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- Adventure
- 10-day trip
- From €7,695 p.p.
Rwanda trip | Private trip Rwanda adventure highlights
On this adventure tour of Rwanda, you will discover the pristine beauty of this stunning country at a relaxed pace. Led by your own private guide, you will explore Rwanda's impressive nature and unique wildlife. Explore the lush Nyungwe Forest National Park, famous for its pristine forests and special animal species, such as chimpanzees and rare birds. Experience the adventure of trekking through the misty forests of Volcanoes National Park, where you can admire majestic mountain gorillas up close. Relax on the shores of serene Lake Kivu and enjoy the peace and beauty of Rwanda. You will stay in comfortable accommodation, each in a beautiful location. This allows you to fully enjoy all that Rwanda has to offer.
Travel programme
Travel overview
- Dag 1 Vliegreis naar Kigali
- Dag 2 Ontdek historisch Kigali
- Dag 3 Safari in Akagera National Park
- Dag 4 Ervaar het leven op een Rwandese boerderij
- Dag 5 Kings Palace & Canopy Walk Nyungwe Forest
- Day 6 Spot the chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest
- Day 7 Stay on the shores of Lake Kivu
- Day 8 Kininu coffee tour
- Day 9 Experience the impressive gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park
- Day 10 Departure from Rwanda
Air travel to Kigali
You board the plane, which takes you to Rwanda. After arriving in the capital Kigali, you will be warmly welcomed to 'the land of thousand hills' by your private guide. After the welcome, you will be transferred to your hotel, located in a quiet neighbourhood. Here you will enjoy a well-deserved night's sleep.
Included:
• Meet & Greet on arrival
• Private safari in a Toyota Landcruiser 4x4 accompanied by an English-speaking driver/guide
• Overnight stay including breakfast
Exclusive:
• Intercontinental flight to Kigali
Discover historic Kigali
U start de dag met een goed ontbijt. Vervolgens staat uw gids al klaar om u mee te nemen voor een mooie stadstour. U bezoekt enkele bezienswaardigheden, terwijl de gids verhalen met u deelt. Zo maakt onder meer een stop bij het Genocide Memorial Museum. Hier leert u meer over de roerige geschiedenis van het land, waarbij de nadruk ligt op de genocide, die in 1994 plaats vond. Een zeer interessant, maar vooral ook heftige tentoonstelling.
Na een korte stadsrondleiding vervolgt u uw reis. U verlaat de stad en rijdt in zo'n 3 uur naar Akagera National Park, dat in het oosten van Rwanda is gelegen. Dit nationale park is het enige park in Rwanda, waar het mogelijk is om game drives te maken. Wanneer u bij uw accommodatie aankomt, gaat u niet veel later aan boord van een bootje, waarmee u een mooie tocht maakt over het nabijgelegen meer. Ga op zoek naar vele vogelsoorten, evenals krokodillen en nijlpaarden. Na de boottocht keert u terug naar uw accommodatie, waar u geniet van een fijn diner.
Inclusief:
• Privésafari met een Toyota Landcruiser 4x4 onder begeleiding van Engelstalige chauffeur/gids
• Stadstour door Kigali (incl. entree Genocide Memorial Museum)
• Bootsafari in Akagera
• Overnachting op basis van volpension
Safari in Akagera National Park
You will spend the entire day in Akagera National Park where you will go on beautiful game drives, during which you could encounter many wild animals. These might include giraffes, elephants, zebras, buffalos and if you are lucky you might even encounter lions, leopards and rhinos! Akagera is a magnificent park, consisting of a very large diversity of vegetation. Among other things, you will find forested areas, several lakes, a large open savannah and hills. This makes Akagera a very special park!
Inclusief:
• Privésafari met een Toyota Landcruiser 4x4 onder begeleiding van Engelstalige chauffeur/gids
• Hele dag game drives in Akagera National Park
• Overnachting op basis van volpension
Experience life on a Rwandan farm
Your wonderful safari days in Akagera have come to an end. You leave the park and visit a local farm in the morning. You’ll spend the morning shadowing the farmers and experiencing life on a Rwandan farm. And, of course, you’ll also be able to lend a hand with the various farm activities. Think, for example, of milking the cows. You’ll also learn more about the culture and traditions surrounding livestock and milk in Rwanda’s eastern province. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit a banana beer brewery or a honey cooperative and see how these products are made locally. The proceeds from these local initiatives are always shared with the community.
Following this unique local experience, lunch is on the programme. You will then continue your journey back to Kigali. You’ll spend the night in the capital before travelling on to the south-west of Rwanda. During your stay in Kigali, you can enjoy a Rwandan dinner at Africa Bite. The perfect place to round off your day!
Includes:
• Private safari in a Toyota Landcruiser 4x4 accompanied by an English-speaking driver/guide
• Cultural farm experience
• Overnight stay including breakfast
Kings Palace & Canopy Walk Nyungwe Forest
Na een vroeg ontbijt verlaat u samen met uw gids Kigali en zet u koers naar het zuidwesten van Rwanda. Er staat een zes uur durende rit op het programma, die u via een schilderachtige route door cultuur en bosrijke gebieden naar Nyungwe Forest National Park leidt. Onderweg maakt u een tussenstop bij de King's Palace. U krijgt een inkijkje in het voormalige paleis van de koning van Rwanda. U leert meer over de geschiedenis, cultuur en traditionele gebruiken. Bij het paleis ervaart u vooral de pracht van de koninklijke Inyambo-koeien met hun indrukwekkende lange horens.
Verder staat er onderweg nog een smakelijke lunch op het programma. Naar verwachting arriveert u halverwege de middag in Nyungwe Forest. En dan is het gelijk tijd om op unieke wijze kennnis te maken met dit schitterende park. U gaat de Canopy Walk ervaren! U wordt naar het startpunt van de wandeltocht gebracht. Tijdens de wandeling komt u vele vlinders, orchideeën en vele kleurrijke vogels tegen, waarvan sommige soorten alleen in deze regio voorkomen. Bovendien is er altijd een mogelijkheid om één van de dertien primaten van Nyungwe Forest tegen te komen. Hoogtepunt van de wandeling is de 160 meter lange touwbrug, die u hoog boven de bomen een subliem uitzicht over de omgeving biedt. Geniet van de prachtige vergezichten tijdens deze tour! Na afloop van de wandeling keert u terug naar uw lodge, waar het diner wordt geserveerd.
Includes:
• Private safari in a Toyota LandCruiser 4x4 accompanied by an English-speaking driver/guide
• Visit to the King’s Palace
• Guided Canopy Walk experience
• Overnight stay on a full-board basis
Spot the chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest
After a very early breakfast, it’s time for one of the highlights of your trip: the chimpanzee trek! Your guide will take you to the starting point of the trek, where you’ll meet the local rangers. After a detailed briefing, the trek really gets underway. It’s a truly special experience when you see the chimpanzees for the first time! You’ll see them moving swiftly from tree to tree and often making a lot of noise. It’s an unforgettable experience! After these wonderful encounters with the chimpanzees, you’ll return to your lodge for a lovely lunch.
After the chimpanzee trek, you’ll return to your lodge, where you’ll enjoy lunch. You’ll also have time to relax and reflect on the trek and all the special experiences.
In the afternoon, you’ll explore the area around the Ndamarare Falls. After a short 15-minute drive to the starting point, you’ll set off on a walk of about 3 hours (there and back) to the impressive Ndamarare Falls. Of course, you’ll also spend some time at the waterfall and can take a dip in the pool at the base of the falls. A really fun experience!
Inclusief:
• Privésafari met een Toyota Landcruiser 4x4 onder begeleiding van Engelstalige chauffeur/gids
• Chimpansee trekking
• Hike naar de Ndamarare watervallen
• Overnachting op basis van volpension
Staying on the shores of Lake Kivu
U rijdt vandaag via een prachtige route richting het noordwesten van Rwanda. De route loopt grotendeels langs Lake Kivu en biedt zo nu en dan schitterende vergezichten! U brengt de komende nacht door bij Kinunu Guest House, dat een prachtig uitzicht op Lake Kivu biedt. Het is bovendien middenin een koffieplantage gelegen. Geniet van uw verblijf met een comfortabele overnachting en een diner.
Optioneel is het mogelijk om in dit gebied te kajakken of een mooie boottocht te maken, terwijl de zon langzaam onder gaat.
Includes:
• Private safari in a Toyota LandCruiser 4x4 accompanied by an English-speaking driver/guide
• Accommodation on a full-board basis
Kininu coffee tour
After breakfast, you’ll enjoy an authentic ‘Farm to Cup’ coffee experience. Thanks to the local community, you’ll have the chance, in around 1.5 hours, to gain an in-depth insight into the coffee-making process, from harvest to your cup of coffee. Discover life on the farm and take an active part in the traditional coffee-making process.
After this special experience, you’ll get back in the car and travel with your guide to Volcanoes National Park, located in north-western Rwanda. You’re expected to arrive at your accommodation by mid-afternoon. You’ll be staying at the Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge for the next few nights. This boutique lodge offers a unique experience. Every time a new guest checks in, the lodge plants a tree. A wonderful initiative!
After arrival, you’ll have the rest of the afternoon at your leisure.
Inclusief:
• Privésafari met een Toyota Landcruiser 4x4 onder begeleiding van Engelstalige chauffeur/gids
• Koffie-ervaring bij Kinunu
• Overnachting op basis van volpension
Experience the impressive gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Today you’re going to experience a real gorilla trek! You’ll report to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters early in the morning. You’ll meet your group and receive a detailed briefing about the trek. After the briefing, you’ll be taken to the starting point of the trek, where you’ll begin your walk. This walk can sometimes be quite strenuous, but once you’ve found the gorillas, you’ll forget all about it. It’s one of the most beautiful encounters between humans and animals in the world. An encounter you’ll never forget! You’ll spend up to one hour with the gorillas, after which you’ll return to the starting point. Once back at the starting point, you’ll meet up with your guide again and return to your lodge with wonderful memories.
The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend as you wish. You could choose to spend the afternoon relaxing at your lodge, or perhaps take a stroll through the village.
Includes:
• Private safari in a Toyota Landcruiser 4x4 accompanied by an English-speaking driver/guide
• Gorilla trekking
• Accommodation on a full-board basis
Accommodations
Four Points by Sheraton Kigali
Four Points by Sheraton is strategically located in the financial heart of Kigali, Rwanda. The accommodation offers 154 modern rooms and suites equipped with flat-screen TVs, work areas, ironing facilities, safes, hairdryers, mini-fridges and tea/coffee makers. You can enjoy a range of amenities...
Four Points by Sheraton is strategically located in the financial heart of Kigali, Rwanda. The accommodation offers 154 modern rooms and suites equipped with flat-screen TVs, work areas, ironing facilities, safes, hairdryers, mini-fridges and tea/coffee makers. You can enjoy a range of amenities and services, including sophisticated restaurants and cosy bars, a well-equipped fitness centre, a refreshing outdoor pool and multifunctional meeting rooms. In addition, daily housekeeping, room service, wake-up service and free Wi-Fi are offered.
Your stay: 1 night
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Akagera Game Lodge is located in the Eastern Province; about a 2-hour drive from Kigali. The lodge is located within the boundaries of Akagera National Park.
Akagera Game Lodge has an attractive location on a ridge overlooking Lake Ihema. The area boasts a wealth of wildlife, which includes...
Akagera Game Lodge is located in the Eastern Province; about a 2-hour drive from Kigali. The lodge is located within the boundaries of Akagera National Park.
Akagera Game Lodge has an attractive location on a ridge overlooking Lake Ihema. The area has a wealth of wildlife, which can be found in the open savannah, among other places. The savannah is surrounded by woodland, a deep valley and lakes. Akagera Game Lodge offers an exceptionally relaxing atmosphere and is ideally located for exploring the park.
Your stay: 2 nights
Four Points by Sheraton Kigali
Four Points by Sheraton is strategically located in the financial heart of Kigali, Rwanda. The accommodation offers 154 modern rooms and suites equipped with flat-screen TVs, work areas, ironing facilities, safes, hairdryers, mini-fridges and tea/coffee makers. You can enjoy a range of amenities...
Four Points by Sheraton is strategically located in the financial heart of Kigali, Rwanda. The accommodation offers 154 modern rooms and suites equipped with flat-screen TVs, work areas, ironing facilities, safes, hairdryers, mini-fridges and tea/coffee makers. You can enjoy a range of amenities and services, including sophisticated restaurants and cosy bars, a well-equipped fitness centre, a refreshing outdoor pool and multifunctional meeting rooms. In addition, daily housekeeping, room service, wake-up service and free Wi-Fi are offered.
Your stay: 1 night
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Nyungwe Top view hill hotel is an elegant place, idyllically located at the top of one of the hills of the Nyungwe forest area.
Nyungwe Top view Hill Hotel offers the most beautiful and peaceful accommodation consisting of 12 rooms, of which 4 rooms are equipped with twin beds and 8 rooms have a...
Nyungwe Top view hill hotel is an elegant place, idyllically located at the top of one of the hills of the Nyungwe forest area.
Nyungwe Top view Hill Hotel offers the most beautiful and tranquil accommodation consisting of 12 rooms, of which 4 rooms have twin beds and 8 rooms have queen size beds. Furthermore, there is a sitting room with a fireplace and there is also a balcony so guests can enjoy picturesque views of the sunrise or sunset.
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Nyungwe Top view hill hotel is an elegant place, idyllically located at the top of one of the hills of the Nyungwe forest area.
Nyungwe Top view Hill Hotel offers the most beautiful and peaceful accommodation consisting of 12 rooms, of which 4 rooms are equipped with twin beds and 8 rooms have a...
Nyungwe Top view hill hotel is an elegant place, idyllically located at the top of one of the hills of the Nyungwe forest area.
Nyungwe Top view Hill Hotel offers the most beautiful and tranquil accommodation consisting of 12 rooms, of which 4 rooms have twin beds and 8 rooms have queen size beds. Furthermore, there is a sitting room with a fireplace and there is also a balcony so guests can enjoy picturesque views of the sunrise or sunset.
Your stay: 2 nights
Kinunu Guesthouse
Located in the heart of a coffee plantation in Rwanda, Kinunu Guest House offers comfortable accommodations and fascinating views of Lake Kivu. The surrounding region offers numerous activities, including exploring coffee plantations and experiencing their tending, as well as boat trips in the...
Located in the heart of a coffee plantation in Rwanda, Kinunu Guest House offers comfortable accommodations and fascinating views of Lake Kivu. The surrounding region offers numerous activities, including exploring coffee plantations and experiencing their tending, as well as boat trips in the area.
The guest house offers a selection of eight well-equipped rooms, two family rooms, a dormitory and a campsite. Guests wishing to stay at the campsite can rent tents on site. Also, guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar.
Your stay: 1 night
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel in Musanze is located on the road to Kinigi and is the perfect starting point for the various activities, which the Volcanoes National Park offers. On the other hand, the hotel also offers many opportunities to rest and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. The lodge features 13...
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel in Musanze is located on the road to Kinigi and is the perfect starting point for the various activities, which the Volcanoes National Park offers. On the other hand, the hotel also offers many opportunities to rest and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. The lodge has 13 bedrooms, a VIP cottage, a restaurant, a swimming pool and a traditional sauna. The staff aims to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
Your stay: 2 nights
Experiences
Mountain Gorilla Trekking
For guests seeking a life-changing experience, the Mountain Gorilla Trekking experience offers a visit to Uganda’s Virunga mountain gorillas. Mountain gorillas are highly intelligent, good-natured and fascinating to observe, with the silverback’s powerful presence being both awe-inspiring and calm, as befits its title,…
For guests seeking a life-changing experience, the Mountain Gorilla Trekking experience offers a visit to Uganda’s Virunga mountain gorillas. Mountain gorillas are highly intelligent, good-natured and fascinating to observe, with the silverback’s powerful presence being both awe-inspiring and calm, earning it the title ‘gentle giant’. People are equally struck by the tenderness and care that mothers show their young. And then, of course, there are the juveniles who spend most of every waking hour at play and never cease to make visitors smile.
All treks are led by park rangers and usually depart from Bukima patrol post. Treks usually require 1-2 hours of hiking in each direction, depending on where the mountain gorillas spent the previous night and the difficulty of the terrain. To safeguard the health of Virunga's gorillas, visitors will be required to wear surgical masks (provided) when in the presence of gorillas.
Destinations
Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park borders Tanzania in eastern Rwanda and is the largest protected wetland in central Africa. The park stretches across vast low-lying mountains and savannah plains. Also surrounded by swampy lakes, crocodiles and hippos wallow in the park's water basins, predators browse the acacia forests and elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes and other animals roam the grassy plains. The park is bursting with rich biodiversity and offers a variety of rare species, as well as an abundance of mammal and bird species.
Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park is Africa’s oldest national park and covers an area of 160 square kilometres in the north of the country. Initially, the park covered a small area around the Karisimbi, Mikeno and Visoke volcanoes, which had been set aside to protect the mountain gorillas that were threatened with extinction by poachers. In 1929, the park was expanded and, together with a large section of the Belgian Congo, formed Albert National Park, administered by the Belgian colonial authorities (both countries were Belgian colonies at the time). The combined park covered 8,090 square kilometres. In the early 1960s, the park was split up again as Rwanda and the Congo gained their independence, and its size was reduced in response to overpopulation.
In 1967, Dian Fossey founded the Karisoke Research Centre in this area. It was a remote jungle camp from which she would carry out much of her research into mountain gorillas. Fossey is celebrated worldwide for her dedication; thanks to her work, the mountain gorillas have been saved from extinction. She was buried at the research centre next to the grave of her favourite gorilla, named Digit.
In the early 1990s, the park became a battleground in the Rwandan civil war, which paralysed tourism activities until 1999. In 2005, in an effort to promote gorilla conservation and guided tours in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda introduced the annual ‘Kwita Iziina’ ceremony for baby gorillas.
Volcanoes National Park is home to mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei); golden monkeys (Cercopithecus mitis kandti), spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta), buffalo (Syncerus caffer), elephants, black duiker (Cephalophus niger) and bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus). The park is also home to 178 bird species, including at least 29 endemic species.
Kigali
Rwanda’s capital (and largest city) is spread across rolling hills and surrounded by higher mountain peaks. The highest mountain is Mount Kigali, standing at 1,850 metres above sea level.
Kigali is the country’s financial, commercial and cultural centre and is also easily accessible via the international airport. The city offers a wide range of accommodation, restaurants and attractions, including the Kigali Genocide Centre, a lively market and numerous craft shops.
Lake Kivu
Lake Kivu is the sixth largest lake in the world, covering a whopping 2,700 square kilometres with a maximum depth of almost 500 metres. Three lively resorts - Kibuye, Gisenyi and Cyangugu - located on the shores of the lake, offer a range of accommodation, while the steep hills surrounding it are adorned with forests and waterfalls. Water sports enthusiasts will have a great time on Lake Kivu, and birdwatchers are likely to be equally excited by the diverse species of birds found in the area.
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Nyungwe Forest National Park, located in southwest Rwanda, is known for its exceptional biodiversity and wide range of endemic species. The park consists of lush tracts of rainforest, perched high on fertile mountain slopes. It is one of Africa's oldest forests and home to Rwanda's only remaining chimpanzee population. Moreover, it is also home to 85 other mammals, 43 reptile species, nearly 300 bird species and more than 1,000 plant species. Visitors can enjoy spotting colobus monkeys and chimpanzees hiding in the trees, walk on a well-maintained network of trails running through the rainforest and catch a glimpse of some beautiful colourful birds. Also, don't miss the exciting Canopy Walk, as it is unique in Africa and also offers impressive views of the forest.
Rwanda
The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Rwanda is its turbulent political history, which peaked with the fighting between the Tutsi and Hutu extremists. But today's Rwanda is far from the violent nation of the 1990s. The country has risen from the shadow of genocide and has much beauty to offer! Notably, the tracking of the endangered mountain gorillas in the lush Virunga Nationals Park, which stretches across the jungle-covered hills of the Virunga Mountains. Other beautiful areas include the vast Lake Kivu, the ancient Nyungwe forest with a rich population of animals and the savannah landscapes of Akagera National Park with plenty of wildlife.
Rwanda trip | Private trip Rwanda adventure highlights
We offer the described trip from €7,695 per person.
The price is indicative and is subject to factors including availability and travel dates.
Included
• Overnachtingen in comfortabele en sfeervolle lodges, tented camps en hotels
• Alle maaltijden zoals genoemd in 'programma'
• Privétransport- & safari's met Engelstalige privégids/chauffeur gedurende de gehele reis
• Alle transfers, zoals genoemd in 'programma'
• Alle excursies zoals genoemd in 'programma', waaronder game drives in Akagera
• Entreegelden Nationale Parken (campfees, concession fees, parkfees)
• National Geographic of soortgelijke reisgids
• Meet & Greet bij aankomst
• Administratiekosten (t.w.v. €50,- per boeking)
Positieve impact van uw reis:
• Bijdrage positieve impact van €50,- per persoon middels de Avila Foundation
• Culturele boerderij experience
• Chimpansee trekking in Nyungwe Forest
• Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
• Hike naar de Ndamarare watervallen
• Koffietour bij Kinudu
Not included
• Intercontinental flights to and from Rwanda
• Rwanda visa fees
• Room type upgrade
• Travel and/or cancellation insurance
• Personal expenses/tips
• All meals en route and in towns
• Meals and excursions not mentioned
• Contribution to the emergency fund (€2.50 per booking)
• SGR contribution (€5 per person)