Discover Rwanda

12 days—Create lifetime memories of Rwanda on this safari which combines cultural and adventurous experiences

$2026-2696 USD

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Safari summary

This is an all inclusive safari itinerary that will introduce to all the major Rwanda attractions and treasures with enough time to maximize your experience and create lasting memories

This Safari/Tour is ideal for all kinds travelers ranging from solo travelers to small and huge groups in all age brackets and standards

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Rwanda
	Parks	Akagera Nyungwe Forest Volcanoes

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Arrive in Kigali Welcome by your tour guide at Kigali airport. Transfer to Kigali, check-in to your hotel then enjoy an afternoon Kigali city tour. Overnight: Kigali

Day 2

Akagera

Day 2: Akagera National Park Transfer to Akagera National Park and take a boat ride on Lake Ihema. Overnight: Luxurious camping in the park or comfortable hotel

Day 3

Akagera

Day 3: Akagera National Park Enjoy game drives and community based experiences. Overnight: Luxurious camping in the park or comfortable hotel

Day 4

Day 4: Huye and Nyanza Transfer to Huye and on your way visit the famous catholic cathedral of Kabgayi and the Rwanda National Museum- visit the ancient King's Palace at Nyanza, Rwanda art and the women's drumming group at the university. Overnight: Recommended hotel in Huye

Day 5

Day 5: Huye and Nyungwe National Park Visit the university and market and enjoy the dancers at the museum before transferring to Nyungwe National Park. Visit a tea plantation and spend the afternoon primate viewing in Nyungwe National Park. Overnight: Recommended hotel in Nyungwe

Day 6

Day 6: Nyungwe National Park Trekking of chimps in Nyungwe National Park as well as seeing a beautiful waterfall, the source of the Nile, birding and nature walks. Overnight: Recommended hotel in Nyungwe

Day 7

Day 7: Karongi and Lake Kivu Transfer to Karongi and visit Bisesero on the way, Karongi church and Nyange genocide memorial – boat tour to Amahoro Island, the Island of Peace, in the late afternoon. Overnight: Recommended hotel in Karongi

Day 8

Day 8: Rubavu and Lake Kivu Boat transfer to Gisenyi where you visit the fishing village, hot springs, brewery and communities around. Overnight: Recommended hotel in Gisenyi

Day 9

Volcanoes

Day 9: Hot springs and Kinigi Transfer to Kinigi. See traditional dancers and learn about Rwandan drumming, singing and dancing. Additionally, learn about Rwandan cooking in a local family. Overnight: Home stay or Five Volcanoes Hotel

Day 10

Day 10: Twin Lakes & Buhanga Forest Transfer to a fishing village at Lake Ruhondo where you will learn about local fishing methods and visit a Street Children Project in Ruhengeri; learn about sorghum or banana beer production by a women's cooperative and visit another women's cooperative where they produce handicrafts made of banana leaves. Overnight: Recommended hotel in Ruhengeri

Day 11

Day 11: Gorilla trekking Gorilla trekking - enjoy this amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the silverback gorilla in its natural habitat. Overnight: Recommended hotel in Ruhengeri

Day 12

Day 12: Transfer to Kigali Time to go to the crafts market at CAPLAK and buy some souvenirs before transferring to the airport. Overnight: Onward journey Activity: Transfer to Kigali End of Tour

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