$1,200/
Per Person
Destinations: Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, Lake Kivu, Nyungwe Forest
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Safari Type: Private or Group Tour (Luxury or Mid-range)
Starting/Ending Point: Kigali, Rwanda
Rwanda is a hidden gem in East Africa, offering a perfect blend of dramatic landscapes, extraordinary wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. Known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” Rwanda captivates visitors with its lush rolling hills, tranquil lakes, and misty mountain forests. The crown jewel? An unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park, where you can come face-to-face with majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
This 5-day Rwanda safari package is a journey through wildlife, history, and breathtaking scenery—ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and curious explorers looking for something truly unique.
Included and Excluded
- Gorilla permit ($1,500 per person)
- Accommodation (mid-range or luxury options)
- All meals as specified
- English-speaking driver/guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle and all transfers
- Bottled drinking water
- Park fees and activities listed in itinerary
- Cultural experiences and guided treks
Highlights of the Tour
- Remarkable Rwanda – The Land of a Thousand Hills
Itinerary
- Pick-up from Kigali International Airport.
- Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local markets, and art galleries.
- Learn about Rwanda’s inspiring transformation and vibrant culture.
- Transfer to your hotel and relax.
- Overnight: Heaven Boutique Hotel / Kigali Serena Hotel / Similar
- Meals: Dinner
- Scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park (approx. 2.5 hours).
- Stop at local villages and viewpoints en route.
- Visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for traditional Rwandan experiences.
- Briefing for the next day’s gorilla trek.
- Overnight: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel / Mountain Gorilla View Lodge / Similar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Early breakfast and transfer to park headquarters.
- Begin your once-in-a-lifetime trek through the forest to track endangered mountain gorillas.
- Spend up to one magical hour observing these gentle giants.
- Optional afternoon visit to Dian Fossey’s tomb or local crafts center.
- Overnight: Same lodge in Volcanoes NP
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Drive to the shores of Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s Great Lakes.
- Enjoy a scenic boat ride or relaxing lakefront lunch.
- Continue to Nyungwe Forest, home of chimpanzees and canopy walks.
- Overnight: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel / One&Only Nyungwe House (luxury option)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Choose between a thrilling canopy walk or an early chimpanzee trek in Nyungwe.
- Discover one of Africa’s oldest rainforests and its biodiversity.
- After lunch, drive back to Kigali or transfer to the airport for departure.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch