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10 DAYS THRILLING RWANDA

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Sample Highlights of 10 Days Thrilling Rwanda Safari Itinerary at a Glance

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DAY 1 – THE RETREAT/Kigali – Bed and Breakfast –

Today on arrival into Kigali airport, you will be met and escorted through customs and immigration and then driven to THE RETREAT for an overnight stay.

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DAY 2 – Magashi Camp/Akagera National Park – Fully Inclusive –

After breakfast, your guide will collect you from your hotel and take you on a tour of Kigali and the Genocide Museum. After lunch you will be driven about 2 hours 30 minutes with your private car and driver to Magashi Camp.

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DAY 3 – Magashi Camp/Akagera National Park – Fully Inclusive –

This morning you will go out for a game drive. Return to camp for lunch and out on Lake Rwayakinga to view the large variety of water birds and aquatic animals such as hippo, crocodiles and the rare sitatunga.

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DAY 4 – Magashi Camp/Akagera National Park – Fully Inclusive –

Early morning fishing expedition on the lake, relaxation and birding from camp after lunch and a later afternoon/evening game drive to spot the nocturnal creatures in the area.

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DAY 5 – One&Only Nyungwe House/Nyungwe Forest National Park – Fully Inclusive –

After breakfast, you will be driven to Nyungwe National park and to the One and Only Lodge. After settling in and lunch you will explore the rain forests of Nyungwe Forest National Park or go on a tour of the Gisakura Tea Estate.

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DAY 6 – One&Only Nyungwe House/Nyungwe Forest National Park – Fully Inclusive –

This morning you will head out early to trek the chimpanzee and the other 12 primate species in the area, including the colobus monkey.

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DAY 7 – Bisate Lodge/Volcanoes National Park – Fully Inclusive –

Today you will be driven to Bisate Lodge in the Volcanoes National Park where you will be staying for the next 3 nights.

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DAY 8 – Bisate Lodge/Volcanoes National Park – Fully Inclusive –

After an early breakfast you will be taken to the Volcanoes National Park Headquarters where you will receive your briefing and prepare for your gorilla trek. Tracking mountain gorillas through the dense African forests is a magical experience. Typically, tracking can take from 3 to 8 hours.

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DAY 9 – Bisate Lodge/Volcanoes National Park – Fully Inclusive –

Today you will have your choice of activities including golden monkey trekking, exploring a network of scenic hiking trails, visiting the tomb of the world-famous Dian Fossey and the Karisoke Research Center or enjoying a beautiful day hike to the crater lake on Mount Bisoke.

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DAY 10 – Bisate Lodge/Volcanoes National Park – Breakfast –

This morning, you will be driven about 3 hours back to Kigali airport in time to check-in for your onward connection.

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Inclusions / Further Details

PRICING:

  • This itinerary is priced per person (based on travel in June 2025), which averages out  per day of service.

 

  • Included at THE RETREAT: accommodation, breakfast and 1x welcome massage per guest (30mins massage and subject to availability) and onsite 30 mins cultural activities (Cocktail making, Local drumming & dance class, banana wine demo, cooking class - to be booked in advance).

 

  • Included at MAGASHI CAMP: accommodation, all meals, all local drinks (excludes premium imported brands and champagne), transfer from the entrance gate of Akagera National Park to the lodge, all lodge activities (guided game drives, boat cruises), park fees, conservation levies, laundry.

 

  • Included at O&O NYUNGWE HOUSE: accommodation, all meals, laundry, room service, drinks (house wines, non-premium spirits, beers & soft drinks).

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Also included: 1x Chimp trekking permit per person and 1x gorilla trekking permit per person, all relevant road transfers, all relevant park fees, conservation and camping levies, emergency medical evacuation insurance (to the nearest reputable hospital)

 

  • Included at BISATE LODGE: accommodation, all meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with meals and two activities per person per day.

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Not Included:

  • Meals and drinks other than specified

  • Transportation other than specified

  • Personal purchases (such as massages, curios etc)

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International air fares and other overseas costs such as: visas, vaccinations, and travel insurance (strongly recommended)

Covid Testing (if required)

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