8 Days Rwanda Luxury Safaris Overview
We’ve selected the top hotels in the best settings for the ultimate luxury safari in
Rwanda. You will walk with chimpanzees, trek alongside gorillas and enjoy the beauty
of Rwanda’s volcanoes, lakes and forests during this 8-day safari.
Day By Day
8 Days Rwanda Luxury Safaris Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival-Kigali
Pick up from Kigali Airport and transfer to a nearby, urban hotel for dinner and overnight. You
will have a short safari briefing and an opportunity to ask any questions you might have.
Dinner and Overnight.
Day 2: Akagera National Park
After Breakfast, visit Akagera National Park (Approx 2.5 hrs drive) and enjoy wildlife viewing
until sunset. You may also consider taking a boat trip on Lake Ihema, where you will pass
through a forest lake and have a chance to spot crocodiles and hippos.
Our preferred partner in this area is Magashi Luxury Tented Camp, which offers comfortable
amenities in a stunning setting, overlooking Lake Rwanyakazinga.
Full Board.
Day 3: Full day Akagera National Park
Enjoy a full-day game drive in this beautiful park. Animals you may spot include rhinos, lions
and elephants. In the late afternoon or evening, return to Magashi Luxury Tented Camp for
dinner and overnight.
Full Board.
Day 4: Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast proceed to Volcanoes National Park, home of Rwanda’s famous gorillas (Approx
4.5 hrs drive). Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue within the park on an exciting game drive. In
the evening, settle into your accommodations. Our preferred hotel partner is Virunga Hotel,
located just outside of the park with incredible views over the Virunga Volcanoes and two
impressive lakes.
Full Board.
Day 5: Volcanoes National Park and Gorilla Trekking
This day is an early start (approx 6:30 am) for Gorilla Trekking, with the option of a picnic
breakfast in the wild or an early breakfast at the hotel. You may opt to return to the hotel for a
hot lunch and a game drive in the park for the later afternoon, or have the full day trekking with
gorillas in the forest.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel. Full Board.
Day 6: Nyungwe Forest National Park
An early morning departure to drive to Nyungwe Forest (4.5 hrs drive). Upon arrival at the
National Park, complete a short briefing to prepare for Chimp Trekking the following morning.
There will be an opportunity to walk in the national forest, do bird watching or even enjoy a
canopy walk before returning to your accommodations for dinner and rest.
Our preferred partner is Nyungwe House, by One & Only Resorts. It offers a rainforest spa,
swimming pool and nature walks
Full Board.
Day 7: Nyungwe Forest National Park, Chimp Trekking
A day in the famous Nyungwe Forest, the oldest montane rainforest in Africa. Here, you will
walk in the wild amongst chimpanzees, explore the rainforest from the forest floor. Additional
options to complete waterfall hikes and canopy walks, too.
Dinner and overnight at Nyungwe House. Full Board.
Day 8: Departure day & Kigali Museum visit
This is the final day of the luxury Rwanda Safari, with a drive from Nyungwe Forest to Kigalii
(Approx 3.5 hrs drive) Your time in Kigali will include a tour of the Rwanda Genocide Museum
before a final transfer to the airport.
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8 Days Rwanda Luxury SafarisAdditional day in Kigali for shopping and art galleries
Boat Trip in Akagera to Lake Ihema
Night drive to see nocturnal animals
Spa experience at One & Only Nyungwe House
Add Ons
8 Days Rwanda Luxury SafarisPark Entry Fees, Taxes
All permits, including Gorilla and Chimp Trekking permits
Guide and 4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodations and meals (as specified), mineral water
Pick up and transfer to the airport
Inclusion
8 Days Rwanda Luxury SafarisFlights
Travel Insurance
Personal items
Souvenirs and gifts
Additional excursions not included in this itinerary
Exclusion
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6 DAYS RWANDA GORILLA TREKKING
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