12 Days Birding Rwanda and Gorilla Trekking Safari

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Rwanda has three Important Birding Areas (IBAs) i.e. Volcanoes National Park, Akagera National Park, and Nyungwe National Park with over 700 species of birds including the Red-Faced Barbet, Bennett’s Woodpecker, and Papyrus Gonolek. Rwanda is located in the Albertine Rift valley, which offers an ideal landscape and habitat for birds.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Trek the Virunga ranges for an opportunity to see the gorillas
    • Visit Akagera National Park
    • Chances to see Doherty’s Bush-Shrike White-headed Wood-hoopoe, Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo, Chestnut Owlet and more
    • Explore Nyungwe Forest which is rich in bird species
    • Visit Volcanoes national park

What's this trip about?

    Rwanda has three Important Birding Areas (IBAs) i.e. Volcanoes National Park, Akagera National Park, and Nyungwe National Park with over 700 species of birds including the Red-Faced Barbet, Bennett’s Woodpecker, and Papyrus Gonolek. Rwanda is located in the Albertine Rift valley, which offers an ideal landscape and habitat for birds.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityRwanda
End CityKigali

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Birding
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Game Drive
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Ground transport per 4X4 vehicle
    • Park entrance fees
    • Game drives
    • Birding fees
    • Boat trip
    • Gorilla trekking permit
    • Bottled water
    • Full board accommodation
    • Service of an English-speaking bird guide
    • All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrival for Birding Rwanda and Gorilla trekking safari

Meal: Dinner

Accommodation: Up market – Kigali Radisson Blu; Mid-range – Hotel Villa Portofino; Budget – Quiet haven Lodge

Today you arrive in Rwanda “the land of a thousand hills.” A representative of Kagera Safaris will be at the airport to pick you and transfer you to hotel. Depending on time of arrival you have an opportunity for a short Kigali city tour.

Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park – Rwanda birding tours

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Up market – Ruzizi tented camp; Mid-range – Akagera game lodge; Budget – Dereva hotel

After breakfast at your hotel, we set off for Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda bordering with Tanzania. We wil...

Days 3 - 4: Birding in Akagera National Park – Rwanda birding tours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

grey crowned cranes in Akagera National ParkWe will spend the next two days birding Akagera national park home to about 500 bird species. In the morning we bird the Savannah and woodland areas for species such as Pearl spotted...

Day 5: Birding Nyungwe forest – Rwanda birding tours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Upmarket – Nyungwe forest lodge; Mid-range – Nyungwe top view lodge; Budget – Gisakura guest house

Journey time:  7 hours

Today we drive to Nyungwe forest national park from Akagera national park w...

Days 6 – 8: Albertine Rift Endemics – Rwanda Birding tours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Optional: Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk

Nyungwe forest national park is part of the remaining large montane forests on the African continent and rich in birds especially the Albertine Rift endemics. We have three ...

Day 9: Birding to Lake Kivu – Rwanda birding tours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Up market – Lake Kivu Serena; Mid-range – Inzonzi lodge; Budget – Paradise Malahide

Journey time – 6 hours

Today after breakfast, we start our journey northwards to lake Kivu with several stopovers...

Day 10: To Volcanoes national park for gorilla trekking

Meal plans: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Up market – Mt Gorilla view lodge; Mid-range – Le Bambou gorilla lodge; Budget – Garden place hotel

Journey time – 1 hour

The Virunga volcanoes region shared between Rwanda, the Democratic Rep...

Days 11: Volcanoes national park – Rwanda Gorilla trekking

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

mountain-gorilla-volcanoes-parkToday you explore the jungles of volcanoes national park in anticipation of meeting a group of mountain gorillas. We start with a briefing at the visitor’s center and later you are divided into d...

Day 12: End of 12 days Rwanda Birding and gorilla trekking safari

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch

After birding  near the lodge area – we set out on the return trip to Kigali, we shall bird along the way. On arrival in Kigali we shall proceed to the airport for your return flight home. Thank you for exploring Rwanda with us on your birding and gorilla expedition.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Extras at the accommodation i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
    • Tips to porters, site guides and driver/ guide
    • Insurance
    • Optional activities

Accommodation

is based on twin bed rooms or tents with private bathrooms where possible. Single rooms may be available with the payment of a supplement fee but cannot always be guaranteed. Some facilities have double beds available upon request.

 

Kagera Safaris reserves the right to substitute equivalent or superior hotels. If a hotel of equivalent standard is not available Kagera Safaris may substitute the next best quality hotel or suggest a superior at an extra charge.

Transportation & Flights

The mode of transport utilized will be dependent on the number of clients and the route taken based on the specifications of the chosen itinerary. Every effort is made to ensure that vehicles are provided in a roadworthy condition but no liability can be accepted for a puncture, breakdown, damage, or any delay as a result of the poor road conditions.   On most our safaris we use 4WD minibuses (up to eight passengers) with pop-up tops and seven window seats for game viewing. We also use 4WD land cruisers. Groups of twelve or more people who would like to travel in one vehicle are offered 25-28 seat coasters that have about 16 window seats.   Experienced English speaking driver/guides are provided; who will be the only persons allowed to drive the vehicles of Kagera Safaris. The driver’s decision on all matters, such as the route taken, is final. Kagera Safaris reserves the right to alter any route or arrangement, to cancel the operation of any scheduled tour or vary the safari services in any way in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as road closures, bad weather, problems with national parks or hotels and security considerations. In such cases alternative arrangements will be made as circumstances permit.,

Transportation & flights

The mode of transport utilized will be dependent on the number of clients and the route taken based on the specifications of the chosen itinerary. Every effort is made to ensure that vehicles are provided in a roadworthy condition but no liability can be accepted for a puncture, breakdown, damage, or any delay as a result of the poor road conditions.   On most our safaris we use 4WD minibuses (up to eight passengers) with pop-up tops and seven window seats for game viewing. We also use 4WD land cruisers. Groups of twelve or more people who would like to travel in one vehicle are offered 25-28 seat coasters that have about 16 window seats.   Experienced English speaking driver/guides are provided; who will be the only persons allowed to drive the vehicles of Kagera Safaris. The driver’s decision on all matters, such as the route taken, is final. Kagera Safaris reserves the right to alter any route or arrangement, to cancel the operation of any scheduled tour or vary the safari services in any way in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as road closures, bad weather, problems with national parks or hotels and security considerations. In such cases alternative arrangements will be made as circumstances permit.
Cancellation policy

All cancellation requests must be made in writing and shall be effective on the date of receipt by Kagera Safaris. Refunds on all prepaid money will be based on cancellation fees levied by the hotel, lodges and the banks. Generally a 50% charge on cancellations with 14-35 days, 75% charge with 2-24 days, and no refund for cancellations of forty-eight hours or less. We reserve the right to deduct all the expenses incurred from any money paid.

While every effort will be made by Kagera Safaris to ensure all bookings and arrangements are completed to the client’s full satisfaction, Kagera Safaris cannot accept liability for any injury, damage or delay caused directly by hotels, restaurants, transport carriers or any other service agency or company with whom bookings have been made.

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Meals Included

10 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches and 10 Dinners

Age Requirements
18 years and up
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Trip ID
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