8 Days best of Rwanda wildlife safaris

8 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This tour is among the best safari tour packages that you can take in Rwanda. It will help you to enjoy the country from the north, south, east, to the west parts of the country with a visit to the 3 main national parks in the country, such as Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe National Park, and Akagera National Park, which is the only savannah park that is in Rwanda.

What's Included

activities mentioned in the itinerary unless mentioned as optional
Golden monkey trekking
Lunch (Optional[8])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[7])
Dinner
English speaking driver guide
boatcruise fee
Breakfast (Optional[7])
Breakfast
park entry fee
airport transfers
chimp permit
gorilla permit
all meals and accommodation
visa charges and airfares
items of personal nature like laundry, tips, buying souvenirs
accommodation on last day

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your guide will be ready to pick up with our well branded safari cars and dressed in our company uniform, holding welcoming note of your name and our company names at arrival point of Kigali international airport or at agreed point of pick up in Kigali city

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Pick Up, Kigali City Tour and Transfer to the Hotel

    1 stop
  • 1
    Kigali

    Depending on your landing time at the Airport, our English/French speaking staff/Driver guide will come to pick you up from the airport. They will drive you on the Kigali City tour where you will get a chance to explore and visit different sites of the city such as the Kigali genocide Memorial, the biggest local market in Kigali called Kimironko, Nyamirambo where Kigali as a capital started, and many more interesting sites for travelers. After that, the salt holidays Safaris driver-guide will choose the best restaurant in the city to have lunch. After enjoying lunch, you'll be driven to your booked hotel and check in for dinner and an overnight stay.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    From Kigali to Akagera National Park

    1 stop
  • 2
    Akagera National Park

    Begin your safari early with a 5:00 AM pickup from your Kigali hotel for a scenic drive to Akagera National Park. On arrival, set out on a thrilling morning game drive to spot elephants, zebras, giraffes, lions, and antelopes across the park’s sweeping savannah. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on Lake Ihema, gliding past pods of hippos, crocodiles, and an array of birdlife, including the striking African fish eagle and the rare shoebill stork.

    7 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Fullday Akagera national park

    1 stop
  • 3
    Akagera National Park

    You will wake up, have your breakfast from your lodge, and the driver guide will come to take you for a full-day game drive. In the evening, you will come back to the lodge then you get ready night game drive where you will get a chance to spot nocturnal animals such as leopards, hyenas, jackals, and many more night animals. After enjoying that night game drive, you will be driven back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

    10 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    transfer to volcanoes national park

    1 stop
  • 4
    Volcanoes National Park

    In the morning, after your breakfast, you will check out then the salt holidays Safaris driver-guide will come to pick you up and drive you to the northwest of Rwanda where the park is located. You will be enjoying the beautiful rolling hills of Volcanoes National Park. On arrival at the park, you will check in your booked lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

    7 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 5

    gorilla trekking in volcanoes national park

    1 stop
  • 5
    Volcanoes National Park

    You will wake up in the morning get your early breakfast and head to the park headquarters to be briefed about how to behave while you are visiting then proceed to track the gorillas. After the remarkable adventure with the gorillas, you will have lunch and later visit the twin lakes Bulera and Ruhondo. Later, the driver-guide will bring you back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

    10 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 6

    golden monkey and transfer to nyugwe forest national park

    1 stop
  • 6

    Your morning begins with an exciting trek to observe the golden monkeys, known for their playful behavior and bright golden fur. After lunch drive to nyugwe national park checking into booked late evening

    10 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 7

    Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk adventure

    1 stop
  • 7

    An early morning start leads you deep into Nyungwe Forest for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience. After a briefing, you'll walk through tea plantations and into the dense rainforest where the calls of the chimpanzees guide your way. Once found, you'll spend an hour observing them as they play, feed, and interact. The afternoon allows time to relax or enjoy optional lodge activities.

    7 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 8

    Return to Kigali - Visit the Kings Palace & Departure

    1 stop
  • 8
    Kigali

    You'll complete your journey with a scenic drive back to Kigali, passing through the culturally rich region of Rwanda’s southern province. You may choose to stop for a visit at the historic King’s Palace before continuing to Kigali. Upon arrival, you'll freshen up in a day-use room before your transfer to the airport for your departure.

    6 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Salt Holidays

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Eco Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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