Travel itinerary
1-day
Akagera National Park safari offers an incredible African wildlife experience, including a chance to see the Big Five in their natural habitat.
- Departure: Early morning departure from Kigali (2.5-hour drive to Eastern Rwanda).
- Morning Activity: Guided game drive (2-3 hours) with opportunities to see buffaloes, leopards, lions, antelopes, birds, and more.
- Lunch: Enjoy lunch before proceeding to an optional boat cruise on Lake Ihema or explore more wildlife before exiting the park.
- Park Highlights:
- Big Five game species (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes)
- 1122km² park area
- Wildlife includes cape elands, topis, klipspringers, roan antelopes, oribis, and warthogs
- Primates like bush babies, blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, and olive baboons
- 500 bird species, including Augur buzzard, grey crowned cranes, and shoebill stork
End of Tour: Return to Kigali.
2-day
Nyungwe Chimps & Canopy Walk Experience chimpanzee trekking and the famous Nyungwe canopy walk.
- Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
- 6-hour drive from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Park covers 970km² and features grasslands, bogs, and Afro-montane forests
- Home to 13 primate species, including 500 chimpanzees, silver monkeys, and Angola colobus monkeys
- Birdwatching opportunities with over 310 bird species
- Day 2: Activities
- Chimpanzee Trekking: Explore the Uwinka and Cyamudongo sectors
- Canopy Walk: Enjoy breathtaking views on the Igishigishigi trail
- Other Activities: Birdwatching and hiking
End of Tour: Return to Kigali.
9-day
Classic Rwanda Safari This 9-day safari covers Rwanda’s best wildlife destinations, including gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, and a Kigali city tour.
- Day 1: Kigali City Tour
- Visit the Genocide Memorial, curio markets, Kimironko fruit market, Nyamirambo, and the handcraft village
- Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Day 2: Colobus Monkey Trekking in Nyungwe
- Explore colobus monkey trails
- Dinner and overnight stay
- Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk
- Chimpanzee tracking at Chanika reception center
- Spot red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys, vervet monkeys, and birds
- Transfer to Kibuye for overnight stay
- Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- 6-hour scenic drive through Gisovu and Kayove tea plantations
- Stopover in Gisenyi for a short city tour
- Continue to Ruhengeri
- Day 5: Gorilla Trekking & Visit Twin Lakes
- Trek a habituated gorilla family (2-5 hours, including 1-hour encounter)
- Visit scenic Twin Lakes (Lake Bulera & Ruhondo)
- Day 6: Mount Bisoke Hike
- 2-3 hour hike with stunning crater lake views
- Day 7: Transfer to Akagera National Park
- Drive through scenic plains and arrive for lunch
- Afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema (hippos, crocodiles, water birds)
- Day 8: Game Drive & Boat Cruise in Akagera
- Morning game drive (African elephants, Masai giraffes, lions, zebras, leopards, buffaloes)
- Afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema