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13-Day – Rwanda: Complete Safari and Primates Journey

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13-Day – Rwanda: Complete Safari and Primates Journey

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13-Day – Rwanda: Complete Safari and Primates Journey

13-Day – Rwanda: Complete Safari and Primates Journey

An immersive Rwanda circuit combining Big Five safari, gorillas, chimpanzees, rainforest, lakes, and culture.

🦁 Akagera Big Five 🦍 Volcanoes Gorillas 🏞️ Dian Fossey 🌊 Lake Kivu 🌳 Nyungwe Chimps 🎭 Iby’Iwacu
Visit Rwanda • Land of a Thousand Hills
Kigali
Akagera
Kigali
Volcanoes
Lake Kivu
Nyungwe
Kigali
🇷🇼 Day 1 – Arrival in Kigali International Airport – Overnight in Kigali Town

Morning or afternoon arrival at Kigali International Airport. Meet & greet by our professional safari guide. From 10:00–13:00 Kigali city tour (Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kimironko Market, Inema Arts Center). Lunch 13:00–14:00. Afternoon hotel check-in, safari briefing, and leisure time. Dinner and overnight in Kigali.

🦁 Day 2 – From Kigali City – Akagera National Park – Afternoon Game Drive

Breakfast at 07:00. Running from 07:30–10:00 drive for about 120 km / 2.5 hrs to Akagera NP. Lunch at lodge 12:30–13:30. Then from 14:30–17:30 afternoon game drive (elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebra, lions; birds: fish eagle, papyrus gonolek). Dinner and overnight.

Drive: 120 km / 2.5 hrs to Akagera
🚤 Day 3 – Akagera National Park: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Ride

Early breakfast 06:00. Running from 06:30–09:30 morning game drive in the northern plains. Lunch at lodge 10:30–11:30. Then from 14:00–16:00 boat safari on Lake Ihema (hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, waterbirds). Return to lodge for sunset views. Dinner and overnight.

🏙️ Day 4 – Transfer from Akagera National Park – Kigali City

Breakfast at 07:00. Running from 07:30–10:30 drive back to Kigali. Lunch in Kigali 12:30–13:30. Afternoon cultural visits (Nyamirambo Women’s Center, local craft markets). Dinner and overnight in Kigali.

Drive: Return to Kigali
🏔️ Day 5 – Transfer from Kigali City – Volcanoes National Park

Breakfast at 07:00. Running from 07:30–10:30 drive for about 115 km / 2.5 hrs to Volcanoes NP. Lunch at lodge 12:30–13:30. Afternoon visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village. Dinner and overnight.

Drive: 115 km / 2.5 hrs to Volcanoes
🦍 Day 6 – Ultimate Gorilla Trekking (Volcanoes National Park)

Early breakfast 05:30. Start from 06:00 transfer to park headquarters for briefing. Running from 07:00–13:00 gorilla trekking (1–6 hrs depending on gorilla family location). Packed lunch in the forest. Return to lodge for rest. Dinner and overnight.

🐒 Day 7 – Volcanoes National Park: Morning Golden Monkey or Visit to Dian Fossey

Breakfast at 07:00. From 07:30–11:00 golden monkey trekking or Dian Fossey Tomb hike. Lunch at lodge 12:30–13:30. Afternoon leisure with volcano views or spa time. Dinner and overnight.

🌊 Day 8 – Transfer from Volcanoes – Lake Kivu (Gisenyi)

Breakfast at 08:00. Running from 08:30–11:30 scenic drive for about 100 km / 3 hrs to Lake Kivu. Lunch at lakeside restaurant 13:00–14:00. Afternoon relaxation, swimming, kayaking, or lakeside walk. Dinner and overnight at Lake Kivu.

Drive: 100 km / 3 hrs to Lake Kivu
Day 9 – Lake Kivu: Morning Boat Cruise and Afternoon Coffee Experience

Breakfast at 08:00. Running from 09:00–12:00 boat cruise (fishing villages, Napoleon Island bats, birdlife). Lunch 13:00–14:00. Afternoon coffee experience or leisure at the lake. Dinner and overnight at Lake Kivu.

🌳 Day 10 – Drive from Lake Kivu – Nyungwe Forest National Park

Breakfast at 07:00. Running from 07:30–13:30 drive for about 260 km / 6 hrs along the Congo–Nile Divide. Lunch en route and tea plantation visit. Afternoon arrival at Nyungwe lodge, rest. Dinner and overnight.

Drive: 260 km / 6 hrs along Congo-Nile Divide
🐵 Day 11 – Nyungwe Forest: Morning Chimpanzee Tracking and Afternoon Nature Walk

Early breakfast 05:00. Starting from 05:30–09:00 chimpanzee trekking (chimpanzees, colobus monkeys; birds: great blue turaco). Return to lodge for lunch 10:30–11:30. Afternoon leisure or guided nature walk. Dinner and overnight.

🌉 Day 12 – Nyungwe Forest: Morning Canopy Walk and Guided Forest Walk

Breakfast at 07:00. Starting at 08:30–10:00 canopy walk suspended 60 m above the forest floor. Lunch 12:30–13:30. Running from 14:00–17:00 guided forest walk (orchids, waterfalls, endemic birds). Dinner and overnight.

✈️ Day 13 – Drive from Nyungwe Forest – Kigali Airport (Departure)

Breakfast at 07:00. Running from 07:30–14:00 drive for about 230 km / 6 hrs back to Kigali with lunch en route. Arrival in Kigali for international departure or optional overnight.

Drive: 230 km / 6 hrs to Kigali
Disclaimer: Exact lodge options will be shared at quotation stage to match availability and travel dates. And once you confirm the option you like, we will then work on a more detailed itinerary.

The Complete Rwanda Circuit

🦁
Akagera
Big Five Safari
🦍
Volcanoes
Gorillas & Golden Monkeys
🌊
Lake Kivu
Boat Cruise & Coffee
🌳
Nyungwe
Chimps & Canopy Walk
🎭
Culture
Iby’Iwacu & Nyamirambo

Two rainforests • Two primate experiences • Savannah • Lakes • Culture

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13-Day – Rwanda: Complete Safari and Primates Journey

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