6 Days Rwanda Bird watching safari
Safari overview#6 Days Rwanda Bird watching safari
6 Days Rwanda Bird watching safari, the moment of sharing the love of gorilla trekking with a Birding safari adventure on a Rwanda safari is a moment in life no one should love to miss. In Rwanda Nyarutarama is known among the birding spot gem in Kigali. Birders always excited to watch most of Rwanda’s birds like Spot-flanked Barbet, Yellow-billed Duck, Bat Hawk, African Hobby, Swamp Flycatcher, Red-chested Cuckoo, Red-backed Shrike, Little Bee-eater, Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, Squacco Heron, Sunbirds, Weavers, Cisticolas. Not only that but other birding destination in Rwanda include, Akagera national park, and Nyungwe forest national park, Butare, with the Butare to Cyangugu road.
6 Days Rwanda Bird watching safari, Brief itinerary
Arrival in Kigali
Transfer to Akagera National Park
Full day birding in Akagera National Park
Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Full day birding in Nyungwe Forest National Park
Chimpanzee tracking and departure
Detailed itinerary for a 6-day Rwanda Bird Watching Safari
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by your guide who will transfer you to your hotel in Kigali. After checking in and refreshing, you will embark on a Kigali city tour which will include a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre and a local market. Later overnight in Kigali
Location: Kigali
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Kigali Marriott Hotel
Mid range: Heaven Boutique Hotel
Budget: Five to Five Hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park
After breakfast, you will transfer to Akagera National Park in the eastern part of Rwanda. The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours and is filled with scenic views of the countryside. On arrival at the park, you will check-in to your lodge and have lunch. In the afternoon, you will embark on a game drive in the park, where you will have an opportunity to see some of the park’s wildlife and bird species. Overnight in Akagera
Location: Akagera national park
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Akagera game lodge
Mid range: Luzizi Tented Lodge
Budget: Umbrella Pine/Dereva Hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 3: Full day birding in Akagera National Park
Today will be dedicated to bird watching in Akagera National Park. You will explore different areas of the park to find various bird species. Some of the bird species to be found in the park include the shoebill stork, papyrus gonolek, red-faced barbet, swamp flycatcher, and the African fish eagle among others. Overnight in Akagera
Location: Akagera national park
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Akagera game lodge
Mid range: Luzizi Tented Lodge
Budget: Umbrella Pine/Dereva Hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
After breakfast, you will transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park in the southwestern part of Rwanda. The journey takes approximately 7 hours and is filled with scenic views of the countryside. You will stop en route for lunch and to take in the breathtaking views of the rolling hills of Rwanda. Overnight in Nyungwe
Location: Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Luxury: One & Only Nyungwe House
- Midrange: Nyungwe forest Lodge| Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
- Budget: Nyungwe Nziza Eco Lodge/ Chimpanze Lodge.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Drinking Water throughout
Day 5: Full day birding in Nyungwe Forest National Park
Today will be dedicated to bird watching in Nyungwe Forest National Park. You will explore different trails in the forest to find various bird species. Some of the bird species to be found in the park include the Rwenzori turaco, red-throated alethe, white-browed robin-chat, and the mountain masked apalis among others. Overnight in Nyungwe
Location: Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Luxury: One & Only Nyungwe House
- Midrange: Nyungwe forest Lodge| Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
- Budget: Nyungwe Nziza Eco Lodge.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Drinking Water throughout
Day 6: Chimpanzee tracking and departure
After an early breakfast, you will go chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park. You will spend the morning tracking and observing the chimpanzees in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, you will transfer back to Kigali for your departure flight.
This itinerary can be customized to suit your interests and preferences and can include additional activities like gorilla trekking, cultural tours, and nature walks.
End of 6 Days Rwanda Bird watching safari
The safari include
- 4×4 Ground transportation and fuel
- Full English speaking safari driver/ guide an all his associated expenses
- Park entrance fees
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- 1chimpanze permit/ per person
- cultural
- Game drives and boat cruise
- Lunch en route
- City tour and any other activities included in the itinerary
Not included on 6 Days Rwanda Bird watching safari
Visa fees,
Airport taxes
Items of personal nature like bar bills, tipping, Laundry, and any expenses of personal nature
Thank you for booking this trip with us at Adventure Rwanda Safaris expect the best. This trip is arranged by Mum and Dad Uganda Tours and it should be noted that this itinerary can be re-arranged to meet your expectations.
