Rwanda · Primate Tours

9-Day Rwanda Wildlife and Primate Tour with Lake Kivu

9 Days Round trip from KN 5 Rd Easy pace
Statues in Kigali
Kigali City Tour
Birding in Akagera National Park
Cultural Interaction & Dance in Rwanda
Locals in Kigali
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Safari game drive in Akagera National Park with chances to see zebras, giraffes, elephants, buffalos, lions, and more
  • 02 Golden monkey and gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
  • 03 Visit to the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo
  • 04 Cultural entertainment at the Iby'iwacu Cultural Village
  • 05 Boat ride to Lake Kivu's islands, including Virgin Islands and Napoleon's Hat Island
  • 06 Coffee experience on Nyamirundi Island, learning how Rwanda's finest coffee is produced
  • 07 Boat ride in Kibuye with cultural community interaction and views of tea plantations

This 9-day Rwanda tour lets you explore some of the country's key highlights, from Kigali and Akagera National Park to Volcanoes National Park and Lake Kivu. Enjoy a city tour, a safari game drive through wildlife-rich landscapes, golden monkey and gorilla trekking, and a visit to the Iby'iwacu Cultural Village. Continue to Lake Kivu to explore its islands and discover how Rwanda's finest coffee is brought to the table at Nyamirundi Island. The journey also includes Kibuye, cultural community interactions, tea plantations, and a final return to Kigali.

Once you locate these amazing creatures, enjoy an hour with them.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Butare, Gisenyi, Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, Kibuye, Akagera National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Akagera National Park

  • Pick up from Kigali International Airport.
  • Enjoy a city tour and transfer to Akagera National Park.

Check in at Akagera Game Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Akagera Game Drive and Transfer to Kinigi

  • Early in the morning, go for a game drive to the northern part of the park to catch the early risers before they go into hiding.
  • Have a chance to see zebras, antelopes, giraffes, elephants, buffalos, bushbucks, lions, among others.
  • Exit the park and proceed to Kigali for lunch.
  • Transfer to Kinigi.

Check in at the hotel for an overnight stay on a full-board basis.

3
Day 03

Village Walk and Twin Lakes Visit in Volcanoes National Park

  • Upon arrival at Volcanoes National Park, take a guided walk to the neighbouring villages and volcanoes.
  • Visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.

Dinner and overnight stay; rest in your lodge.

4
Day 04

Gorilla Trekking and Iby'iwacu Cultural Village Visit

  • Upon rising, enjoy breakfast and report to the Kinigi park offices.
  • Attend a morning briefing on the monkey trekking code of conduct provided by the park warden.
  • After this, embark on your gorilla trekking expedition. Once you locate these amazing creatures, enjoy an hour with them.
  • Head back to the starting point to meet your guide and return to the lodge.
  • Have lunch.
  • Enjoy a visit to the Iby'iwacu Cultural Village for cultural entertainment and enrichment.

Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

5
Day 05

Transfer to Lake Kivu via Butare and Gisenyi

  • Upon waking up, enjoy your morning coffee.
  • For your transfer to Lake Kivu, drive via Butare to Gisenyi Province and enjoy the countryside's wonderful views covered in rolling hills.

Dinner and overnight at Lake Kivu.

Stay at Serena Hotel (Luxury) or any medium hotel.

6
Day 06

Boat Excursion to Lake Kivu Islands and Coffee Experience

  • Enjoy wonderful boat rides to some of Lake Kivu's islands, such as the Virgin Islands, Napoleon's Hat Island, as well as Nyamirundi Island - renowned for its coffee manufacturing industry.
  • While at Nyamirundi, learn the various steps through which Rwanda's finest coffee is brought to the table.

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

7
Day 07

Transfer to Kibuye and Cultural Encounters

  • In the morning, have breakfast at leisure and get ready for your transfer to Kibuye.
  • On arrival in Kibuye, enjoy a boat ride, interaction with cultural communities, and make your way amidst tea plantations.
8
Day 08

Return from Kibuye to Kigali

  • Transfer from Kibuye to Kigali.
  • Enjoy a market visit for shopping.
9
Day 09

Kigali City Tour and Departure

  • Enjoy a Kigali city tour to Gisozi, the Genocide Memorial Site, local shops, and market centres.
  • After the city tour, proceed to the airport.
Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Nyamirundi Island coffee experience, Virgin Islands

Where this trip takes you

Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Nyamirundi Island coffee experience, Virgin Islands

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from KN 5 Rd 6 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation by 4x4 land cruiser
  • Accommodation on a full-board (FB) basis
  • Iby'iwacu Cultural Village fees
  • Boat ride fee at Lake Kivu
  • 1 golden monkey permit - $100 per person
  • 1 gorilla permit - $1500 per person
  • Bottled mineral water while on tour
  • Services of an English-speaking driver-guide
  • Entrance fees at Kigali Genocide Memorial Site
  • All government taxes included

What's Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Drinks such as alcohol
  • Visa cost
  • Travel insurance
  • Laundry
  • Internet
  • Tips and all personal expenses

What to bring

  • Please confirm your booking at least two weeks in advance to help arrange the trekking process, early booking, and car arrangements.

Know before you go

  • Please confirm your booking at least two weeks in advance to help arrange the trekking process, early booking, and car arrangements.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kibali, Intara y'Amajyaruguru, Rwanda
Tour start
KN 5 Rd, Kigali, Rwanda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 days finish where they began, in KN 5 Rd.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $3,420.00 — $20,520.00
Double Sharing $3,420.00 — $10,260.00

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