English
FrenchA 14-day Lowland gorilla trek expedition
Offered by - Empirical Tour and Travel
Tour Features
This tour expedition will start in Kigali to end in Burundi, Bujumbura. You will go for a game safari in Akagera NP see the big five animals. You will also immerse in Rwanda culture at Rwanda ethnographic museum and King's palace. After this you will go in Nyungwe NP for canopy walk. From here, you will cross Rwanda-Congo Border and go for Lowland Gorilla trek in Kahuzi-Biega Ntional. After the experience in Congo, you will cross Congo-Burundi border and go to explore Burundian treasure.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Open 4x4, Normal 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Botswana
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1-2 | Nobleza hotel No images available | All Meals Included |
| 3 | Chimpanzee Lodge No images available | All Meals Included |
| 4 | Emerauld Kivu Resort No images available | All Meals Included |
| 5 | Elizabeth hotel No images available | All Meals Included |
| 6 | Kahuzi Bungalow No images available | All Meals Included |
| 7 | Safari gate hotel No images available | All Meals Included |
| 8 | Niyonsaba Hotel No images available | All Meals Included |
| 9 | Le Perroquet de Mwishanga No images available | All Meals Included |
| 10 | Perroquet de Mwishanga No images available | All Meals Included |
| 11 | Tropitel Hotel No images available | All Meals Included |
| 12 | Safari Gate Hotel No images available | All Meals Included |
| 13 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Kigali international airport pick up and transfer to your hoUpon your arrival at Kigali international airport, you will meet our driver-guide who will welcome and brief you about your daily activities and then transfer you to your hotel. After check in at your hotel, if time allows, we will proceed with Kigali City tour. Overnight: Nobleza Hotel
Main Destination: Kigali
Accommodation: Nobleza hotel
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 2 - Game drive in Akagera National parkAfter breakfast (preferably at 6 am), you will drive with your packed snacks to Akagera National Park's reception to arrive around 9 am. Check in, and start you game safari through the scenic areas where you will see lakes and hippo beaches. Animals you can expect to see include elephants, giraffes, herds of antelopes, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, cats, and buffalos. If you are a birdwatcher, this is also a great birding spot. At around 1 pm, you will have a picnic lunch and then continue your game safari. The tour will end later in the afternoon at 4 pm and get back to your Kigali. Overnight: Nobleza hotel
Main Destination: Akagera National Park
Accommodation: Nobleza hotel
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 3 - Transfer to Nyungwe National Park, Kings’ Palace museum andAfter your lunch, you will start driving some two hours to Butare, where Rwanda takes its roots and then go to visit King Palace museum where the famous and majestic Rwandan kings were staying. You will get that chance to enter the king palace and learn about the royal style, the smartness and the authority of pre-colonial Rwanda. The famous Long Horns Rwandan Cow is also in the palace backyard. Their permanent keepers who pass the long days singing and interacting romantically with them are much styled to discover. You will experience how animals and human beings are closer friends beyond imagination. Overnight: Chimpanzee lodge
Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 4 - Tea plantation experience, Canopy walkAfter your breakfast, you immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Rwandan tea with a captivating experience at the Gisakura Tea Plantation, nestled amidst the lush greenery of Nyungwe National Park. Embark on a journey from the humble tea leaf to the invigorating cup of tea that graces your table. You will just start by observing the skilled hands of tea pickers as they meticulously pluck the two top leaves and bud of each tea plant, a process that requires precision and dexterity and then engage with the local farmers and learn about the intricacies of tea cultivation, gaining a deeper appreciation for the dedication and passion that goes into crafting each cup of tea. After this, you will venture into the factory and Witness the fascinating processes of withering, rolling, oxidation, and drying, each step carefully orchestrated to extract the essence of the tea leaves and create the unique flavors that distinguish Rwandan tea. You will finally taste a cup of tea before you go to canopy walk to experience the canopy walk over the Nyungwe forest and then after, you will be transferred to Rusizi and stay at
Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park
Accommodation: Emerauld Kivu Resort
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 5 - Gorilla trekking in Kahuzi-Biega National Park in CongoAfter your breakfast, we will go for briefing at Kahuzi-biega national park and after, move in a company of experienced ranger guides through the forest with your packed lunch, water, tracking gears among others to meet, chant and enjoy their entertainment for one hour while taking photos for remembrance. Time taken while searching for these great apes, ranges between 2 to 4 hours depending on the movement of the gorilla groups. Later we will get back to your hotel
Accommodation: Elizabeth hotel
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 6 - Kahuzi Mount hikeAfter your breakfast, we will go on Hiking Mount Kahuzi in Kahuzi-Biega National Park is an exciting and rewarding experience, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding rainforest and a chance to encounter some of the park's diverse wildlife. Mount Kahuzi is a dormant volcanic mountain located in the Kahuzi-Biéga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the highest peak in the Mitumba Range, reaching an elevation of 3,317 meters. The hike is moderately challenging, taking approximately 4 hours to reach the summit and 3 hours to descend. From the summit, hikers can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area, including Lake Kivu, the Virunga Mountains, and the city of Bukavu.
Accommodation: Kahuzi Bungalow
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 7 - Transfer to Burundi and Bujumbura City tourAfter your breakfast, we will proceed with Congo-Burundi border formalities and and then continue your way to Burundi. Depending on which time you may get in Burundi, you will proceed with exploring Bujumbura city. Bujumbura is a city built on a valley, which gives it an exceptional panoramic view of the city. Along the city tour, we will visit the Mausoleum of Prince Louis Rwagasore, the hero of Burundi Independence, French cultural center and Saga Beach.
Accommodation: Safari gate hotel
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 8 - Rumonge palm oil plantation experience and Rumonge City tourAfter your breakfast, you will drive about 2 hours passing through a variety of amazing landscape and beaches to get in Rumonge. It is the fourth largest city in Burundi found along Lake Tanganyika shores in the southern part of Burundi. Reaching in Rumonge, you get amazed by the huge palm oil plantation that covers the area. We will just experience how this palm oil is processed from the farm up the final product. After your lunch, later in the afternoon we will proceed with Rumonge city tour and learn how the city had been a tactic area by Belgians during colonial time. We will just visit some buildings that evoke the presence of whites in the city.
Accommodation: Niyonsaba Hotel
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 9 - Rumonge fishing experience and transfer to RutanaAfter your breakfast, we will approach the Tanganyika Lake to witness and experience how Mukeke and Ndagara are made from its freshness up to its dryness. The Mukeke and Ndagara are the most preferred food in Burundi, you just taste it and be a part of its preparation.
Accommodation: Le Perroquet de Mwishanga
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 10 - Karera waterfalls experience and Germany fault experienceAfter breakfast, we will embark on the journey to Karera Waterfalls, which is an adventure in itself. From Rumonge, it's a scenic two-hour drive through the countryside. The road winds through rolling hills and verdant valleys, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Once you arrive at the Karera Waterfalls, you'll be greeted by the roar of the cascading water. The falls are split into four branches, each with its own unique character. The main falls are the most impressive, plunging over a sheer cliff into a deep pool below. The smaller falls are equally beautiful, and they offer a more intimate experience. The most amazing is the canopy walk which passes over the waterfalls to award you with a whelming experience in Burundi.
Accommodation: Perroquet de Mwishanga
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 11 - Gishora drum sanctuary and Burundi ethnographic museumAfter your breakfast, we will go to experience the drums. we will visit the "dancers", a group of traditional drummers in Burundi. They are skilled in swordsmanship, spearmanship, and acrobatics. They are often seen performing at cultural events and ceremonies. The drummers are an integral part of Burundian culture. They are seen as symbols of courage, strength, and tradition. They are also a source of pride for the Burundian people.
Accommodation: Tropitel Hotel
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 12 - Teza Tea Plantation and transfer to BujumburaAfter your breakfast, we will drive about 1,5 hours to reach the Teza Tea Plantation. Teza Tea Plantation is a picturesque destination nestled in the heart of Burundi, renowned for its lush green tea gardens and high-quality tea production. This enchanting plantation offers visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of tea, from witnessing the harvesting process to savoring the final product. Later after, we will drive another 1hour toward Bujumbura and stay at Safari gate hotel nearby Tanganyika Lake.
Accommodation: Safari Gate Hotel
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 13 - Transfer to Airport to fly back to your homeAfter your breakfast depending on your flight, we will continue with Bujumbura city tour to buy some souvenirs before we pick you off to the airport
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Rates Per Person
Sep 9, 2024 - Sep 9, 2026
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Getting There
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, also known as Gaborone Airport, is the main airport in Botswana. It is located 15 km from Gaborone, the capital.
For travellers, it is more common to fly into Maun Airport (MUB) and Kasana Airport (BBK). When combining a safari in Botswana with a visit to Victoria Falls, it is common to fly into Maun and depart from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) in Zimbabwe or Livingstone Airport (LVI) in Zambia.
Most visitors to Botswana will have a stopover in South Africa to pick up a direct flight from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
In most cases, your tour operator will collect you from the airport and will arrange all further transportation.
This tour starts in Kigali and ends in Nyungwe National Park, Botswana
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Citizens from most nationalities do not require a visa and will get a 30-day entry permit on arrival.
- All foreign visitors will need to carry a return ticket.
- Children that are under 18 years of age must have a certified copy of their unabridged birth certificate and a valid passport.
- Children travelling with one parent or no parents must have an affidavit from the missing parent/s that gives their consent for travel.
- In case a person is travelling by road, they need to carry all the current and valid vehicle documents and essential permits.
Getting There
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, also known as Gaborone Airport, is the main airport in Botswana. It is located 15 km from Gaborone, the capital.
For travellers, it is more common to fly into Maun Airport (MUB) and Kasana Airport (BBK). When combining a safari in Botswana with a visit to Victoria Falls, it is common to fly into Maun and depart from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) in Zimbabwe or Livingstone Airport (LVI) in Zambia.
Most visitors to Botswana will have a stopover in South Africa to pick up a direct flight from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
In most cases, your tour operator will collect you from the airport and will arrange all further transportation.
This tour starts in Kigali and ends in Nyungwe National Park, Botswana
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Citizens from most nationalities do not require a visa and will get a 30-day entry permit on arrival.
- All foreign visitors will need to carry a return ticket.
- Children that are under 18 years of age must have a certified copy of their unabridged birth certificate and a valid passport.
- Children travelling with one parent or no parents must have an affidavit from the missing parent/s that gives their consent for travel.
- In case a person is travelling by road, they need to carry all the current and valid vehicle documents and essential permits.
Offered By
Empirical Tour and Travel
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
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