Home > 7 Day Best of Rwanda: Gorillas, Golden Monkeys & Games

This tour is a comprehensive travel experience designed for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. This itinerary focuses on some of Rwanda’s most iconic attractions, including the majestic mountain gorillas, playful golden monkeys, and diverse wildlife in national parks. The tour typically spans seven days, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes that Rwanda has to offer.

Day 1 Airport Pick up and Transfer to the Volcanoes National Park

Upon your arrival in Rwanda, our guide will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel, which is located a two-hour drive away in the volcanic region. Here you will enjoy a relaxing afternoon as you unwind from your flight and prepare for your upcoming adventure.

Accommodation

  • Le Palme 

Day 2 Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla Trekking

You will start the day with a delicious continental breakfast and then head out as early as possible towards Volcanoes National Park for your memorable experience with the great mountain apes. This activity will take all day, which means you will need to carry a lunch pack. You will return to the hotel in the evening.

You will spend time relaxing at the hotel with the amazing views and proximity to singing birds

Accommodation

  • Le Palme 

Day 3 Volcanoes National Park for Golden Monkey Trekking

Another amazing adventure awaits you today! Eat an early breakfast and then drive back to the mountains for a half-day experience with the enchanting golden monkeys. Later you will return to the hotel for lunch and then participate in a community walking tour, Visit Lake Kivu and spend the evening refreshing at the Lakeside.

Accommodation

  • Le Palme 

Day 4 Transfer to Akagera National Park

Get another early start and then drive to Akagera National Park, stopping at a few scenic stops along the way. Eat lunch and then make your way into the park, where you will embark on an hour-long afternoon boat safari to see some water animals and bird life. Later you will make your way to the lodge for a relaxing evening.

Accommodation

  • Akagera Game Lodge.

Day 5 Game Drive in Akagera National Park

After breakfast, you will go on an early morning game drive through this wildlife-packed National Park. Carry lunch with you so that you will get more time with the game. There is so much to see during this breathtaking activity, including (but not limited to) elands, elephants, herds of buffaloes, lions, giraffes, impalas, zebras, and roan antelope. Later you will drive back to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Accommodation

  • Akagera Game Lodge.

Day 6 Transfer to Kigali

Spend as much time as possible soaking in this beautiful national park before making your way to Kigali in the afternoon. You should arrive in time to do a city tour and see the locals going about their day-to-day activities. Even better – you should go out and see Kigali at night! Your

Accommodation

  • Lemigo Hotel.

Day 7 Kigali Genocide Memorial

This will be the last day of your safari. To wrap it all up you will have the option of going on an optional activity to the Rwandan Genocide Memorial. This is a heartbreaking experience and a unique way to bring your safari to an end.

You will be transferred to the Airport to catch up with your flight and head home.

Quotation Includes

  • Accommodation on safari on a Full board basis (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Private transport in a 4×4 tourist converted Jeep
  • Services of an English-speaking driver-guides
  • Park fees
  • Drinking water while trekking and in vehicle·
  • All taxes on the services quoted above

Quotation Excludes

  • Meals and beverages, other than specified.
  • International flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Shopping

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