7-Day Rwanda Gorilla, Golden Monkey & Culture
Kigali · Akagera · Volcanoes NP · Lake Kivu — gorillas, golden monkeys, a savannah safari and the shores of Lake Kivu.
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
From (pp)
USD $6,000
Deposit
$1,500
Style
Primates + Safari
The Journey
The Complete Rwanda Experience
Rwanda’s greatest hits in one journey — a savannah safari with a boat cruise in Akagera, unforgettable gorilla and golden monkey treks in Volcanoes National Park, and relaxing time on the shores of beautiful Lake Kivu. A perfect blend of wildlife, scenery and culture.
Itinerary
Day-by-Day Itinerary
DAY1
Overnight: Kigali · Dinner
Arrival in Kigali
Welcomed at Kigali International Airport, enjoy a city orientation that may include the Kigali Genocide Memorial, before checking in for the night.
DAY2
Overnight: Akagera area · B, L & D
Kigali to Akagera National Park
Drive east to Akagera, Rwanda’s largest savannah park. Enjoy a boat safari on Lake Ihema among hippos, crocodiles and water birds, plus a game drive for elephants, giraffes, zebras and buffaloes.
DAY3
Overnight: Volcanoes NP · B, L & D
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
A scenic journey across the land of a thousand hills to Volcanoes National Park, settling into your lodge beneath the Virunga Mountains.
DAY4
Overnight: Volcanoes NP · B, L & D
Gorilla Trekking Day
An early briefing at Kinigi, then trek into the forest to spend a magical hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat.
DAY5
Overnight: Musanze · B, L & D
Golden Monkey Trekking
A shorter trek among the bamboo in search of the endangered golden monkeys, with time to observe and photograph the lively troop.
DAY6
Overnight: Rubavu / Lake Kivu · B, L & D
Lake Kivu, Rubavu
Travel to the shores of Lake Kivu and enjoy a traditional wooden-boat experience, learning about local fishing life amid mist-covered hills and lakeshore villages.
DAY7
Breakfast · Tour ends
Lake Kivu to Kigali & Departure
A scenic drive back to Kigali for lunch before your transfer to the airport for departure.
What’s Included & What’s Not
What’s Included
✓Airport transfers (Kigali)
✓Accommodation as specified
✓Meals as per the itinerary
✓Gorilla trekking permit
✓Golden monkey trekking permit
✓Akagera game drive & boat safari
✓Professional driver-guide & 4x4 vehicle
✓Bottled drinking water
Not Included
✗International flights
✗Rwanda visa fees
✗Travel insurance
✗Personal expenses
✗Alcoholic beverages
✗Tips & gratuities
✗Optional activities
✗Anything not listed under inclusions
Gallery
Moments From This Journey
Discover All of Rwanda
Reserve with a deposit and we will secure your gorilla and golden monkey permits and craft the full journey.
