Jun–Sep / Dec–Feb tends to favor movement and observation of fauna on this route, although sightings always depend on the behavior of the animals and local conditions.
RWANDA · WILDLIFE + NATURE
RWANDA — CLASSICS
Trekking and observing primates in the forests of Rwanda.
DURATION9 days
BEST TIMEJun–Sep / Dec–Feb
EXPERIENCEWildlife + Nature
COUNTRYRwanda
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Kigali → Kinigi / Volcanoes National Park → Nyungwe
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Safaris in Kigali
2Wildlife in Kinigi / Volcanoes National Park
3Nyungwe natural landscapes
4Dawn safaris
5Large mammals and birds
6Sunset in the savannah
Trekking and observing primates in the forests of Rwanda. The combination of Kigali and Nyungwe gives the script an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Kigali
Arrival in Kigali, installation and first few hours for wildlife and natural landscapes of Kigali.
DAY 2
Kigali in depth
Kigali gets a full day for wildlife observation in a natural environment in Kigali. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 3
Kigali — full day
More time in Kigali, now with safaris and reading about the Kigali ecosystem. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 4
Kigali → Kinigi / Volcanoes National Park
Departure from Kigali towards Kinigi / Volcanoes National Park, where upon arrival you can begin observing fauna in a natural environment in Kinigi / Volcanoes National Park.
DAY 5
Kinigi / Volcanoes National Park — full day
More time in Kinigi / Volcanoes National Park, now with safaris and reading about the ecosystem of Kinigi / Volcanoes National Park. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 6
Kinigi / Volcanoes National Park — landscapes and culture
The day in Kinigi / Volcanoes National Park combines wildlife and natural landscapes of Kinigi / Volcanoes National Park. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 7
Kinigi / Volcanoes National Park → Nyungwe
The journey leaves Kinigi / Volcanoes National Park and heads to Nyungwe, with the remainder of the day focused on safaris and reading about the Nyungwe ecosystem.
DAY 8
Nyungwe — landscapes and culture
The day in Nyungwe combines wildlife and natural landscapes of Nyungwe. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 9
Nyungwe — selected experiences
The stay in Nyungwe continues with observation of fauna in a natural environment in Nyungwe. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Wildlife observation in natural environments, with no guarantee of sightings. The sequence between Kigali and Nyungwe gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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