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On arrival, you will be met at Kigali International Airport and transferred to Muzanze. Alternatively, if you are joining the tour from Kisoro, Uganda then it is a mere 40 mins drive across the border to Muzanze. 

There will be some time to refresh before we get together and meet our fellow travellers.

We’ll get together for dinner to discuss what the next week will hold in store for us.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel

Volcanoes National Park is the home of the largest population of mountain gorillas in the world and today you have the option to trek* and experience these incredible great apes. If trekking is not for you, then we will take you to visit a local village to experience traditional Rwandan culture, and the Dian Fossey Information Centre. After lunch the group will reunite and transfer to Gisenyi. Tonight we spend our evening on the shores of stunning Lake Kivu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House in Gisenyi

After breakfast we will board a traditional boat from our guest house. We will follow the eastern shore of Lake Kivu for 1.5hrs before arriving at the Kinunu coffee plantation. Here we enjoy a coffee tour before continuing to Kibuye. The boat will weave between the picturesque islands of Lake Kivu while you sit back and take in the stunning surrounding scenery.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kinunu Coffee Lodge

After breakfast we will travel 2.5hrs to one of the oldest rainforests in Africa. The mountainous region of Nyungwe is rich in biodiversity, spectacularly beautiful and teeming with wildlife. As well as chimpanzee there are 12 species of primate, including the endemic L’Hoest’s monkey. After lunch we step on to the 160m long and 70m high canopy walkway. Suspended above a ravine in the lush montane rainforest, the canopy walkway provides an exhilarating perspective from high above the ancient treetops. We will spend the evening with a JGI coordinator as we learn about the chimpanzee conservation project in Nyungwe Forest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House

As the sun rises this morning we will set off with local rangers and JGI staff. JGI works in partnership with Nyungwe Forest to identify the chimpanzee families and assist in planning to ensure long term viability of this unique habitat. We will head to the Cyamudongo sector of the Nyungwe Forest, where we will trek to see the chimpanzee families and participate in chimpanzee identification and habitat assessment. The Rwandan government encourages participation in local dance groups to preserve their culture. Tonight, we will stay in a local guest house and have the pleasure of enjoying the resident children’s dance group (Imbuto Y’umuco) perform for us. The dancing is a perfect way to finish off our Nyungwe experience by understanding more about the culture and community that live around the forest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House

Today we will travel from our base in Nyungwe Forest to Kigali. The drive is approximately 3.5 hours. It is very scenic as we pass by rolling hills and local villages. Enroute we will also stop in the village of Butare to visit the Ethnographic Museum. This evening in Kigali we will dine at a local restaurant and enjoy a relaxing night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

After breakfast you are free to explore the pristine city of Kigali. Perhaps you will visit the genocide memorial or one of the many art galleries. The tour finishes today when we transport you to the airport in time for your departure. No doubt you will leave with fond memories of the extraordinary work that JGIA is undertaking in Rwanda to protect the chimpanzees and their unique habitat. Perhaps you will wish to continue with your travels and support the JGIA Uganda or Tanzania program.

Meals : Breakfast

  • All meals- as stated in the itinerary
  • 6 nights accommodation, as per itinerary
  • All activities, as per itinerary
  • All transfers & transportation, as per itinerary
  • 1 x Chimpanzee Trek permit
  • Water included (while touring)
  • Tips with the exception of your RAW Africa local leader
  • Entry Visa for Rwanda
  • Gorilla trekking permit on day 2  (US$1,500 per person)
  • Travel insurance
  • International Airfare
  • Drinks
  • Laundry
  • Personal spending
  • tip for RAW Africa local leader (all other tips are included in your Tour price)
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Immerse yourself in the beauty of Rwanda

Behold Rwanda's Mountains and Lakes

Few countries in the world can match the natural beauty and diversity of the Republic of Rwanda.
Known as the land of a thousand hills and home to the endangered mountain gorilla, Rwanda is shaking off its troubled past to become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa. With its mountainous terrain, Rwanda’s landscape is the ideal environment for gorillas, chimpanzees and other primate species. 

 

We partner with the Jane Goodall Institute Australia (JGIA) to bring you a unique and exciting wildlife safari experience. We’ll visit local communities to learn more about Rwandan culture and go in search of some of the most amazing wildlife you’ll ever encounter.

RWANDA TOURS

CONSERVATION

At RAW Africa Eco-Tours, we are serious about supporting local communities and their conservation efforts. By joining us on a Rwanda tour you will be helping conservation by:

  • Conservation

A portion of all tour payments to RAW Africa Eco-Tours is passed on to one of the conservation organisations relevant to the places we visit and the people we meet. We support the Jane Goodall Institute Rwanda. 

  • Supporting Local Communities

We hire a local guide when we visit Rwanda. This creates employment and provides tourism experience for local communities. We stay in accommodation that is locally owned or is owned by the national park, ensuring that the majority of our tourism $$ stays in the area.

  • Acting for Wildlife

On every RAW Africa Eco-Tours journey, we ask you to do one small thing that will make a difference to wildlife. In Rwanda most of the coffee is grown by small scale farmers. Shade grown coffee reduces threats to wildlife by providing habitat.  In Rwanda, RAW Africa Eco-Tours asks you to choose locally grown coffee such as Boneza coffee, so that you can continue to support wildlife and communities every time you take a cup of your favourite brew.

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“Come with no expectations and have your mind blown.”
Christine Ramsauer Johns
“Ethiopia -You can never have too many coffee ceremonies! Ethiopia was fascinating, the history and traditions were amazing. Loved our trip.”
Sian Smith
“Kenya, such a variety of wildlife experiences and insight into local culture through the eyes of Jaros, our RAW Africa Eco-tours guide. Amazing. Congo, what a wonderful, underrated tourist destination. Beautiful people, wildlife experiences and community projects. Thanks so much RAW Africa Eco-tours, I couldn’t have had a better time.”
Jenny DickensMelbourne Zoo
“RAW Africa Eco-tours delivered the travel experience I had hoped for and more. Brooke’s local knowledge of the area, its wildlife, cultures and hidden secrets brought Africa to life. Not only did we experience the unimaginable, we were exposed to real community conservation projects. Thanks for an amazing 3 weeks RAW Africa Eco-tours. I’ve loved every minute of it.”
Michelle ShepherdBoard member Jane Goodall Institute
“Our Raw Africa Eco-tours safari ticked all the boxes, adventure, wildlife, communities, it was everything I hoped it would be plus more. And it’s not fake or artificial, it’s totally RAW!”
Heather Knight
“The RAW Africa Eco-tours experience is unique because you will go off the beaten track and see a side of Africa that the mainstream companies won’t show you. RAW Africa Eco-tours took us on a trip that met our needs and interests around community conservation as well as spectacular wildlife.”
Alicia KennedyCompassionate Pets
“RAW Africa Eco-tours has its heart in the right spot, I got so much out of our safari but RAW Africa Eco-tours makes it easy to give so much back. You’ll look back on your trip and realise I did that! And it makes you want to do it again.”
Phil HinesPhil Hines Photography
“This place is amazing. Before I came to Africa, I didn’t know what to expect. It has blown my mind.”
Pete NyhuisKenya and Uganda Tour
"What a way to escape normality of life of the western world... you need to put this on your bucket list!  It was so much better than we imagined it could be. The different savannahs and the big 5 animals of National level to conversation levels, each with their own unique landscapes and history and each one was so exciting.  We never imagined we would see giraffes fighting in the wild, or hear lions roaring and protecting their young or cheetahs on the hunt. But what was even more interesting was seeing how the local tribes live and survive in the savannahs among these wild animals! We felt as if we were part of National Geographic! Thanks for the amazing trip of a lifetime."
Julie LancasterKenya and Uganda Tour
"Get ready for Kenya – Because once you see a lion in the wild, you can’t go back. The Maasai Mara will make you its own."
Zoe NikakisKenya Tour

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