Akagera National Park is named for after Akagera River that flows along the eastern boundary and feeds into a labyrinth of lakes. Rolling hills of Acacia bush with panoramic views across scattered grassland, patches of thick forest and mosaic of swamp -fringed

lakes along the meandering Akagera watercourse contribute to this park’s almost unrivalled diversity and scenic beauty.

Our driver will pick you up 8am from your place of residence to Akagera national park. After Park registration we will head for a short game drive You will immerse yourself in the Rwanda’s savannah safari park in search for Masai giraffe, elephants, lions, waterbuck, bushbuck and reedbuck providing contrasting memories and watch over as large herds of impala, Zebras and topi skip by. At 4pm, head out for a sunset boat on lake Ihema in search for water lovers like Nile crocodiles and Hippos, you will sail along the water edge which is covered with several trees, drift past numerous giant hippos on the shore. Dinner and overnight at Akagera game lodge (FB)

After a cup of the finest Rwandan coffee/tea at 7am, you will head for full game drive from the southern part of the park to the Northern part which takes about 6 hours to 7 to drive with in the park. The full day game drive offers you more opportunities to spot a variety of wild animals that you might have missed yesterday such as elephants, buffalos, lions, Masai giraffe, gazelles, impala, baboons, oribi, Butchel’s zebra, topi, bush baby, leopard and bushbuck coupled with large concentration of bird life; over 525 species identified and later a drive back to Kigali around 4 to 7pm. Dinner and overnight at Four Points by Sheraton (FB)

After breakfast transfer straight to Nyungwe National Park through Muhanga to the famous, Nyanza King's palace, a replica of the traditional royal residence and a King’s Mutara III Rudahigwa’s Palace that offers a detailed look into the Rwandan monarchical system and its abolition in early 1960s due to colonialism. After lunch, you will visit the excellent Ethnographic Museum which houses one of Africa’s finest ethnographic collections. Proceed to Nyungwe national park for dinner and overnight at Kivu Marina Bay (FB)

Nyungwe National Park

Located in the South West corner of Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park is an untouched natural rainforest that is filled with exciting biodiversity. Covering over 1000 square kilometres, Nyungwe is surely one of the world’s most beautiful and pristine mountain rainforests. It’s believed to be one of Africa’s oldest forests, staying green even through the Ice Age, which explains its diversity. Home to habituated chimpanzees and 12 other primates’ species (including a 400-strong troop of habituated Ruwenzori Black & White Colobus), it’s also a birder’s paradise with over 300 species, including 16 endemics, and is home to 75 different species of mammal.

Set off early to start your trek in search of chimpanzees in in one of the world’s most beautiful and pristine mountain rainforests; Nyungwe Forest National Park. Once located spend one hour with your distant cousins. The chimpanzees are surreally human in appearance and behavior, and a whole family troop will be just a few meters away from you. Afternoon proceed with a short hike that will amaze you with majestic views of the Canopy Walkway and dazzling wildflowers. The views from up here are stunning, and the adrenaline will no doubt be rushing through as you walk 60m above the forest floor. Overnight stay at Kivu Marina Bay (FB)

Relax in the morning and later go to meet the local farmers and enjoy a tea experience, going through the whole process of tea making, all the way from picking leaves to having a hot cup of it. Later after lunch, drive to Musanze and check in at Tiloreza ecolodge (FB)

Volcanoes National Park lies in northwestern Rwanda and borders Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda and it is home to five of the eight volcanoes of the Virunga Mountains (Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabyinyo). , the Park protects the steep slopes of this magnificent mountain range - home of the rare mountain gorilla - and the rich mosaic of montane ecosystems, which embrace evergreen and bamboo forest, open grassland, swamp and heath. The mysterious rainforest is alive with the calls of colourful birds and chattering of the rare golden monkey, and littered with fresh spoor of the mountains’ elusive populations of buffalo and elephant. Through gaps in the forest canopy, the magnificent peaks are glimpsed, easily accessible and among the highest in Africa, beckoning an ascent.

What to wear and carry: -Wear long trousers, long sleeve and hiking waterproof boats (to minimize the impact on wildlife, it is recommended to wear shades of green or brown). Carry gloves, a rain jacket, and a camera.

Seeing mountain gorillas in the wild is a lifetime experience! Today, trek through the park’s dense vegetation. Trekking through dense forest with steep slopes means that participants do need to be physically fit however gorilla trekking groups are assigned on fitness levels, so you can request a shorter or longer hike dependent on your preferences. In a group of 8, you will set off in the jungle and your guides use their experience, knowledge of the gorillas’ habits and information from the previous day to locate them. Once you have found the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend an hour with them. Keep your camera in silence and observe a 10 meters’ distance from the gorillas and keep your mask on at all times. It worth the slight physical discomforts, though, for the reward of a face-to-face encounter with one of the most endangered animals on the planet. Observe their subtle social interactions and remarkable behaviors closely resembling our own. You will go for lunch and later Iby’Iwacu Culture Village. A visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village includes a variety of activities including traditional dance and music, learning about traditional medicines and foods. Dinner and overnight at Tiloreza ecolodge (FB)

Minimum age for gorilla trekking:15years

After breakfast, you will be picked up by your drive guide who will transfer you to Kigali and after lunch to the airport for your flight back home.

EXTENDING YOUR STAY WITH US: Alpha Adventure Safaris offers a variety of luxurious experiences in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Mombasa or Diani, Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. We would be happy to facilitate and plan any extended stay you might require in East Africa.

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