3 Days Helicopter Safari
Follow the prints in the sand to a lion pride, not far away are the stripes of a zebra herd, grazing and moving with inherent grace, admire the expression in Impala ‘eyes and the antics of hippo barreling out of water. Every safari is different, that is the real beauty of it!
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- Before You Go
Itinerary at a Glance
Arrival And Transfer To Akagera
Game Drive
Helicopter Safari And Departure
Arrival And Transfer To Akagera
On your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you’ll be met by our meet and great team which will assist you with your luggage. Later you’ll proceed to an emotional visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Site and learn how the country has dealt with its past and recovered to stand today as a testament to humankind’s resilience. After, you’ll travel overland to Akagera National Park, covering 1122 sq. km. Estimated distance is 2-3 hours’ drive via the fascinating landscape of Rwanda. the diversity of habitats is unique including complex network of lakes and channels, marshes, savannah and rolling hills to make a spectacular scenery. You will quickly find the majestic panoramas sweeping from white thorn acacia to papyrus rising out of the vast savanna supporting the likes of elephants, zebra, buffalo, and approximately 500 different bird species. Upon arrival at the park reception, you’ll Proceed with registration and later head to the lodge to unwind before heading out into the park for a night game drive. During the night game drive in Akagera National Park, the bushes are different with reflection of the star and moon, seeing the eyes of the animals reflect the car light gold is unforgettable. Rejuvenate at Ruzizi Tented Lodge; a luxury eco-lodge located on the banks of Lake Ihema in which luxury tents are set back from Ihema’s serene shores and hidden among swaying palms and fruiting fig trees.
Game Drive
Head out on a full- day game drive, as the sun sets fire to the savannah, Marvel at the majestic long, spiral horns of an impala and stand amazed at the tower of giraffes on a walking safari. Then there are endemic water birds and a healthy pride of lions that seems to dance for the camera. More animals around the park include lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, zebras, hippos, and many more antelopes enthusiastic in the morning ambiance among many others. With your guide coming in hand to give you all the details of the fauna you will have spotted plus their ways of life and later drive back to the lodge. Relax as you enjoy a sundowner before another incredible dinner.
Experiences can change on this day based on your interests: game drives, walking safari, community experience, behind the scenes tour or Sun Boat ride
Helicopter Safari And Departure
After a leisurely breakfast, you will head for helicopter safari. You’ll quickly find the majestic panoramas sweeping from white thorn acacia to papyrus rising out of the vast savanna supporting an amazing wildlife experience. During the scenic tour, you’ll will spot the lions, giraffes, zebras, from up above the sky! Later you will fly back to Kigali International Airport to connect with you home flight.
Prices are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy
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Getting here
Airlines servicing Kigali International Airport are: RwandAir, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. Scheduled helicopter transfers within Rwanda are available through Akagera Aviation.
Passport and visas
Applicants should have a valid passport or another acceptable travel document. The document must have a validity of at least six months on the day of entry into Rwanda. As of 1st January 2018, nationals of all countries receive a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and all land borders. Visas can be applied for before departure, by submitting an application online, with the option to pay online or upon arrival.
Vaccinations
Travelers should ensure they are up to date with vaccinations, following the advice of their local healthcare provider. A certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required. At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the latest country-specific health advice from the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) on the TravelHealthPro website. https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/187/rwanda, each country-specific page has information on vaccine recommendations, any current health risks or outbreaks, and factsheets with information on staying healthy abroad.
The greatest health risks in Rwanda are accidents and malaria. Much of Rwanda lies at too high an elevation for malaria to be a major concern, but the disease is present and prophylactic drugs are recommended. Travellers should seek professional medical advice on taking anti-malarial medicines and take precautions to avoid mosquito bites, especially between dawn and dusk.
COVID-19 Requirements
All travellers must provide printed, documented proof of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test, taken within 72 hours of boarding your flight to Rwanda, immediately upon arrival.
Note: The negative RT-PCR test result will be the only type accepted. Other tests, such as Rapid Diagnostics Test (RDTs), are not accepted.
All travellers are required to complete and submit a “Rwanda Passenger Locator Form” to assist in contact tracing. To access this form, please https://travel.rbc.gov.rw/travel/.
You must provide printed, documented proof of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test each time they visit Volcanoes and Nyungwe National Parks. Rapid Diagnosis Test (RDTs) is accepted for check-in at any hotel or lodge and in Akagera National park
Note: all passengers arriving from or have traveled to India and Uganda in last 7 days are required to complete 7 days in mandatory quarantine upon arrival at the designated hotels. Please visit https://rbc.gov.rw/index.php?id=188 for an up-to-date list of approved. This quarantine requirement does not apply to transit passengers.
Note: COVID rules and regulations are subject to change from time to time. Get in touch with us for accurate new rules before travel.
Climate
Fractionally south of the Equator and with much of the country lying at altitude, Rwanda enjoys an agreeable tropical highland climate. Peak temperatures rarely exceed 30°C (86°F) in the daytime or drop below 15°C (59°F) at night. Akagera is generally the warmest and the Virunga Mountains the coolest and the average daily temperature in Kigali is 21°C (70°F). There are two rainy seasons in a year, from mid-February to May and mid-September to mid-December. The dry season, from June to mid-September, sees light cloud cover and occasional light rainfall. The roads and paths tend to be easier to navigate in this period
Money
The Rwandan franc (Rfw) is the principal currency, although US dollars are widely accepted. Expect to pay for local services in cash, in Rwandan francs. Dollar series of 2006 below are note accepted in national park and for exchange they have a lesser exchange value together with smaller notes below 50$. A growing number of places accept credit and debit cards, with Visa being more widely accepted than Mastercard. It’s best to check when making a booking. Cash can be exchanged at banks and private forex bureaux (bureau de change) but Both are closed on Sundays and public holidays. ATMs can be found in Kigali and nearly all major cities. It may be impossible to exchange traveler’s cheques away from the capital. Western Union facilities are common.
Electricity: 230v 50Hz
Time: GMT + 2:00
Telephone: International telephone code +250
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