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The suspended canopy walkway in Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda
10 days · Rwanda · Moderate

10-Day Best of Rwanda Safari

Every corner of Rwanda in ten days: Big Five savanna, gorillas, golden monkeys, chimpanzees in an ancient rainforest, a canopy walk above the treetops and the royal history of Nyanza.

Check availability WhatsAppFrom US$6,900 pp
Duration
10 days
Route
Kigali → Akagera → Volcanoes → Lake Kivu → Nyungwe → Nyanza → Kigali
Best for
Wildlife enthusiasts, Photographers
From
US$6,900 pp

Highlights

  • Gorillas, golden monkeys and chimpanzees
  • Akagera Big Five and Lake Ihema
  • Nyungwe canopy walkway
  • King's Palace Museum and Inyambo cattle

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Kigali

Airport welcome, city tour and the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

Kigali hotelMeals: D
Days 2–3

Akagera National Park

Two days of game drives and a boat safari in Rwanda's Big Five park.

Akagera lodgeMeals: B, L, D
Day 4

Drive to Musanze

Cross the country to the volcanoes, stopping for lunch in Kigali.

Lodge near KinigiMeals: B, L, D
Day 5

Gorilla trekking

Your hour with a mountain gorilla family.

Lodge near KinigiMeals: B, L, D
Day 6

Golden monkeys, drive to Lake Kivu

Golden monkey tracking, then down to Rubavu on the lake.

Lakeside hotelMeals: B, L, D
Day 7

Lake Kivu scenic drive to Nyungwe

Follow the lakeshore south along the Congo Nile route to the edge of Nyungwe Forest.

Lodge at NyungweMeals: B, L, D
Day 8

Chimpanzee trek and canopy walk

Pre-dawn chimpanzee tracking, then the canopy walkway suspended high above the forest floor.

Lodge at NyungweMeals: B, L, D
Day 9

Nyanza King's Palace, to Kigali

Visit the reconstructed royal residence and the long-horned Inyambo cattle, then on to Kigali.

Kigali hotelMeals: B, L, D
Day 10

Departure

Free morning for shopping or a final coffee, then transfer to the airport.

Meals: B
Close-up of a mountain gorilla's amber eyes in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Elephant bathing in a lake in Akagera National Park
The reconstructed royal residence at the King's Palace Museum, Nyanza, Rwanda

What's included

  • Rwanda gorilla trekking permit (US$1,500 per person per trek)
  • Golden monkey and chimpanzee permits
  • Nyungwe canopy walk
  • Akagera fees and boat trip
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off at Kigali International Airport
  • Accommodation as listed, two people sharing
  • Meals as listed (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
  • Park entry fees and activities named in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
  • 24/7 local support from our Kigali team

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees (Rwanda issues visas on arrival for most nationalities)
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guides, trackers and porters
  • Drinks, laundry and personal expenses
  • Optional activities not listed

Prices are per person based on two travellers sharing and depend on season, lodge choice and group size. Solo travellers, families and groups are welcome; ask us for an exact quote. Itineraries can be changed to suit you.

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