Overview
This 9 Days Rwanda Luxury Flying Safari offers an extraordinary opportunity to experience the best of Rwanda’s wildlife and natural beauty. You will witness gorillas, golden monkeys, and chimpanzees in their natural habitats, while also encountering a diverse array of wildlife through game drives and birding in Akagera National Park. Designed to showcase all three of Rwanda’s national parks, this itinerary ensures a seamless and unforgettable adventure. For added convenience, the parks are connected via helicopter flights, allowing you to minimize travel time and maximize your exploration. Throughout the journey, you will savor the finest organic meals made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and indulge in world-renowned luxury accommodations. As you fly over Rwanda’s breathtaking landscapes, you’ll enjoy unparalleled comfort and personalized care. Experience adventure redefined—immerse yourself in the wonders of Rwanda, all in the lap of luxury.
Day 1: Airport Transfer to Hotel
Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and assisted through immigration and luggage collection. Once you exit the airport, our company guide will be waiting to greet you and be transferred to your reserved hotel, where you will receive a comprehensive briefing about your upcoming 9 Days Rwanda Luxury Flying Safari. Your evening will conclude with a delightful dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel, setting the stage for the incredible adventure ahead.
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury Accommodation: Kigali Marriott Hotel
- High-End Accommodation: The Retreat
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Fly to Akagera National Park, travel time 15 min
After enjoying a relaxed buffet breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and our driver will transfer you to the airport to begin your 9 Days Rwanda Luxury Flying Safari. You will then board your helicopter to Akagera National Park, a scenic 15-minute flight where you can admire Rwanda’s beautiful countryside from the air before landing in the heart of Akagera. Akagera National Park, located in eastern Rwanda along the Tanzania border, offers a classic savannah experience with abundant wildlife, including the Big Five, and an impressive variety of bird species.
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge
- High-End Accommodation: Wilderness Magashi Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Full day game drive
After an early breakfast at 6:00 a.m., you’ll depart for a morning game drive in Akagera National Park, aiming to catch both the late-night hunters and early risers in action. During this drive, you’ll have the opportunity to spot some of the park’s largest mammals, including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, various antelope species, and the recently reintroduced lions and rhinos. Akagera’s diverse habitats support a wealth of wildlife and over 500 bird species, making it a true paradise for bird enthusiasts. You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the park’s stunning scenery. After lunch, continue with your game drive to seek out even more of the abundant wildlife within this remarkable park. Later in the day, you’ll return to the lodge for dinner and a restful evening.
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge
- High-End Accommodation: Wilderness Magashi Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Fly to Nyungwe National Park
Today, you will will continue your 9 Days Rwanda Luxury Flying Safari by catching up with your next flight to Nyungwe National Park, which is one of the tropical national parks, known as home to primates, harboring over 13 primate species including the great chimpanzees. You will be transferred to the airfield to board off, for Nyungwe, via Kigali airport en route to Nyungwe. On arrival, you will find your guide waiting for you, to transfer you to your booked accommodation.
Accommodation Option:
- Luxury Accommodation: Munazi Eco Lodge
- High-End Accommodation: One and Only Nyungwe House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk at Nyungwe National Park
Today, after enjoying an early morning cup of African coffee, head to park office and upon arrival at the park, you will attend a briefing session before embarking on a thrilling chimpanzee trekking adventure. Once the chimpanzees are located, one hour observing them in their natural habitat will be provided. Following the trek, you will enjoy a delicious lunch at the lodge before proceeding to the canopy walk, a breathtaking experience on a 70-meter-high suspended metallic bridge. This walk provides a stunning aerial view of the Nyungwe Forest, and with a bit of luck, you may spot additional primates during the approximately 1.5 hour journey. Later in the day, you will return for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation Option:
- Luxury Accommodation: Munazi Eco Lodge
- High-End Accommodation: One and Only Nyungwe House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After your buffet breakfast, you will fly to Volcanoes National Park, for an epic stay, and gorilla trekking on the next day. This is a 20-minute flight that will reward you with a great aerial view of Lake Kivu. You will be well received by your guides and transferred to the lodge. This is one of the most highly demanded luxuries lodges, with a personalized retreat. You will feel lost in nature, with a great view of the great Virunga volcanoes.
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury Accommodation: Bishop’s House
- High-End Accommodation: Bisate Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Gorilla trekking at Volcanoes National Park
Finally, here comes the day, to get face-to-face with the gentle gorillas. After your breakfast, your guide, will be right there, to pick you up from your lodge, for briefing at the park headquarters’, and you will later set off, for the search in the jungle, to allocate the gorilla family. A minimal level of fitness is required as the activity is so hectic. In a short while of hiking, you will find the gorillas, and you will have an ample moment of interaction, one on one, eye to eye. An hour will be allocated for you, such that you’re able to stay calm in their presence, and take as many photos of your choices, and video clips as well. Later you will descend, and return to your lodge for lunch and dinner.
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury Accommodation: Bishop’s House
- High-End Accommodation: Bisate Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Golden Monkey Trek at Volcanoes National Park.
After enjoying a buffet breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and proceed to the park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing, which will prepare you for an exciting golden monkey trekking experience. During the trek, you will have the unique opportunity and spend an hour observing and interacting with the golden monkeys. After you will visit the Iby’Iwacu Gorilla Guardians’ Village for an enriching cultural experience. At the village where you will gain valuable insights into the traditions and heritage of the local community. Later, you will enjoy a leisurely lunch and, in the afternoon, continue your 9 Days Rwanda Luxury Flying Safari with a road transfer to Kigali. Upon arrival in Kigali, our driver will take you to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury Accommodation: Kigali Marriott Hotel
- High-End Accommodation: The Retreat
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: End of 9 Days Rwanda Luxury Flying Safari, Airport transfer
After your morning breakfast, and depending on your flight schedule, our driver will transfer you to the airport for your departure. You will carry cherished memories of your time with us in Rwanda. We look forward to welcoming you again or to the friends and family you may recommend. We wish you a safe flight and a pleasant stay ahead. End of 9 Days Rwanda Luxury Flying Safari
Price per person sharing in USD | |||||||
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Accommodation Options | 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | S.S.R |
Luxury Accommodation | $ 14,911 | $ 10,115 | $ 8,711 | $ 9,448 | $ 8,738 | $ 8,350 | $ 1,116 |
High End Accommodation | $ 32,450 | $ 22,373 | $ 23,200 | $ 21,705 | $ 22,335 | $ 20,606 | $ 5,706 |
Inclusions in 9 Days Rwanda Luxury Flying Safari:
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Flight transfer fares
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- 1 Gorilla permit ($1500), per person
- 1 Chimpanzee permit, per person
- 1 Golden Monkey permit, per person
- Cultural experience
- Game drives in Akagera
- Park entrance fee
- Laundry
- Domestic flight fares
- Canopy walk
- Services of English-speaking driver/guide
- All activities specified in the itinerary including the applicable entrance fees
Exclusions in 9 Days Rwanda Luxury Flying Safari:
International Airfare, Visa, tips to local guides, telephone, personal insurance, personal shopping bills and cigars.
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