7 Day Rwanda Wildlife and Gorilla Safari
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Overview
The 7 Day Rwanda Wildlife and Gorilla Safari is a comprehensive adventure combining Rwanda’s most iconic wildlife experiences. This itinerary blends primate trekking in Volcanoes National Park, savannah wildlife viewing in Akagera National Park, and scenic drives through Rwanda’s rolling hills.
Travelers will experience mountain gorilla trekking, spot lions, elephants, and buffalo in Akagera, and enjoy cultural encounters and lake excursions. This safari is ideal for those seeking both primate encounters and classic African wildlife within one week.
Detailed Tour Plan
Arrival at Kigali International Airport and meet your professional safari guide. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a guided Kigali city tour, including the Genocide Memorial and local craft markets.
Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel / Hotel des Mille Collines / Heaven Boutique Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, drive east to Akagera National Park (~2.5–3 hours). Check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, take an introductory game drive near the lodge to spot wildlife.
Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge / Akagera Game Lodge / Magashi Camp (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin with an early morning game drive across Akagera’s savannah plains to see elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, and antelopes. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Ihema to observe hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge / Akagera Game Lodge / Magashi Camp (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive northwest to Volcanoes National Park (~4–5 hours), passing scenic rolling hills and terraced landscapes. Check in at your lodge for lunch and enjoy afternoon relaxation or optional village visit.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge / Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge / Bisate Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early breakfast and transfer to park headquarters for briefing by park rangers. Trek into the forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Spend one hour observing the gorillas before returning to the lodge.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge / Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge / Bisate Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, head back to the park headquarters for golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park’s bamboo forest. Optional afternoon activities include the Dian Fossey Tomb hike or guided nature walks.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge / Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge / Bisate Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive back to Kigali. Depending on flight time, optional stops for souvenirs or scenic viewpoints may be made before drop-off at Kigali International Airport.
This concludes your 7 Day Rwanda Wildlife and Gorilla Safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included/Exclude
- Pick-up and drop-off in Kigali.
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with fuel.
- Professional English-speaking safari guide.
- All park entrance fees.
- Gorilla trekking permit.
- All scheduled game drives and boat cruises.
- Six nights’ accommodation.
- Meals as specified (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- Bottled drinking water during transfers.
- International flights
- travel insurance
- tips
- alcoholic drinks
- optional activities not mentioned.