IDEAL LENGTH 8 nights
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Luxury Adventure in Rwanda

While gorilla trekking tends to be the highlight of any trip to Rwanda, there are so many other incredible experiences to be had. The canopy walk in Nyungwe forest is a lovely way to focus on this impressive rainforest while hiking in search of the local chimp population. Also, don’t miss Musanze market at the foot of Volcanoes National Park - the atmosphere here is electric, and there are some wonderful local crafts up for grabs!

Day 1
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Day 1
Arrival Kigali international Airport

You’ll be met at the airport and escorted by private car to your accommodation.

With its interesting architecture, busy streets, meandering boulevards, and green hillsides, Kigali is known as one of the most attractive cities in Africa.

Your Lightfoot Travel Designer will be able to advise on activities and restaurants prior to departure.

Day 2
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Day 2
Akagera National Park

This morning you’ll be privately escorted by car to Akagera National Park.

You’ll spend the new two days exploring Central Africa’s largest protected wetland and the last refuge for savannah-adapted species.

Enjoy morning and afternoon nature drives looking for elephant, zebra, giraffe, buffalo and more. Traverse rolling highlands woodlands, swamp-fringed lakes, and the wetlands of the Kagera River. Spot crocodiles and hippos in the park’s watery basins and see hundreds of bird species.

In the evening take a dip in the pool of your lodge and relax on the expansive viewing deck or by the fire.

Day 3
3 Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Day 3
Akagera National Park

Spend the day enjoying morning and afternoon nature drives looking for elephant, zebra, giraffe, buffalo and more. 

In the evening take a dip in the pool of your lodge and relax on the expansive viewing deck or by the fire.

Day 4
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Day 4
Volcanoes National Park

This morning you’ll be driven to Volcanoes National Park to see the region’s rare mountain gorillas.

Here you'll spend time monitoring the endangered mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat.  

Away from the jungle, head on scenic hiking trails, visit the tomb of Dian Fossey and the Karisoke Research Centre, hike to the crater lake on Mount Bisoke, or treat yourself to a spa treatment.

Day 5,6
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Day 5
Volcanoes National Park

In the morning you'll spend an hour monitoring the endangered mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat.  

Afterwards you'll head away from the jungle to embark on scenic hiking trails. This is your chance to visit the tomb of Dian Fossey and the Karisoke Research Centre, hike to the crater lake on Mount Bisoke, or treat yourself to a spa treatment.

The rest of the day will be spent at your leisure. Your Lightfoot Travel Designer can recommend activites prior to departure.

Day 7
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Day 6
Nyungwe Forest National Park

Today you’ll be driven to Nyungwe Forest National Park, one of Africa’s most ancient forests and the home of Rwanda’s sole remaining chimpanzee population.

Spend time spotting colobus monkeys and chimpanzees, hiking the network of trails through lush rainforest and spotting colourful birdlife. Don’t miss the Canopy Walk which offers impressive views of the forest.

Day 8
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Day 7
Nyungwe Forest National Park

Spend time spotting colobus monkeys and chimpanzees, hiking the network of trails through lush rainforest and spotting colourful birdlife. 

Your Lightfoot Travel Designer can advise on activities prior to departure.

Day 9
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Day 8
Departure

Today you’ll be escorted by car to the airport for your onward journey.

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itinerary highlights
  • The architecture, museums and restaurants of Kigali

  • Nature drives looking for elephant, zebra, giraffe and buffalo

  • Track mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park

  • Spot colobus monkeys and chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park

  • Hike to crater lake on Mount Bisoke

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