Rwanda Gorillas, Nyungwe & Magashi Safari

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Day 1

    

Kigali

Day notes

Arrival at Kigali International Airport, VIP meet and greet and assisted through customs. Met by your guide and transfer to the hotel approx. 10mins. 

1 x overnight at The Retreat in 1 x superior king suite on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis 





 

Private Transfer from Kigali International Airport [KGL] to The Retreat by Heaven

Details  
Mode

Private Transfer

Pick up

Kigali International Airport [KGL]

Drop off

The Retreat by Heaven

Check-in to The Retreat by Heaven

Included:

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, walking safaris), park fees, laundry.

Day 2

    

Nyungwe Forest National Park

Day notes

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your helicopter transfer (Robinson 44) to Nyungwe Forest National park (flying time of 45 minutes - luggage restricted to 180kg in total) . Pick up at the helipad and transfer to or walk to the house. Lunch and afternoon at leisure. House activities.

2 x overnights at Nyungwe House in 1 x  King room on a full board basis.

 

Check-out from The Retreat by Heaven

Transfer from The Retreat by Heaven to Kigali International Airport [KGL]

Details  
Mode

Transfer

Pick up

The Retreat by Heaven

Drop off

Kigali International Airport [KGL]

Helicopter Charter Flight from Kigali International Airport [KGL] to One & Only Nyungwe House

Details  
Flight Company

Robinson 44

Mode

Helicopter Charter Flight

Departure

Kigali International Airport [KGL]

Arrival

One & Only Nyungwe House

Check-in to One & Only Nyungwe House

Included:

Rates include breakfast, lunch and dinner daily,  non-alcoholic beverages with meals and two activities per person per day (as defined by the Resort and subject to change without notice).

Day 3

    

Nyungwe Forest National Park

Day notes

After breakfast, go for hiking forest trails in Nyungwe Forest. The national park hosts a rich floral diversity, and is home to a staggering number of Albertine Rift endemic bird species, as well as 13 different types of primate. This includes chimpanzees, L’Hoest monkeys, Golden monkeys, as well as the largest troops of Black and White Colobus found anywhere on the continent – a habituated group of up to 400 individual members are resident in the forest. In the afternoon, enjoy a nature/waterfall walk in the Nyungwe Forest.


 

Day 4

    

Volcanoes National Park

Day notes

After breakfast, helicopter transfer (Robinson 44  with a flying time of 45 minutes) from Nyungwe to Musanze. Met on arrival and transferred to the lodge.   Spend the afternoon at leisure or enjoy lodge activities.

4 x overnights at Singita Kwitonda in 1 x suite on a full board basis.

Check-out from One & Only Nyungwe House

Helicopter Charter Flight from One & Only Nyungwe House to Singita Kwitonda Lodge

Details  
Flight Company

Robinson 44

Mode

Helicopter Charter Flight

Departure

One & Only Nyungwe House

Arrival

Singita Kwitonda Lodge

Check-in to Singita Kwitonda Lodge

Included:

All meals and beverages (excluding French Champagne), Laundry service 
 

Day 5

    

Volcanoes National Park

Day notes

After an early breakfast, drive to Volcanoes National Park HQs for the start of your gorilla tracking experience.  Spend the afternoon at leisure or enjoy lodge activities.
 

Day 6

    

Volcanoes National Park

Day notes

After an early breakfast, drive to Volcanoes National Park HQs for the start of your gorilla tracking experience.  Spend the afternoon at leisure or enjoy lodge activities.
 

Day 7

    

Volcanoes National Park

Day notes

After an early breakfast, drive to Volcanoes National Park HQs for the start of your gorilla tracking experience.  Spend the afternoon at leisure or enjoy lodge activities.
 

Day 8

    

Akagera National Park

Day notes

After breakfast and check out, depart to Musanze for a helicopter transfer in a Robinson 44 to Akagera National Park (flying time of 45 minutes and luggage restricted to 180kg in total) .Met on arrival by camp vehicles and transferred to the camp. Afternoon enjoy activities at the park

3 x overnights at Magashi Camp in 1 x luxury room on a full board basis.

Check-out from Singita Kwitonda Lodge

Helicopter Charter Flight from Singita Kwitonda Lodge to Wilderness Magashi

Details  
Flight Company

Robinson 44

Mode

Helicopter Charter Flight

Departure

Singita Kwitonda Lodge

Arrival

Wilderness Magashi

Check-in to Wilderness Magashi

Included:

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, walking safaris), park fees, laundry.

Day 9

    

Akagera National Park

Day notes

Full day in Akagera National Park. All lodge activities (shared guided game drives, boat cruises, walking safaris).

Day 10

    

Akagera National Park

Day notes

Full day in Akagera National Park. All lodge activities (shared guided game drives, boat cruises, walking safaris),

Day 11

    

End of Itinerary

Day notes

After breakfast and check out, depart for a helicopter transfer in a Robinson 44 to Kigali (flying time of 25 minutes and luggage restricted to 180kg in total) on arrival, check in for onward departure flght.

Check-out from Wilderness Magashi

Helicopter Charter Flight from Wilderness Magashi to Kigali International Airport [KGL]

Details  
Flight Company

Robinson 44

Mode

Helicopter Charter Flight

Departure

Wilderness Magashi

Arrival

Kigali International Airport [KGL]

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