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12-days Grand Rwanda Safari Experience

Offered by: USD Safari Tours

4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)

Journey Snapshot

🗺 Rwanda ⏱ 12 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof

kigali akagera NP Nyungwe NP(Chimps) volcanoes NP(gorillas) lake kivu

Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By

Discover the wonders of Rwanda on a spectacular twelve-day safari combining wildlife, primates, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Encounter mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys, and diverse wildlife while visiting Rwanda's beautiful national parks, forests, and scenic lakes. Perfect for tourists seeking a complete Rwanda adventure filled with nature, culture, and unforgettable safari moments.

Route

Start	kigali (Day 1)
Day 2	akagera NP
Day 3	Nyungwe NP(Chimps)
Day 4	volcanoes NP(gorillas)
End	lake kivu

Tour Features

Day 1:Arrival in Kigali Day 2:Kigali city tour and transfer to Akagera National Park Day 3:Full day- wild safari Day 4:Lake Ihema Boat Safari & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park Day 5:Gorilla trekking adventure Day 6:Golden Monkey Trek & Cultural Experience Day 7: transfer to lake kivu Day 8:Lake Kivu Boat Cruise & Coffee Experience Day 9:Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park Day 10:Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk Day 11:Tea Plantation Tour & Return to Kigali City Day 12:Departure

Activities & Transportation

Route: kigali, akagera NP, Nyungwe NP(Chimps), volcanoes NP(gorillas), lake kivu
Duration: 12 days
Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1

Akagera Safari Camp >Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP

Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

2

Akagera Safari Camp> Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

3

Akagera Safari Camp >Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

4

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

5

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

6

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

7

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel> Luxury hotel located at Lake Kivu

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

8

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel> Luxury hotel located at Lake Kivu

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

9

Munazi Lodge>Mid-range lodge located inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

10

Munazi Lodge >Mid-range lodge located inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

11

Flame Tree Village> Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

12

No accommodation

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Arrival in Kigali

⏱Morning 🏨Akagera Safari Camp >Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP 🍽Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

Discover Kigali's rich history with visits to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and local artisan markets. Afterwards, journey east to Akagera National Park, Rwanda's only savannah park, where you will settle into Akagera Safari Camp overlooking the stunning wilderness.

Day 2 Kigali city tour and transfer to Akagera National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Akagera Safari Camp> Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Discover Kigali's rich history with visits to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and local artisan markets. Afterwards, journey east to Akagera National Park, Rwanda's only savannah park, where you will settle into Akagera Safari Camp overlooking the stunning wilderness.

Day 3 Full day- wild safari

⏱Morning 🏨Akagera Safari Camp >Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Spend the day exploring Akagera National Park on thrilling game drives in search of lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and numerous bird species. Your experienced guide will help you discover the park's incredible biodiversity.

Day 4 Lake Ihema Boat Safari & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Enjoy a relaxing morning boat safari cruise on the glistening Lake Ihema, famous for hippos, crocodiles, and aquatic birdlife. Later, travel across Rwanda's beautiful countryside to Volcanoes National Park while admiring the country's famous rolling hills.

Day 5 Gorilla trekking adventure

⏱Morning 🏨Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Following an early briefing, venture into Volcanoes National Park in search of habituated mountain gorilla families. Spend one magical hour observing these magnificent primates before returning to your rooms at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge with unforgettable memories.

Day 6 Golden Monkey Trek & Cultural Experience

⏱Morning 🏨Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Track the playful and endangered Golden Monkeys through the lush bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park, enjoying close encounters with these rare primates in their natural habitat. Later, visit the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village to experience authentic Rwandan music, dance, traditional cuisine, local customs, storytelling, and the vibrant cultural heritage of the community.

Day 7 transfer to lake kivu

⏱Morning 🏨Lake Kivu Serena Hotel> Luxury hotel located at Lake Kivu 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Check out from the Mountain Gorilla View Lodge and leave Volcanoes National Park and drive to the beautiful shores of the glistening Lake Kivu. Spend the afternoon relaxig at your lakeside resort or exploring the waterfront while enjoying spectacular views of one of Africa's Great Lakes.

Day 8 Lake Kivu Boat Cruise & Coffee Experience

⏱Morning 🏨Lake Kivu Serena Hotel> Luxury hotel located at Lake Kivu 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Enjoy a scenic boat cruise across the glistening Lake Kivu, visiting nearby amazing islands and fishing communities. Later, tour a local coffee plantation to learn about Rwanda's world renowned coffee production from cultivation to processing and tasting.

Day 9 Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Munazi Lodge>Mid-range lodge located inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Travel south along the scenic shores of Lake Kivu, taking in spectacular lake views and rolling hills, before continuing through Rwanda's lush tea plantations to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Enjoy the country's breathtaking landscapes and peaceful countryside before arriving and checking in at Munazi Lodge for a relaxing evening.

Day 10 Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

⏱Morning 🏨Munazi Lodge >Mid-range lodge located inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Wake early for an exciting chimpanzee tracking adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Later, experience East Africa's famous canopy walkway, suspended high above the rainforest floor and offering incredible panoramic views and wildlife sightings.

Day 11 Tea Plantation Tour & Return to Kigali City

⏱Morning 🏨Flame Tree Village> Mid-range hotel located in Kigali 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Visit one of Rwanda's beautiful tea plantations to discover the tea-making process and enjoy scenic views across the rolling hills. Continue your journey back to Kigali, arriving in the evening for your final overnight stay at the Flame Tree Village.

Day 12 Departure

⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Enjoy a leisurely and scrumptious breakfast before transferring to Kigali International Airport for your departure. Bid farewell to Rwanda as you leave with unforgettable memories of extraordinary wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and the warm hospitality that makes the Land of a Thousand Hills a truly remarkable destination.