I had a couple of days to myself before joining my tour group. I hired Kagera Safaris to take me to Ngambe Island on one day and to take me birding on the second. Miriam of Kagera Safaris did a great job. She accompanied me on both days. The chimpanzee sanctuary was a delight, not only for the opportunity to see the chimpanzees and learning about them from the staff, but also we were able to see several bird species up close. Miriam hired a phenomenal birding guide for my day of birding. The shoe-bill was the highlight. I saw more bird species that day than any other.
Miriam is a delight. My two days with her were among the highlights of my trip to Uganda. Everything ran smoothly under her care. I completely endorse her services.
8 Day Rwanda Wildlife Safari (trip)
8 Day Rwanda Wildlife Safari
- Uganda
- Active & Adventure
- Culture & Nature
| from $2,813* per person | 8 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Kagera Safaris | 6 people max | |
On this trip, you will experience the beauty
of Rwanda – the “land of a thousand Hills.” Enjoy the different backdrops and
Landscape of Rwanda as you turn along the hilly roads. The parks are a mixture
of savannah, forest, and mountainous. You will trek Chimps in Nyungwe forest,
and gorillas in Volcanoes national park.
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Locations visited/nearby
Volcanoes national park , Akagera national park , Nyungwe forest , Game drives , Lake Ihema , Chimpanzee trekking , Gorillas trekking , canopy walk , wildlife tour , Africa , Rwanda , Uganda, Africa
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3 testimonials about the provider, Kagera Safaris:
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Reviewer: Daniël LOUSBERGH
located in
Kortessem,
Belgium
Perfect, An experience once in a lifetime!
19 days Uganda and Rwanda. Perfect organisation, Alex was an exceptional competent guide and driver. Gamedrives and tracking the gorilla's, chimps and golden monkees were marvellous! The accomodation was comfortable and excellent price/quality. Only Mahabura hotel seems a little bit worn-out. But we enjoied the whole trip, especially the accompaniment by Miriame herself. Really highly recommended!
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Reviewer: Erik Cox
located in
Washington DC,
USA
My wife and I did a trip through Uganda via Kagera Safaris in late June/early July 2016. The three highlights were seeing chimpanzees, seeing gorillas, and a homestay.
Kagera put together an exciting itinerary, which we customized to include a 2-night homestay with a local Ugandan family. The homestay was the highlight of the trip; we got to know the family and see life through their eyes. We're actually Facebook friends with members of that family now! The chimpanzee and gorilla treks delivered as promised, too. We got to see them in the wild, up close and personal.
Kagera is a local Ugandan company, and my wife and I found that they are big into responsible tourism and giving back to local Ugandan communities. That made the trip even more meaningful. We did the mid-range price option trip; you can go less (or more) expensive, and Miriam will be happy to customize the adventure to your reasonable needs. I also suggest you ask that you have Meddy as your in-country guide. He's fantastic.
In sum, we'd highly recommend Kagera. -
Reviewer: Edie Barschi
located in
Berkeley,
Carlifornia
USA
Special information
- You need to form your own private group for this trip. It will be scheduled for a date you arrange with the provider. The itinerary here is just a sample.
- Centered around activities for grandparents and their grandchildren.
- Offers some solo-only/singles departures.
- Offers some women-only departures.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Akagera national park
On arrival at the airport, our guide will
pick you up and transfer you to hotel for overnight in Kigali.
Hotel Villa Portofina
Day 2: Discover Akagera National Park
This savannah park is home to Elephants,
Hippos, Buffaloes, and Leopards. After breakfast, we take a game drive in
search of these animals and a boat ride later on Lake Ihema.
Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Akagera Game lodge
Day 3: Home of chimpanzees – Nyungwe Forest
Today morning, we depart for Nyungwe forest
having lunch en-route in Butare. We will explore Butare National Museum as we
learn about the History of Rwanda and its cultures. We arrive in Nyungwe forest
later in the evening.
Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Nyungwe Top view lodge
Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking
We leave for
Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest after an early breakfast today. The
forest is rich in botanical diversity and home to 13 species of primates
including Chimpanzees, L’Hoest monkeys, and Columbus monkeys with 300 bird
species. We have an opportunity to take a canopy walk immediately or later on
in the afternoon.
Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Nyungwe Top view lodge
Day 5: Seek the Gorillas in the Mist
After an early breakfast, we leave for Volcanoes
national park withviews of Lake Kivu and its Islands on our way, arriving at
the hotel in the evening.
Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Day 6: Gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes
Today we embark on our journey to meet the
mountain gorillas in the dense jungles of the Virunga ranges. Such an
unforgettable experience on many peoples bucket list. The trek can last from an
hour to six hours depending on where the gorillas nested the previous night –
you need to be relatively fit to enjoy this experience.
Depending on the time the gorilla tracking
lasts, you have opportunities for visiting a cultural village - Iby’Iwacu.
Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Day 7: Lake Kivu
Wake up with memories of mountain gorillas in
the Virunga jungles. Leave for Gisenyi where we visit the fishing village, hot
springs, visit DRC-Rwanda border (Gisenyi town) and relax at the lakeside in
the evening.
Breakfast, lunch, & Dinner
Waterfront Lodge
Day 8: Departure
After a relaxed morning, we leave for Kigali
for your return flight or hotel. Thank you visiting Rwanda with us.
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