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Ruhengeri is a city and capital of Musanze District in the Northern Province of Rwanda. Some sources now refer to the city itself as Musanze, after the district in which it lies. This has to do with the adopted policy of renaming Rwanda cities, which was done to eliminate terrible memories of the past and to install new administrational infrastructure in the country. Ruhengeri (Musanze) lies near the twin lakes of Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo and is the gateway city to Volcanoes National Park and the famous mountain gorillas in the north-western part of the country.
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1. Gorilla trekking Transfer From Kigali
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is perhaps one of the most breath-taking wildlife experiences on earth!!! You get so close to these awesome giant primates. You stare at each other blankly not knowing who to break the long silence first. Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virunga is a magical experience. These massive primates are extremely rare, with less than 1000 living today. It's been described as the must do activity for 2019 best places to visit and we can say, it really lives to its name. Note: Gorilla permits is not included in this package( you need to buy permits beforehand) just transport
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Private transportation, Snacks
Exclusions: Gratuities, Gorilla Permit $1500
Reviewed By rvrwelch
We had an absolutely amazing time on our two-day tour with Kawira! Iddy was a fantastic guide, extremely friendly and knowledgeable and lots of good conversation along the way. Ian went above and beyond to organize our tour as well as help us organize other parts of our vacation. Nyungwe Forest is just stunningly beautiful and is a must-visit for a trip to Rwanda. I can't recommend Kawira enough - great tour and lovely people!
2. 1 Day Bisoke Volcano Hike
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
1 Day Bisoke Volcano Hike (Bisoke Crater Lake) 12,175 feet (3,711 meters). Mountain Bisoke is among the peaks of the Virunga mountain ranges found along the border of Rwanda and Democratic republic of Congo. Mount Bisoke is a dormant volcano with a crater lake on its top.
Inclusions: Mount Bisoke Hike permit, Lunch with soft drink, Full time English/ French specking driver guide, Ground transportation by 4x4 wheel drive, Mineral water, Relevant government taxes, Airport transfers.
Exclusions: International flights, The cost of obtaining visas, Tips (Tipping guideline $ 10 per person).
Reviewed By graceyakubu
I enjoyed our tour of the city. What I loved most about it was how enthusiastic our tour guide, Daniel was. We had a well informed guide of how the city came about, what each places were, what happened there and what to do around the town. This was my first experience having a tour guide and he made it memorable.
3. 6-Days Akagera, Nyungwe Forest and Volcanoes National Park Tour
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
This 6 days Rwanda safari and wildlife tour takes you to 3 National Parks within Rwanda. It begins and finishes in Kigali to Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast
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Reviewed By andypC4547AT
Whoever plan to explore Rwanda i definetely recommend the Akagera and Nyungwe if you budget is not too big to trek for gorillas. We did with Home Rwanda Safaris, starting from Kigali to Akagera then Akagera to Nyungwe and back. What a beautiful trip!! The game drive of Akagera took us in a real wildthought i mean, seeing the Elephant right at the park gate then few meters ahead getting stuck in a middle of buffalos was the welcoming message from the big five. We've seen a lot of animals and the driver was a good one at spotting them far in the bushes. Our night was at Game lodge which is super classic, the food and service we appreciated. Later we went to Nyungwe and pass on the canopy bridge one of my favorite experience the next day we tracked the chimpanzees at Rusizi side of Nyungwe. I recommend Home Rwanda Safaris because they had our word since day 1 to the end of the trip and exceptionally they brought me 2 bags of maraba coffee and i was like wow this guys are super super kind and professional. Reserve your trip with them
4. 4 Day Gorilla Trekking & Golden Monkeys
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
This 4 day Gorilla trekking and golden monkeys trekking safari will take you from Kigali International Airport all the way to Muhabura Hotel for overnight stay and into Virunga National Park and Volcanoes National Park for the observing of primates. You will also get to visit the twin lakes of Burera & Ruhondo and have the opportunity to visit the Genocide Memorial Centre.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Restroom on board
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Reviewed By jonathanpY685AN
We were able to customize an 11 day tour through western Uganda and Rwanda, and to say that it was spectacular is an understatement! From the moment we landed, we connected with our guides Sedrick and Ben, and in Rwanda, Godfry, and had a blast. We were able to see some of the most incredible species on this planet, getting up close and personal to chimpanzees and the legendary Gorillas of Bwindi. We were able to stay with local families and interact with the communities through which we traveled. Through all of this, our guides became our friends, talking to us about the culture and way of life of the people while playing cards and dancing. A wonderful experience from start to finish!
5. One Day Golden Monkey and Cultural tour
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
This trip combine bits of Tracking the Volcanoes Nat park and visiting a local communities to learn their culture and also immense yourself and get to experience through songs and dances. Gives a short visit travel a glimpse of Nature and cultural diversity of the Rwanda people and also enjoy time out of the busy city life.
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Private transportation, Cultural tour
Exclusions: Tips and personal amenities, Golden monkey permit $100
Reviewed By rvrwelch
We had an absolutely amazing time on our two-day tour with Kawira! Iddy was a fantastic guide, extremely friendly and knowledgeable and lots of good conversation along the way. Ian went above and beyond to organize our tour as well as help us organize other parts of our vacation. Nyungwe Forest is just stunningly beautiful and is a must-visit for a trip to Rwanda. I can't recommend Kawira enough - great tour and lovely people!
6. 3 Days Gorilla Tracking Safari in Rwanda
This 3 day gorilla adventure takes you to Parc National des Volcanos (PNV) in the North of Rwanda where about 300 mountain gorillas live. You can track gorillas, climb the Visoke volcano, track the golden monkeys or visit the Karisoke Research Centre, with Dian Fossey the famous primatologist set up, or visit local villages
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner
Exclusions: Personal Expenses, Visa Fees, Others not mentioned in the safari Itinerary
Reviewed By GilChrisDeLosReyes
Our guide/driver Tony was great and made our trip wonderful. He took the time to ear our meals with us to go over the trip plans and answer any questions we had. The gorilla hike was amazing and definitely recommend it, the rangers were really helpful and great. Once in a lifetime trip and recommend doing it with Tony and Friendly Gorilla Safaris, they made our trip memorable.
7. 2-Day Gorilla safari tour in Rwanda
A 2 Days Rwanda gorilla safari to Volcanoes national park is the best option for tours to Rwanda with less time in the country, yet they are interested in gorilla trekking. It’s also one of the inexpensive gorilla safari packages but offering excellent wildlife experience of a life time.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Gorilla permits, one per person to be paid for in advance.
Exclusions: Personal Expenses, Flight Ticket Fare, Visa Fees, Others not mentioned in the safari Itinerary
Reviewed By GilChrisDeLosReyes
Our guide/driver Tony was great and made our trip wonderful. He took the time to ear our meals with us to go over the trip plans and answer any questions we had. The gorilla hike was amazing and definitely recommend it, the rangers were really helpful and great. Once in a lifetime trip and recommend doing it with Tony and Friendly Gorilla Safaris, they made our trip memorable.
8. 1 Day Rwanda Golden Monkey Tracking Tour
Golden of the golden monkeys is a thrilling experience that gives an impressive happenstance with these beautiful species of monkeys known as the Golden monkeys. These are also endangered species. At 04:20, Our English/ French speaking driver tour guide will pick on time from where you will be staying in Kigali, short briefing then drive to the Volcanoes National park in Musanze, arriving on at for registration and Briefing about golden monkey tracking at the headquarters (Kinigi). Then your tour driver guide will transfer you to the point of the Golden Monkey trek. These monkeys are lighters on ground than the Gorillas and it may mean a quicker movement following them to have a clearer pictures and views as they swing in three branches and bamboo poles. ‘Golden monkeys’ it is normally an easy trek which might take between 45 minutes to 2 hours. After the trekking, you will visit the gorilla guardians village for cultural tour. Later, lunch and drive back to Kigali city.
Inclusions: Golden monkey permit, Gorilla Guardians Village Entrance fee, Lunch with soft drink, Full time English/ French specking driver guide, Ground transportation by 4x4 wheel drive, Mineral water, Taxes.
Exclusions: International flight, The cost of obtaining visa, Tips (Tipping guideline $ 10 per person).
Reviewed By graceyakubu
I enjoyed our tour of the city. What I loved most about it was how enthusiastic our tour guide, Daniel was. We had a well informed guide of how the city came about, what each places were, what happened there and what to do around the town. This was my first experience having a tour guide and he made it memorable.
9. 2 Days Mountain Gorilla Safari Rwanda
2 days Gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda is the ultimate adventure experience in Rwanda. Many people plan for years to be able to watch the mountain gorillas in their natural habitats. Rwanda’s volcanoes national park is among the four parks where mountain gorillas are currently inhabiting. This gorilla safari will bring you close to these massive but gentle animals that live in a communal family led by the dominant silver back. In some gorilla groups you will find more than one silver back in which case it implies the other silver-backs had to submit to his leadership or breakaway and start their own families. Volcanoes national park is about 2 hours drive from Kigali. As you travel to the home of mountain gorillas in the Virunga volcanoes, enjoy the scenery of ‘the thousand hills’. Gorilla trekking will take you in the deep jungles as you search for these massive animals.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Private transportation, Genocide Memorial visit & Kigali city Tour , Driver, Fuel , Guides, Porters and Rangers , Air port pick and Transfers
Exclusions: Gorillas Permit $1500, A $ 100 COVID testing fee is paid by international visitors
Reviewed By kwisisqo
The trip to Nyungwe where i did a canopy walk in Nyungwe was very amazing and I would definitely recommend it to other adventure lovers.
10. 7 Days Gorilla, Bisoke Hiking And Columbus Monkey Safari
Known as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda’s stunning scenery and warm, friendly people offer unique experiences in one of the most remarkable countries in the world. It is blessed with extraordinary biodiversity, with incredible wildlife living throughout its volcanoes, montane rainforest and sweeping plains.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Park fees (for non-residents), Gorilla permits (one per person, non-resident). , Chimp permits (one per person, non-resident), All activities (unless labeled as optional)., All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade), A professional driver/guide. , All transportation (unless labeled as optional). , All Taxes/VAT, Roundtrip airport transfer, Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section).
Exclusions: International flights (from/to home), Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour. , Tips (No tip expected), Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.), Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees., Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day) and Drinks
Reviewed By UK21explorer
I was a little anxious about doing this trip alone but everyone was so friendly and I had so much fun. I opted to go snorkelling with a member of the boat crew. We were out for almost an hour and I saw the most amazing marine l upife. We were lucky enough to see some dolphins, although not for long. Lunch on Wasini Island was really good, plenty of food and the service was great. My overnight stay at Shimoni Reef Lodge was just perfect, the staff went out of their way to welcome me and make my stay memorable. The food was wonderful. I took the opportunity to visit the slave caves and was escorted there personally by Nyinge who worked at the Lodge, nothing was too much trouble. I would recommend this trip to anyone looking for a unique two day experience
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