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Per PersonEmbark on a unique adventure to explore Rwanda’s extraordinary wildlife. This 8-day journey takes you through the country’s most stunning national parks, teeming with biodiversity: lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, primates, and countless birds. Perfect for nature and animal lovers, the tour includes 4×4 game drives, boat safaris, and intimate encounters with wildlife in pristine natural settings.
Included and Excluded
- Accommodation in 3★ hotels and eco-lodges
- Private vehicle transfers with French-speaking driver/guide
- All meals listed
- Park entry fees and permits
- 4x4 game drives in Akagera & boat safari on Lake Ihema
- Guided chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe
- Bottled water during transfers
- International flights
- Travel visa & insurance
- Personal expenses & alcoholic drinks
- Tips
- Optional activities not listed (massages, extra tours, etc.)
What makes this activity special?
- 4x4 Game Drives – Classic safari experiences at sunrise and sunset.
- Stay inside the national parks, surrounded by nature, waking up to the sounds of birds or distant roars.
- Enjoy unspoiled views of Rwanda’s lakes, mountains, and jungle canopy.
Itinerary
Arrive at Kigali International Airport, welcome greeting by our French-speaking guide who will assist with immigration and provide transfer to your hotel in Kigali. (Clients must inform us of their arrival time at least 7 days in advance.)
- Meet & greet at Kigali International Airport with your French-speaking guide
- Transfer to hotel for check-in and rest
- Welcome dinner with traditional Rwandan specialties
Depart from Kigali in the morning for a scenic 3-hour drive to Akagera National Park. Upon arrival, check-in at the eco-lodge, followed by an afternoon 4x4 game drive to spot wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, and zebras.
- Drive to Akagera National Park (approx. 3 hours)
- Check-in at lodge inside the park
- Late afternoon 4x4 safari to spot first wildlife (elephants, giraffes, zebras)
- Relaxing evening at the lodge
Early morning 4x4 safari to explore deeper into Akagera, with chances to see lions, buffaloes, leopards, and antelopes. Picnic lunch in the bush, followed by an afternoon drive focusing on birdlife and water animals like hippos and crocodiles.
- Early morning 4x4 game drive for optimal viewing of lions, leopards, buffaloes, and more
- Picnic lunch in the savannah
- Late afternoon safari: birdwatching & hippos at waterholes
- Dinner and evening by the fireplace
Start the day with a boat safari on Lake Ihema, perfect for viewing hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds. Afternoon at leisure at the lodge or enjoy a guided nature walk by the lake.
- Morning boat cruise on Lake Ihema to spot hippos, crocodiles, and aquatic birds (kingfishers, herons, fish eagles)
- Afternoon at leisure: relax at the lodge or take a guided lakeside walk
Early morning departure for a long scenic drive (approx. 5 hours) to Nyungwe National Park. Arrive and check in at the forest lodge nestled in the rainforest. Evening at leisure.
- Early transfer to Nyungwe National Park (approx. 5-hour drive)
- Check-in at a forest lodge in the heart of the rainforest
- Dinner at the lodge
Early morning start for a guided forest trek in search of wild chimpanzees. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, visit a primate rehabilitation center or experience the Nyungwe canopy walk.
- Early morning guided trek in search of chimpanzees
- Return to the lodge for lunch
- Afternoon visit to a primate rehabilitation center or canopy walk (suspended bridge over the forest)
- Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge
Drive back to Kigali with a cultural stop in Butare to visit the National Museum of Rwanda. Continue to Kigali and enjoy a farewell dinner with panoramic views of the city.
- Return drive to Kigali via Butare (Huye)
- Stop to visit the National Museum of Rwanda, showcasing wildlife, history, and culture
- Final dinner at a panoramic restaurant in Kigali
Free time depending on flight schedule. Optional souvenir shopping before transfer to Kigali International Airport for departure. Assistance with check-in procedures provided.
- Free time depending on flight schedule; optional local handicraft shopping
- Transfer to airport and assistance with check-in
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