Cost Includes
- Park Entrance Fees
- Gorilla permits
- All Transportations
- All Meals & Accommodations
- A professional Driver / Guide
- Drinking water
7-Day Rwanda Primates and Game Drives Safari
Tour Overview
This 7-Day Rwanda Primates and Game Drives Safari is a carefully designed itinerary for travelers seeking the best of Rwanda’s wildlife, landscapes, and cultural heritage.
The journey combines two of Rwanda’s most iconic destinations: Volcanoes National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, and Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah park, known for classic African game viewing.
In Volcanoes National Park, you will enjoy unforgettable primate encounters, including gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking in the misty Virunga Mountains. In contrast, Akagera National Park offers thrilling game drives where you can spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and many antelope species across open savannah plains.
The safari also includes a guided Kigali city tour, giving you insight into Rwanda’s history, resilience, and vibrant modern culture.
This well-balanced itinerary blends primate adventures, big game viewing, and cultural experiences, making it one of the most rewarding ways to explore Rwanda.
Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Drinks other than Water
Tour Plan
Day 1: Pick-Up, Kigali City Tour and Hotel Transfer
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your English or French speaking driver guide.
Your journey begins with a guided Kigali city tour, including visits to the powerful Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kimironko Market, and the vibrant Nyamirambo neighborhood.
After the tour, enjoy lunch at a selected restaurant before transferring to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel (Luxury hotel in Kigali)
Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park and Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, depart Kigali for Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda.
Upon arrival, complete park registration and check into your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive across the savannah plains, spotting wildlife such as zebras, antelopes, buffaloes, giraffes, and various bird species.
Later, experience a scenic sunset boat cruise on Lake Ihema, where you may see hippos, crocodiles, and abundant water birds.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge (Luxury tented camp in Akagera National Park)
Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Akagera National Park
After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day safari game drive in Akagera National Park.
Explore diverse habitats while searching for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and a wide variety of birdlife.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint within the park before continuing your wildlife exploration in the afternoon.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge (Luxury tented camp in Akagera National Park)
Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After a relaxed breakfast, check out and begin your journey to Volcanoes National Park in northwestern Rwanda.
Enjoy scenic views of rolling hills and rural landscapes along the drive, with a lunch stop in Kigali.
Continue to Musanze and check in at your lodge near the park, where you can relax and prepare for the primate trekking experiences ahead.
Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge (Mid-range lodge near Volcanoes National Park)
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Start early with breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for registration and a gorilla trekking briefing.
With your packed lunch, enter the forest alongside experienced rangers to track one of the habituated mountain gorilla families.
Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing and photographing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge (Mid-range lodge near Volcanoes National Park)
Day 6: Golden Monkey Trekking Experience
After breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing on golden monkey trekking.
Trek through bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park in search of playful golden monkeys, observing their lively movements and behavior.
Enjoy one hour with these rare primates before returning to your lodge for relaxation.
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge (Mid-range lodge near Volcanoes National Park)
Day 7: Return to Kigali and Departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checking out of your lodge.
Your driver-guide will transfer you back to Kigali, with drop-off at Kigali International Airport or your preferred location depending on your flight schedule.
This marks the end of your unforgettable Rwanda safari experience.
Accommodation: None (End of tour)