Embark on an unforgettable 7-day journey through Rwanda, combining rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and extraordinary wildlife encounters.
Embark on an unforgettable 7-day journey through Rwanda, combining rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and extraordinary wildlife encounters. From chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park to gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, this safari offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Enjoy scenic drives, a canopy walkway adventure, and relaxation on the shores of Lake Kivu, all starting and ending in Kigali.
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
Relax or explore Kigali at your leisure, visit local markets or the Caplaki Craft Village and discover Rwanda’s vibrant arts and culture.
Heaven Boutique Hotel (Mid-range)
After breakfast, journey south through Rwanda’s scenic countryside to Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Enjoy breathtaking views of hills, tea plantations, and forests, arrive in one of Africa’s oldest rainforests and home to chimpanzees, monkeys, and diverse birdlife.
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Experience the thrill of tracking chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park:
Guided forest trek to observe chimpanzees and witness their behavior in the wild.
Optional activities:
Canopy Walkway (suspended high above the forest) and birdwatching and guided nature walks.
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Depart Nyungwe and head to Lake Kivu.
Relax on sandy lakeshores, optional kayaking, boat trips, or island visits and explore nearby coffee and banana plantations.
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel (Luxury)
After breakfast, transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
Scenic drive through rolling hills and rural landscapes and arrival and briefing for the next day’s gorilla trek.
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Today is the highlight of your safari—gorilla trekking:
Early morning briefing at park headquarters, guided trek through the Virunga Mountains and spend one hour with a mountain gorilla family.
This rare encounter is both humbling and unforgettable.
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
After breakfast, transfer back to Kigali.
Optional visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and transfer to Kigali International Airport for departure.
This 7-day Rwanda safari is the ultimate wildlife and nature experience—bringing you face-to-face with primates in ancient forests, while also offering relaxation along Lake Kivu and cultural insights in Kigali.
Yes. Every trip can be shortened, extended, combined with another country or moved to a different lodge tier. Tell us what you would change and we will rebuild it around your dates.
Prices depend on your dates, group size and the lodge tier you choose. Send a quote request and our Kampala team replies within 48 hours with a day by day itinerary and a fixed price.
Unless the itinerary says otherwise, international flights, visa fees, travel insurance, tips and personal expenses are not included. Park fees, permits and the accommodation listed in the itinerary are planned into your quote.
Yes. Trips run as private departures for solo travellers, couples, families and small groups, and are priced for the number of people travelling.
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