5 Days Rwanda Luxury Safari
Duration
5 Days
Max People
10
Tour Type
Safaris
Rwanda
This 5-day Rwanda safari offers a smooth and enriching journey through the country’s top natural attractions. Start with a city tour in Kigali, then explore the rainforests of Nyungwe for chimpanzee encounters. Move on to Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking, and end with a short wildlife experience in Akagera.
- Discover Kigali’s key cultural spots with a guided city tour on your arrival day.
- Trek through Nyungwe Forest to observe chimpanzees in their natural jungle habitat.
- Walk among the treetops on Nyungwe’s canopy trail with stunning views of the rainforest.
- Meet a mountain gorilla family on a guided trek in Volcanoes National Park.
- Enjoy a final game drive in Akagera National Park before returning to Kigali.
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali & City Tour
Upon arriving at Kigali International Airport, a guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, take a short tour of Kigali to visit major sites such as the Genocide Memorial, art galleries, or local markets (time permitting). Enjoy dinner in town or at your lodge.
Accommodation: Client-selected: Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury
Meals: Lunch/Dinner at a local restaurant or hotel
Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
Leave Kigali after breakfast and head southwest through beautiful countryside landscapes. En route, you may optionally stop at Nyanza King’s Palace and the Ethnographic Museum to learn about Rwanda’s royal and colonial past. Arrive in Nyungwe and unwind at the lodge surrounded by ancient rainforest.
Accommodation: Client-selected: Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury
Meals: Lunch en route or at the lodge
Day 3: Explore Nyungwe Forest
Start your day early with chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest. Listen to their calls and observe their social behavior up close. Later, take a canopy walk above the forest for panoramic views, or join an optional nature walk with a guide to explore hidden corners of the forest.
Accommodation: Client-selected: Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury
Meals: Lunch at the lodge
Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park (Kinigi)
After breakfast, depart for Volcanoes National Park. The journey winds through tea plantations, hills, and charming villages. You can optionally stop at a local community center or handicraft cooperative along the way. Arrive in Kinigi near the park and enjoy a peaceful evening at your lodge.
Accommodation: Client-selected: Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury
Meals: Lunch en route or at the lodge
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Akagera
Begin your day with an early start for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Spend a magical hour observing one of Rwanda’s gorilla families in their forest habitat. After the trek, have lunch and begin your journey to Akagera National Park, arriving by evening.
Accommodation: Client-selected: Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury
Meals: Packed lunch or at the lodge
Day 6: Game Drive & Departure
Enjoy a morning game drive through Akagera’s savannah plains, with chances to see giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and more. After the drive, begin your transfer back to Kigali. Depending on your flight schedule, lunch will be served at the lodge or en route to the airport.
- Airport transfers and ground transportation in private vehicle
- Accommodation as per selection
- All meals as specified in the itinerary
- Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits
- Canopy walk and park entry fees
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All scheduled activities and excursions
- International flights to/from Rwanda
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Optional tours or cultural visits not mentioned in itinerary
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
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