5 Days Rwanda Safari

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge and later set off for a morning game drive in the park. Mornings are the best time to spot wildlife in the park since at that time predators and herbivores are still active, and therefore expect to see a variety of wildlife as you navigate through the park, such as lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, impala, eland and many other animal species. Return to the lodge for lunch.

After Lunch, you will head out for an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema, which is Rwanda’s largest Freshwater Lake, offering a thrilling experience for wildlife sightings such as hippos, elephants, crocodiles and water birds such as African fish eagles, cormorants, and kingfishers. Return to the lodge for your overnight and Dinner.

Have a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, and later begin your scenic journey for about 5 hours as you transfer to Volcanoes National Park in the western part of the Country as you navigate through the lush green and rolling hills of the countryside dotted with villages of the local people.

Volcanoes National Park is part of the Virunga Mountain range, known for the existence of mountain gorillas. Other rare animal species include golden monkeys, elephants, and different bird species. This makes it a must-visit destination in Rwanda, whether you are interested in seeing the mountain gorillas or not. Arrive at the park and check into your lodge. You will enjoy a relaxed evening with stunning views of the Volcanoes forests. Have a relaxed dinner and overnight as you prepare for gorilla trekking.

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge, and later drive to the park headquarters, where you will have a briefing about gorilla trekking which includes rules and guidelines to follow when observing the gorillas in their natural sanctuary.

After the briefing, you will be assigned a gorilla family and an experienced park ranger who will lead you into the forest as you search for mountain gorillas for about 1 to 4 hours. Once you find the gorillas, you will spend 1 hour with the gorillas in their presence as you watch them feed, groom and interact with the rest. Later, you will return to the lodge for your lunch and refreshments.

In the afternoon, you will visit the nearby Iby’Iwacu cultural Village, which is also known as the Gorilla Guardians Village, which showcases the traditional Rwandan life through dances, music and drama, thus giving you a deeper understanding of the traditional lifestyle of the local people and culture. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and check out of the lodge. Transfer to Kigali, taking you about 2 hours. Depending on your flight, you may opt to visit local craft markets. Arrive at the airport and check in for your departure as you conclude your 5-day Rwanda Safari.