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9 days · Rwanda · Easy

9-Day Rwanda Family Safari

Paced for families, with wildlife every day and plenty of downtime. Teens 15 and over trek the gorillas; younger children have their own adventures with a dedicated guide.

Check availability WhatsAppFrom US$5,900 pp
Duration
9 days
Route
Kigali → Akagera → Volcanoes → Lake Kivu → Kigali
Best for
Families, Multi-generational groups
From
US$5,900 pp

Highlights

  • Big Five game drives with family-friendly lodges
  • Gorillas for 15+, golden monkeys and caves for the rest
  • Drumming and dancing at a cultural village
  • Beach days on Lake Kivu

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Kigali

Airport welcome, easy afternoon and an early dinner.

Kigali hotelMeals: D
Days 2–3

Akagera

Game drives, boat safari and a night under canvas.

Family tented campMeals: B, L, D
Day 4

To the volcanoes

Drive to Musanze with stops at a fruit market and viewpoint.

Family lodge, MusanzeMeals: B, L, D
Day 5

Gorillas & caves

Teens trek the gorillas; younger kids explore the Musanze Caves with a guide.

Family lodge, MusanzeMeals: B, L, D
Day 6

Golden monkeys & culture

Golden monkey tracking and a cultural village visit with drumming lessons.

Family lodge, MusanzeMeals: B, L, D
Days 7–8

Lake Kivu

Swimming, boats and lazy afternoons on the beach.

Lakeside hotelMeals: B, L, D
Day 9

Return to Kigali

Drive back for your flight.

Meals: B, L
Giraffes in savanna grassland, Akagera National Park, eastern Rwanda
Intore dancers performing in front of the Virunga volcanoes, Rwanda
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) for travellers aged 15+
  • Golden monkey permits
  • Akagera fees
  • 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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