Three-day “Big 5” adventure

Three-day “Big 5” adventure

$4,450.00

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Experience Rwanda’s breathtaking beauty while on a countrywide tour. From spotting the famous Big 5 in Akagera National Park to boat riding on the beautiful  Lake Kivu, and top it off with a hike through Rwanda’s misty mountains of the Volcanoes National Park to meet the majestic mountain gorillas up close.

 

  • Safari game drive
  • Gorilla trekking
  • Boat cruise
  • Luxurious stay and relaxation activities at Magashi Camp and One&Only Gorilla’s Nest

Itinerary:

Day one

  • 8:00 am: Hotel pick-up by a professional driver guide and drive to
  • Kigali International Airport for a heli-transfer
  • 8:30 am: Arrive at Akagera National Park for a game drive
  • 11:30 am: Check-in and lunch at Magashi Camp
  • 2:00 pm: Enjoy the afternoon at leisure
  • 6:00 pm: Overnight at Magashi Camp

Day two

  • 8:00 am: Breakfast and check out at Magashi Camp
  • 10:00 am: Scenic helicopter transfer to Nyungwe National Park (1-hour flight)
  • 11:00 am: Check-in and lunch at One&Only Nyungwe House
  • 3:00 pm: Canopy Walkway experience in Nyungwe National Park
  • 6:00 pm: Overnight stay at One&Only Nyungwe House

Day three

  • 7:00 am: After an early breakfast, heli-transfer to Volcanoes National Park head office for a briefing
  • 7:30 am-11:30 am: Gorilla trekking experience (depending on the gorilla family allocated to you)
  • 12:00-2:00 pm: Drive to your lodge for freshening up and lunch
  • 3:00 pm: Heli-transfer to Kigali
  • 4:00 pm: Arrival in Kigali and transfer to hotel

 

Costs:

  • Accommodation at Magashi Camp – US$ 1,781 per night
  • Accommodation at One&Only Gorilla’s Nest – US$ 4,350 per person
  • Gorilla trekking – US$ 1,500 per permit
  • Boat ride on Lake Kivu – US$ 300
  • Private car – US$ 350 per day
  • Helicopter transfers – US$ 14,401
  • Service – US$ 5,127

Total costs (Combined helicopter and road transfers):

Total US$ 19,875 (if you’re driving back to Kigali on the last day) for single occupancy or US$ 23,069 (flying back to Kigali on the last day) and US$ 26,476 (if you’re driving back to Kigali on the last day) or US$ 30,759 (flying back to Kigali on the last day) for double occupancy

 

Note: cost excludes US$50 for a PCR Covid-19 test (required to be taken within 72 hours prior to visit)

 

Booking & reservations:
Accommodation and Gorilla Trekking Permits upon availability

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