10-Day Ultimate Rwanda Safari: Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Trekking, and Cultural Discovery

Safari Overview :

This 11-day adventure offers an extraordinary journey through Rwanda’s wildlife and culture, combining iconic gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, a chimpanzee trek in Nyungwe National Park, and visits to cultural landmarks like the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Ethnographic Museum. Experience luxury accommodations, private game drives, and helicopter transfers, all while discovering Rwanda’s fascinating history, wildlife, and culture.

10 Days / 9 Nights Safari

Medium

07 Years Old

Full itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Kigali & Your Adventure Begins

Arrival: Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by your French-speaking guide. You will be transferred to Kigali Serena Hotel for check-in.

Evening: After check-in, enjoy a dinner at the hotel, followed by an overnight stay. A tour briefing will ensure you’re ready for your adventure.

Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel (Superior Room)

Meal Plan: Dinner

Drive Time: 10 Minutes

Morning: After breakfast, begin your city tour of Kigali, which includes a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful tribute to Rwanda’s history. Audio-visual equipment in various languages will be provided.

Afternoon: Visit Inema Arts Centre, an important cultural venue, followed by a coffee tasting experience at Question Coffee Gishushu, Rwanda’s leading coffee producer.

Lunch: Enjoy a delightful lunch at Sole Luna Restaurant.

Evening: Visit Kimironko Local Market for a unique shopping experience, and then return to the hotel for the evening.

Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel (Superior Room)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning: After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Akagera National Park, located 2.5 hours away. Upon arrival, check in at Ruzizi Tented Lodge and enjoy lunch.

Afternoon: Relax or take an evening boat cruise on Lake Ihema, offering fantastic views of wildlife such as hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.

Evening: Dinner at the lodge, followed by a peaceful overnight stay.

Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge (Standard Tent)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Time: 2.5 Hours

Morning: After breakfast, embark on a full-day private game drive through Akagera National Park, home to giraffes, elephants, buffalo, and lions.

Afternoon: Enjoy a packed lunch at one of the park’s picnic spots before continuing your game drive in the South and North regions.

Evening: Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge (Standard Tent)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning: After breakfast, check out and embark on an en-route game drive through Akagera National Park before transferring to Volcanoes National Park.

Afternoon: Arrive at One & Only Gorillas Nest Lodge for check-in, followed by lunch. Relax for the rest of the day.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at One & Only Gorillas Nest Lodge.

Accommodation: One & Only Gorillas Nest Lodge (Forest Lodge King Room)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Time: 5 Hours

Morning: After a relaxed breakfast, visit the Gorilla Guardians Village for an authentic cultural experience.

Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch. Later, take an optional visit to the Karisoke Research Center, where efforts to protect the gorillas are studied and implemented.

Evening: Optionally attend a Gorilla Doctor lecture (for an additional donation), followed by dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: One & Only Gorillas Nest Lodge (Forest Lodge King Room)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Early Morning: Enjoy an early breakfast before heading to the Park Headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing.

Gorilla Trekking: Embark on a life-changing adventure to see the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Trekking may take from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the gorilla family assigned to your group.

Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation after the trek.

Evening: Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

Accommodation: One & Only Gorillas Nest Lodge (Forest Lodge King Room)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning: After breakfast, check out and transfer to Nyungwe National Park. You’ll drive through scenic landscapes, with a stop in Kibuye.

Afternoon: Arrive at One & Only Nyungwe House for check-in, followed by lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Accommodation: One & Only Nyungwe House (Forest Lodge King Room)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Time: 6 Hours

Morning: After an early breakfast, set off for your chimpanzee trekking experience. Trek through the lush rainforest to encounter Rwanda’s chimpanzees in the wild.

Afternoon: After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch. Optionally, experience the Canopy Walk, which offers breathtaking views of the forest.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Accommodation: One & Only Nyungwe House (Forest Lodge King Room)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning: After breakfast, check out and transfer to Kigali, with a stop at the Ethnographic Museum in Huye for a cultural experience.

Afternoon: After the museum visit, proceed to Kigali for lunch and a visit to local markets.

Evening: Transfer to Kigali International Airport for your outbound flight.

End of Trip

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Drive Time: 6 Hours

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