12-Day Grand Rwanda Safari Experience

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

Arrival in Kigali

Arrive in Kigali International Airport in Kigali where your guide will welcome you and transfer you to Flame Tree Village, Kigali. Depending on your arrival time, relax after your journey or enjoy the hotel's amenities before beginning your Rwandan adventure.

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

Discover Kigali's rich history with visits to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and local artisan markets. Afterwards, journey east to Akagera National Park, Rwanda's only savannah park, where you will settle into Akagera Safari Camp overlooking the stunning 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)

Full-Day Wild Safari

Spend the day exploring Akagera National Park on thrilling game drives in search of lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and numerous bird species. Your experienced guide will help you discover the park's incredible biodiversity.

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)

Lake Ihema Boat Safari & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Enjoy a relaxing morning boat safari cruise on the glistening Lake Ihema, famous for hippos, crocodiles, and aquatic birdlife. Later, travel across Rwanda's beautiful countryside to Volcanoes National Park while admiring the country's famous rolling hills.

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

Following an early briefing, venture into Volcanoes National Park in search of habituated mountain gorilla families. Spend one magical hour observing these magnificent primates before returning to your rooms at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge with unforgettable memories.

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)

Golden Monkey Trek & Cultural Experience

Track the playful and endangered Golden Monkeys through the lush bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park, enjoying close encounters with these rare primates in their natural habitat. Later, visit the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village to experience authentic Rwandan music, dance, traditional cuisine, local customs, storytelling, and the vibrant cultural heritage of the community.

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)

Transfer to Lake Kivu

Check out from the Mountain Gorilla View Lodge and leave Volcanoes National Park and drive to the beautiful shores of the glistening Lake Kivu. Spend the afternoon relaxig at your lakeside resort or exploring the waterfront while enjoying spectacular views of one of Africa's Great Lakes.

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)

Lake Kivu Boat Cruise & Coffee Experience

Enjoy a scenic boat cruise across the glistening Lake Kivu, visiting nearby amazing islands and fishing communities. Later, tour a local coffee plantation to learn about Rwanda's world renowned coffee production from cultivation to processing and tasting.

Main Destination:

Lake Kivu

Accommodation:

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located at Lake Kivu

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Travel south along the scenic shores of Lake Kivu, taking in spectacular lake views and rolling hills, before continuing through Rwanda’s lush tea plantations to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Enjoy the country's breathtaking landscapes and peaceful countryside before arriving and checking in at Munazi Lodge for a relaxing evening.

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 adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Later, experience East Africa's famous canopy walkway, suspended high above the rainforest floor and offering incredible panoramic views and wildlife sightings.

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)

Tea Plantation Tour & Return to Kigali City

Visit one of Rwanda's beautiful tea plantations to discover the tea-making process and enjoy scenic views across the rolling hills. Continue your journey back to Kigali, arriving in the evening for your final overnight stay at the Flame Tree Village.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Flame Tree Village

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure

Enjoy a leisurely and scrumptious breakfast before transferring to Kigali International Airport for your departure. Bid farewell to Rwanda as you leave with unforgettable memories of extraordinary wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and the warm hospitality that makes the Land of a Thousand Hills a truly remarkable destination.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (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.