Duration
8-Day
Akagera National Park, Rwanda
This 8-day epic Rwanda safari adventure will give you a great memory of the Rwandan tour. You'll explore and wrap up Rwandan attractions in just 8 days. You will be able to visit Nyungwe NP for a chimpanzee and Canopy walk, Lake Kivu, Volcanoes NP for gorilla trekking and golden monkey trek, and Kigali known as the cleanest city in Africa, adding in a visit to Lake Kivu to spice up your stay. You will well be able to do both gorilla and golden monkey trekking which is a lifetime adventure.
Plan snapshot
Duration
8-Day
Route
Kigali to Kigali
Via Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Lake Kivu, 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, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip
Accommodation
Hotel des Mille Collines - Luxury hotel in Kigali – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses lodges and 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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Day 1
Luxury hotel in Kigali – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2-3
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Mid-range hotel at Lake Kivu – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-6
Budget hotel just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
Mid-range lodge just outside Akagera NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
(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
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will go through customs and immigration, and you will be met by our company guide who will warmly welcome you to the 'Land of a Thousand Hills' that Rwanda is known for. You will also have the Kigali city tour where you visit various monuments, and genocide memorial sites among others. Later, you'll drive to your booked hotel accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay. Meal plan: Dinner Travel time: 20 minutes. Luxury hotel located in Kigali Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
On this day, your driver-guide will brief you about the details concerning your safari. You'll transfer to the North to Parc des National (Volcanoes National Park) which is located 80km from Kigali; approximately a two-hour drive. Just in case you reach Kigali early, you will have a city tour where you will be able to visit the National Museum or the Genocide Memorial Center. You'll then have lunch and transfer to the park in the afternoon. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
You'll have an early tasty breakfast, after which your driver guide will take you to the headquarters in the park by 8 am for briefing. Later, you'll embark on the amazing adventure which is gorilla tracking, in most cases this activity requires some physical fitness by the hikers. On several occasions, it takes between 1 to 6 hours to trek and trekkers are permitted to be with the gorillas for 1 hour. It is a nice experience seeing them play, guard each other, and feed among others. While trekking hikers will be in line to also see other animals like golden monkeys, elephants, buffaloes as well as birds. After trekking, you will be escorted back and head to the lodge. You'll have lunch and opt for a visit to the twin lakes; Burera and Ruhondo or take a walk in the community and watch the traditional dances of the locals. You can also just relax in the afternoon at your lodge. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Today, after your warm early morning breakfast, you will be picked up by our safari driver-guide who will transfer you to the park headquarters for briefing with your packed lunch. You'll start your day with golden monkey trekking in search of these shy primates in the jungle. You will later return to the lodge for lunch and later transfer to Nyungwe National Park, reaching in the evening at your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located at Lake Kivu All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Today, you will have a boat cruise on Lake Kivu, where you will spot various bird species. The Lake Kivu region is home to over 400 species of birds, ranging from small passerines to large waterfowl. Some of the most common species in the region are white-breasted Cormorants, pied kingfishers, and osprey. The birdlife at Lake Kivu is also diverse as there are no fewer than 10 endemic species found here! Later, you will embark on a drive to Nyungwe National Park. Budget hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Today, after your early morning cap of African coffee, you will leave your hotel to experience the natural forest of Nyungwe well known for having 13 species of primates. You'll be transferred to the park for briefing and chimpanzee trekking. You will be entitled to one hour of finding the chimpanzees. After doing the chimpanzee trek, you'll head for lunch before heading for the Canopy Walk. This suspended bridge will reward you with great views of the forest. Later, you'll go back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Budget hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
The tour driver will pick you up from your hotel and depart for Akagera National Park in the east of Rwanda. The travel time from Kigali to Akagera is about 6.5 hours. Before checking into your lodge, you will do a short game drive to spot some animals and enjoy the amazing scenery. The southern part of Akagera National Park which is the arrival point and offers you your first game drive is covered mostly by acacia thickets and woodlands which is not a favorable habitat for most grazing animals. Expect to see some impalas, zebras, reedbucks, giraffes, baboons, and black-faced vervet monkeys among others. However, the most exciting prospect in the south of Akagera National Park is rhinos! The rhinos live in this part of the park which is the natural habitat for them and if lucky may see them. Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
After getting done with your relaxed morning breakfast, you will head for a boat trip to Ihema Lake to see crocodiles and hippos within this beautiful lake located in the Akagera National Park. If time permits, you'll have a brief game drive. Later, you will be transferred to Kigali for the departure. 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)
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)
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
Offered by
Tours and Travel Agency based in Uganda rendering mountain gorilla Trekking experience, birding, and wildlife safaris doubled with a range of services including mountaineering, white water rafting, and culture and community tours among others in Uganda and the entire East African Countries offering tailor-made services suiting all travel budgets. We pride ourselves in ensuring convenient safaris based on our guest requests in terms of budget, time, and travel need to enjoy your African safari.
Offices In
Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
Member Of
USAGA & UTB
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Rwanda, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5I had a great experience with Dav Safaris. They did an excellent job planning my accommodations, made it possible to enjoy a wide range of activities while staying within my budget, and took very good care of me throughout the trip. I also really appreciate Isaac for being such a knowledgeable and supportive guide. Highly recommended!
Graeme · Canada
We have just arrived back from a last minute 10 day tour organised by Dav Safaris in beautiful Uganda. We had a wonderful time and Solomon was an outstanding driver and guide, who gave it his all to make our trip worthwhile. We are so pleased with our experience, the shared laughs during the game drives and dinnertimes and definitely recommend him! Booking a last minute trip to Uganda (we confirmed the tour on the 31st of January to leave on the 10th of February) was a bit stressful because we didn’t have much time to arrange flights, visa and a tour. After having requested quotations from multiple company’s we decided to go with Dav Safaris. Their offer was transparent on drive times, activities and accommodations. Optional upgrades for accommodations along with the additional costs were included. This allowed to research the different accommodations but also to upgrade at specific locations instead of just choosing basic, midrange of luxury for the whole trip. After our research we decided to stick with all the proposed accommodations and didn’t upgrade anywhere, because they all looked wonderful and had excellent reviews. Our own experience only confirmed this. In addition the offer was at a reasonable price and we read many positive reviews about Dav Safaris on different platforms (Facebook groups, Google reviews, Tripadvisor). Although the original offer was a standard itinerary, it was clear we could request adjustments to customize it to fit our wishes. For instance, we added a hike to the crater lakes after our Chimpanzee trekking because we liked to spend a bit more time in nature. Arranging the trip so last minute felt very stressful at times, but once we arrived it was clear everything was taken care of and we could just relax and enjoy. Solomon was an excellent guide who handled everything with great care and communicated very clearly with us. He was calm, held a short briefing every evening during dinner about the next day, what time we would have breakfast, what time we should leave and which activities we would be doing. At one point he expressed concerns about the itinerary for the last day but he helped think ahead about how we could resolve the issue without losing out on any activity or experiences. This really showed his engagement to giving us the best possible trip. Other than that, Solomon even fit in a couple of extra game drives when we were up for it, so we really got the most out of our time and money spent in and on the parks. It was clear he also just really enjoyed doing them, which likewise added to our excitement. Something else we were very impressed with is how he knew all the roads by heart. He didn’t you use any gps at any point, which showed he’s experienced and you could trust him, he knew what he was doing. So overall, we had a great trip to Uganda and excellent first experience in Africa thanks to Dav Safaris! Tips for travellers: definitely bring all your waterproof gear for the trekkings, and, if you have them, bring some binoculars. They can come in handy for game drives!
Anse · Belgium
We had a great experience with Dav Safaris for a 5-day trip of Chimpanzee and Gorilla trekking. The itinerary was well arranged (the trekking experience was absolutely amazing), the accommodations were clean and spacious and increasingly better throughout the journey. Our guide and driver Gracious was a gentle and professional young man. We enjoyed the time with him and would recommend Dav to all.
Eva · United Kingdom
We went on a 5-day chimpanzee and mountain gorilla safari through Rwanda and Uganda with davsafari and couldn't be happier and more satisfied. Communication and organization with Reagan was simply perfect and very straightforward. All aspects of the trip went as planned and were handled smoothly, punctually, and pleasantly. The lodges, including the rooms and food, were also perfect. On our previous trips, we sometimes had problems with the food, but not here. The food was always fresh, clean, and delicious. The lodges were in a great location for trekking. The rooms were also clean and very spacious. Encountering wild chimpanzees and gorillas was truly indescribable, but the absolute highlight of our trip was our guide, Kato Gracious. He was truly the nicest and best guide we could have asked for. We had the best time with him and enjoyed every day! On the sometimes long journeys between the national parks, he always went the extra mile to show us highlights along the way, ensuring we had an unforgettable trip. We cannot express enough how highly we recommend him. We will definitely be back, and there is no doubt that we will book with davsafari again!
Niklas & Linda · Germany
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 is unavailable for children.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Hotel des Mille Collines - Luxury hotel in Kigali – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner 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 Dav 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.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Dav Safaris.
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