Journey in Style

5 Day Savannah & Primate Odyssey

This journey is a study in contrasts, a tale of two of Rwanda’s wild canvases. It begins on the golden, sun-drenched plains of Akagera, a realm of savannahs where the Big Five roam. Here, you will chase the horizon on game drives and drift past hippos on Lake Ihema. Then, the canvas shifts. You will ascend into the deep, misty rainforests of the Virunga volcanoes, a land of whispers and giants. This is where you will make the profound, soulful trek to sit with mountain gorillas and witness the flash of golden monkeys. It is the ultimate Rwandan story, etched in both sunlight and mist.

Highlights of the Trip:

  • Akagera Game Drives: Search for the iconic Big Five—lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo, and leopard—across vast, open savannahs.
  • Lake Ihema Boat Safari: Drift on the water to see vast pods of hippos and crocodiles, with a backdrop of soaring water birds.
  • Profound Gorilla Trek: Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to find and sit in quiet awe with a mountain gorilla family.
  • Golden Monkey Tracking: Delight in the antics of the lively and rare golden monkeys as they leap through the bamboo forests.
  • Musanze Cave Exploration: Descend into the ancient, silent volcanic chambers of the Musanze Caves, a portal to the earth’s core.

Tour Overview

Itinerary

Delight in this luxury getaway invites you to unwind and explore amidst world-class amenities, stunning city views.

Day 1: The Eastern Savannahs

Journey from Kigali into the golden, sweeping plains of Akagera National Park, ending your day with a game drive as the sun dips below the horizon.

Day 2: Akagera's Heart & Volcanic Ascent

After a morning boat safari on Lake Ihema and a final game drive, you will traverse the country, ascending into the misty foothills of the Virunga volcanoes.

Day 3: The Gorilla Encounter

This day is dedicated to a profound, once-in-a-lifetime trek into the rainforest to sit in quiet awe with a magnificent mountain gorilla family.

Day 4: Golden Monkeys & Ancient Caves

Witness the lively flash of golden monkeys in the bamboo canopy, then descend into the Musanze Caves to explore their ancient, dark volcanic chambers.

Day 5: Cultural Echoes & Return

Before the scenic drive back to Kigali, you will feel the pulse of Rwanda’s living traditions with a visit to the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village.

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Experience the Nature like never before in the  5 Day Savannah & Primate Odyssey

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