7-Day Rwanda Safari and Lake Kivu Extension

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

Arrival at Kigali international Airport

Guests arrive at Kigali International Airport for a meet-and-greet service followed by a transfer to the hotel. Optional experiences include a guided city tour and a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial for cultural and historical insight. Overnight in Kigali.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali)

Accommodation:

Galaxy Kivu Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located near Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Depart Kigali for a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park, passing through Rwanda’s picturesque countryside. Upon arrival, guests check in at the lodge and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with optional nature walks or cultural interactions. Overnight near the park.

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:

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

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes national park

Following an early briefing, guests embark on a guided gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park. The trek ranges from 2–6 hours, culminating in a one-hour encounter with a habituated gorilla family.
Return to the lodge for relaxation.
Overnight stay.

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:

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

Golden Monkey Trekking/ Dian Fossey Hike

Guests may choose between tracking golden monkeys or hiking to the Karisoke Research Center to learn about Dian Fossey and her conservation efforts.
Both options provide enriching wildlife and cultural experiences.
Overnight stay and dinner at the lodge.

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:

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

Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

After morning breakfast, a transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park via a scenic route, with opportunities to stop at tea plantations and enjoy Rwanda’s rolling landscapes.
Arrival and lodge check-in followed by relaxation.
Overnight stay near the forest park.

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 Nziza Eco-Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee trekking & transfer to Lake Kivu

Morning breakfast, begin with chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest, followed by an exhilarating canopy walk.
Later, transfer to Lake Kivu for a relaxing evening by the lakeside with scenic sunset views.
Return and overnight stay near the lake shore.

Main Destination:

Lake Kivu

Accommodation:

Galaxy Kivu Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Kivu

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Kivu -Leisure and departure

Enjoy a leisurely morning after breakfast at Lake Kivu with optional activities such as boat rides or kayaking.
In the afternoon, transfer back to Kigali for departure, concluding a journey that blends adventure, wildlife, and relaxation.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.