Duration
7-Day
Accra, Rwanda
You'll drive to Nyungwe Forest. On the way, you'll visit Nyanza King's Palace, the National Museum of Butare, and Nyanza was the headquarters of the ancient Rwanda Kingdom before the arrival of the Europeans. The compound has the modern palace constructed by King Mutara in 1934. It is tastefully decorated with the traditional mats and utensils.
Plan snapshot
Duration
7-Day
Route
Kigali to Kigali
Via Nyungwe NP (Chimps), Kibuye (Lake Kivu), Ruhengeri (City)
Country & park
Rwanda
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
17 years
Activities
game drives, gorilla trekking & chimpanzee trekking
Accommodation
Kigali Serena Hotel - Luxury hotel in Kigali – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast Included; Day 2: Breakfast Included; Day 3: All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
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Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
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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 17 years.
Day 1
Luxury hotel in Kigali – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 2-3
Mid-range hotel just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Day 2: Breakfast Included; Day 3: All Meals Included
Day 4
Mid-range lodge in Kibuye (Lake Kivu) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-6
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
(No accommodation)
Breakfast 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 met by a Golden Rwanda Safaris driver-guide at the Kigali International airport, who you will meet and greet, and comment on the safari. Then, you'll drive and stay overnight at the 2000 hotel. Then, if you choose this, it will take you to wake up at least at 4 am so that you can be able to catch up with gorilla's tracking time. Luxury hotel located in Kigali Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
An early morning breakfast is followed by a drive to Nyungwe Forest. On the way, you'll visit Nyanza King’s Palace, the National Museum of Butare, and Nyanza, which was the headquarters of the ancient Rwanda Kingdom before the arrival of the Europeans. The compound has the modern palace constructed by King Mutara in 1934. It is tastefully decorated with the traditional mats and utensils. Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
After breakfast, you will enter Nyungwe forest (6:00 am) to track the chimpanzee and Canopy walk. Thereafter, you will return to the Hotel for lunch. Afterward, you will be driving near Lake Kivu on your way to Kibuye. This road is around Lake Kivu and it has a good view of the Congo side. Your overnight stay will be at the hotel. Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 4
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll spend your day at Kivu Beach. If you are a birdwatcher, this is a great place for this activity. They are located on one Island called Napoleon inside Lake Kivu. Then, we'll take you back to your hotel, spend time relaxing at Lake Kivu. After lunch, you will have a short Kibuye City Tour. Later, you'll go back and stay overnight at the hotel. Mid-range lodge located in Kibuye (Lake Kivu) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 5
Distance 213 km with 6 hours driving time. After breakfast, you'll drive to Gisenyi and finally to Kinigi. The drive from Kibuye to Gisenyi is via the most beautiful providing spectacular views of the tea growing country of Gisovu and Kayove. Brief stops are provided for photography. A four-hour drive takes you to Gisenyi for lunch and a brief city tour. Thereafter, you'll drive for two hours to Ruhengeri and finally Kinigi, the base of gorilla tracking. Your overnight stay will be at the hotel. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 6
Breakfast is allowed early morning, followed by a drive to Kinigi Park Headquarters for group, guide allocation, and briefing. This is followed by a drive to the trailheads, where hiking and trekking up the hills to the bamboo zone begins. Hiking, trekking, and tracking gorillas may take 2-4 hours. You'll see and stay with the gorillas for one hour. You'll descend to your hotel for lunch. You'll spend the afternoon at leisure or on a tour of the area, visiting Lakes Burera and Ruhondo. Your overnight stay will be at the hotel. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 7
After breakfast, you'll trek the mountains (Bisoke Volcano Hiking) for another memorable experience with the Volcano. You'll go back to your hotel for lunch. Then, you'll be driven to Kigali, have a Kigali city trip including a visit to the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gisozi, contact with local people for the discovery of artisanal products (Collar, Bracelet, etc). Then, you'll transfer to Kigali Airport. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) 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)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (No tip expected)
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)
Drinks
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"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
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5This 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
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
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.
Jack · United Arab Emirates
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.
Li-Ann · United States
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 17 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Kigali Serena Hotel - Luxury hotel in Kigali – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast 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 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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