BIRDS OF RWANDA
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Rwanda is a country gifted by nature, commonly referred to as the land of “a thousand hills” because of its natural beauty. In this itinerary explore the birds of Rwanda over 703 bird species in different national parks that include Akagera National Park, Nyungwe National Park and Volcanoes National Park.
Day 1: Arrival in Rwanda – Kigali.
Upon arrival, and after completion of customs and immigration formalities, you will be warmly welcomed by our Fine Safaris Afrika Guide and representative who will transfer you to the hotel and assist on check-in process and while in the lobby he/she will then brief you on the upcoming Safari
Accommodation
Midrange: Hotel Des Mille Collines
Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 2: Drive to Nyungwe National Park.
After a leisurely breakfast, you will depart for your journey to Nyungwe Forest National Park. You may as well do birding on specific stop-overs and en-route to have lunch at Moriah Hill Resort also a good spot for pied-kingfishers. Thereafter, proceed to Nyungwe National Park.
Accommodation
Midrange: Nyungwe Top Hill View Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Bird Watching at Kamiranzovu Swamp
After an early breakfast, embark on birding at Kamiranzovu swamp in search for Mountain Illadopsis, Trogons-mouse birds, and Black-throated Apalis. You will later return to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon, you will have a birding experience at the facility.
Accommodation
Midrange: Nyungwe Top Hill View Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Bird Watching at Uwinka.
After a leisurely breakfast you will head to Uwinka in search for Great Blue Turaccos, collared SB, and Waller`s Starling.
Accommodation
Midrange: Nyungwe Top Hill View Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Day 5: Drive to Volcanoes National Park.
After a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, you will embark on your journey to Volcanoes National park. Enjoy the spectacular views you may stop over for photography. Stopover in Gisenyi and have lunch at Kivu Serena Hotel thereafter, proceed to Volcanoes National Park you will be warmly welcomed by the lodge staff that will help you check in
Accommodation
Midrange: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Early morning drive to Volcanoes National Park HQs in search for endemics in the albertine rift valley such as the Rwenzori double-collared sunbird, Cinnyris stuhlmanni. You will head back to lodge for lunch and in the afternoon you will do bird – watching at Mukungwa River.
Accommodation
Midrange: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Birding at Volcanoes National Park.
Early morning drive to Volcanoes National Park HQs in search for endemics in the albertine rift valley such as the Rwenzori double-collared sunbird, Cinnyris stuhlmanni. You will head back to lodge for lunch and in the afternoon you will do bird – watching at Mukungwa River.
Accommodation
Midrange: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Bird Watching at Rugezi Marshland.
At 5:30am you will depart the lodge with packed breakfast to do Rugezi-marshland birds-watching in search for Papyrus yellow warbler, Papyrus Gonolek, slender billed starling, Olive back, thick billed seedeater, White winged swamp Warbler, White Collared weaver. You will head back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon you will embark on Buhanga Eco Park a segment of Volcanoes National Park.
Accommodation
Midrange: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8: Drive back to Kigali.
After a leisurely breakfast, you will embark on your journey back to Kigali. The hotel staff will help you check in and proceed and have the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation
Midrange: Hotel Des Mille Collines
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9: Drive to Akagera National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you will depart for your journey to Akagera National Park. In the afternoon you will have a boat cruise in search for Twinspot, P-Gonolek. You will later return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation
Midrange: Akagera Game
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 10: Game drive and Birding at Akagera
After a leisurely breakfast you will have full-day game drive as well as birding experience in search for African Hoopoe, Brown Parrots and African Green Pigeons. You will later return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation
Midrange: Akagera Game Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 11: Morning game drive and birding
In the morning after breakfast you shall embark on a morning game drive as well as birding to the northern ends of the park.
Accommodation
Midrange: Akagera Game Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 12: Drive back to Kigali and departure.
On this day you will do early morning watching till 9 am. You will later check out and drive to Kigali, have lunch at Khana Khazana. After lunch you will be transferred to the airport to catch your international flight to your next destination.
End of Trip
INCLUSIONS
- Meet and greet on arrival in Kigali
- Airport and inter hotel transfers from start to end
- 4WD land cruiser with WIFI
- Portable water
- Services of a professional experienced English speaking driver-guide
- Emergency evacuation service
EXCLUSIONS
- International and domestic airline tickets
- Optional extras whilst in Kigali
- Tips and gratuities
Price: $ 4,938 per person
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is Travel insurance included in prices?
Travel insurance is not included.
although it can be included at your request.
We do partner with both local and international travel insurances for emergency and evacuation services.
we recommend:
- Mondial Care is based in France
- Akagera Aviation is based in Rwanda
RWANDA ANNOUNCES NEW COVID-19 PROTOCOL FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS
Travelers with Proof of Full Vaccination are Exempting from Mandatory Hotel Quarantine While Waiting for PCR Results Upon Arrival
Effective immediately, fully vaccinated international travelers arriving in Rwanda no longer need to quarantine at designated hotels while waiting for airport-administered PCR test results. Proof of full vaccination is required to avoid quarantine requirements, and travelers who cannot provide such proof – along with unvaccinated travelers – must self-isolate in a designated quarantine hotel upon arrival in Rwanda until they receive a negative PCR test result. While mandatory quarantine at designated hotels is no longer a requirement, the Rwandan Ministry of Health still recommends that travelers self-isolate at the location of their choice until negative test results are received.
All travelers, regardless of vaccination status, must arrive in Rwanda with a negative COVID-19 certificate from a test performed within 72 hours prior to departure for Rwanda. The only test accepted is the SARS-CoV2 Real Time Polymerase (RT-PCR). Rapid Diagnostics Tests (RDTs) are not accepted. Additionally, all travelers must take another PCR test upon arrival in Rwanda at the Kigali International Airport, even if they are fully vaccinated.
COVID-19 protocols remain in place throughout the country. These protocols include that all businesses must close by 11 p.m., and a curfew is set every day from midnight to 4 a.m. Entertainment and recreation establishments are now open, including nightclubs.
According to the Rwanda Development Board, 1.7 million Rwandans are fully vaccinated and 3 million have been administered the first dose. 90% of those working in Rwanda’s tourism industry have been vaccinated. Rwanda’s tourism sector is eager to welcome back more international travelers and are taking all steps and precautions to do so as safely as possible, hence the widespread vaccinations throughout the industry.
For more information on the COVID-19 protocol for travelers arriving in Rwanda, please visit: https://www.visitrwanda.com/rwanda-reopens/.
All the best,
The Rwanda Development Board, North America Office
