8 Day Rwanda Wildlife and Gorilla Safari

8 Days
7 Nights

Weekly Departures Available

Tour Cost
Prices on request

overview

This 8-day safari adventure takes you through Rwanda’s most iconic national parks, offering a perfect blend of primate encounters, savannah wildlife, and rainforest exploration. Spend three days in Volcanoes National Park, home to the majestic mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. Then, head to Akagera National Park for thrilling game drives and boat safaris among Rwanda’s Big Five. Conclude your adventure in Nyungwe Forest, where you’ll track chimpanzees and experience the thrilling Canopy Walkway.

Day 1:
Arrival in Kigali & City Tour

Activities:

  • Arrival in Kigali – Meet your safari guide
  • Kigali City Tour – Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial & local markets
  • Welcome dinner at a top Rwandan restaurant

Accommodation: Heaven Boutique Hotel

Day 2:
Volcanoes National Park

Activities:

  • Scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park (2.5 – 3 hours)
  • Visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village – Experience Rwandan traditions
  • Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the Virunga Mountains

Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Day 3:
Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes

Activities:

  • Gorilla Trekking Adventure – A once-in-a-lifetime experience
  • Photography & close encounters with mountain gorillas
  • Afternoon relaxation or optional nature walk

Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Day 4:
Akagera National Park

Activities:

  • Golden Monkey Trekking – Explore the bamboo forests of
  • Volcanoes National Park
  • Scenic drive to Akagera National Park (4 – 5 hours)
  • Evening relaxation at your lodge overlooking Lake Ihema

Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge

Day 5:
Game Drive & Boat Safari

Activities:

  • Morning game drive – Spot the Big Five (lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, buffalo)
  • Boat safari on Lake Ihema – See hippos, crocodiles & aquatic birds
  • Afternoon game drive – Explore the diverse savannah landscapes

Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge

Day 6:
Nyungwe Forest National Park

Activities:

  • Scenic drive to Nyungwe Forest (6 – 7 hours)
  • Stop at the King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza – Learn about Rwandan history
  • Relaxation at your lodge in Nyungwe

Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Day 7:
Canopy Walkway in Nyungwe

Activities:

  • Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest – Witness playful primates in their natural habitat
  • Canopy Walkway Adventure – A thrilling 60m-high suspended bridge walk
  • Optional nature walk – Discover waterfalls & diverse flora

Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Day 8:
Return to Kigali and Departure

Activities:

  • Scenic drive back to Kigali (5 – 6 hours)
  • Transfer to Kigali International Airport for departure

 

SAFARI INCLUDES

✅ Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
✅ Professional English-speaking safari guide and driver
✅ Game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
✅ Boat cruise on the Chobe River and mokoro safari in the Okavango Delta
✅ Park entrance and conservation fees
✅ Cultural experience with San Bushmen
✅ Airport and road transfers

SAFARI EXCLUDES

❌ International flights
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Personal expenses and tips
❌ Optional activities not listed
❌ Visa fees

Getting There

This tour starts in Kigali , Rwanda’s Capital city.

We have local daily flights available on several airlines.

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

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