4 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Fishing Tour

4 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Fishing Tour

Our 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Fishing Tour is the perfect combination for visitors looking to trek mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park and enjoy a day fishing on Lake Kivu. This tour starts in Kigali and ends in Akagera National Park allowing you to wind up your tour with a short game drive in the park.

Highlights for 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Fishing Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes NP for Gorilla Trekking and Iby’iwacu Village Tour

Day 3: Transfer to Lake Kivu for Fishing Tour

Day 4: Drop off at Akagera National Park

Detailed Itinerary for 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Fishing Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

Upon your arrival at Kigali international airport, you will be met by your driver guide from our company. You will be transferred to your hotel in Kigali.

Note: If your flight arrivals in Kigali within the morning or early afternoon hours, you can take a tour of Kigali city where you will visit the genocide memorial center, Richard Kandt House, Inema Arts Centre and Kimironko market)

Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes NP for Gorilla Trekking and Iby’iwacu Village Tour

Wakeup to an early morning breakfast and report to the park headquarters for briefing and allocation of Gorilla trekking groups. Later, you will head into the cold and misty forested slopes of Volcanoes National Park for your Gorilla trek.

The trek can be anywhere between 2 to 6 hours depending on the movement of the Gorillas and upon finding them, you will be allowed 1 hour to see and take photos after which you exit the forest.

 Have lunch and then proceed for a cultural tour to Ibyi’wacu Village which is located near the national park. Get to watch dance and singing performances from the local intore dance troupe. Later drive to lodge for dinner and overnight.

4 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Fishing Tour
IbyIwacu cultural experience

Meal Plan Provided: Lunch

Day 3: Transfer to Lake Kivu for Fishing Tour
After having your breakfast, meet up with your driver guide and take a 30- 45 minute drive to Lake Kivu in Gisenyi. Enjoy a half-day fishing excursion on the lake with experienced local guides. You’ll have the chance to catch tilapia and sambaza (a local sardine-like fish) while learning about traditional fishing methods.
Savor a fresh lakeside lunch featuring your catch (if you’re lucky!) or a selection of local Rwandan cuisine.

Leisure Time:
After lunch, unwind by the lake—take a walk along the shore, go for a swim, or simply relax and enjoy the views. Alternatively, if time allows, you can have a coffee tour at Kinunu Washing Station.

Retire to your resort.

Meal Plan: Lunch

Recommendations for lodges/hotels: Kivu Serena Hotel, Kivu Gorilla Lodge, Paradise Kivu Resort.
Day 4: Drop off at Akagera National Park
After having your breakfast, you will check out of your lodge and embark on about a 6 hours’ drive to Akagera National Park via Kigali with lunch en-route. Upon your arrival in Akagera, you will be dropped off at your lodge.

Quotation Includes;

  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Fishing on Lake Kivu
  • Ibyi’wacu Village Tour
  • En-route meals as per itinerary
  • 4X4 safari vehicle (with popup roof) & Fuel
  • Full time English speaking driver/ guide
  • Park entrance fees
  • Vehicle entrance fees
  • Bottled mineral water while on safari
  • All activities as indicated

Excludes;

  • All optional activities as indicated
  • Tips
  • Accommodation and meals at your lodge
  • Visa fees
  • Air tickets
  • All items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beer, e.t.c
  • Anything else not included in the itinerary
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