Platinum
Rwanda
Trip Details
Kigali | Akagera National Park | Volcanoes National Park | Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Summary
- Itinerary
- Pricing
- Options & Add-ons
Experience
- A private helicopter ride to Bisate Lodge.
- Being pampered at luxurious accommodations throughout Rwanda.
Enjoy
- Gorilla and Golden Monkey treks at Volcanoes National Park.
- Abundant wildlife at Akagera National Park, including elephants, leopards, lions and rhinos.
- A chimpanzee trek at Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Discover
- Amazing birdlife during your forest hike.
- The city of Kigali, including a visit to the Genocide Memorial.
This experience promotes sustainable food experiences, small scale farmer interactions or responsible consumption and educates our guests on the importance of natural ecosystems or wildlife conservation, and contributes to their restoration or repopulation. During a stay at Bisate, one of the Bisate agronomists will show you around the tree nursery and help you plant a sapling as part of our reforestation project.
Day 1 - Kigali
On arrival at Kigali Airport, you will be met by a Lion World Travel representative and transferred by private road transfer to The Retreat.
The Retreat is a 20-room luxury boutique hotel set in the vibrant heart of Kigali.
During your stary you have a complimentary 30 minute massage and one 30 minute cultural activity – choose from cocktail making, local drumming and dance class, banana wine demo or a cooking class.
Accommodation: The Retreat – Superior King Suite (D)
Day 2 - Kigali
Depart on a Kigali City Tour including lunch. Visit the Genocide Memorial, a permanent memorial for victims of the genocide of 1994.
Accommodation: The Retreat – Superior King Suite (B, L, D)
Day 3 - Kigali/Akagera National Park
Drive to the Akagera National Park and the exclusive Magashi Camp where you will find six luxury tents that are perched on the shore of Lake Rwanyakazinga.
Later in day, depart on an evening game drive in the park, to view to lions, rhinos, and an abundance of plains game roaming over its gently rolling hills and open savannah.
Accommodation: Magashi Camp – Tented Room (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Akagera National Park
Enjoy a full day of game drives in the Akagera National Park. Watch elephants submerge in Lake Rwanyakazinga. Go in search of lions, leopards, and black rhinos. Safari by boat on the lake, Drive across scenic landscapes to view wildlife like buffalo, zebra and antelope herds, a journey of giraffes and an abundance of birds.
Accommodation: Magashi Camp – Tented Room (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Akagera National Park/Volcanoes National Park
Take a private helicopter transfer to Bisate Lodge located in the natural amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone with dramatic views of the peaks of the volcanoes Bisoke and Karisimbi. There are six luxurious en-suite villas that reflect the culture of rural Rwanda and offer comfort and amazing views.
There are many activities to enjoy at the lodge and you will also have a vehicle and driver at your disposal.
On property activities include guided birding and nature walks, guided nursery visit and indigenous tree planting, guided visit to the community beehive project that is support by the lodge and guided walks to the surrounding communities.
Accommodation: Bisate Lodge – Forest Villa (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Volcanoes National Park
Depart on a Gorilla Tracking adventure. This is a physically demanding hike that rewards you with the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery. It is said that this is one of the most profound experiences in the world, once the gorillas are located.
Accommodation: Bisate Lodge – Forest Villa (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Volcanoes National Park/Nyungwe Forest National Park
Depart with a packed lunch on a morning Golden Monkey trek. View this beautifully colored primate, which is endemic to the area and lives in groups of up to 80 individuals in the forest.
Later you will transfer by road to One&Only Nyungwe House, a secluded rainforest hideaway. The stunning Nyungwe National Park accommodation offers a one-of-a-kind escape, bordering one of Africa’s oldest rainforests.
Accommodation: One&Only Nyungwe House – Nyungwe Room (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Nyungwe Forest National Park
Today you will go on a Chimp Trek. With an early start, your expert guide will lead you into the heart of the jungle, on the trail of chimpanzees. Very soon you will spot chimpanzees gazing down from the trees or catapulting off through the canopy. Every trek is different, and the jungle’s charismatic chimpanzees are full of surprises.
Accommodation: One&Only Nyungwe House – Nyungwe Room (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Depart
Today you can take a canopy walk, depending on your departure flight time.
Suspended above a ravine in the lush rainforest, the canopy walkway along a suspension bridge, provides an exhilarating perspective on the ancient treetops and wildlife.
Transfer to Kigali to connect with your departure flight. (B, L)
Add-Ons
Azure Zanzibar
Zanzibar is the perfect post-safari beach destination, with its white sandy beaches, azure waters and alluring culture. Check out our Azure Zanzibar itinerary or speak to one of our Africa Specialists for more information.
Prices are per person in US Dollars, for land arrangements only, based on double occupancy accommodations. Based on a minimum of 2 passengers to operate. Single supplement pricing available on request.
| Dec 1 - Dec 15 | Dec 16 - Dec 30 | |
| Selling Price | $21400 | $26900 |
| Jan 1 - Feb 28 | Mar 1 - Apr 30 | May 1 - May 31 | Jun 1 - Oct 31 | Nov 1 - Dec 15 | Dec 16 - Dec 30 | |
| Selling Price | $25900 | $20900 | $21900 | $25900 | $21900 | $25900 |
Inclusions:
- Airport transfers
- All accommodations and meals as stated
- Gorilla permit, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee Treks
- Helicopter transfer Magashi Camp to Bisate Lodge
- All excursions as stated including any park fees and taxes
- Emergency Evacuation
- Lion World Travel Representative meet and greet upon arrival
Exclusions:
- International flights, taxes and fuel surcharge
- Gratuities/tips for game rangers, tour guides, and drivers
- Costs of obtaining passports and/or visas
- Cost of second gorilla trek or golden monkey walk
- Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry and telephone calls, etc.
- Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Medical Insurance are required for the entire duration of your travels – please note that insurance for this trip is a mandatory requirement from suppliers in Africa – proof of insurance must be provided before bookings are confirmed. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have enough travel insurance coverage from the provider of your choice. Please let your Africa Specialist know if you would like information on this.
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