6 days Nyungwe and Volcanoes National Park Safari

6 days Nyungwe and Volcanoes National Park Safari will give you the most memorable safari experience where you will explore a number of different destinations in both national parks like; Isumo water falls hike which is among the most notable activities you can embark on while you hike the different hiking trails in Nyungwe national park, you can also participate in mount karisimbi hike in volcanoes national park which is  among the Virunga mountains in Rwanda, you will also participate in the coffee tour in Rwanda which will give you a raw experience with the coffee from planting, harvesting, drying to processing and later you will get to taste some of the world’s best coffee. Continue with the itinerary below to get an insight of your Rwanda safari experience.

HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR SAFARI

DAY 1: TRANSFER TO NYUNGWE

DAY 2: ISUMO WATERFALLS HIKE AND A GUIDED NATURE WALK

DAY 3: TEA ESTATE TOUR AND TRANSFER BACK TO KIGALI

DAY 4: TRANSFER TO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

DAY 5: HIKING MOUNT KARISIMBI HIKE

DAY 6: REACH THE SUMMIT, DESCEND AND RETURN TO KIGALI

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: TRANSFER TO NYUNGWE

On your 1st day of your 6 days Nyungwe and volcanoes national park safari, at your agreed location in Kigali city, you will be picked by your guide at your hotel in Kigali and drive southwards to Nyungwe forest National park watching a number of rewarding attractions like the rolling hills of Rwanda, the homesteads and so on. You will have a stopover in Butare, where you will visit the national museum of Rwanda, the king’s palace in Nyanza with lunch en-route. After lunch, you head After lunch, you will connect to the park check in and after the safari experience, you will participate in the evening nature walks to help you explore more about the park and also have the most relaxing adventure. Dinner and over-night at Nyungwe top hill view hotel (mid-range) One and Only lodge (luxury)

DAY 2: ISUMO WATERFALLS HIKE AND A GUIDED NATURE WALK

On your 2nd day of your 6 days Nyungwe and volcanoes national park safari, after an early morning breakfast at your hotel, connect to the park and participate in the Isumo waterfalls hike. The Isumo waterfalls trail is the beautiful gem that is hidden within the dense rain forest that is the Isumo waterfalls. On reaching the end of the trail, every tourist’s jaw will drop with the beauty that is hidden within the park, the waterfalls can be seen passing through a narrow gorge but the sights and sounds of the water waking its way through the gorge will make you relax and will want to see more and more of the nature thrilling views. After the hike head back to you hotel for relaxation and in the afternoon take part in the guided nature walk which will lead you to a number of hidden attractions in the wild like the different primate species, exceptional views of the tree benches, numerous bird species for an amazing safari experience. Dinner and over-night at Nyungwe top hill view hotel (mid-range) One and Only lodge (luxury)

DAY 3: TEA ESTATE TOUR AND TRANSFER BACK TO KIGALI

On the 3rd day of your 6 days Nyungwe and Volcanoes National Park safari, after an early morning breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up by your guide who will then participate in the tea estate tour which will give you the chance to watch how the tea is harvested you will also participate in the harvesting process, how it is made among other interesting features at the estate. After the rewarding safari, you will then make your way to Kigali city for dinner and overnight at Dinner and overnight at Hotel des mille collines.

DAY 4: TRANSFER TO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

On the 4th day of your 6 days Nyungwe and volcanoes national park safari, after the tour you will make your way to Volcanoes National Park, having a stopover in Kigali for lunch. You will reach the park in the afternoon/evening check in your hotel for refreshments and transfer to the park for rewarding nature walk (optional) where you will get to see a number of bird species, primate species swinging within the tree branches after the among experience, transfer back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay as you await the next day’s activities. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Muhabura(budget) Da Vinci hotel (mid range)

DAY 5: HIKING MOUNT KARISIMBI HIKE

On the 5th day of your 6 days Nyungwe and volcanoes national park safari. After an early morning breakfast at your hotel, you will make your way to the park. At the park entrance, as early as 7am, you will then be allocated the ranger guides and you head for the hike. Karisimbi volcano is the highest of the 8 mount peaks of Virunga conservation region. The hike to the summit offers spectacular and magnificent views of different volcanoes including Nyiragongo and Nyamulagira volcanoes. The hike is strenuous and challenging so you need to be physically fit to do this hike. This is a 6 hours hike with great views different bird species and primates. On reaching at an altitude of about 3700m, you will stop at the first camping site where you will spend a night.

6 days Nyungwe and Volcanoes National Park Safari
Hiking Mount Karisimbi

DAY 6: REACH THE SUMMIT, DESCEND AND RETURN TO KIGALI

On the last day of your 6 days Nyungwe and volcanoes national park safari, after early morning cup of coffee, embark on an hour’s hike to the summit. At this level the hike is very steep going through trials of thick jungles surrounded by stunning scenery. On reaching at the summit, enjoy amazing views of the surrounding areas like mount Muhabura. After enjoying your time at the summit descent to the starting point where you will meet your driver readily waiting to receive you and connect for late lunch. Later embark on your journey back to Kigali city where you will be dropped off at a location of your choice in Kigali city or at Kigali international airport.

End of 6 days Nyungwe and Volcanoes National Park Safari

Quotation Includes;

  • Park entrance fees
  • all accommodation as per itinerary
  • safari van and fuel
  • Full time English speaking driver/ guide
  • Park entrance fees
  • Vehicle entrance fees
  • Bottled mineral water while on safari
  • All activities as indicated

Excludes;

  • All optional activities as indicated
  • Tips
  • Visa fees
  • Air tickets
  • All items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beer, e.t.c
  • Anything else not included in the itinerary