Our most complete Rwanda itinerary, with ten days to see the country’s headline experiences at a relaxed pace: Kigali’s history, mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, Lake Kivu, Nyungwe’s chimpanzees and canopy walk, and Akagera’s savannah wildlife.
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.
Pick-up at Kigali International Airport and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and craft markets for context on Rwanda's history and recovery. Overnight in Kigali.
Drive east to Akagera, about 2.5 hours away, for an evening game drive. Overnight in or near the park.
Morning game drive across the savannah, then an afternoon boat trip on Lake Ihema. Overnight.
Travel via Kigali to Musanze, roughly 4 to 5 hours with a lunch stop. Overnight near the park.
Trek to your assigned gorilla family and spend one hour with them. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight.
Choose golden monkey tracking or a hike to the Karisoke research site. Overnight near the park.
Drive west to Lake Kivu for a relaxing lakeside evening. Overnight.
Drive through tea country to Nyungwe Forest. Overnight near the forest.
Trek chimpanzees in the morning, then walk the canopy walkway in the afternoon. Overnight.
Drive back to Kigali, about 5 to 6 hours, for your flight 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
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Golden monkey tracking permit
- Akagera National Park entry fees
- Accommodation for 9 nights
- 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 and porter fees
- 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.
