10 Days Rwanda Safari
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Safari Highlights
The 10 Days Rwanda Safari offers a perfect blend of thrilling experiences and serene moments, showcasing the best of Rwanda’s natural beauty and rich heritage, from trekking through the misty rainforests of Volcanoes National Park to encounter the majestic mountain gorillas , to cruising the tranquil waters of Lake Ihema in Akagera National Park, every day brings new wonders. Witness playful chimpanzees and take a thrilling canopy walk in the lush Nyungwe Forest, marvel at Kigali’s modern charm and poignant history, and immerse yourself in Rwandan traditions through a captivating cultural experience.
Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, nature lover, or cultural explorer, this journey promises to leave you inspired and deeply connected to Rwanda’s extraordinary treasures.
Brief itinerary
Day 1. Arrival in Kigali Rwanda
Day 2. Transfer from Kigali to Akagera National Park (2-3 hours drive) for the two days and one night safari
Day 3. Full day game drive/Transfer back to Kigali
Day 4. Transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe National Park 6-7 hours drive
Day 5. Chimps Trekking and Canopy walk
Day 6. Tea Picking Tour and transfer to lake Kivu
Day 7. Boat Excursion in lake Kivu
Day 8. Transfer from Karongi to Volcanoes National Park Region (Musanze) 3-4 hours drive
Day 9. Mountain Gorillas Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 10. Transfer Back to Kigali city (Kigali City Tour)/ Departure flight from Kigali
Detailed itinerary
Day 1. Arrival in Kigali Rwanda
On arrival at the Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our wonderful team and transferred to your accommodation in Kigali. Please take your time to rest from your flight, walk around the hotel to familiarize yourself with the new environment and later enjoy a sumptuous dinner.
Where to stay
Luxury: The Retreat Rwanda by Heaven, Kigali Serena Hotel, Radisson Blue hotel, Four Points by Sheraton
Midrange: Hotel Des Mille Collines, Eagle View Lodge, Hotel Chez Lando, Urban City Blue Hotel
Budget: Rwandeka guest house, Nyumbani cottages
Day 2. Transfer from Kigali to Akagera National Park (2-3 hours drive) for the two days and one night safari
Today you will be transferred to Akagera National Park located in the Eastern part of Rwanda which is a about two to three hours drive from Kigali city, Arrive in the park and check in your accommodation, around 3pm you will go for the sundown boat cruise in lake Ihema found in Akagera National park, with chances to meet different animals coming to drink water in the lake including: African Bush Elephants, Cape Buffalos, Hippos, Nile Crocodiles, and different bird species. after the boat cruise you will head back to the hotel for dinner and a night stay.
Where to stay
Luxury: Magashi Camp
Midrange:Ruzizi Tented lodge, karenge bush camp, Akagera game lodge by Mantis
Budget option: camping at one of the public campsites in Akagera National park
Day 3. Full day game drive/Transfer back to Kigali
In the morning around 7am you will have breakfast and then around 8am check out of your accommodation (with packed lunch)and go for a game drive encountering the big five, around midday have picnic lunch in the middle of Akagera National park, and then continue the game drive, in the late afternoon you will exit the park and head back to Kigali, spend another night in Kigali.
Where to stay
Luxury: The Retreat Rwanda by Heaven, Kigali Serena Hotel, Radisson Blue hotel, Four Points by Sheraton
Midrange: Hotel Des Mille Collines, Eagle View Lodge, Hotel Chez Lando, Urban City Blue Hotel
Budget: Rwandeka guest house, Nyumbani cottages
Day 4. Transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe National Park 6-7 hours drive
In the morning after breakfast around 8am you will be transferred to Nyungwe National Park, the tropical rain forest with a beautiful canopy bridge, water falls, and home to famous primates like Chimpanzees red-tailed monkeys, Angola colobus monkeys, Owl-faced monkeys among others. On the way to Nyungwe National Park you will visit the King’s palace Museum in Nyanza, where you will learn about Rwandan cultures, see the Royal cows, see how the Rwandan Kings used to live, have lunch around here and continue to Nyungwe National Park. And check in our accommodation for the night stay.
Where to stay
Luxury: one and only Nyungwe House
Midrange: Nyungwe top view lodge, Chimpanzee lodge
Budget: Nyungwe culture village, Ear Ken Barham Guest house, camping in Nyungwe National Park
Day 5. Chimps Trekking and Canopy walk
Early morning you will go for the chimps trekking, after that go for lunch and in the afternoon go for the canopy walk. And after canopy walk, you will go back to your accommodation for refreshments, dinner another night stay.
Where to stay
Luxury: one and only Nyungwe House
Midrange: Nyungwe top view lodge, Chimpanzee lodge
Budget: Nyungwe culture village, Ear Ken Barham Guest house, camping in Nyungwe National Park
Day 6. Tea Picking Tour and transfer to lake Kivu
In the morning after breakfast, you will go for the Tea picking tour, , The tea picking tour brings you the experience of how tea is grown, processed and packed in the factory. Afterwards, around 12pm go for lunch, check out of your accommodation and transfer to central Lake Kivu (Karongi, Kibuye) 2-3 hours drive, check-in your accommodation around the lake.
Where to stay
Chateau le marara
Cleo lake Kivu hotel
Umurobyi lodge
Moriah hill resort
Cormoran lodge
Day 7. Boat Excursion in lake Kivu
Today you will explore the central part of lake kivu, do the boat tour to visit some islands found in this lake, with an opportunity to see swimming cows, hike Napoleon Island to see the large colony of bats, after this go back to the hotel for lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing.
Where to stay
Chateau le marara
Cleo lake Kivu hotel
Umurobyi lodge
Moriah hill resort
Cormoran lodge
Day 8. Transfer from Karongi to Volcanoes National Park Region (Musanze) 3-4 hours drive
This day morning time around 9 am, you will vacate Kibuye and head to Musanze using the Kivu Belt road, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of lake kivu and beautiful hills of the western part of Rwanda. you will arrive in Musanze around mid-day, have lunch and check in the accommodation near the Volcanoes National Park, spend the late afternoon relaxing.
Where to stay
Luxury: One and Only Gorillas nest lodge, Singita Kwitonda lodge, Sabyinyo silverback lodge, Bisate lodge, Virunga lodge.
Midrange: Sambora Kinigi, Mountain Gorilla view lodge, Davinci Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Muhabura Hotel, Fatima hotel, Best View Hotel
Day 9. Mountain Gorillas Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
In the morning around 6:30 you will head to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters, meet the ranger guides, and other group members whom you will go together with for the mountain Gorillas trekking, have briefing about the activity of the day (Mountain Gorillas Trekking) which takes approximately around 3-6 hours depending on how Gorillas are moving, after the briefing we will drive to the starting point and start trekking around 8am, after trekking we will go back to the hotel for lunch and refreshment, In the afternoon there is an option of visiting the Mountain Gorillas Museum, Dian Fossey Gorilla fund (Ellen DeGeneres campus). To learn more about the gorillas and conservation at large. After this we can also visit the Ibyiwacu cultural village to learn more about Rwandan cultures, where we experience traditional Rwandan dancing, traditional marriage, traditional healers, and this will be the perfect time for the ones who want to try the traditional banana beer. and then after go back to your accommodation for diner and another night stay.
Where to stay
Luxury: One and Only Gorillas nest lodge, Singita Kwitonda lodge, Sabyinyo silverback lodge, Bisate lodge, Virunga lodge.
Midrange: Sambora Kinigi, Mountain Gorilla view lodge, Davinci Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Muhabura Hotel, Fatima hotel, Best View Hotel
Day 10. Transfer Back to Kigali city (Kigali City Tour)/ Departure flight from Kigali
This day, you will be transferred back to Kigali city a 2 hours and 30 minutes drive from volcanoes region, visit Kigali Genocide Memorial site to learn more about the (1994 Genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda), after this go for lunch, after lunch we will visit other parts of Kigali city including the car free zone area of Kigali, Kimironko local market, do some last minute shopping in nearby souvenirs stores, and head to Kigali International Airport for Departure flight marking the end of the 10 days Rwanda Safari.
End of the Trip.