Duration
7-Day
Accra, Rwanda
Experience Rwanda in an authentic way with this community-based tourism. It includes the Kigali city tour and the genocide memorial sites. You will experience the livelihood of people, and local historical museum sites, and participate in social economic projects through potters that make their pots.
Plan snapshot
Duration
7-Day
Route
Kigali (Day 1-2) to Kigali (Kigali)
Via Butare (City), Lake Kivu, Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)
Country & park
Rwanda
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
10 years
Activities
nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Accommodation
Nziza View Hotel - Budget hotel in Kigali
Meals
Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This budget tour uses hotels.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 10 years.
Day 1-2
Budget hotel in Kigali
Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
Budget hotel in Butare (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Budget hotel at Lake Kivu – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Budget hotel in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Budget hotel in Ruhengeri (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
You will be welcomed by our tour guide. You'll check in at the hotel. Optional afternoon activities (depending on the time of arrival) include exploring the city, local market, art gallery, and local restaurants. Your overnight stay will be at a hotel/lodge recommended in Kigali. Budget hotel located in Kigali Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
You will visit Kigali Genocide Memorial Site, Kandt House, and Camp Kigali Memorial and wind up the day by visiting more genocide memorial sites in Bugesera. On this day, you will also have time to explore the local restaurants and get to know more about the capital city. Your overnight stay will be in Kigali. Budget hotel located in Kigali All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
On day 3 of your trip, you will be able to visit the Kings’ Palace and Ethnographic Museums with a stopover at the Kamegeri Rock in the Southern Province of Rwanda. In the afternoon, you will go for a visit to Huye Mountain Coffee. Your dinner and overnight stay will be in Huye. Budget hotel located in Butare (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
On day 4, after breakfast, you will depart from your hotel at 6:30 am. You will drive through Nyungwe National Park heading to Karongi with stopovers for tea plantations and tea leaves collections and views. You will stop in Nyungwe for an authentic village tour involving passing through the village, harvesting produce, and cooking local produce. Afterwards, you will drive to Karongi. Your meals and overnight stay will be at your hotel. Budget hotel located at Lake Kivu All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
You will visit the Environmental Museum in Karongi and learn more about different plant varieties used for traditional medicine. Afterward, you will experience a boat ride in Lake Kivu, and visit Amahoro and Napoleon Islands. You'll have lunch at Bethany Hotel and proceed for an afternoon transfer to Rubavu and overnight stay there. Budget hotel located in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
In Rubavu, you will visit the Potters community and do a cultural activity involving handicraft experience with traditional women's activities and dances. You will go to Rubavu town sightseeing. You will have lunch at Migano Cafe and drive to Musanze. Your dinner and overnight stay will be in Musanze. Budget hotel located in Ruhengeri (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
You'll interact with Gorilla Guardians community members on their history and culture. This offers an adventurous stay in a traditional rural, Rwandan village that has existed for centuries living with and next to mountain gorillas in the park. The village gives you a rare chance to meet local people, in their environment, with a taste of our culture and traditions. Activities include a village walk, visiting the king’s house replica, traditional dances, and visiting local traditional healers among others. Afterward, you will visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey, have your local lunch, and depart back to Kigali Airport for drop off or your hotel. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
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)
Drinking water (On all days)
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
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Offered by
New Horizon Africa Safaris is a Licensed Rwandan based DMC and tour operator offering safari Packages and services to different people at different circumstances. Whenever you want to travel for Safari, holidays, business activities in Rwanda, long term stays, Honeymoons New Horizon Africa Safaris is a great partner to work with. We are offering Gorilla trekking and wildlife tour packages to Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda and Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Office In
Rwanda
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2016)
Member Of
RTTA & Rwanda Tours & Travel Association
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Congo (DRC), Rwanda, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5’ve never thought that I could be so fascinated by nature in Rwanda. I had such a splendid experience during 1day Safari in Akagera National Park thanks to the New Horizon Africa Safaris. It was an amazing day full of surprises. Everything was well planned and organised. Our guide ( who was a taxi driver as well) explained to us all facts about wildlife in Rwanda. I would like to thank him for such a wonderful experience throughout. I really enjoyed the trip :-) Nowadays, the travel industry has a very competitive environment and everyone offers almost the same price. So price is no longer a trigger that attracts customers. Engagement and high quality of services can do it and that’s why I recommend the New Horizon Africa Safaris as a partner for your travel. I hope that one day I could come back with my family and once more travel with you.
Anna · Poland
I had a quick trip to Rwanda to see the gorillas. New Horizon took care of everything and it was quick and easy communication from the start. They also did my airport transfers. I recommend.
Vanessa · United States
Incredible Experience with New Horizon Africa Safaris – Highly Recommended! This August, we had the chance to enjoy a truly unforgettable one-night safari with New Horizon Africa Safaris in the southern part of Rwanda. Our trip included an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe National Park, the breathtaking Canopy Walk, and the newly opened zip line – all of which exceeded our expectations. What really stood out was the professionalism and flexibility of the company. Due to a delay in our connecting flight, we had to reschedule the safari with less than 12 hours' notice. Despite the last-minute change, New Horizon Africa Safaris handled everything with amazing efficiency and kindness. They quickly reorganized the itinerary for the next day without any issues, which we truly appreciated. A special mention goes to our guide and driver, Emmanuel. From the very beginning, he made sure we were comfortable, clearly explained the itinerary, and shared so much valuable information about Rwanda, its history, nature, and culture. He was not only knowledgeable, but also extremely kind and attentive, always ready to answer any question we had. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a better experience. If you're thinking of exploring Rwanda, we wholeheartedly recommend New Horizon Africa Safaris – and if you can, ask for Emmanuel!
Rodrigo · Spain
It's really worth it. Unforgettable memory. And the guide was also excellent.
JeongHan · South Korea
Practical answers
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 10 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Nziza View Hotel - Budget hotel in Kigali. Meals: Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
This tour starts and ends in Kigali
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by New Horizon Africa 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.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of New Horizon Africa Safaris.
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