp-fringed lakes, and wetlands of the Kagera River along the way. Crocodiles and hippos wallow in the park's watery basins, predators prowl through its acacia groves, and elephant, zebra, giraffe, buffalo and other animals roam across its grassy plains. Bursting with a rich biodiversity, the park features a variety of rare species, as well as a plenitude of mammals and hundreds of bird species.

Day Itinerary

• 0800: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0900: Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial Museum 
• 1030: Transfer to  Akagera National Park.
• 1300: Arrive at the park for your check-in.
• 1320: Lunch at the Lodge.
• 1800: Night game drive in Akagera.
• 1800: Dinner and overnight stay at your Lodge.

Overnight: Ruzizi Tented Lodge

Ruzizi Tented Lodge is a luxury eco-lodge located on Lake Ihema. Its nine tents are set back from Ihema’s serene shores and hidden among swaying palms and fruiting fig trees. With a 20-guest maximum, the lodge is an intimate retreat. Each tent boasts an en-suite bathroom with hot and cold running water, a dressing area, and a cosy queen bed. Guests will also have access to a thatched reception and dining area and wooden walkways leading to a stunning deck that hangs over the lake. It contains a central fire pit and is the perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee or post-dinner digestif. The lodge is powered by solar energy and prides itself on being environmentally conscious.

Activities

Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum

Wild Frontiers Akagera National Park Night Game Drive

Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum

Located just outside of Kigali City Centre in the Gasabo district, Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum was created by a joint partnership of the Kigali City Council and the UK-based Aegis Trust. The centre is an extremely moving, challenging, educational and ultimately inspiring as well as a great place to understand the cause, tragedy and successful rebuilding post-genocide. The memorial hosts a tour which is transparent and educational but very sombre and humbling when guests realise that over 250,000 deceased are buried on the site of the memorial.

Wild Frontiers Akagera National Park Night Game Drive

Akagera National Park comes alive at night on a night time game drive.

Basis

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch

Day Itinerary

• 0630: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0700: Morning game drive in Akagera National Park.
• 1400: Boat safari in Akagera on Lake Ihema.
• 1800: Dinner and overnight stay at your Lodge.

Activities

Akagera National Park Game Drive

Lake Ihema Boat Safari Launch

Akagera National Park Game Drive

Lead by a guide, Akagera National Park Game Drive occurs early in the mornings and late in the afternoons. While driving along the park tracks in a 4WD Safari vehicle, passengers will have the chance to spot animals such as hyenas, elephants, various buffalo and lions.

Lake Ihema Boat Safari Launch

Lake Ihema is located in Akagera National Park. Visitors can take boat trips and drift along the forest-fringed lake edge, past huddles of hippo and basking crocodiles. During the trip, visitors also have the opportunity to view a variety of birds.

Basis

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch

Volcanoes National Park

Bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rwanda, and set high on the jungle-covered slopes of the volcanic Virunga Mountains, the Volcanoes National Park is best known as a sanctuary for the region’s rare mountain gorillas. Visitors flock here to experience face to face encounters with these intriguing creatures. Regulated treks through the reserve allow visitors to spend an hour at a time with these incredible primates in their natural habitat. While the gorillas are without a doubt the main drawcard, visitors can also look forward to exploring a network of scenic hiking trails, with the beautiful day hike to the crater lake on Mount Bisoke being a particular highlight. Make sure to visit the fascinating Karisoke Research Centre and the tomb of the world-famous Dian Fossey.

Day Itinerary

• 0700: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0800: Ready for your transfer to Volcanoes
• 1130: Arrival in Kigali.
• 1200: Lunch at Republic restaurant.
• 1330: Continue to Volcanoes National Park.
• 1700: Arrival at your lodge for check-in. 
• 1800: Dinner and Overnight stay at your lodge.

Overnight: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel in Musanze (Ruhengeri) located on the road going to Kinigi is a convenient starting point to go for different activities that the Volcanoes National Park is offering. Each of the rooms features hairdryers, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms and mini-bars. A the hotel guests will find a restaurant, a pool, and a beautiful garden. 24-hour front desk service is also available as well as massage service.

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch

Day Itinerary

• 0800: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0900: Meeting park guides at your lodge for gorilla trekking briefing.
• 1000: Start the gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
• 1300: Estimated time of returning from the jungle.
• 1330: Lunch at the Lodge.
• 1500: Visit Iby ‘Iwacu cultural village. 
• 1800: Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Activities

Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park

Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village

Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park

Gorilla Trekking in the Volcanoes National Park offers visitors the unique opportunity of discovering the 10 families of gorillas that live within the national park. Visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee before the trek starts and will be separated into groups of 8 depending on their physical abilities. Each group is guided by a guide and two scouts who are well trained in emergency situations. The amount of time set aside per trek is different depending on where the gorilla family is situated. Some trips may take as little as half an hour and some taking the better part of the day.

Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village

Offering an adventurous stay in a traditional rural, Rwandan village that has existed for centuries living with and next to mountain gorillas in Parc National des Volcans.  Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village gives you a rare chance to meet local people, in their environment, with a taste of our culture and traditions. The community you visit will genuinely welcome you as a special guest while they proudly present to you aspects of their traditions and beliefs. This will truly be an experience of a lifetime as you home stay with the community and become part of their family

Basis

Full Board- Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch

Day Itinerary

• 0600: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0630: Transfer to the park headquarters for the Golden Monkey trek.
• 0800: Start the Golden Monkeytrek in Volcanoes National Park.
• 1200: Estimated time of returning from the jungle.
• 1300: Lunch at the Lodge.
• 1500: Afternoon relaxation
• 1800: Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Activities

Volcanoes National Park Golden Monkey Trekking

Volcanoes National Park Golden Monkey Trekking

Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda offers Golden monkeys trekking. This unique experience allows guests in groups of up to eight to look for and discover golden monkeys within their natural habitat. The monkeys are incredibly active and enjoy showing off for tourists and researchers that they encounter daily. The monkeys can be found closer to the base of the volcano and enjoy eating the bamboo vegetation in the area.

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch

Nyungwe Forest National Park

Situated in southwestern Rwanda, the Nyungwe Forest National Park is known for its exceptional biodiversity and its wide range of endemic species. The park is composed of lush tracts of rainforest set high up on fertile mountain slopes. It is one of Africa’s most ancient forests and the home of Rwanda’s sole remaining chimpanzee population, as well as 85 additional mammal species, 43 reptile species, nearly 300 bird species and over 1000 plant species. Visitors can enjoy spotting colobus monkeys and chimpanzees hiding in the trees, hiking on a well-maintained network of trails passing through lush equatorial rainforest and catching a glimpse of a beautiful array of colourful birdlife. Don’t miss the thrilling Canopy Walk; it is one of its kind in Africa and offers impressive views of the forest.

Day Itinerary

• 0700: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0800: Prepare for a transfer to Nyungwe Forest.
• 1330: Estimated time to arrive at Nyungwe Forest.
• 1345: Check in and have lunch at the Lodge.
• 1600: Take part in the Complimentary Lodge activities.
• 1800: Overnight and dinner at your lodge.

Overnight: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Nyungwe Top view hill hotel is the elegant place; a heaven on earth, idyllically situated on top of one of the hills of Nyungwe forest area; the largest single forest block in East Africa and the biggest water reservoir for Rwanda. Nyungwe Top view hill hotel offers most beautiful and tranquil accommodation facility comprises of 12 self-contained with 4 twin and 8 queen size bed apartments having a sitting room with a fire place to warm you up and a balcony with picturesque view of sunrise or sunset from all the rooms including  incomparable view of part of the Nyungwe National Park, Kahuzi Biega National Park, Tea plantations, Lake Kivu, the volcanoes and Idjwi Island right from the top of the hill. The accommodation is offered as bed and breakfast, half board or full board facility.

Basis

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch

     Day Itinerary

• 0500: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0530: Prepare for transfers to Park headquarters for Chimpanzee trek briefing.
• 0530: Start the Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forests.
• 1230: Estimated time to return from the jungle.
• 1330: Lunch at the Lodge and an entire day relaxing and winding at the Lodge.
• 1500: Take on a Canopy Walk experience.
• 1800: Dinner at your lodge.

Activities

Nyungwe Forest National Park Cyamudongo Forest Chimpanzee Trekking

Canopy Walk

Nyungwe Forest National Park Cyamudongo Forest Chimpanzee Trekking

Located within the Nyungwe National Park, the Nyungwe Forest National Park Cyamudongo Forest Chimpanzee Trekking provides visitors with a unique chimpanzee experience. Visitors will follow a path through the lush vegetation to a point where they will be able to witness the chimpanzees acting out their daily activities, such as waking up, eating and socialising within their natural environment.

Canopy Walk

Suspended above ravine amidst the lush vegetation and montane forest of the Ngungwe National Park, Canopy Walk offers participants an exhilarating perspective atop the ancient treetops and wildlife. The 160 meters long suspended bridge is accessible as apart of a guided hike along the Igishigishigi trail or those hiking the Imbaraga and Umuyove trails.

Basis

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch

Day Itinerary

• 0800: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0900: Today is dedicated to the Isumo Waterfall hike.
• 1230: Lunch at the Lodge and an entire day relaxing and winding at the Lodge.
• 1500: Afternoon visit the tea plantation for tea picking and processing.
• 1800: Dinner at your lodge.

Activities

Nyungwe Forest Isumo Waterfalls Hike

The Secrets of African Tea

Nyungwe Forest Isumo Waterfalls Hike

The impressive Isumo Waterfall Trail starts off winding its way through green tea fields with grassy verges maintained by goats and is full of sun-loving wildflowers and butterflies. After this, the trail moves into the dense vegetation of Nyungwe Forest where a variety of fauna and flora can be seen. The main attraction of the hike is the Isumo Waterfall, roughly 17 metres in height. Many species of primate and birds can be seen near the waterfall. There are two main vantage points for taking in the beauty of the waterfall.

The Secrets of African Tea

The Secrets of African Tea is a complimentary activity provided by One&Only Nyungwe House. What makes the perfect cup of tea? Some will say it’s all in the brew, but One&Only Nyungwe House's tea expert will show guests it starts right at the beginning. Guests are invited to go into the tea plantation and learn the art of picking tea leaves. An interactive and visual presentation reveals the process of growing and processing African tea leaves. No demonstration would be complete without a taste, so guests will have the chance to sample some beautiful black tea grown in the local area of Gisakura. This activity is available daily upon request from 10:30 to 11:15 AM.

Basis

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch

Day Itinerary

• 0800: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0930: Prepare for a return transfer back to Kigali.
• 1100: Visit the Ethnographic Museum.
• 1200: Lunch en route.
• 1400: Return to Kigali at your convenience
• 1700: Proposed time of arrival in Kigali and transfer to Kigali International Airport.
• TBA: Check in for your outbound flight to your next destination.
• End of service

Activities

Ethnographic Museum Rwanda

Ethnographic Museum Rwanda

Located in Huye, south of Kigali, Ethnographic Museum is one of the six museums that make up the Institute of National Museums of Rwanda. This Museum was built in 1987, and now houses one of Africa's finest ethnographic collections. Its seven galleries display historical, ethnographic, artistic and archaeological artefacts accompanied by visual aids, giving visitors a rich insight into the culture of Rwandans.

Basis

Breakfast and Lunch