4 Days Birding in Rwanda

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Overview

This safari will expose you to most of interesting natures among the thousand hills. Visit Nyungwe Forest, the massive montane forest found in southern Rwanda and the largest in Central Africa. Nyungwe is home to 13 primate species including chimpanzee and large groups of Rwenzori Colobus.  Around 300 bird species, orchids and butterflies are other attractions that are within the park. While on safari, clients stay 3 nights at the basic ORTPN Gisakura Rest house which is situated on the Western edge of Nyungwe forest.

Day 1: Kigali International Airport

When you arrive at Kigali airport, you will straight away start Bird watching because Rwanda Birds are among the welcoming biodiversity around the place. Then you relax to lodge or hotel. Watch birds all along the way. Dinner and overnight at Okapi Hotel. Meal plan: Half-Board.

Day 2: Kigali – Akagera National Park for birding.

After a morning breakfast, transfer to Akagera National Park. As you arrive, you will take on birding in the expansive savannah where the best panoramic views overlooking the River Akagera strolls are known to be. Dinner and overnight at Akagera Game Lodge. Meal plan: Full-Board.

Day 3: Bird Watching in Akagera National Park

Take breakfast and begin bird watching for the complete day in the park. You will enjoy lunch and afterwards return to the lodge for a relaxation. Diverse bird species like the headed Black Chat, Bennett’s Woodpecker, Long-toed Lapwing, Tabora Cisticola White-winged Warbler, Swamp Flycatcher, White-Black-collared Barbet and Miombo Wren-warbler will not escape your sight. Return to lodge for Dinner and overnight. Meal plan: Full-Board.

Day 4: Departure.

 

Today is reserved for departures either back to your mother country or other destinations of your option like Uganda, Congo, Burundi or any other tourist destination. End of services, Meal plan: Half-Board.

The safari package includes:

 

Transportation by safari vehicle

Airport transfers

Game drives

Accommodation and meals as per itinerary

Driver allowances

Park entrance

City tour

The package excludes.

The package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Air fare, Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, personal shopping bills and ciggs.