This luxury itinerary seamlessly combines a gorilla tracking experience in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park with a traditional safari in the beautiful Akagera National Park, all whilst staying in two of Rwanda's most luxurious lodges. Your three nights in Akagera will include day and night game drives, walking safaris, fishing, birding and boating in some of the most scenic savannah in East Africa comprising of woodlands, open plains, lakes, grassy low mountains and swampland. Magashi Camp is set on the shores of Lake Rwanyakazinga which is home to one of Africa's highest hippo densities, some very large crocodiles, and the secretive sitatunga and shoebill stork.
By contrast, Volcanoes National Park,protects the steep rainforested slopes of the magnificent Virungas mountain range. Here you will stay at the luxury, eco-lodge, Bisate, in a Forest Villa with outstanding views. The lodge is within easy driving distance of Volcanoes National Park headquarters from where you will depart on your memorable gorilla trek. Aside from tracking one of the ten habituated gorilla groups, activities include visiting attractions such as Gorilla Guardian village, the twin lakes of Buhondo and Burera, the lava tunnels of the Musanze Caves, Dian Fossey's grave and even seeing the endemic golden monkey. Walks at Bisate Lodge offer birding and participation in the reforestation programme.
Guests have the opportunity to participate in unique, immersive community based experiences that have a significant and meaningful impact on Rwanda's local people. Since the launch of their first property in Rwanda, Bisate Lodge, Wilderness Safaris and their non-profit organisation Children in the Wilderness' vision of ecotourism has aided conservation and empowerment of local communities, land and wildlife - of which each and every guest is made a part of.
Whatever your budget, our travel experts will work with you and give expert advice to make the very most of your available time and funds. They will guide you on the best time of year to travel, select the best value destinations and secure the little ‘add-ons’ that will make your tailor-made trip that extra bit special.
We are confident that we will offer highly competitive rates direct from our supplier network but we are always happy to compare with other quotes to ensure you secure the best value.
Catch your overnight flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Kigali
Upon arrival at Kigali Airport you will be met by a member of the Mahlatini team who will transfer you by road to your hotel. Depending on the time of your arrival you may also receive a Kigali City Tour.
Today you will be transferred by road to the Akagera National Park which is approximately 2h30min.
Today you will be transferred by road to the Volcanoes National Park for your gorilla tracking, golden monkey tracking and other activities.
Today you will be met by your private driver who will transfer you by road to Kigali Airport where you will connect with your onward flight home.
