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12nts Rwanda self drive holidays

Adventure Holidays for Nature Lovers

12nts Rwanda self drive holidays

£4695 per person
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  • DIRECT FLIGHTS LONDON HEATHROW – KIGALI.
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Fly direct from London Heathrow to Kigali, capital of Rwanda. Spend 11 nights in this unique destination and self drive from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest National Park, Kibuye, Volcanoes National Park and Akagera National Park. Visit the Genocide Memorial & Museum, a moving, challenging and educational experience. Enjoy a canopy walk experience, go trekking with chimpanzees, kayaking in Lake Kivu, trekking in search of Mountain Gorillas, visit the Dian Fossey’s Museum and witness the endless African landscapes at Akagera National Park. All of this, self driving at your own pace. Rwanda is a perfect and safe destination for self drive holidays. 

Extra nights can be added at your requests. All permits are included in this holiday package.

 

PRICE INCLUDES:

FLIGHTS

  • Return direct flights London Heathrow – Kigali, RwandAir.

ACCOMMODATION

CAR RENTAL

  • 11 day car rental Toyoya Landcruiser / Fortuner with Europcar ( comprehensive car insurance included ).

ALSO INCLUDED

  • Chimp permit.
  • Canopy walk on day 4.
  • Gorilla permit.
  • Golden Monkey permit.
  • Rwanda medical evacuation.

 

    • * Rwanda tailor made holidays 2024 & 2025*

 

  • Destination
  • Departure
    London
  • Included
    12nts Rwanda self drive holidays
    Multi destination
    Self drive holidays
    Wildlife holidays
  • Not Included
    Twin centre
    Honeymoon
1
London - Kigali
Direct overnight flight London Heathrow - Kigali with RwandAir.
2
Welcome to Kigali
Welcome to Kigali, capital of Rwanda.

On arrival at Kigali's International airport you will be met by our local representative who will assist you with your private transfer to your chosen hotel.

3
Kigali
Meet our local representative at your hotel lobby at 9am who will deliver your rental vehicle and go through your itinerary.

You will also receive all original required documentation for your trip.

Rest of the day at leisure to discover Kigali. We highly recommend a visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum located just outside Kigali's city centre. This visit will represent a very moving and challenging but educational experience where you would learn about the tragedy then successful re building post genocide journey this wonderful country went through.
4
Kigali - Nyungwe Forest National Park
Leave your hotel early morning and self drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Stop en route by the King's Palace in Nyanza. The Museum of Ethnography is worth visiting if time allows. Butare would be a great place to stop for lunch before arriving at your final destination.  
5
Nyungwe Forest National Park

4.30am early start of the day. You will start your safari adventure seeking for chimpanzees (chimpanzee permit pre arranged by us and included within your holiday package).

Getting to the starting point of your safari will take approximately one hour. Return to your lodge for lunch and rest. Back to the forest in the afternoon for a canopy walk experience. Dinner at your lodge.
6
Nyungwe Forest National Park - Kibuye
Relax at your lodge in the morning. Self drive to Kibuye after lunch.
7
Kibuye
Relax by Lake Kivu. Enjoy optional activities such as mountain bikes, kayaking or boat rides ( additional charges will apply ).
8
Kibuye - Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast you will depart your lodge and drive towards the majestic Virunga volcanic range. Stop en route at Gisenyi for lunch, then continue to Musanze. It will be at this point that you will need to take a covid test so you can track the endangered Mountain Gorillas. Discover Musanze in the afternoon, where you can visit the Dian Fossey's Museum.
9
Volcanoes National Park
Today is the highlight of your trip to Rwanda! Time for a close encounter with the Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat ( Gorilla permit pre arranged with us and included in your total holiday price ). 7am departure from your lodge. You will go through briefing at the park's headquarters and your Mountain Gorilla experience will begin at 8am. This will be a unique adventure with expert guides where you will witness where ten different families of Mountain Gorillas live. Each family is formed by one Silverback Gorilla, several female Gorillas and a group of youngsters. Your hike duration varies between an hour up to four hours, depending on several factors. You will be required to follow specific protocols that will be explained during your briefing prior to your hike. A few porters will join you as well and they will be able to take your back packs, cameras and help on your hike.  
10
Volcanoes National Park
Morning trek and close encounter with the Golden Monkeys (permits pre arranged by us).
11
Volcanoes National Park - Akagera National Park
After breakfast, self drive towards the African Savannah.
12
Akagera National Park
Discover Akagera National Park. Safari time!
13
Last day
Morning drive towards Kigali. Return car at Kigali's International airport. Overnight direct flight back to London. End of itinerary.

TOUR LOCATION

London - Kigali - Nyungwe Forest National Park - Kibuye - Volcanoes National Park - Akagera National Park

What's included in the price?

Flights
Direct return flights London Heathrow to Kigali with RwandAir. UK regional departures available.
Accommodation
12 nights accommodation as per itinerary description.
Meal plan
Mixed board
Transfers
Private transfer airport - hotel on day 1.
Car hire
Toyota Landcruiser or similar included with insurance as per itinerary description.