Musanze, Volcano National Park Tours$2000

Trek in search of the endangered Silver-back Gorillas as you make your way through the verdant humid Forest of the Virungas, trekking through the bamboo pathed ways of the lush green forest, to have an upclose encounter with these gentle beasts within safe distance.

Bwindi Gorilla Trekking$1000

Take a 6 hours road trip to the far north of Rwanda, bordering the North-East of Uganda. Voila, you arrive Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the attraction for the Silver Back Gorillas. Venture into the forest and come up close within safe proximity from the Gorillas, coming up close and personal with these animals in their habitat is one of the most exhilarating experiences in Nature.

After Gorilla trek and sightseeing, return to Camp for overnight rest.

Hike The Virungas$500

Having been briefed and assigned a ranger by 07:00am, take to the summit of Mount Bisoke, one of the most sought out Mountains in the Virunga mountain ranges, have a once in a life time opportunity to see the Crater of a Volcanic Mountain. An invigorating experience it is, once you’ve reached the summit, you’d feel so alive as though you’ve conquered. it’s a 6 hours hike - for beginners – to summit and approximately 2 hours to descend to start point. A mere 3 hours for Mountaineers but all promise to be exhilarating for all experience backgrounds. Standing at 3,711 meters this imposing mountain had its last eruption in 1957, having the biggest crater lake. There’s a chance you may see the Gorillas as you hike along.

Golden Monkey Trekking$450

In the same expanse of the Virunga mountain and the Bamboo forest where the Gorillas inhabits, resides these shy chattering treasures – The Golden Monkey. The tour entails the same hiking process as the Gorilla’s, an early set off by 07:00am, with a 1hour hike to see these extinct members of the ape family. This tour is also good for bird watching.

Musanze Caves and Ibyiwacu Cultural Village$450

A real thrill! An opportunity to enter a real 1.25mile long cave that is Centuries (65 millions) old, formed from Geologic activities around the Virunga Volcanic Mountains. Virunga means Volcano. It is sacred to the locals hence the need for a guided tour as it was a safe haven for soldiers from wars past – dating centuries.

Prior to this, be enthralled by thunderous drumming and synchronized dances by the Ibyiwacu Cultural Village dancers who were once poachers. Indulge in interesting activities, learn their artistry in craftmanship, archer, medicine making, and many other activities be one with them as they take you their way before being led to the Musanze Caves.

Akagera National Park - Fishing and Camping $400

At your leisure and will, spend most of your day fishing at the shores of Lake Shakani, tranquilly being one with the wild. It’s a perfect steal away from the hustle and bustle of city life, with Mumbling Hippos and birds providing rhythmic sounds to soot you. Lake Shakani is on the northeast of Akagera Park Headquarters, boasts of bird life, Hippos and Crocodiles but entirely safe for fishing.

Tents may be rented if you don’t have yours, there’s convenience amenities (Toilets) and firewood is also provided that you may roast your catch and keep warm. Tent is pitched at Muyumbu Campsite located on the ridge that overlooks the Lakes of Tanzania with a spectacle of the rising sun, picturesque.

This package can be an add-on activity to AKAGERA SAFARI GAME DRIVE and NIGHT SAFARI GAME DRIVE for a mere $90 and spend an extra night.

your own fishing gear to be brought along

Akagera National Park - Game Drive $400

This is the main attraction of the Akagera National Park. Smaller than many Savannah Parks but just as diverse with a higher chance of seeing copious amounts of animals. On a safari drive, witness Mother Nature unravel her treasures, easily spotting over 8000 large animals including Elephants which the park prides of over 120, Water Bucks, Giraffes, Crocodiles, Zebras, Lions, Buffalos, Leopards, hyenas and many more. The bird activity boasts of enticing ornithologists, peculiarly for the Shoe Bill Stork. A host of Primates can also be spotted Baboons, silver and velvet monkeys. Driving the stretch from the north of the park to the south affords you breathtaking views from atop the mountain that overlooks Tanzania and Lake Ihema.

Akagera National Park - Game Drive $400

A boat Safari on Lake Ihema is quite enchanting especially at Sunset, taking the stretch of the Lake which is situated at the Eastern part of the Savanah, forming a border between Tanzania and Rwanda. it’s the biggest lake in the park ranging 90 square meters and 5-7 meters deep, absolutely rich in biodiversity inhabiting over 550 species of birds such as the extinct Shoebill Stork, Papyrus Ganolex and some endemic species such as the Jacanas, Plovers, Herons, Ibis, Hawk, Malachite Kingfisher even the smelly Cormorants and a host more.

The greatest gathering of Hippos in East Africa is found in this Lake bursting in multitudes of pods which you’ll come close to as you cruise along, also viewable within safe distance are huge Nile Crocodiles. This boat safari affords you the view of Majestic Elephants bathing and drinking at the bank of Lake Ihema especially at the Sunrise. There’re no sparing snapshots for this Tour.

Akagera National Park - Night Safari and Camping $460

Go safari game driving at the dead of the night in Akagera National Park, rather similar to the Day drive but affording you the opportunity to see members of the Big Five you couldn’t see in day time and certain nocturnal animals such as Leopards, Hyenas, Lions and occasionally elephants, honey badgers amongst others Tents may be rented if you don’t have yours, there’s convenience amenities (Toilets) and firewood is also provided that you may roast your catch. Tent is pitched at Muyumbu Campsite located on the ridge that overlooks the Lakes of Tanzania with a spectacle of the rising sun, picturesque.

This Tour can be combined with the Fishing & Camping Tour totaled: $550 And combined with the Sunset Boat Safari totaled: $510

Lake Kivu Cruise $500

Take a swell drive to the outskirts of Kigali in the eastern region, having the beautiful countryside and landscape in view as you drive along. Amongst the numerous rivers and lakes in Rwanda, Lake Kivu is one of the great Lakes of Africa that lies in the Albertine rift, bordering Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo.

Indulge in a tranquil and luxurious day’s cruise on Lake Kivu, aweinspiring views to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of this cozy houseboat called Iriza, meaning First Born, as you’re catered to in luxurious hospitality. The boat sleeps 8 people comfortably with perfect layouts and a sundeck with lounge chairs to bask in the ambience of the sun rising/setting with the mountain and islands as a backdrop.

The cruise will take you in tour of some of the 19 Islands on the Lake, such as Napoleon Island shaped like Napoleon’s hat with waters so crystal clear for taking a dip, Cow Island with the amazing swimming cows, the traditional three-hulled fishing boats and other fascinations

Nyungwe National Park - Champ the Chimps $450

Another primate hike and trek but this time in the legendary Nyungwe Forest. Located at the Southwestern Trail of Lake Kivu, bordering Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo, this forest is known as Africa’s oldest Montane Forest, home to over 13 species of primates, especially the main attraction, our close relatives – The Chimpanzees.

A rather invigorating, and cheaper hike compared to the Gorillas, for you pace up as you try to keep up with them. The banter and the cackling make it all exciting as you watch these primates swing from tree to tree and you just might see the relationship in other behaviors they exhibit in their habitat, which shows we share 98.7% DNA, also their human instincts are so strong, shown in their immense curiosity and eagerness towards the tourist, most marveling.

Tracking them is relatively easier compared to the Gorillas, as there are over 500 Chimpanzees in the forest, from afar you already here the whoops as you trek also from the L’hoest’s and the black faced velvet monkeys, proving this tour to also be a primatologist’s delight. This tour begins with a gathering at any of the 3 Receptions – Uwinka, Kitabi and Gisakura – at 04:30, a quick brief to ensue and then venture out by 05:00 am to be dropped off at the start point of the trek. This is a very sought out tour, prior bookings are required.

Nyungwe National Park - Kamiranzovu Water Falls $450

A refreshing spectacle of the Nyungwe Forest. 17m of plummeting water from several vantage points, depending on how wet you want to get. The short spur puts you on a 50m view away from the fall having some trees obscuring your view, this is close to the picnic bench. Or if you are a thrill seeker, clamber over wet rocks and large boulders through the wild river below and place a steady stance on the big boulder in the middle of the Amphitheatre, putting you almost at the plunge, feeling the thunderous effect of the cascading waters.

A hike of 2.3 km gets you started, taking you through the densely vegetated portion of the rainforest, abundant in ravines and crevasses than any other section of Nyungwe. Meander through it all, making your way through trails pathed with ferns, mosses, lichens even rare flowers with leaves shaped like heart and the delicate fragrant white begonias encircling benches as you are entertained with sights and sounds of bird murmurs, frog croaks and the sight of nonpoisonous harmless snakes – gives you the jungle feeling.

There are many Entrance options to this hike, depending on your preference, be it to save walk miles or catch a glimpse of the orchids. You’ll save 3.2km and 4km if you use Car Park 1 and 2 respectively, but a 4x4 is required for the latter for accessibility purposes due clayey surface and topography. Entrance 2 saves 0.25km with the added advantage of catching the best views of the old Jacarandas and Epiphytic Orchids but you’ll be briefed with maps before commencing the hike and you can make your decisions accordingly.

Nyungwe National Park - Canopy Bridge Walk $510

Scared of heights? Face your fears! Another thrill beckoning element of the Nyungwe Forest is the Canopy Bridge Walk, one of the major attractions in Rwanda alluring people from different parts of the world, a podium to cherish the enormousness, lush greenery of this 2000 square meters Mountain Forest, lavishly endowed with biodiversity, dubbed East Africa’s Largest and Oldest Afro – Montane Forest.

See this imposing forest and its wildlife from atop the Canopy Bridge as you walk about 90m on the bridge that seats an astounding 60metres above Forest Floor across a steep deep valley overlooking trees that are centuries old. Other prominent sighting as you walk the initial ground stretch includes the blue monkeys, black and white colobus, the r L’Hoest monkeys, the red-tailed monkeys and numerous species of birds. It combines the rarity of living on the edge with aesthetics, a feeling not quite promised elsewhere.

The misty forest and its inhabitants that abound it are a spectacle to behold, lepidopterists, ornithologists and other scientists are not left out from the thrill to be obtained from this hike having a view of numerous butterfly species, 310 bird species and 121 forest birds ,250 Tree species, 140 types of beautiful orchids including the purple Orchids and a wide array of medicinal plants, all immeasurable.

The Hike

It’s a wondrous and easy 2 hours hike The Hike begins at Uwinka Reception Centre at 08:00 am or 10:00 am, afternoon hikes starts at 03:00 pm. Hiking shoes are required and can be rented from the reception with Rain Coats/Jackets as it tends to rain certain times of the year. Hiking Sticks can be giving for free at the reception if you do not have one.

Nyungwe National Park - Mythical Twin Lakes $450

Yet another picturesque attraction in northern sector of Rwanda, near The Virunga Mountains. Located at the outskirts of Musanze, east of the Volcano National Park, lies Lake Burera and Ruhondo just close to the border of Rwanda and Uganda.

Both Lakes are separated by 1km wide strip of Land, formed as a result of the Muhabura Volcanic eruption (a dormant volcano) that blocked the Channels of the Largest River in Rwanda, Nyabarango River and thus, birthed this scenic beauty called the Twin Lakes.

Also called the “The Lava Damned Lake “and has a swampy region called Rugezi Swamp which is one of the seven important birding areas (IBA) of Rwanda. The Volcanic activity spat an Island amidst the lakes, take a boat ride along the lakes for sightseeing and to visit the Island which has a hotel and camping ground. Feast on fresh fish (brochettes) caught and prepared before you as you imbibe the basking scenery of this nature’s treasure.

Includes visit Burera Lake, Ntaruka Hydropower plant built by Belgians, Boat Trip in RUHONDO Lake, discovering some islands and Aquatic Birds watching, Live (fresh)Tilapia BBQ 1 DAY

HELICOPTER TOUR $500

Enjoy a 30-45 minutes scenic tour of Kigali, Bugesera and River Nyabarongo, Hippos and other wildlife may be in view on the low level flyby of the river in this aerial tour. The views of the Landscape are amazing. Catch the Sunset on return to land at Kigali International Airport.

(Accommodates 3 Persons, Price can be split)

Augusta 109 Helicopter prices from $1,105 (Accommodates 6 Persons, Price can be split)

Kigali City Tour $250

This is serves as a threshold to what Kigali, Rwanda is about, an inception of her history to usher you into her present and vision filled future.

Be driven around town, cheerfully imbibing the sights, people and places of Rwanda putting reality to justify the accolades of being the cleanest country in Africa and 55th in the world, also being 9th safest country in the world amongst other awards.

Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a deep learning worthy experience, seeing the relics, preserved items and pictures of the Genocide in 1994 and see first-hand accounts of it. Have lunch in a cozy restaurant and soon after venture to explore the Presidential Palace Museum, imbibing more history, knowing chronicles from which this country has journeyed from. Saddle up for a memoir to recount as you trail the woods on a pathway of Scot Pine Trees on Mount

Kigali, feel majestic with the whole city under your view from the mountains and catch a glimpse of the Sunset over your right shoulder as you ride the path. Or simply ride in the open equestrian arena