A balanced week in Rwanda that links the capital’s history and culture with mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and a Big Five savannah safari in Akagera National Park. It gives you a gentle start in Kigali, time in the Virunga volcanoes and relaxed game drives in the east.
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 pick-up and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and a local art or craft centre. Dinner and overnight in Kigali.
Drive north to Musanze, about 2 to 2.5 hours away. Visit a cultural village near the park for traditional dance and crafts. Overnight near the park.
Briefing at Kinigi, then trek to your gorilla family for one hour of observation. Lunch and rest at your lodge. Overnight.
Track golden monkeys in the bamboo forest in the morning, then drive to Kigali for the evening. Overnight in Kigali.
Drive east to Akagera, about 2.5 hours, and set out on an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight in or near the park.
Morning game drive for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and, with luck, lions and rhinos, followed by an afternoon boat trip on Lake Ihema. Overnight.
Early game drive, then return to Kigali 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
- Akagera National Park entry fees and boat trip
- Cultural village visit
- Golden monkey tracking permit
- Accommodation for 6 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.
