7-Day 7 Days Rwanda Wildlife & Primate Safari Adventure

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

Kigali City Tour

Your full-day Kigali city tour covers some of the most historically and culturally significant sites in the Rwandan capital. The exact order of your tour will depend upon your start time, but your tour will include the following activities:

Then, you'll visit the National History Museum, Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kigali's best views, Craft Market, Food Market, and Kigali car-free zones.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Park Inn by Radisson Kigali

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Akagera National Park, Half-Day Game Drive and Boat Cruise

You'll enjoy the morning breakfast and leave the hotel at 9 am. You'll reach the park around noon, head to the starting point of the boat ride, and enjoy this experience with a higher chance of spotting crocodiles, hippos, and different species of birds. When you're done with the boat ride, you'll proceed with the half game drive to explore the southern part of the park. You'll go back to the hotel for an evening stay and relax at Akagera Mantis Game Lodge.

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:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Game Drive and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

You'll leave the lodge and go for a game drive up to the northern part of the park to catch up with early risers before they go into hiding. You may have a chance to see lions, antelopes, giraffes, bushbucks, among others. The big five is the main reason for chasing from the south to the northern part of the park.

Then, you'll have a smooth drive to the volcanoes for your night's stay.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Ingagi Park View Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Tour

You'll have an early breakfast. Thereafter, you'll continue to the park headquarters for a briefing about the mountain gorillas in the mist and the park as well, and then enter the jungle to search for the mountain gorillas. You'll spend 1 to 2 hours with those Incredibles giants.

You will take the best unforgettable photos and videos and go back to the hotel for lunch, refreshment, and enjoy the afternoon Ibyiwacu Cultural Tour.

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:

Ingagi Park View Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Visit Diane Fossey Graves or Mount Bisoke Hiking

The choice depends on physical condition

For those with a high physical condition, we recommend hiking to Mount Bisoke, which is a great experience for young pupils. This is one of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga mountains range of the Albertine Rift, the western part of the East African Rift. The second option is to visit the Dian Fossey grave for those with a medium physical condition. This was an American lady who loved gorillas and fought for their survival against poachers. She studied the gorillas, and through her Dian Fossey International, she put patrols to protect the forest. Unfortunately, she was murdered by unknown people inside her cabin at Karisoke Research Centre. She was buried near her favorite gorilla digit.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ingagi Park View Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Lake Kivu

You'll enjoy Lake Kivu on the Kibuye side, a serene paradise surrounded by rolling green hills, small islands, and calm waters that invite both adventure and relaxation. You can enjoy boat trips to Napoleon and Amahoro Islands, where fruit bats and scenic trails await, or take part in kayaking, swimming, and fishing in the lake’s safe, crocodile-free waters. The Congo Nile Trail offers hiking and biking opportunities, while nearby Ndaba Falls adds a cultural touch. With peaceful beaches, stunning sunsets, and welcoming lakeside resorts, Kibuye is the perfect spot to unwind after a safari and experience Rwanda’s natural beauty.

Main Destination:

Lake Kivu

Accommodation:

Moriah Hill Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Kivu

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive back to Kigali and Drop Off

After completing your 7-day Rwanda safari and Lake Kivu adventure, you will enjoy a scenic transfer from Kibuye back to Kigali. The journey takes you through Rwanda’s rolling hills, terraced farms, and vibrant roadside communities, offering a last glimpse of the country’s breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, you may stop for photos or a short refreshment break. Arriving in Kigali, your driver-guide will drop you off at your preferred location—hotel or airport—for your onward travel.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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