This 12-Day Best of Rwanda Safari is a carefully designed Rwanda tour package showcasing the country’s top national parks and cultural highlights.
Explore Volcanoes National Park for world-famous gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking.
Venture into Nyungwe Forest National Park for chimpanzee tracking, canopy walks, and colobus monkeys.
Experience thrilling game drives in Akagera National Park, home to lions, elephants, and giraffes.
This all-inclusive Rwanda Safari combines luxury accommodation, expert guides, and seamless transport for an unforgettable wildlife and adventure journey across Rwanda.
Explore Rwanda’s top attractions including gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest, and game drives in Akagera National Park.
Enjoy golden monkey trekking, canopy walks, Lake Kivu scenery, Kigali city tour, and cultural experiences.
Discover diverse wildlife, rich heritage, and breathtaking landscapes across Rwanda’s safari journey.
Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park offers unforgettable close encounters with mountain gorillas in a natural misty rainforest habitat.
Chimpanzee tracking Nyungwe Forest National Park provides thrilling primate encounters with expert guides in an ancient montane rainforest ecosystem.
Akagera game drives showcase Rwanda’s savannah wildlife, including lions elephants giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and rich bird species diversity.
Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park reveals playful endangered primates living in bamboo forests and volcanic landscapes.
This 12-Days Rwanda Safari explores Volcanoes, Nyungwe, and Akagera National Parks.
Featuring gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, and game drives.
Experience Kigali culture, Lake Kivu scenery, canopy walks, and rich wildlife including lions, elephants, and primates.
Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, an Anthill Safaris driver guide will meet and greet you. The guide will brief you on your safari and transfer you to your hotel in Kigali. You can relax and unwind at your hotel after your journey.
Accommodation: The Governor’s Residence (Luxury hotel located in Kigali)
After an early morning breakfast, you will drive to Nyungwe Forest. Along the way, you will visit Nyanza King’s Palace, the national museum of Butare, and the genocide memorial of Murambi. Nyanza was the headquarters of the ancient Rwanda Kingdom before the arrival of Europeans. The palace, built by King Mutura in 1934, showcases traditional Rwandan architecture.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel (Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP)
After breakfast, you will enter Nyungwe Forest to track the Nyungwe Colobus monkey. A walk in the forest with knowledgeable guides, well-versed in botany, ornithology, and interspecies relationships, will offer a rich learning experience. You will return to the guest house for lunch and spend the night at the hotel.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel (Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP)
You will spend another day in Nyungwe Forest. In the morning, you can choose between the Nyungwe canopy walk or a nature walk to the waterfalls. After lunch, you will visit the Colobus monkeys darting through the trees. You will stay overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel (Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP)
Early in the morning, you will head to Kibuye via Gisakura, a five-hour journey. Along the way, you will enjoy the beautiful green hills of Rwanda and views of Lake Kivu. You will spend the night at the Betania Guest House.
Accommodation: Cormoran Lodge (Mid-range lodge located in Kibuye)
You will transfer to Gisenyi by speed boat or vehicle, based on your preference. During the journey, you will explore the wonderful views of different islands along Lake Kivu and some Congolese hills. You will stay overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel (Luxury hotel located in Gisenyi)
Start your day with a relaxing breakfast before heading to Kivu Serena Beach. Spend the morning swimming and unwinding at the beach. Afterward, drive to Musanze, the base for your gorilla adventure. Visit the Ibyiwacu cultural village to learn about local traditions and heritage. In the evening, enjoy your stay at a comfortable hotel.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (A mid-range lodge in Ruhengeri, close to Volcanoes National Park)
After an early breakfast, head to Volcanoes National Park for your first gorilla trek. Arrive at the park’s main office by 7:00 am for a briefing and coffee. Then, begin your exciting trek into the park’s misty forests. Enjoy a chance to meet the magnificent mountain gorillas. Return to your hotel in the evening for relaxation and rest.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (A mid-range lodge just under an hour’s drive from Volcanoes NP)
Visit the golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park. Arrive by 7:00 am for a briefing before your trek. Spend time observing the playful golden monkeys in their natural habitat. Return to the hotel for lunch, then head out to explore the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. In the evening, relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (A mid-range lodge in Ruhengeri, the city near the park)
After breakfast, drive to Akagera National Park, passing through Kigali. Stop for lunch before entering the park. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Ihema. Afterward, take time to birdwatch and enjoy the beautiful park landscapes. Spend the night at a luxury lodge within the park.
Accommodation: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge (A luxury lodge located inside Akagera National Park)
Begin your day with a morning game drive in Akagera National Park. Akagera is Rwanda’s only savannah park and home to a wide range of animals. You can spot lions, giraffes, elephants, and zebras, along with the newly reintroduced black rhinos. The park is also famous for its rich birdlife, found in various habitats. Afterward, drive back to Kigali for the night.
Accommodation: The Governor’s Residence (A luxury hotel in Kigali)
After breakfast, visit the Ntarama Church, a site of historical significance. This church is where over 5,000 people were killed during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Learn about the history of the genocide and Rwanda’s journey toward unity and reconciliation.
Depending on your flight schedule, take some time to reflect on your experience.
Accommodation: None (End of tour)
This 12-Days Rwanda Safari includes park fees, gorilla and chimp permits, transport, meals, accommodation, guide, and drinking water.
Excludes international flights, visas, tips, insurance, personal expenses, drinks, and extra accommodation.
Enjoy a fully guided Rwanda safari with essential services covered for a smooth, safe journey.
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