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2 Day Akagera Safari and Night Game Drive
Experience Rwanda's premier wildlife destination through this comprehensive safari adventure. Begin with a half-day exploration of the southern sector, encountering elephants, impalas, and diverse wildlife amid stunning lakes and savannah landscapes. Retreat to Akagera Game Lodge overlooking Lake Ihema for comfort and regional cuisine.As darkness falls, embark on an thrilling night game drive, spotting nocturnal hunters like genets and hyenas while listening to the sounds of the African wilderness. Dawn brings an early morning game drive through both southern and northern territories – your best opportunity to encounter the Big Five, including impressive buffalo herds and thriving lion populations.Your experienced guide shares wildlife knowledge and conservation stories as you explore varied ecosystems before departing through the northern gate. This safari combines comfortable accommodation, expert guiding, and complete park exploration in Rwanda's only Big Five destination.
2 Days Uganda Gorilla Trek from Kigali
This 2 Days Uganda gorilla trip to Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park through Kigali is well tailored for tourists with limited time who would like to trek Gorillas. The trip offers a close encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas in the jungles of Bwindi Forest. The trip starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda.
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking
Your tour with us will be characterized with magical moments. You will laugh, cry and you will perhaps fall in love with the beautiful wilderness.All facilities necessary for your safari are provided. It will take 1 to 6 hours to encounter the mountain gorillas as they keep moving from one point to another. Upon spotting them, you are free to stay in their presence taking photos and imitating their calls.
Kigali African Shopping Tour
We will pick you up either in the morning or afternoon and take you shopping at different spots where you get to buy authentic souvenirs. You will drive to the local market, to a women's group center and at the mall to ensure you get all items. Let us know if you have specific items you are looking for so that you do not miss out.
Mt Kigali Horse Back Riding and Old Town Tour
Our Guide will pick you up from your city residence and drive through the Modern City as he heads to the Old Town where you get to see both sides of the City. Drive up Mt Kigali for a chance to view the whole City as well as enjoy horse back riding as you stopover for photos at different sites. Optionally indulge in other activities at your venue or head back to the city for lunch (own account). Drop off at your residence after a fabulous time
Kigali Nightlife Experience
We will pick you up from your hotel and drive through the city to Ubumwe Grand hotel where you will have dinner / drinks at the Roof top restaurant famed for its amazing views of the city. Later drive to Kigali Conventional Center for a chance t take photos of the building which is well lighted. From here head to Riders Lounge for Music, drinks and dancing. Later drive back to your hotel after a wonderful nightlife experience.
2 Day Akagera Safari and Boat Ride
Discover the beauty of Akagera National Park on a 2-day safari. On Day 1, enjoy a half-day game drive through the park's southern region, spotting diverse wildlife in their natural habitats. As the day winds down, relax with a sunset boat ride on Lake Ihema, a haven for birdwatchers. Afterward, unwind at Akagera Game Lodge, where you can rest and soak in the serene surroundings. On Day 2, rise early for a thrilling morning safari, when wildlife is most active, offering the best opportunities to spot a wide range of animals. The adventure continues with a full-day game drive from south to north, concluding with an exit through the northern entrance, completing a truly unforgettable safari experience.
3 Day Safari in Akagera National Park
Experience the best of Akagera National Park in 3 days with your own private guide and vehicle — where Rwanda's untamed wilderness becomes exclusively yours.Day 1 explores the southern lakes where massive hippo pods bask in shallow waters while hundreds of waterbirds create spectacular aerial displays. The golden hour light reflecting off Lake Ihema offers unparalleled photography of elephants coming to drink.Day 2 takes you north across diverse habitats, where large buffalo herds graze the rolling hills and your chances of spotting the elusive leopard are highest. The varied terrain provides perfect opportunities for dramatic landscape shots with wildlife silhouettes.Day 3 begins at Karenge Bush Camp, where sunrise drives reveal lions and hyenas returning from night hunts across the sweeping savannah. The elevated camp position offers breathtaking panoramic shots of the park's endless grasslands.Photography highlights include close-up boat access to hippos and crocodiles, elevated viewpoints for sweeping herd shots, and prime golden hour positioning at watering holes. Private tour advantages feature flexible timing for optimal wildlife encounters, personalized wildlife tracking, and uninterrupted photography sessions at your own pace.Highlights include a sunset boat ride, a night game drive with spotlight wildlife viewing, and overnights at both Akagera Game Lodge and the intimate Karenge Bush Camp.Your dedicated guide tailors the experience entirely to your interests and photography goals.
6 Days Primates and Wildlife Luxury Tour via Kigali
You'll embark on a 6-day luxury adventure through Rwanda and Uganda via Kigali. You'll trek golden monkeys in Volcanoes, gorillas in Bwindi, and chimpanzees in Kibale. You'll enjoy a wildlife safari and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park and visit Dian Fossey’s tomb. This tour blends primate encounters, scenic drives, and rich wildlife experiences—perfect for nature lovers and adventurers seeking unforgettable African moments.
1-Day Akagera National Park
Early morning we depart Kigali at 5:00 Am and head to the Eastern Part of Rwanda where Akagera National Park is located. After getting permits at the gate proceed for a game viewing drive in search of the Big 5 Wildlife. Animals expected to see include Rhinos, Elephants, Lions, Hippos, Giraffes, Zebras, and Impala among other wildlife. At midday head to the Lodge for Lunch and relaxation. Proceed for an afternoon game drive before driving back to Kigali after an amazing experience. Upon arrival drop off at your residence.
1-Day Gorilla Tracking at Volcanoes from Kigali
Today Our driver will pick you up from your City Hotel at 5 a.m. to start your journey to Volcanoes National Park. The journey to Volcanoes National Park takes an average of 2-3 hours and on reaching the park offices, you will be briefed by park officers and then assigned to a gorilla group to track. You will then be led into the forest by a ranger guide to track the primates.Gorilla trek may take between 30 mins to 8 hours depending on the movements of the primates. However, upon locating the gorillas, you will then spend 1hr with them. After a wonderful time, we trek back out of the forest and then transfer back to the gate. Proceed for lunch and later depart for Kigali where you get dropped off at your hotel.
6-Day Epic Rwanda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Safari
The Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla Trekking Activities and the Nyungwe National Park for a Chimpanzee Trekking Experience.
Safari 2 Days, 1 Night - Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Rwanda Memorial
This tour 2 Day tour lets you get up close and watch young gorillas rough and tumble like wrestlers, maternal females gather in grooming groups, occasionally reprimanding the little ones, while the patriarchal silverback keeps a protective eye on the surroundings.Spending time with gorillas in the wild is by far the most transformative and up-close wildlife experience in Africa. A face-to-face encounter with these great apes in the parks will gift you with soul-stirring memories that will never fade. So rare are gorillas, that trackers are able to give them individual names and identify their faces and personalities easily.This tour also offers a free City drive around tour as well as a tour of Rwanda’s Genocide, a tear-inducing museum, with giant wall displays, archival documents, photos, video footage and weapons encased in glass, which sheds light on the Rwandan genocide, as well its pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial roots.
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