5-Day Rwanda Exclusive Safari

Description

This 5-day luxury safari offers the best of Rwanda’s diverse landscapes and wildlife. Encounter endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, track golden monkeys, and explore the Big Five in the scenic savannahs of Akagera National Park. Complemented with a cultural immersion in Kigali, this itinerary promises both wildlife thrills and elegant relaxation in Rwanda’s finest lodges.

Safari Highlights

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes NP
Big Five Game Drives in Akagera National Park
Kigali Genocide Memorial & City Tour
Luxury Lodging Throughout

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Kigali International Airport

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED

Airport transfers	Accommodations
All ground transportation in a 4×4 vehicle	Professional safari guide
All meals and drinks as indicated
Park entrance fees
Gorilla trekking permit
Golden monkey trekking permit

NOT INCLUDED

International flights	Travel insurance
Rwanda Visa fees	Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses (tips, beverages, laundry, souvenirs)

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Genocide Memorial & City
Tour

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, your dedicated safari guide will warmly welcome you and lead you on a private city tour.
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to understand Rwanda’s moving history, and explore local craft markets or cultural centers.
Afterward, check into The Retreat Kigali, a high-end eco-friendly
boutique hotel offering exquisite service and relaxation.

Accommodation Options
Luxury: The Retreat by Heaven
Midrange: Heaven Boutique Hotel
Budget: Step Town Motel
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park – Gorilla Trekking

After an early breakfast, drive northwest to Volcanoes National Park through scenic landscapes of terraced hills and lush countryside. Begin
your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience, hiking through misty forest in search of a habituated family of mountain gorillas.
Spend a magical hour with these gentle giants. Return to the luxurious Bisate Lodge, nestled on the slopes of an extinct volcano.

Accommodation Options
Luxury: Bisate Lodge
Midrange: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Budget: La Locanda
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking

In the morning, enjoy a golden monkey trek – a shorter, lively experience compared to gorilla trekking but equally rewarding. Observe these playful primates leaping between bamboo trees. After lunch, begin your scenic return drive to Kigali, arriving in the late afternoon. Spend another restful night at The Retreat Kigali, with time for a spa treatment or rooftop dining.

Accommodation Options
Luxury: The Retreat by Heaven
Midrange: Heaven Boutique Hotel
Budget: Step Town Motel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Akagera National Park

Depart early for Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah reserve and home to the Big Five. After checking in at the stunning Ruzizi Tented Lodge—an intimate eco-camp on Lake Ihema—enjoy a private afternoon game drive. Spot elephants, buffaloes, lions, and more as the sun casts golden hues over the park.

Accommodation Options
Luxury: Magashi Camp
Midrange: Ruzizi Tented Lodge
Budget: Dereva Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Morning Game Drive – Return to Kigali – Departure

Enjoy an early morning game drive for a final chance to see Akagera’s
predators and grazing herds. After breakfast, begin your journey back to Kigali with lunch en route. Depending on your flight schedule, you may visit local art centers before being dropped at Kigali International Airport for your outbound flight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Price:$4,200