6-Day Discover Rwanda Wildlife and Gorilla Experience

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Akagera National Park

Your driver-guide picks you up from your Kigali hotel at 8:20 AM for a guided visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful tribute to Rwanda’s history and resilience. Afterward, depart for Akagera National Park, the country’s only savannah reserve. Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on Lake Ihema, home to hippos, crocodiles, and numerous water birds. Relax at your lodge overlooking the lake as the sun sets over the plains. Overnight at Akagera Game Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Akagera Game Drive and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Begin your day early with a thrilling game drive through Akagera’s rolling landscapes. Spot elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, and antelopes roaming across the Kilala Valley. Exit through the northern gate and continue your drive through the beautiful countryside dotted with terraced hills and villages. Arrive in the Volcanoes region by evening and prepare for the mountain gorilla experience that awaits. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking and Conservation Experience

After breakfast, head to the Kinigi Park Headquarters for a pre-trek briefing. Embark on a guided gorilla trekking adventure through dense rainforest to meet a habituated gorilla family. Spend an unforgettable hour observing their natural behavior. In the afternoon, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and the Gorilla Guardians Village to learn about conservation and local empowerment. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Nyungwe Forest

Enjoy a morning trek to see playful golden monkeys in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park. Watch as they leap from tree to tree, a truly lively spectacle. Later, travel south toward Nyungwe National Park, a vast tropical forest teeming with biodiversity. En route, admire the beautiful rolling hills and coffee plantations that define Rwanda’s landscape. Overnight at Nyungwe Top View Hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking)

High Season June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Nyungwe NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk Adventure

Start early around 4:30 AM for chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe’s Cyamudongo/Uwinka/Gisovu sectors. Follow their echoing calls and witness these intelligent primates in their natural environment. Later, enjoy the exhilarating canopy walk suspended above the treetops, offering breathtaking forest views and incredible birdwatching opportunities. Overnight at Nyungwe Top View Hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Colobus Monkey Trekking and Return to Kigali

After breakfast, head out for your final primate encounter with the Angola colobus monkeys, known for their striking black-and-white coats and large troops. After the trek, begin your scenic return journey to Kigali, arriving in the afternoon. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Rwandan safari experience. End of Tour.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.