The Best of Rwanda

Price From

$8600

per person

Duration

12 Days

Destinations

Rwanda

Overview

Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe National Park, and Lake Kivu — offer a rich tapestry of landscapes and unforgettable wildlife experiences. Located in eastern Rwanda, Akagera National Park is the country’s only savannah park, teeming with diverse wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and the Big Five, thanks to the recent reintroduction of lions and rhinos. The park’s varied habitats of wetlands, woodlands, and lakes make it a paradise for birdwatchers. In the northwest, Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of only three places in the world where visitors can see endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. This lush park is also home to golden monkeys and many bird species, making it a prime destination for primate and nature enthusiasts.

 

In southwestern Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park boasts one of Africa’s oldest rainforests, renowned for its exceptional biodiversity with chimpanzees and 12 other primate species. Visitors can walk along a breathtaking canopy suspension bridge and explore the forest on guided nature hikes. Meanwhile, the picturesque Lake Kivu, straddling the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, offers a serene escape with its scenic beaches, volcanic islands, and opportunities for kayaking, boat cruises, and water sports. Together, these attractions showcase Rwanda’s extraordinary natural beauty, from savannahs and misty volcanoes to rainforests and tranquil lakes, promising a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla Trekking

Golden Monkey trekking

Golden Monkey trekking

Forest canopy walk

Forest canopy walk

Chimpanzee Trekking

Chimpanzee Trekking

Learn about Rwanda genocide

Learn about Rwanda genocide

Day by Day summary

Day 1 :

Arrival at Kigali International airport in Rwanda
You will be met by our representative and then transferred to your accomodation.

Day 2 -4 :

You will embark on your road safari to Akagera National Park
You will check in to your accommodation

Day 5 - 8 :

You will drive back to Kigali.
Proceed to Volcanoes National Park

DAY 9 - 11 :

Proceed to to Lake Kivu
You will check in to your accommodation.

DAY 12 :

Proceed to Kigali (6-7 hours drive).
You will check in to your accommodation.

DAY 13 :

You will be transferred to the airport.
International Homebound Flight

At a glance

  • Akagera National park
  • Volcanoes National Park
  • Lake Kivu
  • Nyungwe National park

Highlights

  • Gorilla Trekking
  • Golden Monkey trekking
  • Forest canopy walk
  • Learn about Rwanda genocide
  • Chimpanzee Trekking

Overnight stays

  • 1 Night Hotel Mille Collines
  • 3 Nights Akagera Gamelodge
  • 3 Five Volcanoes Hotel
  • 3 Nights Cleo Lake Kivu
  • 1 Night Radisson Blu Kigali

Cost Includes

Meet and Greet on Arrival in kigali
Ground transport in Rwanda whilst on safari in a 4 x 4 safari vehicle
Emergency evacuation cover by Amref
Park and conservancy fees as applicable
1 x Gorilla Trekking permit per person
1 x Golden Monkey trekking per person
1 x forest canopy walk.
Game drives in 4 x 4 vehicles on private basis in Akagera National park

Cost Excludes

International flights
Entrance at cultural visits
Items of personal nature
Extra meals not included in itinerary 1 Night Radisson Blu Kigali

Day 1 :

Arrival at Kigali International airport in Rwanda. You will be met  by our representative, assisted through customs clearance and then transferred to Hotel Mille Collines for overnight on bed and Breakfast, classic room.

Arrival at Kigali International airport in Rwanda
You will be met by our representative and then transferred to your accomodation.

Day 2 -4 :

After your breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby and you embark on your road safari to Akagera National Park. You will enjoy scenic drives in the land of a Thousand Hills and check in to your accommodation at Mantis Akagera Game Lodge in a standard room on Full board basis. Have Morning and afternoon game drives in this wildlife rich ecosystem

You will embark on your road safari to Akagera National Park
You will check in to your accommodation

Day 5 - 8 :

On this day, you will drive back to Kigali to reach later in the afternoon. Have lunch at a popular restaurant and then proceed to Volcanoes National Park, where you will arrive later in the evening. You will check in at Five Volcanoes hotel in a standard room on a Full board basis.The following morning, proceed for Gorilla Trekking and finish with a golden monkey trek on the final night.

You will drive back to Kigali.
Proceed to Volcanoes National Park

DAY 9 - 11 :

After your breakfast, you will check out of your rooms and have a leisurely drive to Lake Kivu.You will check in to your accommodation at Cleo Lake Kivu, in a double suite on Full board basis.The following morning , you will wake up early in the morning and head to Nyungwe National Park, for your Chimpanzee Trekking adventure.You will also have a forest Canopy walk during your stay.

Proceed to to Lake Kivu
You will check in to your accommodation.

DAY 12 :

After exploring the remote Rwandan destinations, you will check out of your room and proceed to Kigali (6-7 hours drive). Arrive late in the afternoon and check in to your accommodation at Radisson Blu Kigali, in a Superior room on Bed and breakfast.

Proceed to Kigali (6-7 hours drive).
You will check in to your accommodation.

DAY 13 :

It's time to bid Rwanda farewell. You will be transferred to the airport for your homebound international flight. End of Services.

You will be transferred to the airport.
International Homebound Flight

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