9 Days Rwanda luxury Helicopter Tour

Rwanda is known for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, making it the perfect destination for a helicopter tour. A 9 days Rwanda luxury helicopter tour  is designed to offer an exclusive and high end service as you experience the beauty and diversity of this small East African country.

On a helicopter tour in Rwanda, you can explore the lush green hills of Volcanoes National Park, the crystal clear waters of Lake Kivu, and the breathtaking views of the Virunga Mountains.

You can also get an up-close look at some of Rwanda’s most iconic wildlife, such as the endangered mountain gorillas and the rare golden monkeys. A helicopter tour in Rwanda offers an unforgettable experience.

Rwanda Helicopter Luxury Safari

 

You’ll soar over the country’s incredible landscapes and get a bird’s eye view of the wildlife. You’ll also get the chance to see the country’s vibrant cities and bustling towns. As you soar across the sky, your pilot will provide you with interesting facts about the area and stunning views of the countryside.

9 days Rwanda luxury tour Highlights 

  • Kigali City
  • Akagera national park
  • Nyungwe forest national park
  • Volcanoes national park
  • Ultra luxury hotels
  • Helicopter transfers

9 days Rwanda luxury Tour Brief itinerary

Day 1: Airport pick up- Kigali city tour

Day 2: Fly to Akagera National Park.

Day 3: Full day in Akagera national park

Day 4: Fly to Nyungwe National Park.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trek & Canopy Walk at Nyungwe National Park.

Day 6: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.

Day 7: Gorilla trekking at Volcanoes National Park.

Day 8: Golden Monkey Trek at Volcanoes National Park.

Day 9: Airport Transfer.

9 days Rwanda luxury Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Airport pickup- Kigali city tour

Welcome to Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills.

On this day, our guide will warmly welcome you to the heart of Africa Rwanda at Kigali international airport in the capital Kigali.

On a short drive, you will feel the freshness and be amazed by the clean streets of Kigali city as you head to your hotel. Check in and have a detailed briefing of your trip.

Later, you will have brief Kigali City Tour which is a great way to explore Kigali’s vibrant culture and urban landscape as you travel around the city. The city of Kigali offers plenty of sightseeing attractions for all types of travelers. On this tour, visitors will get to visit the city’s bustling markets and business streets, stop by the Nyamirambo Women’s Center for handicrafts or pick up gifts and souvenirs from the many unique boutiques and markets.

A visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center is an unforgettable experience and an education in the tragedy of Rwanda’s past. Located at a former church in the capital, Kigali, the Memorial is a harsh reminder of the 1994 genocide, where 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were slaughtered by Hutu extremists.

The visit starts with a 30-minute film and an orientation on the history of the genocide and the memorial’s mission. It is a difficult and heartbreaking experience, but necessary to understand the magnitude of what happened. It also serves to remember the victims and to remind visitors of the importance of never allowing such a horrific event to happen again.

Head back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel

Day 2 of 9 days Rwanda luxury Tour : Fly to Akagera National Park.

After enjoying your relaxed buffer breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and be transferred to the airport for your flight to Akagera National Park, which is roughly just 15 minutes flight, and you will enjoy a beautiful countryside aerial view of Rwanda, landing in the hearts of Akagera.

Akagera National Park is the only savannah park in Rwanda, located in the Eastern part of Rwanda bordering Tanzania. The park is a popular destination for safaris and wildlife viewing. Visitors can explore the park on game drives and boat trips, and spot zebras, antelope, giraffes, warthogs, the big five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant)  and various bird species. The park also has a number of walking and mountain biking trails, allowing visitors to explore the park on foot.

Accommodation: Magashi Camp

Day 3 Of 9 days Rwanda luxury Tour : Full day in Akagera national park

In the morning, you will leave the lodge for a full day safari throughout the park areas enjoying the amazing sightings of the day.

Later, you will drive back to the lodge for lunch as you prepare for your boat ride on Lake Ihema.

Relax on the boat as you enjoy sailing past schools of hippos, elephants quenching their thirst and many other grazers roaming on the shores of the lake. The scenery of the hills and the savannah from the lake are breathtaking!

Later you will return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 4: Helicopter private flight to Nyungwe National Park.

Today, you will catch up with your next flight to Nyungwe National Park, which is one of the tropical national parks, known as home to primates, harboring over 13 primates species including the great chimpanzees.

You will be transferred to the airfield to board off, for Nyungwe, via Kigali airport en route to Nyungwe. On arrival, you will find your guide waiting for you, to transfer you to your booked accommodation.

Accommodation: One & Only Nyungwe House,

 Day 5:  Rwanda Chimpanzee Trek & Canopy Walk at Nyungwe National Park.

Today, after your early morning cup of African coffee in a buffer kind of setting, you will leave your hotel to experience the natural forest of Nyungwe, well known for having 13 species of primates, and transferred to the park for briefing and chimpanzee trekking. You will be entitled to one hour on finding the chimpanzees.

After doing the chimpanzee trek, head for lunch and some short refreshment before heading for a canopy walk in the afternoon.

This 70 meters suspended metallic bridge will give you a great overview of Nyungwe forest and on a luck day spot one or two more primates in the forest as you take a roughly 1 and half hours walk on this bridge, that gives you, a cool tree top view and later return in the afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: One & Only Nyungwe House,

Day 6: Helicopter private flight to Volcanoes National Park.

On getting done with your buffer breakfast, you will fly to Volcanoes National Park, for an epic stay, and gorilla trekking on the next day. This is a 20 minutes flight that will reward you with a great aerial view of Congo and Lake Kivu. You will be well received by your guides and transfer to Bisate lodge.

This is one of the most highly demanded luxuries, with a lodge like a bird nest, with a personalized retreat. You will really feel lost in nature, with a great view of the great Virunga volcanoes.

Accommodation: Wilderness Bisate Lodge

Day 7: Rwanda Gorilla trekking at Volcanoes National Park.

Finally, here comes the day, to get face to face with the gentle gorillas. After your breakfast, your guide will be right there, to pick you up from your lodge, for briefing at the park headquarters’, and you will later set off, for the search in the jungle, to allocate the gorilla family.

A minimal level of fitness is required, such that you will be in full gear to hike at great energy. In a short while of hiking, you will definitely find the gorillas, and you will have an ample moment of interaction, one on one, eye to eye.

An hour will be allocated for you, such that you’re able to stay calm in their presence, take as many photos of your choices, and video clips as well. Later you will descend, and return to your lodge for lunch and dinner.

Accommodation: Wilderness  Bisate Lodge

Day 8: Golden Monkey Trek at Volcanoes National Park.

After your buffer breakfast, you will check out of the lodge, and head off for a golden monkey trekking, with a pre- briefing exercise at the park headquarters.

Just like the gorilla trekking, the golden monkey trek, as well follows the same procedures, however less strenuous like the gorilla trekking. An hour of interaction with the golden monkey will be allocated as well.

You will head a cultural visit at Iby’ Iwacu gorilla guardian site, for a cultural experience before you drive for lunch.

In the afternoon, you will fly back to Kigali.

Accommodation:  Kigali Serena Hotel.

 Day 9: Departure from Kigali 

After your morning breakfast, depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to the airport to catch up with your flight back home, patched with great memories of your ample time with us, in Rwanda. We look forward to your next visit, or recommendation to family and friends.