A 7-Day Adventure Tour.
Overview
The 7-day trip to Rwanda starts with a visit to the Rwanda Arts Museum, followed by a journey to Akagera National Park where visitors can go on a game drive and nature walks to observe various wildlife, take a boat cruise and indulge in sport fishing on Lake Ihem, visit local communities to learn about their heritage and culture, and end with a birding session. The trip concludes with a drive back to Kigali city and a farewell to Rwanda.
Day 1: Welcome to Rwanda.
Upon arrival in Kigali, the capital of the Land of a Thousand Hills, transfer to your appointed accommodation for check-in and enjoy cozy rooms, delicious food, spacious surroundings, and warm hospitality. Explore Kigali in a personal way by touring the city on a motorbike and stop for lunch. End the day with a fun game of bowling at Mamba club and return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Explore Vibrant Kigali City.
Start the day with an early breakfast and visit the Genocide Memorial, the final resting place of over 200,000 Rwandan victims of the 1994 massacre. Have lunch at a local restaurant and contribute to the widows and children of the victims. In the afternoon, go on a leisurely drive around the city, admiring its stunning features and structures. Visit the bustling Kimironko market to get a glimpse of the diverse cultures and customs of the people.
Day 3: Discover More of Kigali City.
After breakfast, visit the Rwanda Arts Museum, part of the Institute of National Museums of Rwanda, which displays contemporary artworks from Rwanda and abroad. Explore the development of art from ancient times to the present day, and see how traditional and modern styles can blend together. After the visit, head to Akagera National Park, passing through breathtaking landscapes and terraces. Check into your accommodation and rest for the next adventurous day.
Day 4: Adventure in Akagera National Park.
After an early breakfast, set out on a game drive in the park, passing through untouched savannah plains, woodlands, and the habitats of various mammal species. Keep an eye out for animals such as waterbuck, topis, reedbucks, oribis, sitatunga, eland, giraffes, buffaloes, elephants, lions, and rhinos. Take a lunch break in a local hotel. In the afternoon, go on a guided nature walk to see the wildlife up close, including small insects. End the day with a night out at nearby bars and clubs.
Day 5: Boat Cruise and Fishing Adventure
Start the day with a scenic boat cruise on Lake Ihem, observing the diverse wildlife including large concentrations of hippos, elephants, buffalos, warthogs, crocodiles, and water birds like the shoebill stork. Take in the breathtaking views of Akagera National Park and nearby fishing villages. Enjoy a delicious lunch to end the cruise.
Afterwards, go fishing in the same lake, where you can cook and eat your catch or take it with you. Return to the lodge for the night.
Day 6: Cultural Heritage And Birding.
Experience local culture by visiting nearby communities and observing their customs, including caring for long-horned cows, making beer, preparing food, and celebrating important seasons. Have lunch with the locals and participate in activities like milking cows, tasting local food, and dancing to local music. In the afternoon, go on a guided birding tour in Akagera National Park and discover over 400 bird species, listening to their songs and learning about their characteristics. Return to the lodge for an overnight stay and leisure.
Day 7: Farewell Rwanda
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive back to Kigali city for the designated drop off point.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All activities as stated in the day by day
- All accommodation
- All Transportations
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All breakfast
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- services of a professional guide/Driver.
- Flight from Uganda to Turkey and back
Excluded
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- International airfare
- Anything said to be optional itinerary
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Vaccinations where needed
- Anything said to be optional in the itinerary