From Kigali: 7-Day Rwanda Safari with Gorilla Trekking

Discover Rwanda on a 7-day safari tour from Kigali. Go on a full-day safari in Akagera National Park, track chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest, and see gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

Meet your guide at the airport and receive a briefing on your daily activities. Get transferred to your hotel and, if time allows, enjoy a tour of Kigali.

Day 2: Akagera National Park and Lake Ihema

After breakfast, set out on a full-day wildlife exploration of Akagera National Park. Traverse open savannah plains, acacia woodlands, and wetland lake networks in search of lions, black rhinos, African elephants, leopards, and large herds of buffalo.

In the afternoon, embark on a scenic boat safari along the shores of Lake Ihema to observe pods of hippos, massive Nile crocodiles, and diverse waterbirds, including fish eagles and kingfishers.

Day 3: Nyungwe Forest National Park

After breakfast, depart Akagera and journey southwest toward the ancient montane rainforest of Nyungwe National Park. Drive across southern Rwanda, taking in beautiful views of agricultural countryside, terraced hillsides, and vibrant local communities.

En route, make a cultural heritage stop at the King's Palace Museum in Nyanza to explore traditional royal history and meet the sacred Inyambo long-horned cattle. Continue onwards and arrive at your lodge in nyungwe National park for check-in.

Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking

After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for an early morning briefing before venturing into the dense rainforest with experienced trackers to observe habituated chimpanzee troops in their natural canopy environment.

Day 5: Lake Kivu and Musanze

After breakfast, set off on a scenic road journey along the Albertine Rift Valley, connecting the ancient rainforests of the south to the volcanic peaks of the north. Drive along the scenic shoreline route of Lake Kivu, passing emerald terraced hills, peaceful bays, and coastal communities.

Reach the town of Musanze, and get transferred to your hotel in the late afternoon for check-in.

Day 6: Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Heritage Experience

After breakfast, transfer early to the Kinigi Park Headquarters of Volcanoes National Park for ranger briefings. Trek into the bamboo slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes alongside expert park rangers to encounter a habituated mountain gorilla family, spending an unforgettable hour observing their social behaviors up close.

In the afternoon, visit the Gorilla Guardians Cultural Village to experience traditional Rwandan Intore drumming and dancing, historical demonstrations, and community conservation initiatives.

Day 7: Golden Monkey Tracking and Departure

After breakfast, return to Volcanoes National Park for an active trek through bamboo forest zones to track the vibrant and endemic golden monkeys. Following the trek, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to explore interactive conservation exhibits and learn about decades of mountain gorilla protection.

Conclude your safari with a scenic 2.5-hour drive back to Kigali for last-minute craft shopping or a direct airport transfer.

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