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7 Days Rwanda Wildlife Adventure Tour
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Price
- From $5,030 pp
- Group size
- Max 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Overview
A week in Rwanda is enough for both halves of what the country offers: savannah game viewing in the east, and gorillas in the northwest.
You start with Akagera National Park, two and a half hours from Kigali on the Tanzanian border. It is the only savannah park in Rwanda, and after two decades of restoration it holds all of the Big Five, with lion reintroduced in 2015 and eastern black rhino in 2017. Expect open plains, papyrus wetland and a chain of lakes, and take the boat safari on Lake Ihema for hippo, crocodile and shoebill.
Then north to Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking, and golden monkeys in the bamboo the following morning. The trek starts with a dawn briefing at Kinigi and puts you on steep, wet ground for anywhere from one to seven hours round trip. Permits are capped daily and sell out months ahead in the dry seasons, so we buy and hold yours before you travel.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Day 1
Transfer to the Hotel
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport and after completing immigration and luggage formalities, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari driver guide. Following a short introduction and briefing about your upcoming adventure, you will begin your journey in the Land of a Thousand Hills. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a brief orientation drive through Kigali before being transferred to your pre booked accommodation for check in, relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay in comfort.
Accommodation Options
- Midrange Accommodation
- Hotel Des Mille Collines
- Luxury Accommodation
- Kigali Serena Hotel
- High-End Accommodation
- Hemingway’s Nairobi
- Meals:
- Dinner
- Day 2
Transfer to Akagera National Park (Travel Time +2 hrs)
After your relaxed breakfast at the lodge, you will be picked by our safari driver guide, who will transfer you the Akagera national park for big game viewing safari. Akagera national park, is the only Rwanda Savannah Park which is known for the big five game viewing in Eastern Rwanda on the border with Tanzania, it will give you a chance to spot number of wildlife and bird species. You will check in for lunch at your accommodation and later in the afternoon head for a sun set boat trip on lake Ihema, where you will have great opportunity to spot a number of hippos, crocodiles, elephants and buffaloes, wallowing along the water bank, and number of bird species such as the pelican, pied king fisher’s, darters and later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation Options
- Midrange Accommodation
- Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
- Luxury Accommodation
- Ruzizi Tented Camp
- High-End Accommodation
- Magashi Camp
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
- Day 3
Full Day Safari Game Drive in Akagera National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you will depart the lodge with your packed lunch for an extensive full day game drive in the park. Setting out at sunrise allows you to capture beautiful morning light and observe the early risers as wildlife becomes active in the cool hours of the day. As you traverse the diverse landscapes, your guide will strategically navigate through prime wildlife viewing areas in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and many other species that inhabit the park. The experience offers exceptional photography opportunities and close encounters with Rwanda’s remarkable savannah wildlife. You will enjoy your picnic lunch at a designated scenic spot within the park before continuing your exploration. In the late afternoon, you will gradually make your way back to the lodge, arriving in time to relax, enjoy dinner, and overnight in comfort.
Accommodation Options
- Midrange Accommodation
- Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
- Luxury Accommodation
- Ruzizi Tented Camp
- High-End Accommodation
- Magashi Camp
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
- Day 4
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park (Travel Time +6 hrs)
After an early morning buffet breakfast in Akagera National Park, you will proceed with check out and begin your scenic drive toward the Northern Province of Rwanda. The journey offers changing landscapes, from open savannah to rolling green hills. An en route lunch will be arranged at a carefully selected restaurant along the way. In the afternoon, you will arrive at Volcanoes National Park, where you will check in at your lodge and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Accommodation Options
- Midrange Accommodation
- Tiloreza Volcano Eco Lodge
- Luxury Accommodation
- Virunga Inn Resort and Spa
- High-End Accommodation
- Wilderness Bisate Lodge
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
- Day 5
Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters, where you will meet your ranger for a briefing on the code of conduct while with the gorillas. With the assistance of the porters, you will embark on a trek into the forest in search of these magnificent primates. The trek may take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours, depending on the movement of the gorillas and the pace of your group. Once you locate the gorillas, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to observe and spend a maximum of one hour with them in their natural habitat. After this unforgettable experience, you will trek back to the starting point, where your driver will be waiting to transfer you to your lodge for a well-deserved lunch, and after lunch visit Ibyiwacu cultural village to experience the unique culture for Rwandans.
Accommodation Options
- Midrange Accommodation
- Tiloreza Volcano Eco Lodge
- Luxury Accommodation
- Virunga Inn Resort and Spa
- High-End Accommodation
- Wilderness Bisate Lodge
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
- Day 6
Golden Monkey Trek and Transfer Back to Kigali
After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a detailed briefing before commencing your golden monkey trekking experience. Similar to gorilla trekking, you will be allocated to a specific group and guided into the forest by experienced rangers. Once the golden monkeys are located, you will spend one hour observing and photographing them in their natural habitat. After the trek, you will return for lunch and transfer to Kigali, visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial before dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options
- Midrange Accommodation
- Hotel Des Mille Collines
- Luxury Accommodation
- Kigali Serena Hotel
- High-End Accommodation
- The Retreat by Hemingways
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
- Day 7
Transfer to the Airport for the Departure Flight
After enjoying an early morning breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your onward departure flight. Our team will ensure a timely and seamless transfer in accordance with your flight schedule. Depending on your departure time, you may have the opportunity to enjoy a brief Kigali city tour, offering last minute sightseeing or souvenir shopping. Thereafter, you will proceed to the airport for check in and conclude your memorable Rwanda experience. Meals: Breakfast
What Is Included
Included
- Transportation on a 4 x 4 safari vehicle
- Accommodation with meals as listed
- Gorilla trek permit
- Golden monkey trek permit
- En route lunch
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Park entrance fee
- Bottled mineral water
- Game drives
- Boat trip.
Not Included
- The package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Air fare
- Visa
- drinks
- laundry
- tips to local guides
- telephone
- porter fee while trekking
- personal insurance
- personal shopping bills and cigars.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does the 7 Days Rwanda Wildlife Adventure Tour cost?
- This safari starts from $5,030 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, lodge tier, and group size, and every quote is itemized before you commit.
- How long is this safari?
- It runs 7 days. Because every trip is private, we can lengthen, shorten, or add a Zanzibar or gorilla extension to fit your plans.
- Can I customize this itinerary?
- Yes. This itinerary is a starting point. Swap lodges, change the pace, adjust the route, or combine countries, and your planner reshapes it with you before you book.
- When is the best time for this trip?
- Year-round. Kigali sits at altitude and is mild in every month; the long rains fall from March to May.
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