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10 Days / 9 NightsRwandaLuxury Safari

10 Days Rwanda Safari ; Gorillas, Nyungwe & Akagera

A comprehensive 10-day journey through Rwanda’s most iconic landscapes, combining primate tracking, rainforest exploration, and classic savannah wildlife within a compact and efficiently connected route.

Journey typeBespoke Land Safari
Best seasonYear-round (Best ; june-september & December-February)
Duration10 Days / 9 Nights
CountriesRwanda
Overview

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Rwanda Great Apes • Rainforest Canopy • Big Game • Lake Systems • Savannah Landscapes This extended journey connects Rwanda’s most iconic wildlife regions, combining primate encounters in Volcanoes and Nyungwe with classic big game safaris in Akagera National Park. The itinerary is structured to maintain flow across the country while balancing high-intensity trekking with recovery and scenic transitions.

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park , Rwanda’s signature wildlife experience.
Golden Monkey Tracking , A rare and dynamic primate encounter in the Virunga foothills.
Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk in Nyungwe ,Combine primate tracking with a suspended forest walkway experience.
Lake Kivu Scenic Recovery ,Strategic lakeside pause balancing high-intensity trekking days.
Big Game Safari in Akagera ,Classic savannah wildlife experience completing Rwanda’s Big Five circuit.
Full Rwanda Ecosystem Circuit , Rainforest, volcanic highlands, freshwater lake, and savannah in one itinerary.
Day by day
Day 1

Day 1 | Arrival in Kigali

Private Welcome & Transition Arrival and assisted transfer with optional city orientation. Included Experiences VIP meet-and-greet Private transfer Optional Kigali city visit Featured Accommodation The Retreat by Heaven Room Category: Luxury Room Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2

Day 2 | Kigali → Nyungwe Forest National Park

Southern Rainforest Entry Transfer south to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Included Experiences Scenic drive (5–6 hrs) Cultural stops Featured Accommodation Nyungwe House Room Category: Luxury Suite Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3

Day 3 | Nyungwe Forest National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk Included Experiences Chimpanzee tracking Canopy walkway experience Guided forest exploration High-intensity primate + forest perspective day

Day 4

Day 4 | Nyungwe → Lake Kivu (Gisenyi)

Recovery & Scenic Transition Transfer to Lake Kivu. Included Experiences Scenic lakeside drive Optional boat experience Leisure recovery Featured Accommodation Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel Room Category: Lake View Room Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 5

Day 5 | Lake Kivu → Volcanoes National Park

Volcanic Landscape Transition Transfer north to Volcanoes National Park. Included Experiences Scenic drive along Lake Kivu Trek briefing Featured Accommodation One & and only gorilla Nest Room Category: Deluxe Room Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6

Day 6 | Volcanoes National Park

Gorilla Trekking Experience Included Experiences Gorilla trekking permit Ranger-guided trek Porter support

Day 7

Day 7 | Volcanoes National Park

Golden Monkey Tracking & Exploration Included Experiences Golden monkey tracking Optional cultural village visit Leisure time

Day 8

Day 8 | Volcanoes → Akagera National Park

Savannah Shift (East Rwanda) Transfer east to Akagera National Park. Included Experiences Cross-country scenic drive (5–6 hrs) Landscape transition from volcanic to savannah Featured Accommodation Ruzizi Tented Lodge Room Category: Luxury Tent Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 9

Day 9 | Akagera National Park

Big Game Safari & Lake Exploration Included Experiences Morning game drive (lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe) Afternoon boat safari on Lake Ihema Completes Rwanda’s Big Five narrative

Day 10

Day 10 | Akagera → Kigali

Departure Return to Kigali for departure. Included Experiences Private transfer Airport assistance

Daily order flexes with weather, wildlife movements and your pace, your guide adapts in real time.

Lodges & camps
This itinerary features a curated selection of high-quality lodges, including The Retreat by Heaven, a refined urban base for seamless arrival and departure; Nyungwe House, a premium rainforest lodge embedded within tea plantations; Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel, a lakeside retreat offering recovery and scenic relaxation; One & only gorilla Nest, a strategically positioned lodge for gorilla and golden monkey tracking; and Ruzizi Tented Lodge, an intimate bush camp delivering immersive access to Rwanda’s savannah wildlife together combining comfort, location efficiency, and seamless progression across the country’s key ecosystems.

Final properties are named on your written proposal, we hold options while you refine dates.

Includes & excludes
Included
  • ✓Gorilla trekking permit
  • ✓Chimpanzee tracking permit
  • ✓Golden monkey tracking
  • ✓Accommodation as listed
  • ✓Meals as indicated
  • ✓Private transport
  • ✓Professional driver-guide
  • ✓Park fees and conservation levies
Not included
  • ✗International flights to/from East Africa
  • ✗Visas and immigration fees
  • ✗Travel and medical insurance
  • ✗Premium beverages and laundry unless noted
  • ✗Gratuities for guides, trackers and lodge staff
  • ✗Personal expenses and optional activities

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