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Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabyinyo volcanoes at dusk, northern Rwanda
7 days · Rwanda · Moderate

7-Day Classic Rwanda Safari

Everything most travellers come for, in a week that never feels hurried: city, savanna, volcanoes and lake. Our most balanced introduction to the Land of a Thousand Hills.

Check availability WhatsAppFrom US$4,850 pp
Duration
7 days
Route
Kigali → Akagera → Volcanoes NP → Lake Kivu → Kigali
Best for
First-time visitors, Couples
From
US$4,850 pp

Highlights

  • Kigali city tour and Genocide Memorial
  • Akagera game drive and boat safari
  • Gorillas and golden monkeys
  • Two lazy days on Lake Kivu

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Kigali

Airport welcome and transfer. Afternoon Kigali city tour: Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kimironko Market and Inema Arts Center.

Kigali hotelMeals: D
Day 2

Akagera National Park

Drive to Akagera for an afternoon game drive and sunset boat safari on Lake Ihema.

Akagera lodgeMeals: B, L, D
Day 3

Akagera to Musanze

Morning game drive, then drive across the country to Musanze at the foot of the Virungas.

Lodge near KinigiMeals: B, L, D
Day 4

Gorilla trekking

Trek to a mountain gorilla family in Volcanoes National Park. Afternoon cultural village visit.

Lodge near KinigiMeals: B, L, D
Day 5

Golden monkeys, drive to Lake Kivu

Morning golden monkey tracking, then a short drive to Rubavu on the shores of Lake Kivu.

Lakeside hotel, RubavuMeals: B, L, D
Day 6

Lake Kivu at leisure

Kayak, take a boat to Napoleon's Island and the hot springs, or simply swim and read on the beach.

Lakeside hotel, RubavuMeals: B, L, D
Day 7

Return to Kigali

Drive back to Kigali via the tea-covered hills for your evening flight.

Meals: B, L
Two zebras in golden grass in Akagera National Park, Rwanda
Mountain gorilla mother with her baby in the Virunga forest
Sandy beach and tour boats on the shore of Lake Kivu, Rwanda

What's included

  • Rwanda gorilla trekking permit (US$1,500 per person per trek)
  • Golden monkey permit
  • 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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