Safari Packages · Kigali, Akagera, Volcanoes & Lake Kivu
7 Days The Rwanda Grand Journey
The complete Rwanda: Kigali’s story, Big Five on the savannah, gorillas in the mist and a slow finish on Lake Kivu.
Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Best season
Jun–Sep · Dec–Feb
Style
Private journey · Mid-range lodges
From
$4,200 per person
Overview
Kigali, Akagera, Volcanoes & Lake Kivu
Our signature journey brings together the best of Rwanda in one week: a day in Kigali, two days on the savannah of Akagera National Park, mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park and a relaxing end on the shores of Lake Kivu. The route flows naturally from east to west, with no long backtracking.
Highlights
- Kigali city tour
- Akagera game drives and boat safari
- Mountain gorilla trekking
- Lake Kivu at Rubavu
Every journey is private and can be adjusted to your dates, pace and preferred lodges. Share your plans with us and we will shape the details around you.
From
$4,200
per person · 7 days · 6 nights
| Solo | 2 sharing | 4 sharing |
|---|---|---|
| $5,850 | $4,200 | $3,700 |
Price per person based on 2 people sharing, mid-range lodges, gorilla and chimpanzee permits included where listed. Solo travellers, larger groups and luxury lodges priced on request. Permit prices are set by the Rwanda Development Board and may change.
Itinerary
Day by day
Airport pickup and, depending on your arrival time, a city tour including the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Kimironko market.
Meals Dinner
Stay Heaven Boutique Hotel or similar
Drive east to Akagera (2.5 hours). Afternoon game drive and a sunset boat trip on Lake Ihema.
Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay Akagera Game Lodge or similar
A full day on the northern plains looking for elephant, buffalo, giraffe and, with luck, lion and rhino.
Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay Akagera Game Lodge or similar
A morning game drive on the way out, then the drive to Musanze via Kigali (about 5 hours).
Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel or similar
Your trek to a gorilla family and one hour in their company. Optional Iby’Iwacu cultural village in the afternoon.
Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel or similar
Optional golden monkey tracking in the morning (+$100), then a short 1.5-hour drive to Rubavu on Lake Kivu for a relaxed afternoon by the water.
Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay Lake Kivu Serena Hotel or similar
A slow morning, then the drive to Kigali (3.5 hours) for your departure.
Meals Breakfast
What's included
- One gorilla trekking permit per person ($1,500)
- Akagera park entry for 2 nights and Lake Ihema boat trip
- Kigali city tour
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide, fuel included
- Airport or Kigali hotel pickup and drop-off
- Accommodation as listed, sharing a double or twin room
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- All park entry fees for the activities listed
- Booking and securing your permits through the Rwanda Development Board
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
What's not included
- International flights
- Rwanda visa
- Travel and medical insurance
- Drinks other than water
- Tips for guides, porters and lodge staff (guideline: $20 per guide per day)
- Porters on treks (about $15–20 plus a tip, paid locally)
- Optional activities and personal expenses
Optional extras
- Golden monkey tracking (+$100)
- Iby'Iwacu cultural village
Good to know
- The minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15.
- Guide: the best time to visit Rwanda
- Guide: how much a Rwanda safari costs
- Guide: Rwanda visa and entry requirements
Ready when you are
Plan this journey with us
Tell us your dates and who is travelling, and a Rwanda specialist will shape this itinerary around you.