9-Day Complete Rwanda Experience

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

Arrival in Kigali

Arrive at Kigali International Airport where you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and relaxation. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and prepare for the exciting adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Flame Tree Village

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Akagera National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Kigali, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial and local craft markets. Afterwards, drive to Akagera National Park, Rwanda's only savannah park, arriving in time to settle into your lodge overlooking the beautiful wilderness.

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:

Akagera Safari Camp

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive & Lake Ihema Boat Safari

Begin the day with an exciting engaging game drive in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other wildlife. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Ihema, famous for hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Akagera Safari Camp

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Depart Akagera National Park after breakfast and travel through Rwanda's scenic countryside toward Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy spectacular views of rolling hills, terraced farms, and local villages before arriving at your lodge near the Virunga Mountains.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking Adventure

After an early morning briefing, venture into Volcanoes National Park in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificient primates before returning to the lodge for relaxation and sharing your memorable experience.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Kivu Boat Cruise & Relaxation

Travel to the beautiful glistening shores of Lake Kivu, one of Africa's Great Lakes. Enjoy a scenic boat cruise, admire the surrounding islands and mountains, and spend the afternoon relaxing at the lakeside of Lake Kivu while taking in Rwanda's tranquil beauty.

Main Destination:

Lake Kivu

Accommodation:

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located at Lake Kivu

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Leave glistening Lake Kivu and journey south through picturesque tea plantations and rural communities to Nyungwe Forest National Park. The scenic drive offers incredible views before arriving at Munazi Lodge located near one of Africa's oldest rainforests.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

Wake early for an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Later, enjoy the famous canopy walkway suspended high above the forest floor, offering spectacular panoramic views and opportunities to spot birds and other primates.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Munazi Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Kigali & Departure

After breakfast, depart Nyungwe Forest National Park and drive back to Kigali. En route, enjoy scenic countryside views and optional souvenir shopping before being transferred to Kigali International Airport for your departure.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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