An Introduction to Rwanda

Rwanda is a small country in the heart of Africa, with a total area of about 26,338 sq km, slightly smaller than Maryland State in the USA.
The country has three (3) national parks - Nyungwe Forest Park known for its large size and a vast army of chimps and monkeys; Akagsera National park for game, including zebra, giraffe, antelope, buffalo; and Parc Nationale des Volcans where Dian Fossey dedicated her life researching the celebrated gorillas.

Itineraries

RW1: GORILLA SAFARI IN RWANDA (4 Days)
RW2: GORILLAS IN THE VIRUNGAS - PNV & MGAHINGA (6 Days)
RW3: GORILLA SAFARIS IN RWANDA & UGANDA (8 Days)
RW4: CHIMPS IN RWANDA (5 Days)
RW5: GORILLAS CHIMPS & BIRDS IN RWANDA (7 Days)
RW6: GORILLAS, CHIMPS & BIRDS IN RWANDA & UGANDA (15 Days)
RW7: JEWELS OF RWANDA (8 Days)
RW8: GORILLAS & CULTURE IN RWANDA (10 Days)
 

Departure dates: Daily

Itineraries that include a visit to the gorillas are subject to availability of permits at time of booking. Unless otherwise stated, only one gorilla permit is included in the safari cost; the other trackings require a supplement to be paid at time of booking.

Please note: Rwanda is one hour behind Uganda.

For all categories of accommodation, ALL drinks (except bottled water) are excluded in the safari cost and clients are to pay for them directly to the hotels/Camps or Lodges. Clients could choose to fly out the following day in case there are no flights for their destination on the last day of the itinerary. A supplement for the extra night will be required.

Flights

Merit Safaris will advise the most appropriate airlines to use to fly to Rwanda. We could book your flights; alternatively you can contact your Africa tour operator or travel agent.

Safaris start either in Kigali in Rwanda, or Entebbe or Kampala in Uganda.

Insurance

Please read our client Travel Insurance requirement.