6 Days Explore Nyungwe and Lake Kivu Safari Tour
This 6 Days Nyungwe and Lake Kivu Safari Tour takes you on a remarkable journey as you get to explore the beautiful nature and wildlife in Nyungwe Forest National Park and Lake Kivu. Major highlights of this tour includes canopy walk, hiking and chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest; as well as a boat cruise and coffee tour at Lake Kivu. This tour begins and ends in Kigali.
Highlights for 6 Days Explore Nyungwe and Lake Kivu Safari Tour
Day 1: Pickup from Kigali & Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park- Canopy Walk
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking and Afternoon Hike
Day 3: Visit Gisakura Tea Estate
Day 4: Transfer to Lake Kivu- Boat Cruise
Day 5: Coffee Tour at Kinunu Washing Station
Day 6: Transfer Back to Kigali.
Detailed Itinerary for 6 Days Explore Nyungwe and Lake Kivu Safari Tour
Day 1: Pickup from Kigali & Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park- Canopy Walk
In the morning, you will be picked by the driver from your hotel in Kigali and embark on a 6 hours’ drive to Nyungwe national park. You will have a stopover visit to the King’s Palace in Nyanza and lunch en route to the park. You will then proceed with your drive to the park where you will arrive in time to do the canopy walk- a swing bridge 50 meters in length that is suspended from large trees. You will be able to see the amazing rainforest with a bird’s eye view, spotting wildlife moving about below you.
Later drive to your lodge/ hotel for dinner and overnight at stay.
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking and Afternoon Hike
Enjoy breakfast and go for a briefing about the endangered chimpanzees before entering the forest in search of the active and playful fellows in Nyungwe forest. The Chimpanzees are much easier to spot as they jump from one tree to another, chattering and laughing. Chimpanzee tracking usually takes about 3 hours. On finding them, spend an hour taking pictures and videos. You will then return to your accommodation for lunch.
After lunch, you will embark on a guided nature walk to Isumo waterfalls in the park. This is a 4 hours hike to and from and you will get to see a lot of wildlife and bird species during your hike. Before nightfall, you will return to the lodge for dinner as above
Day 3: Visit Gisakura Tea Estate
Have breakfast early in the morning then drive to Gisakura Tea Estate where you will be taken on a tea-making process. You will take a tour of the grand tea estate, and learn how tea is harvested, stored, processed and packaged for domestic sale and exportation. You will wind up your tour with a taste of Rwanda- made tea. After you’re your tea tour, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Transfer to Lake Kivu- Boat Cruise
After having breakfast today morning, you will continue with your safari to Gisenyi town. This offers beautiful and excellent views of Lake Kivu and it’s a great place to relax while feeling its waterfront and sandy beaches. Upon arrival, you will have lunch and then in the afternoon you will head out for a boat ride on lake Kivu where you will have a chance to explore the surrounding islands and view a number of bird species around the area. Spend the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Gisenyi town.
Day 5: Coffee Tour at Kinunu Washing Station
After having breakfast at your lodge, you will check out of your lodge and meet up with your driver guide. You will head Kinunu washing station for a coffee tour where you will be taken through the entire process of coffee growing, harvesting, storage and processing. Wind up your coffee tour with a tasty cup of coffee and also don’t forget to purchase some Rwanda-made coffee for yourself as a show of support to the local community. After your coffee tour, drive back to your lodge for lunch and relax for the rest of your evening. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day 6: Transfer Back to Kigali.
Wake up in time to have a relaxed breakfast meal at your hotel/lodge and then transfer to Kigali where your driver/guide will drop you off at a hotel of your choice or Kigali International Airport where you will board your flight back home. If a city tour was not possible on your first day, then you can opt for a short tour of Kigali city.
End of 6 Days Explore Nyungwe and Lake Kivu Safari Tour
