Overview
This 8 Days Rwanda Safari is the ultimate tour of the Land of a Thousand Hills – Big Five game drives and a boat cruise in Akagera, chimpanzee trekking and the canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest, and mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda’s savanna, rainforest and volcanoes in one complete journey.
Explore more of our gorilla trekking safaris or see the related 17 Days Virunga Circuit Safari.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Kigali & City Tour
Met at Kigali Airport with a short city tour including the Genocide Memorial.
Drive to Akagera National Park
Transfer east to Akagera with an evening game drive.
Game Drive & Boat Cruise on Lake Ihema
A morning game drive and an afternoon boat cruise in search of the Big Five and hippos.
Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Scenic cross-country drive to Nyungwe, one of Africa’s oldest rainforests.
Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk
Track chimpanzees and walk the thrilling canopy walkway above the forest.
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Drive north via Kigali to Volcanoes National Park.
Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Trek into the Virunga slopes for a magical hour with a mountain gorilla family.
Return to Kigali & Departure
Transfer back to Kigali for your departure flight.
What's Included
✓ Included
- ✓ Park entrance and game drive fees
- ✓ 4x4 safari vehicle and driver guide
- ✓ Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- ✓ Kigali city tour
- ✓ Bottled water
✗ Excluded
- ✗ Gorilla permit
- ✗ Chimpanzee permit
- ✗ Rwanda visa
- ✗ Boat cruise fee
- ✗ Drinks
- ✗ Tips
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