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Overview
This 4-day Rwanda tour immerses travelers in the country's vibrant wildlife and stunning landscapes, featuring unforgettable encounters with mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. Start your adventure with a city tour of Kigali, followed by a trek in Volcanoes National Park to observe the majestic gorillas. Explore the serene beauty of Lake Kivu on a boat cruise and visit a local tea plantation. The journey concludes with a memorable chimpanzee trek in Nyungwe National Park, offering rich cultural insights and breathtaking views throughout the tour.
- Enjoy guided treks to see gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitats
- Experience a scenic boat cruise on Lake Kivu and a tea plantation tour
- Comfortable accommodations and all meals included throughout the tour
- Private transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide
What's included
Accommodation & Assistance with the tourist permit application process for gorilla trekking Rwanda
Gorilla Trekking, Nyungwe Park entrance fee, Chimpanzees trekking fee, Meals and soft drinks
Lunch
Unforgettable photo opportunities that last a lifetime – every moment is wild and wonderful.
Dinner
We provide a selection of cool beverages and ample fresh water in eco-friendly reusable bottles
Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali City and or Kigali airport
Breakfast
Private transport: 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Boat cruise on Lake Kivu, Tea Plantation tour.
Professional Driver guide by Afri Safaris
•Gorilla permit costs vary by nationality. Permits are limited daily & must be purchased in advance
•Tips •Portal fees •Personal expenses and everything else not mentioned in the inclusions
What to expect
Day 1: Kigali city tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Kigali Genocide Memorial
1h
8 am pickup at your hotel in Kigali and transfer to Volcanoes National park for an estimate drive of 2 – 2.5 hours
After your breakfast, Afri safaris guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali by 8am, with private vehicle after a short briefing then you will start a city tour, the tour ends at 10.30 am.
- Visit Kigali city center, car free zone and Kigali Genocide Memorial
Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
13h · Admission ticket included
After visiting Kigali Genocide memorial then you will be transferred to Volcanoes National Park, with option for Midway stopover
Mid-way: stop-over by SŌOKO Xperiences for leg stretching, using the washrooms, having some coffee, and exploring the difference art objects in their exhibition hall.
After SŌOKO Xperiences you will then be transferred to your accommodation in Kinigi where you will freshen up, relax and lunch.
Check-in at Ingagi Park View Hotel
Dinner and overnight stay at Ingagi Park View hotel.
Enjoying the traditional dances in the evening and breathtaking view of Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
6h · Admission ticket not included
Pick-up by 6:30 am after breakfast, then transfer to Park HQ for briefing.
At 7:00 am, enjoy coffee and meet park officials at RDB Kinigi. You’ll be briefed, assigned a gorilla family based on fitness and age, and begin the trek at 8:00 am.
The briefing covers gorilla behavior, what to expect, and what to carry. At 8:00 am, drive to the starting point where porters will assist if needed. Park rangers will guide your trek. Gorilla trekking runs from approx.
8:30 am–12:00 pm, taking 2–6 hrs.
You’ll spend 1 hour with the gorillas—observe, photograph, and enjoy their behavior up close. Afterward, return to the starting point where your guide awaits. Then transfer to Migano in Musanze for lunch (1:20–2:00 pm).
Afternoon transfer to Lake Kivu (Karongi) with scenic views.
Check-in, relax, dinner, and overnight at Cormoran Lodge on Lake Kivu.
Lake Kivu Rwanda
3h · Admission ticket included
Afternoon transfer to Lake Kivu (Karongi) with scenic views.
Check-in, relax, dinner, and overnight at Cormoran Lodge on Lake Kivu.
Day 3: Lake Kivu Exploration, Transfer to Nyungwe and Tea Plantation Visit in Gisakura:
Lake Kivu Rwanda
20h · Admission ticket included
8am, Morning Pick up by Boat, After your breakfast.
Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Kivu, exploring the islands and enjoying the scenery.
Lunch will be at Bethany
After Lunch you will then be transferred to Nyungwe Forest National Park in the afternoon.
Stop by Gisakura for Tea Plantation Tour (1 hour) after tea tour you will be transferred to your accommodation.
Check-in at Nyungwe Top View hotel or Munazi Lodge where you will freshen up, relax and dinner.
Overnight stay at Nyungwe Top View hotel or Munazi lodge in Nyungwe. Enjoying the breathtaking view of Nyungwe
National Park
Gisakura
1h
Stop by Gisakura for Tea Plantation Tour (1 hour) after tea tour you will be transferred to
your accommodation.
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe and Departure:
Nyungwe National Park - Rwanda
5h · Admission ticket included
Early morning pick-up by 5 am and transfer for briefing at the park headquarters.
Chimpanzee trekking through Nyungwe Forest, known for its diverse primate and birdlife.
After the trek, transfer back to Kigali for departure.
Lunch will be on the way at Uwinka or Huye
We hope that you would have enjoyed your time in Rwanda. The driver guide will drop
you at your hotel in Kigali or at Kigali International Airport.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please give some details about the hotel name for pickup or the street number of the house and the neighborhood in Kigali city. Or along the way to Volcanoes National Park
Additional information
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
