Akagera National Park, Rwanda

10-Day Classic Rwanda Safari

4.9 / 5 · 19 reviews Offered by Renai Venture Safaris and Tours 10-Day

Overview

Experience a Classic Rwanda Safari, seeing the country's beautiful nature and learn about its culture. You will walk through Nyungwe's old forest to find chimpanzees, see the animals of Akagera National Park's savanna grasslands, and meet the gentle mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Your trip isn't just about animals; you will also get to know the local culture, visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Iby' Iwacu Cultural Village, and spend some time relaxing by Lake Kivu.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

10-Day

Route

Kigali to Kigali (Kigali)

Via Akagera NP, Genocide Memorial (Kigali), Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Country & park

Rwanda / Akagera National Park

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

18 years

Activities

game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking & boat trip

Accommodation

Hill View Hotel Kigali - Mid-range hotel in Kigali – Dinner Included

Meals

Dinner Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people

Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $7,255 USD $5,493 USD

Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $7,255 USD $5,493 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

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

This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

This tour is unavailable for children.

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Route

country Rwanda

Start Kigali (Day 1)

Day 2-3 Akagera NP

Day 4 Genocide Memorial (Kigali)

Day 5-6 Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Day 7 Kibuye (Lake Kivu)

Day 8-9 Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

End Kigali (Kigali) (Day 10)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't 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.

Minimum age of 18 years

The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking & boat trip

Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

Book your own international flights when using this operator

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Day 1

Hill View Hotel Kigali

Mid-range hotel in Kigali – Dinner Included

Dinner Included

Day 2-3

Akagera Rhino Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Akagera NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 4

Hill View Hotel Kigali

Mid-range hotel in Kigali – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 5-6

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Mid-range hotel just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 7

Cormoran Lodge

Mid-range lodge in Kibuye (Lake Kivu) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 8-9

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge

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

All Meals Included

Day 10

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast & Lunch 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.

Day 1

Arrival in Kigali

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our Classic Rwanda Safari driver-guide, who will drive you to your accommodation for the night. You'll relax and unwind as you prepare for the exciting wildlife, gorilla trekking, and chimpanzee tracking adventure ahead. Mid-range hotel located in Kigali Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kigali Stay: Hill View Hotel Kigali Mid-range hotel located in Kigali Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Visit Akagera National Park

After an early breakfast, you will set off for Akagera National Park. This is a scenic 2.5-hour drive from Kigali. Akagera National Park is a 2,500 sq. km savannah park west of the Kagera River. The park has several wildlife species, including the Big Five (lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, rhinos) and over 500 bird species. On arrival, you will enjoy a game drive around the park before checking into your accommodation. You will have lunch and then head out for a boat safari on Lake Ihema, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, and various birds African fish eagle, pied kingfisher, and many more. Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Akagera National Park Stay: Akagera Rhino Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Boat Cruise and Game Drives

You will start your day very early with breakfast before heading out for a morning game drive. This is the best time to spot predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas. You will also see a variety of other wildlife, such as Burchell's zebra, impala, and waterbuck. You'll have an afternoon boat cruise safari on Lake Ihema in Akegera National Park You will enjoy a picnic lunch. Afterward, you will continue exploring the park's vast savannah before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Akagera National Park Stay: Akagera Rhino Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Kigali and Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial

After breakfast, you will return to Kigali, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where over 250,000 victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide are buried. The memorial serves as both a museum and an education center offering insights into Rwanda's history. Afterward, you'll return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located in Kigali All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali) Stay: Hill View Hotel Kigali Mid-range hotel located in Kigali Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Drive to Nyungwe National Park

Following breakfast, you will head to Nyungwe Forest National Park, one of Africa's oldest rainforests. The drive will take about five hours, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the scenic views of the Rwandan countryside. Along the way, you will stop at the Royal Palace Museum in Nyanza and the Ethnographic Museum in Huye. These stops will give you a great insight into Rwanda's history and culture. You will arrive in Nyungwe in the evening and rest at your lodge. Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Stay: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk

After an early breakfast, you will head to the park offices for a briefing before starting your chimpanzee tracking adventure. Accompanied by a Classic Rwanda Safari guide, you will hike through the dense forest in search of chimps and other primates. During your hike, you might spot some species of monkeys, sometimes in large groups, and many different bird species. Once you find the chimps, you will spend an hour with them before heading back. After the hike, you will return to the lodge for lunch and then go for a canopy walk in the park. This is a suspended bridge 70 meters above the ground that gives you a unique view of the forest and a chance to see primates high up in the trees. You will then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Optional Boat Ride on Lake Kivu

You'll spend the time leisurely exploring Lake Kivu. You can take a boat ride (optional at an additional cost) to visit nearby islands, observe local fishing practices, and interact with island communities. You might also enjoy a nature walk, witnessing the natural beauty and birdlife. Mid-range lodge located in Kibuye (Lake Kivu) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kibuye (Lake Kivu) Stay: Cormoran Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Kibuye (Lake Kivu) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Drive to Volcanoes National Park

After an early breakfast, you will drive to Volcanoes National Park. Along the way, you will stop at the Iby'iwacu Cultural Village to experience traditional Rwandan culture. After lunch, you'll continue to Volcanoes National Park, where you'll settle in for the night. 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: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

This day promises to be one of the most memorable of your Classic Rwanda Safari. After an early breakfast, you'll head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. In small groups, you will set off into the dense forest with experienced guides to track a gorilla family. The trek can be challenging, with steep and muddy paths, but the reward is well worth the effort. Upon finding the gorillas, you will have the opportunity to spend an hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. You'll watch as they play, feed, and interact as you gain insight into their daily lives. After this unforgettable encounter, you'll return to the lodge for lunch and then go on an excursion to explore the beautiful twin lakes in the region (Lake Bulera & Ruhondo). Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Drive to Kigali

After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will head out to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a golden monkey trekking experience. The trek will take you through lush forests and scenic landscapes as your experienced Classic Rwanda Safari guides share their knowledge about the golden monkeys and the park's diverse ecosystem. Upon finding the golden monkeys, you will have the opportunity to spend an hour observing them. Unlike the gorillas, golden monkeys are playful and quick, often engaging in hide-and-seek games, so you might have to follow them around. Once your trek is complete, you will return to the lodge for a well-deserved rest and lunch. In the early afternoon, you will begin your journey back to Kigali and then to Kigali International Airport for your departure. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kigali International Airport (Kigali) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other 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)

Chimp 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)

Drinking water (On all days)

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

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Kigali

Book your own international flights when using this operator

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

Offered by

Renai Venture Safaris and Tours

4.9 operator rating 19 reviews

Renai Adventures and Safaris has always placed a strong emphasis on sustainability and conservation. The founders recognize that the beauty of East Africa’s landscapes and wildlife is fragile and that it is their responsibility to protect it for future generations. Each safari is designed with sustainability in mind, ensuring that the company leaves as small a footprint as possible while maximizing the positive impact on local communities.

Office In

Uganda

Size

1-5 employees (Founded in 2020)

Member Of

Uganda Tourism Board

Tour Types

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

Destinations

Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

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Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.90 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

Professional, well organised and very welcoming.

Renai, recently prepared a bespoke trip for myself and son over 13 days. We can’t thank them enough for providing us with memories of a lifetime. Our guide and driver “Living” embraced our every need and want during the trip. He kept us entertained and was always seeking feedback on how he could assist us and make our trip better. I would highly recommend Renai to anyone wanting to experience the real Africa.

Mark Macklin · Australia

Verified

Amazing tour

The tour was well organised with really good communication . Being able to text the company and get immediate responses was so helpful. The best part of the tour was my guide Precious. He went above and beyond to ensure I had the best time . Would highly recommend

Niamh · Australia

Verified

He was very kind and helpfull

It was a one night trip, so the schedule was tight. Everything was on schedule! Everyone was so helpful! I had great time

Haejee · South Korea

Verified

Lively and Interesting

It was such A Memorable 4-Day Adventure with a Vibrant Guide! As students short on time during a study conference, we couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend our break than with Renai Adventures. Our 4-day Rwanda safari was perfectly tailored to fit our tight schedule, allowing us to explore the country’s stunning natural beauty. The highlight of our trip was trekking to see the majestic mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park – a truly humbling and unforgettable experience. We also enjoyed an exciting game drive in Akagera National Park, where we spotted elephants, giraffes, and zebras roaming freely. Our guide, Mr. Yagala, was a standout – lively, engaging, and full of fascinating stories. He kept us entertained throughout the trip while ensuring everything ran smoothly. This adventure was short but packed with incredible memories, and we can’t recommend Renai Adventures enough!

Barigye · South Korea

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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 is unavailable for children.

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?

Hill View Hotel Kigali - Mid-range hotel in Kigali – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner 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

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Renai Venture Safaris and Tours, 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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