Duration
6-Day
Accra, Rwanda
You will meet and greet your Golden Rwanda Safaris driver-guide on your arrival at Kigali International Airport. They will brief you on your safari before transferring you to your hotel for your overnight stay at Kigali Serena Hotel or Governor's Residence private villa. You can also drive directly to Nyungwe.
Plan snapshot
Duration
6-Day
Route
Kigali to Kigali
Via Nyungwe NP (Chimps), Kibuye (Lake Kivu), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Country & park
Rwanda
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
17 years
Activities
game drives & chimpanzee trekking
Accommodation
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel - Mid-range hotel just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast 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
Mid-range hotel just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2
Mid-range lodge in Kibuye (Lake Kivu) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 3
Luxury hotel in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 4-5
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
(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
You'll be picked up in Kigali and drive to Nyungwe National Park. On the way, you'll visit Nyanza King Palace and ethnographic museums at 3 p.m. You'll do a Canopy walk afterward, and check in at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel to relax. You will have an overnight stay at the hotel to prepare for the morning activity. Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
After breakfast, you will enter the Nyungwe forest to track the Nyungwe chimpanzees. A walk into the woods with our knowledgeable guides versed in botany, ornithology, and interspecies relationships will be a whole new learning experience for you. You will return to the hotel for lunch and relax during your overnight at the Hotel Cormoran Lodge. Mid-range lodge located in Kibuye (Lake Kivu) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Today, you will transfer to Gisenyi by speed boat or vehicle (the choice is yours if you can afford a ship). Along the way, you will explore the beautiful views of the different islands along Lake Kivu and some Congolese hills. Your overnight stay will be at the Kivu Serena Hotel. Your accommodation will be in Lake Kivu Serena Hotel. Luxury hotel located in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 4
After breakfast, you will spend part of the day relaxing and swimming at Kivu Serena Beach and other activities). Afterward, you will drive to Musanze, the base town, to visit mountain gorillas. You'll enjoy seeing a cultural village (Gorilla Guardians Village). Then your overnight stay will be at the Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
A trek to Bisoke volcano hike starts in the morning. You will first gather at the park office at 7:00 am to meet the park official for an early morning briefing at around 8:00 am. Then, you'll depart for 30 minutes towards Mount Bisoke where the actual treks begin just outside Volcanoes National Park. As you continue, you will come across a stone wall that marks the distinction of the park. You will come back to the starting point where you will meet our guide. You'll go back for lunch and visit the Diane Fossey Research Center. You'll stay overnight at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
You will visit the golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park. You'll have to be at the main office at 7:00 a.m. for a short briefing before your trek at around 8:00 am. You'll depart for 15 minutes towards the starting point. As you continue, you'll meet our guide, have lunch, and then transfer to Kigali for your departure back home. 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)
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)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
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)
Offered by
"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.
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel - Mid-range hotel just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals 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.
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