Duration
7-Day
Akagera National Park, Rwanda
7-Day Rwanda Gorillas, Wildlife, & Chimp Trekking Safari
Overview
This safari takes you to some of Rwanda's most stunning tourist attractions. The major highlights include cultural visits, gorilla and golden monkey trekking at Volcanoes National Park, chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park, and game drives in Akagera National Park.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Kigali to Kigali (Kigali)
Via Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Lake Kivu, Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Country & park
Rwanda / Akagera National Park
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Accommodation
Hotel Muhabura - Budget hotel in Ruhengeri (City) – 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
n/a* USD
$4,160 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
n/a* USD
$4,160 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers.
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.
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Route
country
Rwanda
Start
Kigali (Day 1)
Day 2
Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Day 3
Lake Kivu
Day 4
Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Day 5
Kigali
Day 6
Akagera NP
End
Kigali (Kigali) (Day 7)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget 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 changes to this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
15
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof minivan
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Hotel Muhabura
Budget hotel in Ruhengeri (City) – Dinner Included
Dinner Included
Day 2
Hotel Muhabura
Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Paradise Kivu
Mid-range hotel at Lake Kivu – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Mid-range hotel just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Five to Five Hotel
Budget hotel in Kigali – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Luxury lodge inside Akagera NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Kigali - Volcanoes National Park
Our representative will pick you up in Kigali and transfer you to Volcanoes National Park. If time allows and you are interested, you may visit the Kigali Genocide Museum before driving to Musanze/Ruhengeri. Other possible sites in Kigali include the Presidential Museum, Kimironko Market, and Ivuka Arts Centre. After the city tour, you will drive to Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda, passing through the scenic landscapes of Musanze (formerly Ruhengeri). Check in at the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay. Budget hotel located in Ruhengeri (City) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kigali Stay: Hotel Muhabura Budget hotel located in Ruhengeri (City) Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Gorilla Trekking at Volcanoes National Park
You will head to the Volcanoes National Park gate immediately after breakfast for a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the presentation, explaining what to expect during the trek, and will assign the trekking groups. Other visitors will likely join you. The trek can take a few hours or many, depending on how deep inside the forest the gorillas are. In the afternoon, you have the option to learn about the local culture and the area's history by visiting the Ibyiwacu Cultural Village in Kinigi, right at the park’s boundary. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the hotel. Budget 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: Hotel Muhabura Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Golden Monkey Trek at Volcanoes & TransferLake Kivu
You will start the day by visiting Volcanoes National Park to trek the golden monkeys, or alternatively, visit the Dian Fossey Karisoke Research Centre. After the golden monkey trek, we will drive to Lake Kivu. Check in at the hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening by the lake. Mid-range hotel located at Lake Kivu All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Kivu Stay: Paradise Kivu Mid-range hotel located at Lake Kivu Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park for Canopy Walk
Today you will transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park via the Lake Kivu/Kibuye area. The drive from Lake Kivu (Kibuye area) to Nyungwe Forest National Park takes about three-to-four hours. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the hotel. 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 5
Chimp Trek at Nyungwe Forest National Park & Drive to Kigali
After breakfast, we will drive to Nyungwe Forest to track chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Nyungwe Forest is a prime destination for chimp trekking in Rwanda, with visitors having more than a 50% chance of encountering the animals. If you are lucky, you may also see other primate species, including Rwenzori colobus, blue monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys. After the chimp trek, you will drive back to Kigali for your overnight stay. Budget hotel located in Kigali All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kigali Stay: Five to Five Hotel Budget hotel located in Kigali Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Kigali to Akagera National Park for Boat Trip
Transfer to Akagera National Park for game drives and a boat cruise. Akagera is Rwanda’s only savannah safari park and the best wildlife safari destination in the country. See and learn about various wildlife, including giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and more. This trip is the perfect complement to a gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda. Your overnight stay will be at the lodge. Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Akagera National Park Stay: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Game Drives in Akagera National Park & Transfer to Kigali
We will start the day with game drives in Akagera National Park to search for wildlife. After the game drives in the northern section of the park, we will drive back to Kigali or Kigali International Airport and fly to your next destination. 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. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
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
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
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 can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Bamboo Ecotours
5.0 operator rating
145 reviews
Bamboo Ecotours is a Ugandan social enterprise that was founded to promote tourism as a means to transform communities out of poverty. We link travelers to authentic wildlife, cultural and local experiences that directly benefit the traveler and the local communities.
Office In
Uganda
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
Member Of
Association of Uganda Tour Operators
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Rwanda, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Amazing customized experience in Uganda and Rwanda
My friend and I went on a 12 day tour with Bamboo. We started in Uganda and ended in Rwanda. They customized the tour with the activities we wanted to do. Edison, who is the owner, made the itinerary. He always answered my emails (which there were many) very promptly. Our guide/driver was Herbert, and he was amazing!! I actually cried when we said bye to him. He was friendly, caring, knowledgeable, has amazing eyesight and was able to spot animals far away, and was an amazing driver. We really had the best time with him!! This trip was amazing!! My friend and I are both vegan, and we had some issues at some of the lodges at the beginning of the trip, but then Herbert called the others in advance to give them a heads up to make sure there would be food for us. I really can't say enough good things about Bamboo Ecotours. I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat! Very very happy that we booked with them!
Ariela · United States
Clear and prompt communications with Edison ensured a smooth gorilla hiking experience
My amazing gorilla trek was seamlessly coordinated by Bamboo EcoTours. Every step of the trip, from initial inquiry to delivery, was a breeze, thanks to Edison's clear and timely information. My driver/guide, Amanya, was prompt and friendly and provided information about things along the way on our drive from Kigali to Lake Mulehe and Bwindi National Park. I decided to do the Golden Monkey trek the following day after completing the Gorilla trek, and again this was organised with no fuss. I highly recommend Bamboo Eco Tours!
Lynda · Australia
What a Wonderful Time!
We had the best week with Fred our tour guide. He was knowledgeable, easy going, kind and had good communication! Edison has beyond excellent organizational skills during the planning process. 10/10 we would recommend Bamboo Eco Tours, thank you for memories to last a lifetime!
Ashley · United States
Professionally Executed Gorilla Trek Tour
Bamboo Eco Tours provided a well executed and professionally arranged gorilla trek experience for us out of Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi National Park in Uganda. They were very responsive to all questions and requests while initially arranging the tour and made a number of recommendations with regards to activities to include. They provided all needed information for both the tour itself and advance preparation. They were very responsive to questions. In addition, our guide was professional, friendly and prompt. Our accommodation was first class with attentive staff and very comfortable rooms. While the price of the trekking permits is quite high (as set by the government), the cost of the remainder of the tour was very affordable. It was very remarkable to see the gorillas in their habitat - a once in a lifetime opportunity. Would highly recommend Bamboo Eco Tours.
Joanne · Canada
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
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 changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Hotel Muhabura - Budget hotel in Ruhengeri (City) – 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 can be arranged for an extra cost
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Bamboo Ecotours, 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.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Bamboo Ecotours.
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