Rwanda Wilderness Safari
per person
Start and end in Kigali! With the Safari tour 7 Days Big 5 & Big Cats in Rwanda Wilderness, you have a 7 days tour package taking you through Kigali, Rwanda and 2 other destinations in Rwanda. 7 Days Big 5 & Big Cats in Rwanda Wilderness includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.Akagera is almost unrecognisable today compared to just 20 years ago when it was on the verge of being lost forever. While peace was finally restored in the 1990s after the 1994 Genocide, Akagera’s demise was just beginning. Refugees returning to Rwanda after the genocide were still battling for their own survival and turned to the forests for timber, wildlife for protein and the wild savannas for their livestock. Lions were hunted to local extinction, rhinos disappeared, and the park’s wildlife was displaced by tens of thousands of long-horned cattle. Biodiversity was practically lost, and with it so was employment and tourism. The park’s value was virtually diminished, which makes its story of revival even more remarkable.
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Destination
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DepartureKigaki / Kigali airport
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Departure TimePlease arrive by 10:15 AM for a prompt departure at 10:30 AM.
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Return TimeApproximately 6:00 PM.
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Dress CodeCasual, comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and light jacket.
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IncludedRwanda Wilderness SafariEntry FeesPersonal GuideBreakfast
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Not IncludedDeparture Taxes5 Star Accommodation
FROM OUR GALLERY
Start and end in Kigali! With the Safari tour 7 Days Big 5 & Big Cats in Rwanda Wilderness.
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Day 1: Arrival and transfer from Kigali International Airport to your Hotel
When you arrive at Kigali International airport, the first impression is the availability of the airport staff and the cleanliness. The formalities are quickly settled and recovered. Here they don't lose time for trivialities and our drive guide will welcome you with humbleness and smile. With listening and caring, speak with you courtesy, he will guide your Hotel and wish you a pleasant stay for your first night.
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Day 2: Kigali City Tour
At the Kigali genocide memorial and the campaign against genocide you will get to know all about the country background and knowing the truth cause of the recent bloodiest genocide through the tangible testimonies and images. Later you will visit the Community where e you will get to know all about Rwanda cultural uniqueness through some handmade products and their impact on reconciliation. Lunch at pension plaza in down town. A round in the city center and free zone area will explain you why Rwanda is today fastest growing economy in the world and the cleanest country in Africa. Dinner at your Hotel.
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Day 3: Transfer to Akagera national park from Kigali
After a relaxed breakfast from your hotel in Kigali, you head to Akagera National Park. Akagera National Park covers 2500 km² of savannah west of the Kagera River, in the north-east of Rwanda. The park has a variety of wildlife and is a habitat for over 500 different species of birds. Herds of elephant and buffalo emerge from the woodland to drink at the lakes, while you might stumble across a leopard, a spotted hyena or even a lion. Giraffe and zebra haunt the savannah, and more than a dozen types of antelope inhabit the park. You will have lunch and in the afternoon you will go for a long game drive in the national park. You will stay at your booked lodge where you will have a nice hot meal in the evening.
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Day 4: Game drive and Boat ride on Akagera
In the morning after breakfast, you will go for a game drive in the park in search for wildlife. During the game drive through the Savannah grassland of Akagera national park, you should watch out for animals like the Lions, Leopards, elephants, antelopes and many more. After the game drive, you will have lunch and guided by your guide and then later n the afternoon you will go for a boat ride on Akagera River in search for water loving animals like the hippos, and crocodiles. Return to your lodge for dinner.
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Day 5: Akagera National Park - Lake kivu
Early morning, we will sit in an boat and follow lake Kivu local fish-men who will show us how they use traditional Techniques of trapping fishes. The small fishes called Sambaza make a daily sauce for Karongi citizens. Very testy and healthy. We should try them. After lunch, we will drive through the Congo Nile crest and borrow the road to Musanze and stay at Red rocks Rwanda, an Rwandan indigenous village in the countryside.
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Day 6: Local Fishing activities in Lake Kivu
Early morning, we will sit in an boat and follow lake Kivu local fish-men who will show us how they use traditional Techniques of trapping fishes. The small fishes called Sambaza make a daily sauce for Karongi citizens. Very testy and healthy. We should try them. After lunch, we will drive through the Congo Nile crest and borrow the road to Musanze and stay at Red rocks Rwanda, an Rwandan indigenous village in the countryside.
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Day 7: Cultural Village and drive back to Kigali
In the morning after breakfast, we will get our breakfast with the local community in the Rocks cultural village where you should experiment the Rwandan Cultural through local factories, cuisine, dancing and weaving. This the time you will again be traditionally entertained by rwanda villagers. The "Intore" were known for their remarkable technique allowing them to jump over 2m40. The warriors dance is a jewel of the choreographic heritage of Rwanda. Dressed with a man made of sisal fibre, Tied up on ankles, little bells jingle on each step, giving the warriors dance a thrilling rhythm. Through the Intore ballet, physical confrontation turns into artistic rivalry and then at “the end” comes out into vigorous hug of the warriors. This is the most artistic gesture of friendship mutual aid and protection. Again, through this cultural experience, you will be taken through the traditional and authentic wedding and practices and catch the long time lifestyle of the Rwandan people.
TOUR LOCATION
Spot the Big 5 & Big cats in Akagera National Park Unlimited game drives in Akagera NP Boat trip on Lake Ihema in Akagera NP Canoe on Lake Kivu Kigali genocide memorial visit Relax on Lake Kivu Learn about traditional Techniques of trapping fishes on Lake Kivu
History of the City
Akagera is almost unrecognisable today compared to just 20 years ago when it was on the verge of being lost forever. While peace was finally restored in the 1990s after the 1994 Genocide, Akagera’s demise was just beginning. Refugees returning to Rwanda after the genocide were still battling for their own survival and turned to the forests for timber, wildlife for protein and the wild savannas for their livestock. Lions were hunted to local extinction, rhinos disappeared, and the park’s wildlife was displaced by tens of thousands of long-horned cattle. Biodiversity was practically lost, and with it so was employment and tourism. The park’s value was virtually diminished, which makes its story of revival even more remarkable.
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ADDITIONAL INFO
Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
TASHA STEWART
I cannot speak highly enough about our 3 week trip to this place and the services provided by this travel company. Everything was seamless. The private guides were interesting and knowledgable. We felt that they were more than just guides. It was like we had a friend in each city.