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Day 1: Pick up in Kigali and transfer to Nyungwe National Park – Canopy walkway in the park. On the way you will visit the King's Palace and the ethnographic museum in Butare.
Stop for lunch at E-Bis and later head to Nyungwe Forest for the afternoon activity.
The Canopy Walkway is one of the most touristy highlights, a 70-meter bridge above the beautiful green canopy of the ancient Nyungwe Forest.
From the bridge you can identify some amazing birds.
Dinner and overnight stay at Emeraude Kivu resort (45 min. drive from the park)
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking and afternoon at leisure or visit the tea plantation in Gisakura and learn more about tea from crop to cup ($30 extra).
Early breakfast (5am) then transfer to park headquarters for briefing and grouping, followed by a drive to the edge of the forest to track the nearest human chimpanzee.
There are two groups of common chimpanzees in the Nyungwe Forest, the larger one consists of about 60 plus chimpanzees, while the smaller group of 30 is monitored in the Cyamudongo Forest area of the park.
Nyungwe Forest, Africa's largest Afro-Montane Forest, is home to about 500 chimpanzees and almost 100 that are habituated to humans nearby. The forest is the perfect addition to a Gorilla Safari in Volcanoes National Park. Pre-Trackers are ready to help you find your usual chimpanzee groups in the forest.
Chimpanzees, like mountain gorillas, move daily and make their nests in new areas.
The Pre-Trackers start at the location where the chimpanzees were the day before and find today's location where the chimpanzees have moved.
As you look for your chimpanzee groups, you will most likely see other forest-dwelling primates, such as the large groups of Colobus monkeys.
Add to that the sights and sounds of this rainforest, while in season you can see wild orchids and plants and trees that make up this vast rainforest.
Long before you see the chimpanzees, you can hear their almost deafening screams, their screams and their cackling.
Unlike the mountain gorillas, which are quite calm when you visit them, the chimpanzees are active both on the ground and in the trees. A great sight for the Trekkers who visit that day. You get an hour with the chimpanzees in Nyungwe, an hour that is very memorable.
Dinner and overnight stay at Emeraude Kivu Resort
Day 3: Waterfall walk in the park and bird watching or a nature walk in the park if you're interested ($30 extra).
Dinner and overnight stay at Emeraude Kivu Resort Have breakfast and then drive to the park reception for a briefing and start the walk to the famous waterfall, enjoying the view of the ancient forest with various flora and fauna and very beautiful trails along the way.
Day 4, 5, 6 , 7 : Transfer to Kibuye – Lake Kivu & boat trip to the Napoleon and Peace Islands. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Transfer to Kibuye on Lake Kivu, Rwanda's most attractive lake port, nestled in a series of intertwining and undulating hills and offering visitors spectacular views of the lake, islands and beautiful surrounding landscape. It is considered one of Rwanda's hidden treasures, with its lush green hills and peaceful breezes. J
e will have the opportunity to take very good photos.
Dinner and overnight at the Bethany Hotel
Day 8: Enjoy a day at the beach – visit the hot springs and in the afternoon visit the fishing village of Lake Kivu Bean in Rwanda at Gisenyi enjoy the sunset views at the lake and learn different fishing methods with traditional fishermen.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Paradis Malahide Hotel
Day 9: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park and upon arrival Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda visit the cultural village of Kinigi to learn more about culture; A visit to the Ibyiwacu Cultural Village will introduce you to Rwandan culture and connect with the locals and participate in various activities with them such as; traditional dancing, drumming, games, etc. OR Musanze Cave. Dinner and overnight stay at Classic Lodge
Day 10: Golden Monkey trekking OR do the Bisoke Mount hike with a crater lake at the top, afternoon drive to beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. Along the way you will visit the twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo.
Dinner and overnight stay at Bunyonyi Birdnest Resort
Day 11: Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga/Bwindi and transfer to Kigali in the afternoon.
After breakfast we go to the park and the reception.
After completing our park formalities, we embark on a unique experience of mountain gorilla tracking. Once you spot them, you can spend an hour watching your nearest long-lost cousin.
This may be one of the most breathtaking nature experiences on earth!!!
You get so close to these amazing giant primates.
You stare blankly at each other, not knowing who to break the long silence first. Following the gorillas through the light mountain forest is a magical experience.
You'll be back at base, head to the hotel for lunch and drinks and later drive to Kigali. Dinner and overnight stay at Onomo Hotel.
Day 12: Morning at leisure with good times at the lake, boat trip to the island to visit the famous Batwa community (also called pygmies).
Afternoon drive to Mgahinga/Bwindi National Park. Dinner and overnight at Traveller's Rest.
Day 13: Early morning drive to Akagera National Park, arrival and briefing then a full day game drive in the park where you can see more than 12 species of antelope and more than 525 species of birds including the rare ones such as the shoebill , papyrus gonolek and the big 5 i.e. lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant) to name a few.
The park has the highest concentration of birds per square kilometer than any other park in Africa, very beautiful undulating landscapes plus historical and cultural attractions within. In the afternoon we drive to Lake Ihema for an exciting boat trip to see schools of hippos, gigantic Nile crocodiles, water birds, buffalos, etc. Dinner and overnight stay at Akagera Game Lodge
Day 14: Game drive in the park & afternoon at leisure & night game drive in search of nocturnal animals. Dinner and overnight stay at Akagera Game Lodge Akagera Game Lodge
Day 15: A full day game drive in search of all the invisible animals such as giraffes and herds of buffalo that can usually be seen in the southern part. Evening drive back to Kigali, drop off at the airport.
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* Inclusive
Prices include accommodation for
* 14 nights with double occupancy,
* transport in a private 4×4 jeep,
* all meals,
* canopy walkway,
* chimpanzee trekking,
* waterfall walk,
* boat trip in Kibuye,
* Environmental museum costs,
*Cycling the Congo Nile route,
* coffee tour in Kinunu
* , a fishing village in Gisenyi,
* Kinigi Cultural Village or Musanze Cave,
* Golden monkey or Bisoke walk,
* Gorilla trekking experience permits,
* Boat trip on Bunyonyi Lake,
* Park entrance fees and game drives in Akagera National Park,
* boat trip on Lake Ihema,
* drinking water on board,
* experienced driver guide,
* taxes and administration costs. Exclusive
* Prices do not include visas
* Alcoholic beverages
* Flight tickets
*Personal expenses for laundry and tips
* Travel and health insurance
* Any extra or optional activities, i.e.; bird watching in Nyungwe, tea tour in Nyungwe.
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