Embark on an extraordinary journey with the 6-Day Akagera Nyungwe Rwanda Tour by helicopter, immersing yourself in the breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity of Rwanda. Your adventure begins at Kigali International Airport, where a luxurious helicopter awaits to whisk you away to your first destination, Akagera National Park. From the panoramic views above, you’ll witness the patchwork of Rwanda’s terrain unfold beneath you as you traverse the lush savannas and shimmering waters of Lake Ihema. Engage in exhilarating game drives, encounter majestic wildlife, and delve into the vibrant culture of a local community bordering the park. Afterward, ascend once more into the skies, bound for Nyungwe National Park, where dense forests and misty canopies await. Trek alongside expert guides to discover the playful antics of chimpanzees, and embark on a thrilling canopy walk suspended high above the forest floor. Conclude your journey with a helicopter transfer back to Kigali, cherishing the memories of this unforgettable exploration of Rwanda’s natural wonders from both land and air.
Day 1: Arrival
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport and clearing immigration, you will meet your driver-guide for the 6-Day Akagera Nyungwe Rwanda Tour, who will transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: The Retreat by Heaven (high-end) or Onomo Hotel Kigali (mid-range)
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 2: Helicopter Flight From Kigali to Akagera National Park
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your helicopter flight to Akagera National Park. Upon arrival, your driver-guide will escort you to your lodge for check-in. After lunch at the lodge, relax before heading out for an evening game drive. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Accommodation: Magashi Camp (high-end) or Ruzizi Tented Camp (mid-range)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Full Day at Akagera National Park
After breakfast, you will enjoy a boat ride on Lake Ihema, where you will have the chance to visit an island home to a variety of bird species. After lunch, enjoy another game drive in the park. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Accommodation: Magashi Camp (high-end) or Ruzizi Tented Camp (mid-range)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Helicopter Flight From Akagera to Nyungwe National Park
After breakfast at your lodge, you will take a helicopter flight to Nyungwe National Park. Upon arrival, your driver-guide will transfer you to your lodge. Enjoy lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: One and Only Nyungwe House (high-end) or Mantis Kivu Marina Bay (mid-range)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk
On this day, you will depart the lodge with a packed breakfast and drive to the park headquarters for a briefing. You will then proceed to the starting points in the forest. During the trek, you will encounter various bird species and primates. You will spend an hour in the presence of the chimpanzees, enjoying their natural behaviors. After returning to the lodge for lunch and some rest, you will head back to the park headquarters for a canopy walk briefing. Experience the forest from a dazzling perspective on the canopy walkway, the only one of its kind in East Africa. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Accommodation: One and Only Nyungwe House (high-end) or Mantis Kivu Marina Bay (mid-range)
Day 6: Helicopter Flight from Nyungwe National Park to Kigali – Departure
After breakfast at the lodge and checking out, you will catch your helicopter flight to Kigali International Airport for your international departure flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Includes:
5 night’s accommodation with meals as indicated in the itinerary above
Activities are shown in the itinerary
One way Helicopter flight from Kigali International Airport to Akagera National Park
One way Helicopter flight from Akagera National Park to Nyungwe National Park
One way Helicopter flight from Nyungwe National Park to Kigali International Airport
Park fees
Boat ride on Lake Ihema
Game drives
Chimpanzee trekking
Canopy walk
Services of an experienced English-speaking driver guide
Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Government taxes
Excludes:
International flights
Visas
Insurance
Optional Activities
Tips
Drinks
Items of personal nature