Rwanda
Safari

5-day Rwanda safari through Akagera and Volcanoes National Parks

Duration 5 Days / 3 Nights
Group Size 1-7
Best Months All Year Round

Overview

Experience a 5-day Rwanda safari through the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” combining wildlife, primates, culture, and scenic landscapes. Explore Akagera National Park with game drives and a Lake Ihema boat safari, then head to Volcanoes National Park for Golden Monkey tracking and optional cultural visits around Musanze.

Accommodation & Destination
1 night - Akagera National Park
Budget-Akagera Transit Lodge or a similar accommodation
Mid-range - Akagera Safari Camp or a similar accommodation
Luxury - Ruzizi Tented Camp or Akagera Game Lodge or similar

2 nights - Volcanoes National Park
Budget-Muhabura Hotel or La Palme Hotel or a similar accommodation
Mid-range - Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Ingagi Park View Lodge or similar
Luxury - Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Virunga Inn Resort or a similar accommodation

Key
FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Epic game drives Epic game drives
Curated Hospitality Curated Hospitality
Return airport transfers Return airport transfers
Road trip Road trip

Inclusions

  • 05 nights accommodation as per the itinerary.
  • Meals as per the itinerary.
  • Afternoon boat safari on Lake Ihema.
  • Gorilla trekking permits.
  • Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
  • Gorilla briefing at the park’s headquarters.
  • 1 hour of photography and observing mountain gorillas each.
  • Primate experience in the Virunga Mountains-Golden Monkey tracking experience.
  • Golden Monkey tracking in Virunga.
  • Golden Monkey briefing.
  • Parks entrance fees.
  • Service of professional and fully licensed driver-guide (fluent in English).
  • Transport in a custom-made safari land cruiser.
  • Drinking water while on safari (Two x 1⁄2 liter’ bottles per person per day).
  • AMREF Flying Doctors air and ground evacuation cover.

Exclusions

  • International flights.
  • International travel insurance(Recommended).
  • Visa fees.
  • Gratuities for safari guide, porters and hotel staff (waiters).
  • Drinks and beverages in the hotels/lodges.
  • Expenses of a personal nature like telephone calls, laundry, Room Services, and Use of a Mini Bar.
  • Any extra activities other than the ones clearly mentioned as included.
  • Optional Activity - Visit to the Twin Lakes – Lake Burera & Lake Ruhondo
  • Optional Activity - Visit to Musanze Caves
  • Optional Activity - City Tour - Kigali Genocide Memorial
  • Optional Activity - Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village

Itinerary

After breakfast in Kigali, drive to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah park and home to the Big Five, enjoying scenic countryside views along the way. On arrival, enjoy a short introductory game drive en route to your lodge. In the afternoon, take a boat safari on Lake Ihema to see hippos, crocodiles, and rich birdlife, then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Basis: Dinner and Lunch

From $4,096 PPS

*Rates exclude Easter, Christmas, and New Year supplements.