9-Day Explore the Best of Rwanda

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Kigali - Vip Meet &Greet

Your adventure begins with a warm VIP Meet & Greet at Kigali International Airport, where fast-track service, visa support, and luggage handling ensure a smooth arrival. You will meet your expert guide who will accompany you throughout the journey before settling in for a restful evening in Kigali.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Kigali Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Akagera National Park & Sunset Boat Safari

After breakfast, you travel by private transfer to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah reserve. Upon arrival you enjoy lunch followed by an afternoon game drive, where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, buffalo, antelopes, and more. The day ends with a relaxing sunset boat trip offering beautiful views and close encounters with hippos and crocodiles.

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:

Ruzizi Tented Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Safari Through the Northern Plains

Spend the day exploring Akagera’s northern plains on a full-day safari accompanied by a knowledgeable ranger. This area is rich in wildlife and offers spectacular scenery, with opportunities to spot lions, hyenas, elands, topi, giraffes, and an array of birds. A picnic lunch in the wilderness completes this immersive experience.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Karenge Bush Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Safari - Transfer to Volcanoes National Park- Visit Ellen DeGeneres Campus

Begin the day with an early morning safari when wildlife activity is at its peak. After a hot breakfast, continue your journey back through Kigali and onward to Volcanoes National Park. In the afternoon, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about Rwanda’s conservation efforts and the protection of endangered mountain gorillas.

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:

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Unforgettable Mountain Gorilla Trek

At sunrise, you head to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on your mountain gorilla trek. Guided by experienced trackers and assisted by a porter, you venture into the lush forest to meet a gorilla family in their natural habitat. You spend a magical hour observing them—an experience often described as life-changing.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Lake Kivu

Your morning begins with an exciting trek to observe the golden monkeys, known for their playful behavior and bright golden fur. After lunch, you travel to the peaceful shores of Lake Kivu, where you end your day with a relaxing boat tour through the beautiful Bay of Islands with swimming cows.

Main Destination:

Lake Kivu

Accommodation:

Umurobyi Lodge

• Luxury lodge located in Kibuye (Lake Kivu)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Scenic Route to Nyungwe & Canopy Walk - Zipline

Enjoy a stunning coastal drive along Lake Kivu as you head toward Nyungwe National Park, one of East Africa’s most precious rainforests. After your packed lunch, venture into the forest for the famous canopy walk and zipline—a suspended bridge offering breathtaking views over the treetops and mist-covered mountains.

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:

Munazi Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest

An early morning start leads you deep into Nyungwe Forest for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience. After a briefing, you walk through tea plantations and into the dense rainforest where the calls of the chimpanzees guide your way. Once found, you spend an hour observing them as they play, feed, and interact. The afternoon allows time to relax or enjoy optional lodge activities.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Munazi Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Return to Kigali - Visit the Kings Palace & Departure

Complete your journey with a scenic drive back to Kigali, passing through the culturally rich region of Rwanda’s southern province. You may choose to stop for a visit at the historic King’s Palace before continuing to Kigali. Upon arrival, you freshen up in a day-use room before your transfer to the airport for your departure.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.