7 Days Rwanda gorilla trek
7 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek Safari
Welcome to the amazing 7 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek Safari! Dubbed The Land of a Thousand Hills or The Heart of Africa, Rwanda is a one-stop safari destination for gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris or tours. Rwanda has tremendously developed its tourism sector over the past decades. The country receives hundreds of travelers from all corners of the world.
During the 7 days Rwanda Gorilla Trek safari, you will participate in an amazing Kigali city tour and visit the remains of the 1994 Rwanda Genocide. A game drive and boat cruise in Akagera National Park will bring you close to the big five animals which are lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinoceros.
You will enjoy an exceptional chimpanzee experience and canopy walk tours in Nyungwe National Park. Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park will be accompanied by the Dian Fossey grave tour. You will end your safari with a tour of the Ibyi’wacu Cultural Villages and proceed to Rwanda.
Without any further ado, let us dive into the details of this spectacular 7 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek Safari.
Safari Summary
Day 1: Arrival and Kigali city tour
Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park and afternoon boat cruise
Day 3: Morning game drive and transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk
Day 5: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park Via Gisakura Tea Estate
Day 6: Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Dian Fossey Tour
Day 7: Ibyi’wacu Cultural Tour and transfer to Kigali – Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Kigali city tour
Upon arrival at the Kigali International Airport, you will meet our company guide. He or she will brief you about your 7 days Rwanda gorilla trek safari. You will then take on the Kigali city tour. The tour will take you through the local markets and the genocide memorial sites like the Kigali Genocide Museum and the Nyamatta Church. Lunch will be en-route and return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park and afternoon boat cruise
Once you are done with your delicious breakfast, check out of the hotel and embark on the drive to Akagera National Park. This is the only savannah park in Rwanda and is popular for being home to the big five animals namely; lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino.
Upon arrival, check in to your lodge and have a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, you will go on a boat cruise at Lake Ihema. This is a prime birding area in Rwanda and a perfect place for interacting with the local members of the community. You will also witness many schools of hippopotamuses. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Morning game drive and transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
On the 3rd day of your 7 days Rwanda gorilla trek safari, you will start with a meal at your lodge. You will check out of the lodge and embark on a nice game drive in Akagera National Park. Get in touch with many grazers including buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, and many more. Lunch will be along the way as you transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk
Start your day with a meal and transfer to the park headquarters for briefing. Under the leadership of an experienced tour guide, you will enter the forests of Nyungwe and search for chimpanzees. Upon meeting the chimpanzee group, you will spend one hour in their presence. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, you will go for a walk on a suspended bridge on top of the forest. The walk comes with scenic views of the many bird species as well as the surrounding areas. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park Via Gisakura Tea Estate
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and transfer to Volcanoes National Park – the home of mountain gorillas. You will visit the Gisakura Tea Estate for a plantation and community tour in Rwanda. Lunch will be along the way or at your lodge. Dinner and overnight at your lodge in preparation for gorilla trekking the following day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Dian Fossey Tour
This is the long-awaited day on your 7 days Rwanda gorilla trek safari. After breakfast, you will go to the park headquarters for a briefing. You will enter the forests of Volcanoes National Park in search of these magical apes. Upon meeting the gorilla family, you will spend one hour in their presence. You will visit the Dian Fossey grave at the Karisoke Conservation Center. Learn about the journey of Conservation in Rwanda before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7: Ibyi’wacu Cultural Tour and transfer to Kigali – Departure
On the last day of your 7 days Rwanda Gorilla trek safari, you will have a relaxed breakfast. Check out of the lodge and start your journey back to Kigali. You will visit the Ibyi’wacu Cultural Village and participate in the activities done by the locals in Rwanda. Lunch will be along the way.
The driver guide will drop you off at the Kigali International Airport for your outbound flight. This marks the end of your spectacular 7 days Rwanda gorilla trek safari.
