A flexible Rwanda itinerary for families with teenagers. It combines gorilla trekking (minimum age 15) with activities that suit a wider age range: Lake Kivu, Akagera game drives and boat rides, village visits and relaxed travel days. Tell us your children’s ages and we will adjust the plan.
We arrange your driver-guide, accommodation and park permits, and every itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, interests and budget. Contact us for a personal quote.
Airport meet-and-greet and transfer to your hotel. Rest after the flight. Dinner and overnight in Kigali.
Explore Kigali with a guided city tour, craft markets and, for families with older children, the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Overnight in Kigali.
Drive east to Akagera, about 2.5 hours, for an evening game drive. Overnight in or near the park.
Morning game drive for elephants, giraffes, zebras and possibly lions, then an afternoon boat trip on Lake Ihema. Overnight in or near the park.
Long scenic drive via Kigali to Musanze, with a lunch stop. Evening at leisure near the park. Overnight.
Trek to a gorilla family (minimum age 15), while younger family members can join an age-appropriate nature walk or cultural activity. Overnight.
Drive west to Lake Kivu and spend the afternoon on the shore, with swimming, kayaking or a boat ride. Overnight by the lake.
Drive back to Kigali, about 3.5 to 4 hours, and transfer to the airport or hotel.
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Kigali
- Rwanda gorilla trekking permit, arranged by us
- 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced driver-guide
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during the trip
- Family-friendly accommodation for 7 nights
- Akagera National Park entry fees and boat trip
- International flights
- Rwanda visa or East Africa Tourist Visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guides, rangers and staff
- Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
- Optional activities such as golden monkey tracking or porters
- Domestic flights unless confirmed in your quote
The dry seasons from June to September and from December to February are the easiest for trekking and game drives. Gorillas can be visited all year, and the rainy months bring greener scenery and fewer visitors.
Most visitors need a visa for Rwanda, and many nationalities can apply online before travel. Check the latest rules for your nationality on the official Rwanda immigration site. Speak to your doctor or a travel clinic about vaccinations and malaria prevention.
Yes. We arrange your gorilla trekking permit for your travel date. Permits are date-specific and paid in full at booking, so book early for the dry months. The minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15.
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests, group size and budget, and we will adjust the itinerary, accommodation level and pace to suit you. Every trip is tailor-made, and we provide a personal quote.
