Safari Packages · Kigali, Akagera, Volcanoes, Lake Kivu & Nyungwe
10 Days The Ultimate Rwanda Safari
Every side of Rwanda: Big Five, gorillas, golden monkeys, chimpanzees, Lake Kivu and Kigali, at an unhurried pace.
Duration
10 days · 9 nights
Best season
Jun–Sep · Dec–Feb
Style
Private journey · Mid-range lodges
From
$5,650 per person
Overview
Kigali, Akagera, Volcanoes, Lake Kivu & Nyungwe
The full circle of Rwanda in ten unhurried days. You go on game drives in Akagera, trek mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in the volcanoes, rest on the shores of Lake Kivu, follow the lake south, and track chimpanzees in the Nyungwe rainforest. Every major park is included, with time to enjoy each one.
Highlights
- Akagera game drives and boat safari
- Gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking
- The Lake Kivu road from Rubavu to Nyungwe
- Chimpanzee tracking and the canopy walk
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
$5,650
per person · 10 days · 9 nights
| Solo | 2 sharing | 4 sharing |
|---|---|---|
| $8,100 | $5,650 | $4,900 |
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
VIP meet and greet at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Meals Dinner
Stay Heaven Boutique Hotel or similar
Morning at the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Kimironko market, then the drive east to Akagera (2.5 hours).
Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay Akagera Game Lodge or similar
A full day exploring the park with a picnic lunch, ending with a sunset boat trip on Lake Ihema.
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.
Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel or similar
Morning golden monkey tracking, then an afternoon at the Iby’Iwacu cultural village.
Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel or similar
A 1.5-hour drive to Rubavu, then a boat trip on the lake and a free afternoon on the shore.
Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay Lake Kivu Serena Hotel or similar
A scenic day’s drive south along the lake, through coffee and tea country, to Nyungwe.
Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel or similar
Dawn chimpanzee tracking, then the canopy walkway in the afternoon.
Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel or similar
Drive back to Kigali (5–6 hours) for an evening flight.
Meals Breakfast
What's included
- One gorilla trekking permit per person ($1,500)
- One golden monkey permit per person ($100)
- One chimpanzee tracking permit per person ($150)
- Nyungwe canopy walk
- Akagera park entry for 2 nights and Lake Ihema boat trip
- Lake Kivu boat trip
- Kigali city tour
- Iby'Iwacu cultural village
- 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
Good to know
- Minimum ages are 15 for gorillas and chimpanzees, and 12 for golden monkeys.
- Day 10 suits evening flights.
- Scenic helicopter flights between parks can be quoted on request.
- 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
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