Rwanda Highlights, an all around Rwanda tour
Experience all Rwanda highlights on just one trip! From the capital city of Kigali to the wilderness in volcanoes and Nyungwe to stunning savannah in the famous Akagera national park.
Enjoy a true jungle experience in Nyungwe Forest where you can track the chimpanzees, unwind at the Sunday beaches of the beautiful Lake Kivu. Climax Your safari with the ultimate encounter with Africa's mountain gorillas!
- City tour
- Gorilla Trekking
- Big Five Safari
- Chimpanzee Trekking
- Boat safari
Safari Highlights
- Park fees and a professional driver/guide
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VT & Round trip airport transfer
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Bottled water throughout the trip
- Gorilla trekking permit
Includes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Tips to porters, site guides and driver/ guide
- Insurance
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Visa
Excludes
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival and Kigali city tour
On arrival at Kigali international Airport, Musana tours and travel correspondent will welcome and transfer you to your hotel. Full day tour of the capital city of Kigali, where you will enjoy a guided city tour and visit some interesting, historical sites.
Learn more about Rwanda's heart-rending history at the Genocide Memorial Centre and visit the Nyamata Church. You will also have the opportunity to stroll at the colorful markets or buy traditional African handworks at the Craft Village.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking water
Meal Plan
Transfer from Kigali to Akagera National Park
After breakfast we calmly transfer to the eastern part of the country. Reaching the unexplored Akagera National Park you will be surprised by the changes in landscape and vegetation.
After checking in at your accommodation you will go for an afternoon game drive for a first introduction with Rwanda's wildlife.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking water
Meal Plan
Akagera National Park game drives and game viewing
Early in the morning we will follow the tracks in search of elephants, lions, buffalos and a variety of birds. Return to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon we will experience the park from a different perspective with a scenic boat trip along Lake Ihema.
You will float quietly past herds of hippos and huge crocodiles lying lazy on the shores.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking water
Meal Plan
Akagera National Park and Kigali
Enjoy another morning game drive before we head back to Kigali, spend the Afternoon at leisure or utilize it to explore the city at your own convenience.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking water
Meal Plan
Kigali, Nyungwe Forest National Park
After breakfast we transfer towards the southern part of the country. En route we will make a stop to visit the Royal Palace Museum in Nyanza, the Rwanda National Museum in Butare, which houses one of the finest collections in East Africa and we will have lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon we continue to the mysterious rain forest of Nyungwe, a true birders paradise and renowned for its many species of primates.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking water
Meal Plan
Nyungwe Forest National Park
A full day to enjoy the magical surroundings of Nyungwe Forest National Park! In the morning we will go for an exciting primate walk in search of habituated chimpanzees. Afternoon at leisure or if you're looking for some more adventure, why not join an optional forest walk or canopy tour?!
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking water
Meal Plan
Nyungwe Forest National Park and Lake Kivu
From Nyungwe Forest we continue to Lake Kivu for some relaxation. It is the largest lake in Rwanda and beautifully located amid mountains and green hills.
Enjoy lunch in the romantic town of Kibuye, before checking in at your accommodation in Gisenyi.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking water
Meal Plan
Lake Kivu and Volcanoes National Park
In the morning you have the opportunity to visit the nearby Hot Springs of Bralirwa or go for a boat ride on the lake, while exploring the small islands and rich birdlife.
After lunch we will have a short drive to one of the most beautiful national parks of the country: Volcanoes National Park.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking water
Meal Plan
Gorilla tracking at volcanoes national park
On this special day, you will spend time with the endangered mountain gorillas. You will make a beautiful hike through the green landscape and hills of the Virunga Volcanoes.
Spend one full magical hour with the amazing creatures while your guide explains more about the specific family and their behavior.
Later in the afternoon we will visit the village Iby'Iwacu, located in the shadows of the Virunga Volcanoes, where reformed poachers showcase the traditional Rwandan lifestyle for the Rwandan cultural treat.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking water
Meal Plan
Volcanoes National Park and Kigali transfer
Wake up at leisure, Have a relaxed breakfast and enjoy the beautiful scenery one last time as we calmly transfer back to Kigali, have lunch en-route.
Depending on the time of your international flight you will be dropped at Kigali International Airport.
Get a Free Quote- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinking water
Meal Plan
Day ten accommodation
No accommodation
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