8 DAYS
BEST OF RWANDA
8 DAYS
BEST OF RWANDA
8 DAYS
BEST OF RWANDA
About this safari...
The perfect Rwandan adventure, designed to take it the very best this spectacular country has to offer, from vibrant culture and fascinating history in the bustling capital of Kigali to gorilla trekking, Lake Kivu and Big Five wildlife viewing in one of Africa's conservation success stories - Akagera National Park.
About this safari...
The perfect Rwandan adventure, designed to take it the very best this spectacular country has to offer, from vibrant culture and fascinating history in the bustling capital of Kigali to gorilla trekking, Lake Kivu and Big Five wildlife viewing in one of Africa's conservation success stories - Akagera National Park.
About this safari...
The perfect Rwandan adventure, designed to take it the very best this spectacular country has to offer, from vibrant culture and fascinating history in the bustling capital of Kigali to gorilla trekking, Lake Kivu and Big Five wildlife viewing in one of Africa's conservation success stories - Akagera National Park.
Accommodation:
Mid-range lodges

Type of Safari:
Wildlife safari, nature,
culture
Arrive/Depart:
Kigali
International Airport
Best Period:
June – Mid October

Accommodation:
Mid-range lodges
Type of Safari:
Wildlife safari, nature,
culture
Arrive/Depart:
Kigali
International Airport
Best Period:
June – Mid October
Accommodation:
Mid-range lodges
Type of Safari:
Wildlife safari, nature,
culture
Arrive/Depart:
Kigali
International Airport
Best Period:
June – Mid October
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
| Day | Location | Accommodation | Meal Plan | Activity | Key |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volcanoes National Park | Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel | D | TRSF | BB: Bed & Breakfast |
| 2 | Volcanoes National Park | Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel | BBLD | Gorilla trek | BBLD: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 3 | Nyungwe National Park | Kivu Marina Bay Hotel | BBLD | TRSF | TRSF: Transfer |
| 4 | Nyungwe National Park | Kivu Marina Bay Hotel | BBLD | Chimp trekking | A: Morning Game Drive |
| 5 | Kigali | Park Inn Hotel | BB | Kings Palace, National Museum | P: Afternoon Game Drive |
| 6 | Akagera National Park | Wilderness Magashi | FB | Kigali Genocide Memorial Site, boat ride | FB: Full board |
| 7 | Akagera National Park | Karenge Tented Lodge | BBLD | AP | |
| 8 | Departure | No Accomodation | BBL | TRSF |
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
| Day | Location | Accommodation | Meal Plan | Activity | Key |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volcanoes National Park | Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel | D | TRSF | BB: Bed & Breakfast |
| 2 | Volcanoes National Park | Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel | BBLD | Gorilla trek | BBLD: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 3 | Nyungwe National Park | Kivu Marina Bay Hotel | BBLD | TRSF | TRSF: Transfer |
| 4 | Nyungwe National Park | Kivu Marina Bay Hotel | BBLD | Chimp trekking | A: Morning Game Drive |
| 5 | Kigali | Park Inn Hotel | BB | Kings Palace, National Museum | P: Afternoon Game Drive |
| 6 | Akagera National Park | Wilderness Magashi | FB | Kigali Genocide Memorial Site, boat ride | FB: Full board |
| 7 | Akagera National Park | Karenge Tented Lodge | BBLD | AP | |
| 8 | Departure | No Accomodation | BBL | TRSF |
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
| Day | Location | Accommodation | Meal Plan | Activity | Key |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volcanoes National Park | Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel | D | TRSF | BB: Bed & Breakfast |
| 2 | Volcanoes National Park | Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel | BBLD | Gorilla trek | BBLD: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 3 | Nyungwe National Park | Kivu Marina Bay Hotel | BBLD | TRSF | TRSF: Transfer |
| 4 | Nyungwe National Park | Kivu Marina Bay Hotel | BBLD | Chimp trekking | A: Morning Game Drive |
| 5 | Kigali | Park Inn Hotel | BB | Kings Palace, National Museum | P: Afternoon Game Drive |
| 6 | Akagera National Park | Wilderness Magashi | FB | Kigali Genocide Memorial Site, boat ride | FB: Full board |
| 7 | Akagera National Park | Karenge Tented Lodge | BBLD | AP | |
| 8 | Departure | No Accomodation | BBL | TRSF |
DAY BY DAY
Kigali - Volcanoes National Park
On arrival at the airport in Kigali you will be met by our representative and driven to Musanze in the north-west part of Rwanda, the main base town for Gorilla tracking on the edge of Volcanoes National Park. The drive is through beautiful rolling hills on a comfortable paved road and takes approximately 40min. You will check in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, exploring your surroundings.
Overnight :Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel ( Full Board)
Volcanoes National Park - gorilla trekking
After your morning wake-up call and breakfast, you'll drive to the park HQ for a briefing on gorilla etiquette. Park rangers will have already left to locate the habituated gorilla groups. You will be assigned to a specific group of gorillas. Each trekking group has a maximum of eight people and your trek will vary in length depending on which gorilla group you have been assigned to. After locating your assigned gorilla group you will spend one hour in their company before retracing your steps back down the volcano's slopes. Lunch will be at your lodge followed by an afternoon visit to the Gorilla Guardian’s Village.
Overnight : Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. (Full Board)
Volcanoes National Park - Lake Kivu
After an early breakfast you will drive to spectacular Lake Kivu. You will arrive in time for lunch at your hotel, leaving you free to explore in the afternoon. Ask at the concierge desk for the recommended activities on offer.
Overnight : Kivu Marina Bay ( Full Board)
Nyungwe National Park - Chimpanzee trekking
Embark in the early hours of the morning on a thrilling chimpanzee trek in Nyungwe National Park with a packed breakfast to enjoy en route. The Rwandan chimpanzee population is thought to consist of 400-500 individuals, confined to the Nyungwe National Park, including a small community in the Cyamudongo Forest. During your hike you may also spot amazing birdlife. Lunch will be at a nearby hotel and in the afternoon you'll enjoy a canopy walk before returning to Lake Kivu and your hotel for dinner.
Overnight : Kivu Marina Bay ( Full Board)
Lake Kivu - Kigali
After breakfast you'll be driven back to Kigali where you'll visit the King's Palace and the national museum, enjoying lunch in a local restaurant before checking in to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight : Park inn Hotel (BB)
Kigali - Akagera National Park
After breakfast you will check out and embark on a city tour of Kigali including a visit to the Genocide Memorial site. Learn about Rwanda’s history from pre-colonial times to the 1994 genocide and how Rwanda has dealt with that past. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Kigali before driving to Akagera National Park to check in at your lodge and enjoy a sunset cruise on Lake Ihema. Dinner is at your lodge.
Overnight : Wilderness Magashi
Akagera National Park
Enjoy a full day exploring Akagera National Park which is home to the Big Five and a host of other incredible wildlife. In between morning and afternoon game activities you have the chance to relax and enjoy the views. All meals will be at the lodge today.
Overnight: Wilderness Magashi (FB)
Akagera National Park - Kigali
After your morning game drive you'll enjoy breakfast before checking out and driving back to Kigali airport for your onward flight.
DAY BY DAY
Kigali - Volcanoes National Park
On arrival at the airport in Kigali you will be met by our representative and driven to Musanze in the north-west part of Rwanda, the main base town for Gorilla tracking on the edge of Volcanoes National Park. The drive is through beautiful rolling hills on a comfortable paved road and takes approximately 40min. You will check in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, exploring your surroundings.
Overnight :Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel ( Full Board)
Volcanoes National Park - gorilla trekking
After your morning wake-up call and breakfast, you'll drive to the park HQ for a briefing on gorilla etiquette. Park rangers will have already left to locate the habituated gorilla groups. You will be assigned to a specific group of gorillas. Each trekking group has a maximum of eight people and your trek will vary in length depending on which gorilla group you have been assigned to. After locating your assigned gorilla group you will spend one hour in their company before retracing your steps back down the volcano's slopes. Lunch will be at your lodge followed by an afternoon visit to the Gorilla Guardian’s Village.
Overnight : Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. (Full Board)
Volcanoes National Park - Lake Kivu
After an early breakfast you will drive to spectacular Lake Kivu. You will arrive in time for lunch at your hotel, leaving you free to explore in the afternoon. Ask at the concierge desk for the recommended activities on offer.
Overnight : Kivu Marina Bay ( Full Board)
Nyungwe National Park - Chimpanzee trekking
Embark in the early hours of the morning on a thrilling chimpanzee trek in Nyungwe National Park with a packed breakfast to enjoy en route. The Rwandan chimpanzee population is thought to consist of 400-500 individuals, confined to the Nyungwe National Park, including a small community in the Cyamudongo Forest. During your hike you may also spot amazing birdlife. Lunch will be at a nearby hotel and in the afternoon you'll enjoy a canopy walk before returning to Lake Kivu and your hotel for dinner.
Overnight : Kivu Marina Bay ( Full Board)
Lake Kivu - Kigali
After breakfast you'll be driven back to Kigali where you'll visit the King's Palace and the national museum, enjoying lunch in a local restaurant before checking in to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight : Park inn Hotel (BB)
Kigali - Akagera National Park
After breakfast you will check out and embark on a city tour of Kigali including a visit to the Genocide Memorial site. Learn about Rwanda’s history from pre-colonial times to the 1994 genocide and how Rwanda has dealt with that past. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Kigali before driving to Akagera National Park to check in at your lodge and enjoy a sunset cruise on Lake Ihema. Dinner is at your lodge.
Overnight : Wilderness Magashi
Akagera National Park
Enjoy a full day exploring Akagera National Park which is home to the Big Five and a host of other incredible wildlife. In between morning and afternoon game activities you have the chance to relax and enjoy the views. All meals will be at the lodge today.
Overnight: Wilderness Magashi (FB)
Akagera National Park - Kigali
After your morning game drive you'll enjoy breakfast before checking out and driving back to Kigali airport for your onward flight.
DAY BY DAY
Kigali - Volcanoes National Park
On arrival at the airport in Kigali you will be met by our representative and driven to Musanze in the north-west part of Rwanda, the main base town for Gorilla tracking on the edge of Volcanoes National Park. The drive is through beautiful rolling hills on a comfortable paved road and takes approximately 40min. You will check in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, exploring your surroundings.
Overnight :Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel ( Full Board)
Volcanoes National Park - gorilla trekking
After your morning wake-up call and breakfast, you'll drive to the park HQ for a briefing on gorilla etiquette. Park rangers will have already left to locate the habituated gorilla groups. You will be assigned to a specific group of gorillas. Each trekking group has a maximum of eight people and your trek will vary in length depending on which gorilla group you have been assigned to. After locating your assigned gorilla group you will spend one hour in their company before retracing your steps back down the volcano's slopes. Lunch will be at your lodge followed by an afternoon visit to the Gorilla Guardian’s Village.
Overnight : Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. (Full Board)
Volcanoes National Park - Lake Kivu
After an early breakfast you will drive to spectacular Lake Kivu. You will arrive in time for lunch at your hotel, leaving you free to explore in the afternoon. Ask at the concierge desk for the recommended activities on offer.
Overnight : Kivu Marina Bay ( Full Board)
Nyungwe National Park - Chimpanzee trekking
Embark in the early hours of the morning on a thrilling chimpanzee trek in Nyungwe National Park with a packed breakfast to enjoy en route. The Rwandan chimpanzee population is thought to consist of 400-500 individuals, confined to the Nyungwe National Park, including a small community in the Cyamudongo Forest. During your hike you may also spot amazing birdlife. Lunch will be at a nearby hotel and in the afternoon you'll enjoy a canopy walk before returning to Lake Kivu and your hotel for dinner.
Overnight : Kivu Marina Bay ( Full Board)
Lake Kivu - Kigali
After breakfast you'll be driven back to Kigali where you'll visit the King's Palace and the national museum, enjoying lunch in a local restaurant before checking in to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight : Park inn Hotel (BB)
Kigali - Akagera National Park
After breakfast you will check out and embark on a city tour of Kigali including a visit to the Genocide Memorial site. Learn about Rwanda’s history from pre-colonial times to the 1994 genocide and how Rwanda has dealt with that past. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Kigali before driving to Akagera National Park to check in at your lodge and enjoy a sunset cruise on Lake Ihema. Dinner is at your lodge.
Overnight : Wilderness Magashi
Akagera National Park
Enjoy a full day exploring Akagera National Park which is home to the Big Five and a host of other incredible wildlife. In between morning and afternoon game activities you have the chance to relax and enjoy the views. All meals will be at the lodge today.
Overnight: Wilderness Magashi (FB)
Akagera National Park - Kigali
After your morning game drive you'll enjoy breakfast before checking out and driving back to Kigali airport for your onward flight.
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Includes:
- Meet & greet service
- All airport transfers and assistance
- Accommodation on safari on a full-board basis
- Private transport in a 4×4 tourist converted vehicle
- Services of English-speaking driver-guides
- Kigali tours and visit to Gorilla Guardians Village
- Chimp trekking in Nyungwe National Park
- Gorilla trekking permits
- Bottled drinking water & snacks while trekking and in vehicle.
- All taxes on the services quoted above
Excludes:
- Meals and beverages, other than specified.
- International, regional and local flights.
- Airport taxes.
- Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas.
- Excess baggage charges levied by airlines.
- Gratuities to driver/guides and other conveyance attendants.
- Laundry and other items of a personal nature such drinks, telephone calls etc
- Travel insurance
- Cancellation/interruption insurance.
- Costs for anything not specifically mentioned in the “inclusions” listing 
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INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Includes:
- Meet & greet service
- All airport transfers and assistance
- Accommodation on safari on a full-board basis
- Private transport in a 4×4 tourist converted vehicle
- Services of English-speaking driver-guides
- Kigali tours and visit to Gorilla Guardians Village
- Chimp trekking in Nyungwe National Park
- Gorilla trekking permits
- Bottled drinking water & snacks while trekking and in vehicle.
- All taxes on the services quoted above
Excludes:
- Meals and beverages, other than specified.
- International, regional and local flights.
- Airport taxes.
- Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas.
- Excess baggage charges levied by airlines.
- Gratuities to driver/guides and other conveyance attendants.
- Laundry and other items of a personal nature such drinks, telephone calls etc
- Travel insurance
- Cancellation/interruption insurance.
- Costs for anything not specifically mentioned in the “inclusions” listing 
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INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Includes:
- Meet & greet service
- All airport transfers and assistance
- Accommodation on safari on a full-board basis
- Private transport in a 4×4 tourist converted vehicle
- Services of English-speaking driver-guides
- Kigali tours and visit to Gorilla Guardians Village
- Chimp trekking in Nyungwe National Park
- Gorilla trekking permits
- Bottled drinking water & snacks while trekking and in vehicle.
- All taxes on the services quoted above
Excludes:
- Meals and beverages, other than specified.
- International, regional and local flights.
- Airport taxes.
- Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas.
- Excess baggage charges levied by airlines.
- Gratuities to driver/guides and other conveyance attendants.
- Laundry and other items of a personal nature such drinks, telephone calls etc
- Travel insurance
- Cancellation/interruption insurance.
- Costs for anything not specifically mentioned in the “inclusions” listing 
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