Your journey with Iriza Tours & Safaris starts with an 8:00 AM pick-up from your accommodation in Kigali after breakfast.
Drive east towards Akagera National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before heading to Lake Ihema for a boat safari. Look for hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds, and wildlife along the shoreline.
Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the savannah, searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and other wildlife.
Overnight: Akagera National Park
After breakfast, continue exploring Akagera with a morning game drive. Spend time searching for the park's wildlife and enjoying its diverse landscapes.
After lunch, depart Akagera and begin the journey south towards Nyungwe National Park. Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel across Rwanda before arriving at your accommodation near Nyungwe.
Overnight: Near Nyungwe National Park
After an early breakfast, your Iriza Tours & Safaris driver-guide will take you into Nyungwe National Park for chimpanzee trekking.
Trek through the ancient rainforest with experienced guides and trackers in search of chimpanzees and other primates.
After lunch, experience the spectacular Nyungwe Canopy Walk, suspended high above the forest floor and offering beautiful views across the rainforest.
Overnight: Near Nyungwe National Park
After breakfast, your Iriza Tours & Safaris driver-guide will pick you up and begin the journey north towards the Volcanoes region.
Travel through Rwanda's beautiful countryside and, depending on timing, make scenic stops along the way.
Arrive in Musanze, check in at your accommodation, and relax in preparation for your primate experiences.
Overnight: Musanze
After an early breakfast, your Iriza Tours & Safaris driver-guide will take you to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing.
Enter the forest with experienced park rangers and trackers and trek in search of a mountain gorilla family. Spend an unforgettable hour observing these incredible animals in their natural habitat.
After the trek, return to your accommodation for lunch and relaxation.
Overnight: Musanze
After an early breakfast, your Iriza Tours & Safaris driver-guide will take you to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing.
Enter the forest with experienced park rangers and trackers and trek in search of a mountain gorilla family. Spend an unforgettable hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat.
After the trek, enjoy lunch before beginning the journey back to Kigali.
Your 6-Day Rwanda Wildlife & Primate Adventure with Iriza Tours & Safaris ends in Kigali, with drop-off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport.
Explore Rwanda from east to west on a 6-day journey combining wildlife, primates, culture, beautiful lakes, and volcanic landscapes. Your journey with Iriza Tours & Safaris begins in Akagera National Park, where you will enjoy game drives and a Lake Ihema boat safari, before continuing to the ancient Nyungwe rainforest for chimpanzee trekking.
From Nyungwe, travel along the beautiful shores of Lake Kivu and through the highlands of Bigogwe before reaching the Volcanoes region. Discover the Twin Lakes, experience local traditions at Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, learn about gorilla conservation at the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, and trek through the bamboo forests in search of golden monkeys.
The highlight comes with an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park. Finish your journey in Kigali with a city tour, local experiences, and time for shopping before departure.
• Private 4×4 transportation throughout the tour
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• Hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off in Kigali
• Fuel and transportation expenses
• Akagera National Park entry fees
• Nyungwe National Park entry fees
• Volcanoes National Park entry fees
• Gorilla trekking permit
• Chimpanzee trekking permit
• Golden monkey trekking permit
• Lake Ihema boat safari
• Nyungwe Canopy Walk permit
• Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund visit
• Accommodation throughout the tour
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Bottled drinking water
• Soda or local drink
• Professional park guides and rangers
• All applicable park and activity fees
-International flights
-Rwanda visa fees, if applicable
-Travel insurance
-Personal expenses
-Alcoholic beverages and drinks not mentioned
-Tips and gratuities
-Laundry services
-Activities listed as optional
-Any services not specifically mentioned under “Included”
