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8-Day Rwanda Gorillas, Chimps, & Akagera Safari

Akagera National Park, Rwanda

8-Day Rwanda Gorillas, Chimps, & Akagera Safari

4.8 / 5 · 4 reviews Offered by BLS Safaris 8-Day

Overview

This tour is among the best safari tour packages that you can make in Rwanda and will help you to enjoy the country from north, South, East to the West parts of the country with the visit of the 3 main national parks in the country such as Volcanoes national park, Nyungwe national park, Akagera national park which is one and only savannah park that is in Rwanda.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

8-Day

Route

Kigali to Kigali (Kigali)

Via Nyungwe NP (Chimps), Gisenyi (Lake Kivu), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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

EAR Ken Barham Guest House Budget guest house less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included - Budget guest house less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

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Currency

USD

8-Day Rwanda Gorillas, Chimps, & Akagera Safari
Akagera National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $7,700 USD $5,280 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $7,700 USD $5,280 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

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.

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Route

Tour route map
country Rwanda
Start Kigali (Day 1)
Day 1 Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Day 2-3 Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)
Day 4-5 Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Day 6-7 Akagera NP
End Kigali (Kigali) (Day 8)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and guest houses.

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.

18
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 & pop-up roof minivan
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

EAR Ken Barham Guest House Budget guest house less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included

Day 1

EAR Ken Barham Guest House Budget guest house less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included

Budget guest house less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

EAR Ken Barham Guest House Budget guest house less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals IncludedEAR Ken Barham Guest House Budget guest house less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included
Paradise Malahide Hotel

Day 2-3

Paradise Malahide Hotel

Mid-range hotel near Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Day 4-5

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

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

All Meals Included

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Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Day 6-7

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Luxury lodge inside Akagera NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Day 8

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.

Pick up and Drive to Nyungwe national park

Day 1

Pick up and Drive to Nyungwe national park

You will have breakfast from your hotel in Kigali, later our driver guide will come to pick you up then drive you to Nyungwe forest, enroute you will visit the Nyanza Royal Palace of Rwanda, and have lunch in one the the restaurants in the area, and after lunch the driver guide will continue with tourists all the way to check in at the lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Stay: EAR Ken Barham Guest House Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Chimpanzees Trekking and Transfer to Cyangungu

Day 2

Chimpanzees Trekking and Transfer to Cyangungu

After an early breakfast, you will go for chimpanzee trekking. Nyungwe is a vast, mountain rain tropical forest over 1000 sq km in size. It is home to 13 species of primates, over 275 species of birds, 100 varieties of orchids, After trekking have you will have lunch then you will be driven to Cyangugu and check in at your booked hotel for Dinner and overnight. Mid-range hotel located near Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) Stay: Paradise Malahide Hotel Mid-range hotel located near Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Boat Ride at Lake Kivu and Transfer to Gisenyi

Day 3

Boat Ride at Lake Kivu and Transfer to Gisenyi

Breakfast, you will get on a boat from Cyangugu to Gisenyi, during the way to Gisenyi you will get a good moment to explore and enjoy the best views of the lake up to Gisenyi, Have lunch on arrival, relax at the lodge or visit the fishing villages then after that it will be Dinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel. Mid-range hotel located near Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) Stay: Paradise Malahide Hotel Mid-range hotel located near Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Drive from Gisenyi To Volcanoes national Park

Day 4

Drive from Gisenyi To Volcanoes national Park

You will wake up have your late Breakfast, then Lion Safaris Driver guide will drive you to Volcanoes National Park, on arrival you will have lunch and in the afternoon you will enjoy Ibyiwacu entertainment for Rwandan Culture then wait for Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge. 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: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Gorilla Trekking

Day 5

Gorilla Trekking

You will wake up and Take your Early breakfast then the driver guide will come to pick you and head to the park headquarters to be briefed about the dos and don’ts while with the gorillas then proceed to track the gorillas. After the remarkable adventure with the gorillas, you will have lunch and later visit the twin lake Bulera and Ruhondo then come back to the lodge for Dinner and overnight. 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: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer to Akagera national Park

Day 6

Transfer to Akagera national Park

Early morning, you will wake up then get your breakfast, at 8:00am, the drive guide will come to pick you and drive you to Akagera national park on arrival by the lodge, you will check in and have Lunch, In the afternoon go for a boat trip at Lake Ihema to see water birds, crocodiles and hippos then you will be dropped back to your booked lodge for Dinner and overnight stay. 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)
Game drive viewings and Overnight Stay

Day 7

Game drive viewings and Overnight Stay

You will wake up then have your Breakfast from your lodge, and the driver guide will come to take you for full day game drive, then in the evening you will come back to the lodge then you get ready night game drive where you get a chance to spot nocturnal animals such as leopards, hyenas, jacals, and many more night animals and after enjoying that night game drive, you will be driven back to the lodge for Dinner and overnight stay. 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)
Transfer back to Kigali

Day 8

Transfer back to Kigali

In the morning after breakfast, you will check out then Lion Safaris Driver guide will come to pick you up then you begin your journey back to Kigali and he will drop you off at your hotel/home or to the airport to catch your flight back home. 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

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Kigali
This operator can book your international flights
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
BLS Safaris
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Offered by

BLS Safaris

4.8 operator rating 4 reviews

BLS Safaris Ltd is a premier, registered Ugandan tour operator offering an exceptional array of safari services across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. As experts in the field of wildlife safaris, our mission is to deliver unforgettable travel experiences that showcase the beauty, diversity, and cultural richness of East Africa. Whether you’re looking to embark on a thrilling gorilla trekking adventure, witness the great migration, explore serene beaches, or hike the majestic peaks.

Office In

Uganda

Size

1-5 employees (Founded in 2023)

Member Of

Uganda Tourism Board

Tour Types

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

Destinations

Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.80 average

Overall

4.8/5

Communication

4.8/5

Accuracy

4.8/5

Value

4.8/5

Safety clarity

4.8/5

Cultural value

4.8/5
Verified

Very experienced and knowledgeable

What I can say is that I can rate everything five star From start to finish Communication and booking with the company was super smooth and easy. The tour guide must be very experienced with the way they handle every detail to make a very memorable experience. Our guide, Jamal was a very hospitable and took very proper care of. He was very rich in knowledge about the wildlife, and he shared it with such super story telling skills that it made feel very live. Uganda is beautiful with nature. Got the opportunity to watch all the big five in beautiful green pastures. We had a trip also to the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, our very first time seeing Rhinos it was indeed very fulfilling. not only that but every part of the journey was a highlight. If you’re considering a safari in Uganda, I highly recommend BLS Safaris and with value for money I think it was really worthy every penny. We did not feel at a point that we overpaid for anything in fact it felt like it was so economical with the moments and how good the service was and accommodation. You are indeed in for a truly extraordinary safari experience.

Christopher · China

Verified

The best ever

This was our very first time visiting Uganda and it turned out to be a very memorable one because of how it was wonderfully organized. After looking a a number of companies that could organise the trip, a friend from Uganda recommended BLS safaris so we decided to give it a try and was never proven wrong for choosing them. Lameck never got tired cause I kept changing very many things but he paid attention to make sure we would get the best out of the trip with also good recommendations which I loved very much. When we landed at the airport, I was received by the guide Jamal who was also the driver through out the entire trip, I must say he is a very good driver too. His knowledge is quite vast and he took very good care of us, making sure everything was perfect during our time with him. Ugandan people are very welcoming and lovely people who treated us really so well where ever we visited. The accommodations really exceeded our expectations based on what we thought about Uganda, especially in the national parks. Gorilla Trekking was like the icing on the cake. We really enjoyed the activity so much. Uganda is so much rich in nature. We are really planning to come and visit again. BLS safari team, Lameck and Jamal treated us so well, and we became more of friends. We cant wait to come again not only for the safari but to also meet our lovely friends. 3rd Safari now

Tracy Smith · United States

Verified

Fun all the way

Our trip with BLS was exceedingly great. From the planning stage, Pre-tour communication was great. Gloria was always in touch with us, helpful, and very kind. During the trip, they went above and beyond our expectations. I appreciate their thoughtfulness to make our experience perfect. The tour guide, was very knowledgeable, passionate and a very good driver. He took great care of everything we needed from the smallest to the big things like navigating the parks to giving us the best opportunities to see wildlife, managing all the activities on time, providing food and snacks, and ensuring abundant supply of water. This was my first safari, and BLS made it so interesting that I would love to visit again. We did Gorilla trekking which exhausted my strength although the expectations paid-off. Gorillas are so amazing. We visited the rhinos, chimpanzees, and many more animals. It was such a unique experience. Each accommodation was fantastic, with great food and better staff. I felt truly welcomed and comfortably enjoyed my stay. Honestly, this trip exceeded our expectations. We dont regret choosing BLS safaris. If you're considering a trip to Uganda, we recommend them highly!

Hannah · United States

Verified

Satisfying

The truth is that the service was beyond what I expected, I'll say it in a funny way "what you order and what you got totally the same" the tour was blissful the hotel, flight, the environment was dope as well I'll really love and by God's grace I'll be visiting soon again.....

Samson · Nigeria

Practical answers

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?

EAR Ken Barham Guest House Budget guest house less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included - Budget guest house less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals 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 BLS 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 BLS Safaris .

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