7 days Rwanda Safari | Volcanoes, Akagera, & Nyuguwe

7 days Rwanda Safari | Volcanoes, Akagera, & Nyuguwe

7 days Rwanda Safari | Volcanoes, Akagera, & Nyuguwe. One of the detailed Rwanda safaris you should embark on for your East African Safaris. Rwanda is one of the most authentic safari countries in Africa.  The 7 days Rwanda Safari offers a rich wildlife,  Gorilla viewing , canoe walks and boat cruise. The 7 days Rwanda Safari covers  Akagera National Park, Nyuguwe forest National Park and Volcanoes national park.

Your ultimate 7 days Rwanda Safari is a massive Wildlife and Gorilla Trekking with a boat trip on lake Ihema, plus a game drive in Savana plains in Akagera National Park. Your game drive in the savannah plains will you to sight see the elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and buffaloes, the absolute big five

Then from Akagera National Park, you will proceed to Volcanoes national Park for gorilla trekking, one of the most exciting activities that offers a life experience as you connect with these creatures. The Safari will end at Nyuguwe forest, the best place for exploring chimpanzee and as well as canopy walks one of the best experiences in Nyunguwe forest.

Corazon Safaris Africa, the African safari and tour presents you the 7 days Rwanda Safari. The 1 week safari to Rwanda will surely be a rich safari experience for gorilla trekking and game drive with in the savannah plains of Akagera National Park

Highlights for the 7 days Rwanda Safari Itinerary

Day1 # Arriving at Kigali international Airport and Transfer to hotel

Day 2 # Move to Akagera Nationall Park and have an evening boat cruise

Day 3 #  A morning game drive and transfer to volcanoes National Park

Day 4 # Gorilla trekking in volcanoes National Park

Day 5 # Trekking the golden monkeys in Volcanoes then transfer to Nyunguwe forest

Day 6 # Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk in Nyungwe forest National Park

Day 7 # Returning to Kigali International Airport

A Detailed 7 Days Rwanda Safari Itinerary

Day 1.  Arriving at Kigali international Airport and Transfer to hotel

Starting your first day  of 7 days Rwanda Safari, a tour guide will  pick you right from Kigali National Airport, you will identify him by carrying your names. Then the guide will transfer you to your booked hotel in with in Kigali city. You will refresh, have dinner and also spend the night

Meal Plan Dinner

7 days Rwanda Safari

 Day 2  Move  to Akagera Nationall Park and have an evening boat cruise

On the first day of your tour, a professional Rwanda safari guide will pick you up from Kigali, either at your hotel or upon arrival at the airport. After a warm welcome and briefing, you will embark on a scenic drive of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to Akagera National Park.

Upon your arrival, you will enjoy lunch before taking some time to relax as you prepare for an afternoon boat cruise. The boat experience on Lake Ihema offers excellent opportunities to sight see  hippos and crocodiles in the water, while elephants and buffaloes are often seen along the shores.

After the boat safari, you will proceed to your pre-booked accommodation for check-in, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Break fast, Lunch, dinner

Day 3 : A morning game drive and transfer to volcanoes National Park

In the morning of your 3rd day, you will be served breakfast. After, you will have an exciting game drive with the savannah plans that will last for 4 hours . On your game drive with the savannah plains, expect to see the big five animals like the lion, buffalo, rhinos, elephant and buffalos. Some of the other species include giraffes, Zebras, Topis, hynas and others. So then after the morning game drive, you will have lunch and embark on your journey to the Volcanoes National Park. You will reach at your booked lodge in volcanoes national park probably in the evening.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes national Park (7 days Rwanda Safari)

Early morning after breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your lodge to the park headquarters for a short briefing on what to do and not to do during your gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National park. Then after the park ranger will take you to the trekking transfer point. Groups of eight people spend roughly 2 to 6 hours trekking through the jungle and bamboo forest, accompanied by armed ranger guides. However, only one hour (60 minutes) is allowed for observing the mountain gorillas. The duration of the trek can vary depending on the movement of the gorilla groups, but in Rwanda, they tend to travel shorter distances, making the trek relatively easier. Then you will walk back to the headquarters where you meet the tour guide to take you back to the lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5 : Trekking golden Monkeys then transfer to Nyungwe forest

Early morning after breakfast, you will go to the side of the monkey for your gorilla trekking in volcanoes national park were they co-exist with the mountain gorillas. These golden monkeys have got a unique character as they can easily be identified by its color. Again the park warden will be to brief before trekking. The park has got two troops of golden monkeys in Rwanda with the biggest found in Mount Sabinyo as it has got 80-100 monkeys and is the most visited park. After the trekking you will be driven to Nyunguwe forest national park and you will be taken to your accommodation

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

Day 6 : Chimpanzee trekking and Canopy walk in Nyungwe forest National Park.

Early Morning you will have breakfast and then be taken to the park headquarters to start the chimpanzee trekking experience. The Chimpanzee’s can be seen jumping from the tree at the high speeds as they be making noise, as your trekking you can take many pictures as possible. So after the trek , you return to your trek start point where you meet the driver guide for a transfer to the hotel for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, you will take a canopy walk in Nyungwe forest for about 2 hours. Then you will return to the hotel for a relaxation and Diner. You spend your night at your accommodation

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 7: Return to Kigali international Airport

On your last day of your trip, you have breakfast at leisure depending on your departure time.  Then your driver guide will ensure a drive to Kigali international Airport for your departure flight

End of the 7 days Rwanda Safari itinerary

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