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This 10 Day Rwanda Gorilla, Chimp, Wildlife & Cultural Safari offers you a unique opportunity to tick off three incredible bucket list experiences in one trip. You’ll explore Akagera NP, home to the Big 5, situated in rolling plains and along serene lake shores—a true success story in African conservation. Then, venture into Nyungwe National Park’s dense forests to encounter chimpanzees, followed by a visit to the lush, highland forests of Volcanoes National Park to see the majestic mountain gorillas. Along the way, you’ll also discover hidden gems, including rare golden monkeys, the moving and inspiring Kigali Genocide Memorial, and Rwanda’s renowned coffee.
Highlights
Day 1: Arrive in Kigali City
Day 2: Drive from Kigali City to Akagera National Park (109km / 2.5hrs)
Day 3: Full day in Akagera NP (morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema)
Day 4: Full day game drive in Akagera NP
Day 5: Drive from Akagera NP to Kigali City (109km / 2.5hrs)
Day 6: Drive to Nyungwe National Park (224km / 5.5hrs)
Day 7: Chimpanzee trekking and Canopy Walk in Nyungwe NP
Day 8: More primate encounters, then drive to Volcanoes National Park (243km / 5hrs)
Day 9: Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 10: Golden monkey trek and drive to Kigali for departure (115km / 2hrs)
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be greeted by a Greenway Nature Tours representative. After a brief introduction and safari overview, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, and if time permits, take a city tour. Sample local street food and explore Caplaki Craft Village before heading back to your hotel.
Accommodation Options
Midrange: Chez Lando Hotel
Luxury: Hotel Des Mille Collines/ Kigali Marriott Hotel
Budget: Okapi Hotel/Kigali Holiday Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Included activities
After breakfast, you’ll drive to Akagera National Park, where you’ll check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive, continuing until sunset. Spanning 1,122 km² (112,200 hectares), Akagera lies on Rwanda’s eastern edge, with the winding Akagera River marking the border with Tanzania. The park protects Central Africa’s largest wetland, a complex network of lakes connected by papyrus-fringed swamps. Beyond the wetlands, animal trails crisscross the vast plains and rolling highlands, highlighting Akagera’s role as a sanctuary for savannah wildlife. It’s also a prime Big 5 safari destination.
Accommodation Options
Midrange: Akagera Rhino Lodge/ Dereva Hotel
Luxury: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge/ Ruzizi Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Included activities
Optional Activities:
Following an early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive. After lunch, take a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Ihema, returning to the lodge with game viewing along the way.
Accommodation Options
Midrange: Akagera Rhino Lodge/ Dereva Hotel
Luxury: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge/ Ruzizi Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Included activities
Optional Activities:
After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunches for a full-day game drive, traversing Akagera National Park from its southern to northern regions, including a stop at Giraffe Valley. The park’s diverse landscapes—savannah, woodland, wetlands, and numerous lakes—are home to a wide array of wildlife, including the Big 5. On your return to the lodge, enjoy more game viewing along the way.
Accommodation Options
Midrange: Akagera Rhino Lodge/ Dereva Hotel
Luxury: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge/ Ruzizi Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Included activities
Optional Activities:
Start the day with an early morning game drive, then head back to the lodge for breakfast. After checking out, drive back to Kigali, with a stop at the Imigongo Craft shops en route. Arrive in the early afternoon, enjoy lunch in the city, and then proceed to your hotel.
Accommodation Options
Midrange: Chez Lando Hotel
Luxury: Hotel Des Mille Collines/ Kigali Marriott Hotel
Budget: Okapi Hotel/Kigali Holiday Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Included activities
Optional Activities:
After breakfast, check out and drive to Nyungwe National Park, with a stop to visit the Butare National Museum en route. Donated in 1989 by the Belgian government in collaboration with the Royal Museum for Central Africa in Tervuren, the museum showcases exhibits on daily life and traditional crafts. Remarkably, the museum remained untouched during the 1994 civil war. You will arrive at your lodge in the evening.
Nyungwe National Park is home to Africa’s largest protected expanse of montane forest and is a significant biodiversity hotspot. Spanning 1,019 km² (over 100,000 hectares), the park features forested mountains, flowing streams, shadowy valleys, and vast swamps. Situated in the Albertine Rift, with elevations ranging from 1,600 to 3,000 meters, this high-altitude forest rises above Lake Kivu and forms the watershed that separates the Congo and Nile Rivers.
Accommodation Options
Midrange: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Luxury: One & Only Nyungwe House/ Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel
Budget: EAR Ken Barham Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Included activities
Optional Activities:
After an early breakfast, drive to the starting point for chimpanzee trekking. While sightings are not guaranteed, you may have the chance to encounter Rwanda’s endangered chimpanzee population. Nyungwe National Park hosts the largest area of montane forest in East and Central Africa. Later, enjoy the Canopy Walk, which stretches 50 meters above the forest floor, providing stunning views of the forest and its wildlife.
Accommodation Options
Midrange: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Luxury: One & Only Nyungwe House/ Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Included activities
Optional Activities:
After an early wake-up, you’ll drive to Uwinka for a walk to observe a troop of colobus monkeys. Afterward, return to the lodge for breakfast, check out, and head north towards Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy lunch in Kibuye Town before continuing your journey through scenic tea plantations to your booked lodge.
Volcanoes National Park is famous as one of Africa’s top destinations for mountain gorilla trekking. The park’s stunning volcanic landscape features a mix of tropical, bamboo, and montane forests, as well as Afroalpine shrubland, thickets, grasslands, marshes, and small lakes. Located in the northwestern corner of Rwanda, bordering Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, this 160 km² (16,000 hectare) park is home to five major (inactive) volcanoes. You will afternoon to relax before dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.
Accommodation Options
Midrange: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge/ Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge/ La Palme Hotel
Luxury: Bisate Lodge/One & Only Gorilla’s Nest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Included activities
Optional Activities:
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters to begin your gorilla trekking adventure. Spend up to one hour observing these incredible creatures in their natural habitat. Trekking through the lush mountain forest on the slopes of the Virunga Mountains is a truly unforgettable experience. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and some leisure time, or visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village to interact with the local community and enjoy traditional Rwandan dance performances.
Accommodation Options
Midrange: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge/ Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge/ La Palme Hotel
Luxury: Bisate Lodge/One & Only Gorilla’s Nest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Included activities
Optional Activities:
After breakfast, return to Volcanoes National Park for a golden monkey trek. With the help of a guide, explore the bamboo habitat and visit groups of habituated golden monkeys, spending up to an hour observing them.
Following lunch, check out and drive back to Kigali, making a stop for a canoe ride on the Mukungwa River. Before you set off, you’ll receive a safety briefing. The initial part of the journey is calm and flat, providing a chance to practice steering as you drift downstream. After 20-30 minutes, you’ll pause for a brief lesson on navigating small rapids, where helmets are required. As you continue through the countryside, enjoy the sights and sounds of rural Rwanda. Before tackling a 200-meter section with faster water and some curves, another briefing will be given. The canoe trip lasts approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, ending just after a road bridge.
Afterward, you’ll head to Kigali International Airport, with your arrival timed for your departure flight.
Accommodation: Not Included
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Included activities
Optional Activities:
*Please note: Extensions toTanzania ,Uganda, or Kenya can easily be organized. Please don’t hesitate to ask for our expert assistance.
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