8-Day Rwanda Gorilla, Wildlife, Culture & Scenic Adventure Safari
Destination: Rwanda
Arrival/Departure: Kigali International Airport
Accommodation Category: Mid-range (can be upgraded to luxury or downgraded to budget) . Minimum Participants: 2 Persons
Safari Highlights
Kigali City Tour
Activities
- Gorilla Trekking
- Golden Monkey Tracking
- Twin Lakes Visit
- Volcanoes National Park
- Lake Kivu Experience
- Nyungwe Forest Canopy Walk
- Chimpanzee Tracking
- King’s Palace Museum
- Ethnographic Museum
- Big Five Wildlife Safari
- Akagera National Park Boat Cruise
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Arrival: Kigali International Airport
Activities
Meet and greet by professional driver-guide.
Transfer to hotel.
Safari briefing.
Relax and recover from flight.
Driving Time
Airport to hotel: 15–30 minutes
Accommodation
Hotel des Mille Collines
Meals
Dinner
Day 2: Kigali City Tour – Volcanoes National Park
Morning Activities
Visit:
Kigali Genocide Memorial
Kimironko Market
Local craft centres
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Driving Distance
116 km
Driving Time
Approximately 2.5 hours
Scenic Stopovers
Countryside viewpoints
Local villages
Accommodation
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Activities
Early briefing by park rangers.
Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
One hour with mountain gorillas.
Community and cultural visit in the afternoon.
Trek Duration
2–8 hours depending on gorilla family location.
Accommodation
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Golden Monkey Tracking & Twin Lakes – Lake Kivu
Activities
Golden monkey tracking.
Visit:
Lake Burera
Lake Ruhondo
Transfer to Lake Kivu
Driving Distance
65 km
Driving Time
Approximately 1.5 hours
Evening Activities
Sunset on Lake Kivu.
Beach relaxation.
Accommodation
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Lake Kivu – Nyungwe Forest National Park
Activities
Scenic drive through Rwanda’s tea-growing regions.
Visit tea plantations.
Driving Distance
230 km
Driving Time
5–6 hours
Stopovers
Tea estates
Scenic viewpoints
Accommodation
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk
Activities
Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park.
Afternoon canopy walk.
Bird watching.
Accommodation
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Nyungwe – King’s Palace – Akagera National Park
Activities
Visit:
King’s Palace Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Continue to Akagera National Park.
Driving Distance
Approximately 320 km
Driving Time
6–7 hours
Accommodation
Akagera Game Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Akagera National Park – Kigali Departure
Morning Activities
Sunrise game drive.
Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and antelopes.
Boat cruise on Lake Ihema.
Transfer to Kigali
Driving Distance
110 km
Driving Time
Approximately 2.5 hours
Departure
Transfer to Kigali International Airport for departure flight.
8-Day Rwanda Gorilla, Wildlife, Culture & Scenic Adventure Safari ?
Price for 8-Day Rwanda Gorilla, Wildlife, Culture & Scenic Adventure Safari
PROFESSIONAL QUOTATION (PER PERSON SHARING)
Description
Cost (USD)
Accommodation
$1,050
Transport & Fuel
$450
Gorilla Permit
$1,500
Chimpanzee Permit
$150
Golden Monkey Permit
$100
Park Fees & Activities
$450
Guide Services
$250
Administration & Reservation Fees
$100
Total Per Person
$4,050
Single Room Supplement
USD 450 per person
Why Choose This Rwanda Safari?
This itinerary combines Rwanda’s most celebrated attractions: the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park, chimpanzees and canopy walk in Nyungwe National Park, the Big Five in Akagera National Park, the cultural heritage of Kigali and Nyanza, and the scenic beauty of Lake Kivu—providing a comprehensive experience of Rwanda, the “Land of a Thousand Hills.”
Price per person includes
SAFARI EXCLUSIONS
✘ International flights
✘ Rwanda visa fees
✘ Travel insurance
✘ Alcoholic beverages
✘ Laundry services
✘ Tips and gratuities
✘ Personal expenses
✘ Optional activities not mentioned
SAFARI INCLUSIONS
✔ Airport transfers
✔ Private 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel
✔ Professional English-speaking guide
✔ Accommodation for 7 nights
✔ Meals as indicated
✔ Bottled drinking water during safari
✔ Gorilla trekking permit
✔ Golden monkey permit
✔ Chimpanzee permit
✔ Park entrance fees
✔ Canopy walk fees
✔ Boat cruise on Lake Ihema
✔ Kigali city tour
✔ Government taxes