Travel from Kigali to Akagera National Park and begin your safari with a game drive across the savannah. Later, enjoy a boat safari on Lake Ihema, where you can see hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife. Overnight in Akagera.
Spend the day exploring Akagera on a full-day game drive, searching for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, lions, rhinos and other wildlife. Overnight in Akagera.
Travel north to the Volcanoes region, enjoying Rwanda’s spectacular rolling hills and volcanic scenery. After lunch, visit Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village or the Ellen DeGeneres Campus to discover Rwandan culture and gorilla conservation. Overnight in Musanze.
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trek. Hike through the misty Virunga Mountains in search of a habituated gorilla family and spend an unforgettable hour observing these incredible animals in their natural habitat. Return to your lodge for a well-earned rest and overnight stay.
Travel toward Gisenyi, stopping at Rubavu for a local experience before continuing to Lake Kivu. Enjoy the Amashyuza experience, relax by the lake and spend the night in Gisenyi.
Start with a boat ride on Lake Kivu and enjoy other water activities before continuing south toward Nyungwe National Park. Check into your lodge and relax for the evening.
Begin with chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe. After the trek, enjoy one of the park’s experiences such as the canopy walk, zipline or waterfall visit before continuing to Kigali. Overnight in Kigali.
Enjoy a short Kigali city tour before your transfer to the airport or hotel. This marks the end of your Rwanda adventure with Iriza Tours & Safaris.
Experience the best of Rwanda on an 8-day private journey from the savannahs of Akagera to the misty Virunga Mountains, Lake Kivu and the ancient Nyungwe rainforest. Enjoy game drives and a Lake Ihema boat safari in Akagera, followed by mountain gorilla and golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Discover Rwandan culture at Iby’Iwacu and learn about gorilla conservation at the Ellen DeGeneres Campus. Continue to the Twin Lakes for kayaking, experience the relaxing Amashyuza at Lake Kivu, and enjoy boat and water activities before exploring Nyungwe with chimpanzee trekking, canopy walks and ziplining. End your adventure in Kigali with a city tour and airport drop-off.
-All accommodation (mid-range, with upgrades available)
-All meals as per itinerary (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
-Private 4x4 safari vehicle and professional English-speaking guide
-Gorilla trekking permit
-Chimpanzee trekking permit
-Golden monkey trekking permit
-Akagera National Park entry fees, game drives and Lake Ihema boat safari
-Nyungwe National Park entry fees and included activities such as chimpanzee trekking and -canopy walk
Bigogwe cultural and community experiences as outlined in the itinerary
-All other park entry fees and included activities
-Kigali city tour
-Coffee and tea experiences
-Bottled drinking water throughout the trip
-International flights and visas
-Tips for guides and hotel staff
-Travel insurance (highly recommended)
-Alcoholic and soft drinks
-Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
