3-Day The Best of Rwanda: Gorilla Trekking & Big Five Safari｜Rwanda

Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes Nationakl Park, Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Return to Kigali

Begin at 4:30am, with an early morning pickup from your hotel/Airport in Kigali. Enjoy a scenic drive through Rwanda's rolling hills, and lush countryside as you make your way to the world-famous Volcanoes National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.

Upon arrival, receive briefing from the park guides before setting off on one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife adventures. Trek through the misty rainforest, surrounded by towering bamboo forests and volcanic landscapes, while tracking a habituated gorilla family.

The moment you come face-to-face with these gentle giants is truly unforgettable. Spend one magical hour observing their fascinating behavior as they feed, play, groom one another, and care for their young. Watching these magnificent primates in their natural habitat is an emotional and humbling experience that remains a highlight for travelers from around the world.

After the trek, enjoy lunch before driving back to Kigali for a relaxing evening and overnight stay.

Day 2: Journey to Akagera National Park & Scenic Lake Ihema Boat Safari

After breakfast, leave Kigali behind and travel east to Akagera National Park, Rwanda's only savannah national park and the country's premier safari destination. Along the way, admire changing landscapes as rolling green hills gradually give way to open plains, woodlands, wetlands, and sparkling lakes.

Upon arrival, enjoy a memorable boat cruise on the beautiful Lake Ihema, one of the park's most wildlife-rich areas. Drift quietly across the calm waters while watching enormous hippos wallowing nearby and giant Nile crocodiles basking along the shoreline.

Keep your camera ready as elephants, antelopes, and countless bird species frequently gather along the lake to drink. Bird enthusiasts will be delighted by the incredible diversity, with African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, cormorants, and many more species adding color to the experience.

As the sun begins to set over the African wilderness, transfer to your lodge where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature.

Day 3: Big Five Safari Game Drive & Return to Kigali

Rise early for an exciting sunrise game drive, when wildlife is most active and the golden morning light creates perfect photography opportunities.

Explore Akagera's diverse ecosystems with your professional safari guide as you search for the legendary Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros. The park is also home to graceful giraffes, zebras, impalas, topis, waterbucks, warthogs, hyenas, baboons, monkeys, and an incredible variety of birdlife.

After an unforgettable safari, enjoy lunch before beginning your scenic drive back to Kigali, your driver guide will drop you off at your Hotel/Airport.