Visit Rwanda on this 10 Days Around Rwanda Wildlife Safari and explore the best of tourist destinations in this land of a thousand hills. Contact us to book this Rwanda safari tour.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival – Kigali
On arrival at Kigali International Airport in Rwanda, you will be received by a World Africa Journeys tour guide who will brief you on the 10 Days Around Rwanda Wildlife Safari and then transfer you to the hotel already booked for you in Kigali for overnight stay.
Accommodation: Serena Hotel, Accord Hotel.
Meal: (Dinner).
Day 2: Pick Up for City Tour – Volcanoes National Park
Your guide will pick you up early in the morning and take you on a Kigali city tour, visiting local markets, arts and crafts shops, and the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre. After the city tour, travel to Volcanoes National Park, drive through beautiful scenery and mountain gorilla habitat, arrive around the volcano, and head to the lodge for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: One&Only Gorilla Nest Lodge, Bisate Lodge, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: Golden Monkey Trek
After an early breakfast, you will be taken to the park headquarters with a packed lunch in time to be briefed on the rules for handling gorillas. Golden then goes into the woods in search of monkeys. Afterwards, visit a local village community and stay overnight in a hotel.
Accommodation: One&Only Gorilla Nest Lodge, Bisate Lodge, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: Bisoke Volcano Hike – Transfer to Lake Kivu
Have an early morning breakfast and then proceed to the park headquarters to trek mountain gorillas. After you will be transferred to Kivu Lake for enjoying the beach
Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, Lake Kivu Waterfront Resort
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 5 Transfer to Nyungwe National Park.
Have a morning breakfast and then go for boating then proceed on a transfer to Nyungwe National. You will enjoy scenic drive to Nyungwe. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon relaxation enjoying the Lodge’s amenities and also an evening tea ceremony. Nyungwe forest national park located in southwestern Rwanda is among the diverse ecosystems in the country a home to a number of primate species.
Accommodation: One&Only Nyungwe Lodge, Emeraude Kivu Resort
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 6: Chimpanzee Trekking – Canopy Walk experience
Depart with a packed breakfast and drive to Cyamudongo forest, then trek chimpanzees. Lunch at the lodge, afternoon canopy walk – the most amazing adventure you’ll ever have.
Nyungwe Forest National Park in southwestern Rwanda is one of Rwanda’s diverse ecosystems and home to a large number of primates.
The forest is home to many primates, including chimpanzees, and various species of monkeys, especially pygmy monkeys, colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, velvet monkeys and baboons.
Accommodation: One&Only Nyungwe Lodge, Emeraude Kivu Resort
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 7: Transfer to Kigali City
Have an early morning breakfast and then checkout to proceed to Nyamagabe for visiting the Kibeho Holly Spirit and later continue to Butare for visiting ethnographic museum and royal palace museum before embark on a drive to Kigali. Visit Kigali Genocide memorial centre before be transferred to Kigali.
Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel, Kigali Marriott Hotel, Hotel Chez Lando.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 8: Transfer to Akagera National Park
Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will head to Akagera National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon boat ride on Lake Ihema. See numerous hippos, giant Nile crocodiles and a wide variety of bird species.
Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Akagera Game Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 9: Game Drive Experience – Transfer to Kigali City
After breakfast, start your game drive. The great spotted woodpecker is also considered one of the most beautiful savannahs in East Africa. Visit the giraffe area in the south and climb the lake road to Birengero. Akagera National Park is home to elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and more. Enjoy a packed lunch in the picnic area. Then transfer to Kigali for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel, Kigali Marriott Hotel, Hotel Chez Lando.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 10: Kigali City Tour – Departure
After breakfast, basing on the time of your flight, you may enjoy a city tour prior to departing. After this you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch).
End of the 10 Days Rwanda Wildlife Tour
The 10 Days Around Rwanda Wildlife Safari includes;
- Airport transfers.
- All Accommodation in standard rooms.
- 1-litre bottled mineral water per person per day whilst on safari.
- Transportation by a 4×4 safari Car.
- Services of a professional English speaking driver/guide.
- Game drive.
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permit.
- Park entry.
- Meals as per itinerary.
- Accommodation as per itinerary.
The 10 Days Around Rwanda Wildlife Safari excludes;
Airfares, Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, personal shopping bills and cigars.