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مضيفون ومشغلون موثقون وجهات وتجارب أفريقية فاخرة احجز الآن أو اطلب عرضاً مخصصاً
5-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Lake Kivu Tour for 4 Nights

Accra, Rwanda

5-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Lake Kivu Tour for 4 Nights

5.0 / 5 · 311 reviews Offered by Golden Rwanda Safaris 5-Day

Overview

Journey into the heart of Africa's "Land of a Thousand Hills" on this exclusive 5-day Rwandan safari. Track endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, accompanied by an expert driver-guide who'll unveil the country's natural treasures. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and fresh local breakfasts daily. Let Golden Rwanda Safaris transform your travel dreams into cherished memories.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

5-Day

Route

Kigali to Kigali (Kigali)

Via Ruhengeri (City), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Lake Kivu

Country & park

Rwanda

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

15 years

Activities

gorilla trekking

Accommodation

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included; Breakfast Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

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Currency

USD

5-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Lake Kivu Tour for 4 Nights
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Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $5,500 USD $5,500 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $5,500 USD $5,500 USD

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Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Rates include a local payment. This means that part of the rate must be paid upfront and part on location during the tour. Move your mouse pointer over a rate to see the local payment.

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Route

Tour route map
country Rwanda
Start Kigali (Day 1)
Day 1 Ruhengeri (City)
Day 2-3 Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Day 4 Lake Kivu
End Kigali (Kigali) (Day 5)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

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Minimum age of 15 years

The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: gorilla trekking
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Day 1

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Day 2

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Day 3

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Luxury hotel less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Day 4

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Luxury hotel at Lake Kivu – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 5

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali - Ruhengeri

Day 1

Kigali - Ruhengeri

Welcome to Rwanda! Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be greeted by your driver/guide from Golden Rwanda Safaris. After a brief meet and greet and introduction to your safari, you will depart for Ruhengeri. You will have dinner and stay overnight at the Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. Alternatively, if you prefer, you can choose to spend your first night in Kigali and travel to Ruhengeri the following morning, depending on your arrival time. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Musanze (City) Stay: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Volcanoes National Park

Day 2

Volcanoes National Park

Following breakfast, please meet at the RDB office at 7:00 am. Your guide will provide comments and instructions for the gorilla trekking experience, and you'll also receive a briefing from the Volcanoes National Park guides. To ensure your full enjoyment of the trek, we encourage you to be in good physical condition. Please remember to bring sturdy hiking boots, long trousers, gloves (to protect against stinging nettles), snacks, and plenty of drinking water, as the weather can become hot and humid. The time you spend with the gorillas will be an unforgettable hour. You'll return to your hotel for lunch later in the afternoon, and then enjoy dinner and your overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Golden Monkey Trekking

Day 3

Golden Monkey Trekking

Your third day will include a golden monkey trek in Volcanoes National Park, where you'll also have the chance to see the park's volcanoes. Afterward, you'll return to the hotel for lunch and then travel to Gisenyi to visit the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. Your day will conclude with dinner and an overnight stay at the Kivu Serena Hotel. Luxury hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel Luxury hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Volcanoes National Park - Lake Kivu

Day 4

Volcanoes National Park - Lake Kivu

Following breakfast, you will enjoy on a scenic morning boat ride on the lake. This will be a wonderful opportunity to observe a variety of bird species and other fascinating aquatic life along the lakeshore. Later, you can enjoy swimming at the Serena Beach Hotel. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the Lake Kivu Serena Hotel. Luxury hotel located at Lake Kivu All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lake Kivu Stay: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel Luxury hotel located at Lake Kivu Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Kigali

Day 5

Kigali

Your safari will conclude with a Kigali city tour. Our driver will pick you from your hotel and escort you on a visit to the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gisozi, followed by an opportunity to interact with local artisans and discover their handcrafted products. Afterward, you will be transferred to Kigali Airport for your departure. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Kigali International Airport (Kigali) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Kigali
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from Kigali Airport (KGL - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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Golden Rwanda Safaris

5.0 operator rating 311 reviews

"Choose us for your very own African experience and let the voyage of your lifetime begin! "The experience of living starts when you find the pleasure of enjoying, those little things around us creating unforgettable moments which last a lifetime. Each detail counts to satisfy our clients who travel to Rwanda, the heart of Africa". "THE SMART SAFARI COMPANY FOR YOU"

Offices In

Rwanda, Congo (DRC)

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)

Member Of

ASTA, APTA, RTTA, Tripadvisor & VISIT RWANDA

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Burundi, Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Amazing first safari in Rwanda!

This was my first African safari experience, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Golden Rwanda Safari was recommended to me and did not disappoint! My guide was Muhammad and he was fun, informative and flexible! Great communication and I got to see 4 of the big 5, lots of zebra, giraffes, baboons, hippoes & birds galore!

Sibs · Australia

Verified

Highly recommended - had an amazing experience

I had an amazing experience with Golden Rwanda Safaris. Frank, the owner, was incredibly responsive as I booked and coordinated the trip via both email and WhatsApp and Sufiane was an absolutely amazing guide. He was extremely friendly, fun to hang out with, and had an amazing knowledge of the park and all of the animals that we saw. His ability to spot animals and point them out to me was insane. He spotted a few lions in the tall grass and was very patient with me as it took me more than 5 minutes to see them myself. Overall, the experience was incredible and I plan on booking with them again the next time I'm in Rwanda.

Shane · United States

Verified

Great service - super friendly and helpful

Myself and a colleague were in Rwanda for a business trip and decided to take advantage with a few days in the national park. The company was very communicative and easy to deal with. The service from Sufiani as our guide / driver was also great - very helpful, friendly, and knowledgable from the outset, picked us straight up from the airport and solved any issue or request we had over the 3/4 days. Would definitely recommend 👍 Hopefully will be back with the family at some point, and would defintely use again.

Photo by Jack
Photo by Jack
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Jack · United Arab Emirates

Verified

Responsive, reliable, and responsible

We just returned from Akagera National Park in Rwanda. There were quite a few tour operators to choose from as we were planning our trip and making a selection was a little overwhelming. We finally settled on Golden Rwanda Safaris because Frank (the owner) was extremely responsive on WhatsApp. The other companies I contacted either never responded or responded with an itinerary and never followed up. I am glad we went with GRS. I was initially worried about booking a tour from the US and the legitimacy of the business, if you share the same concerns just know this is a legitimate business. We did a 5 day- 4 night tour of Akagera National Park, and it was amazing. GRS provided transportation and a guide throughout that time. It was all-inclusive so we didn’t have to worry about anything from the moment we stepped into the safari jeep. Our guide, Taufique, was amazing to experience the park with. He was passionate about the park and its resident animals. We saw just about everything from dwarf mongoose to lions. The highlight for me was spending two hours observing a herd of 60 elephants!! We didn’t feel rushed at any point in time. All in all it was an extremely successful trip. Upon our return to Kigali, Taufique, did a quick tour of the city to kill time until we could check in for our flight home. We were very appreciative to not sit in the Kigali airport for 6 hours. If you are considering GRS as your tour operator, I highly recommend them. You may also want to see if you can get Taufique as your guide. I have to also give a shoutout to Marc and Joshua who were our guides around Kigali for a day. A week prior to our safari tour, we made arrangements with GRS to take us around Kigali. Marc and Joshua took us around and was very accommodating as well. Joshua and Marc were very protective of us as we went into the local market and were swarmed by shop owners. Marc and Joshua were great.

Photo by Li-Ann
Photo by Li-Ann
Photo by Li-Ann
Photo by Li-Ann

Li-Ann · United States

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

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Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Kigali

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

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Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Golden Rwanda Safaris , not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.

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