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9-Day Hike, Kayak and Trek Through Rwanda (Scheduled)

Accra, Rwanda

9-Day Hike, Kayak and Trek Through Rwanda (Scheduled)

5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews Offered by Kingfisher Journeys 9-Day

Overview

This immersive and active tour of Rwanda is an incredible way to experience the wildlife, meet local people and explore the spectacular landscapes for which Rwanda is so famous. You'll journey through the national parks and countryside, kayak on Lake Kivu, bike on trails around small villages and hike through the forests to the summit of one of the Virunga volcanoes - and your finale will be to walk amongst a family of mountain gorillas. Come on the most amazing journey in Rwanda.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

9-Day

Route

Kigali (Day 1-2) to Kigali

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

Country & park

Rwanda

Style

Shared safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

On request

Minimum age

15 years

Activities

nature hikes/walks, canoe/mokoro safaris, boat trip & mountain bike safaris

Accommodation

Mythos Boutique Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Kigali

Meals

Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

Solo travelers

Can join this group tour

9-Day Hike, Kayak and Trek Through Rwanda (Scheduled)
Accra visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Dec 28, 2026 $3,020 USD $2,792 USD
Feb 13, 2027 $3,020 USD $2,792 USD
May 22, 2027 $3,020 USD $2,792 USD
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Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
A travel party of 1 or 2 people can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 12 people.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.

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Route

Tour route map
country Rwanda
Start Kigali (Day 1-2)
Day 3-4 Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Day 5-6 Lake Kivu
Day 7-8 Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
End Kigali (Day 9)

Tour Features

Budget tour

This budget tour includes camping and guest houses.

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 14 people per vehicle.

Scheduled departures

This tour starts on fixed start dates only.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for single travelers

Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 4 people to run.

15
Minimum age of 15 years

The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: nature hikes/walks, canoe/mokoro safaris, boat trip & mountain bike safaris
Getting around: minivan, bus, boat & hiking/walking
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Mythos Boutique Hotel

Day 1-2

Mythos Boutique Hotel

Mid-range hotel in Kigali

Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included

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

Day 3-4

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
Kivu Breeze Hotel

Day 5

Kivu Breeze Hotel

Mid-range hotel at Lake Kivu – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Kivu Breeze HotelKivu Breeze Hotel
Budget camping Lake Kivu – All Meals Included

Day 6

Budget camping Lake Kivu – All Meals Included

Lake Kivu – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Isange Paradise Resort

Day 7-8

Isange Paradise Resort

Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Day 9

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.

Arrival in Kigali

Day 1

Arrival in Kigali

Welcome to Rwanda! Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel. After checking in, you can relax and prepare for the adventure ahead. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the local area or enjoy a meal at the hotel’s Atmosphere Restaurant. Mid-range hotel located in Kigali Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kigali Stay: Mythos Boutique Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Kigali Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Explore Kigali Villages on Two Wheels

Day 2

Explore Kigali Villages on Two Wheels

Embark on an exhilarating 22km mountain bike trail starting from Umusambi Village. You will cycle through local villages and enjoy spectacular mountain views, followed by a celebratory BBQ lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a moving site of remembrance and learning, to reflect on Rwanda’s history and its inspiring journey toward reconciliation. Mid-range hotel located in Kigali All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kigali Stay: Mythos Boutique Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Kigali Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Heritage Corridor & Nyanza Cultural Trail

Day 3

Heritage Corridor & Nyanza Cultural Trail

Leave Kigali and head south toward Nyungwe. En route, stop in Nyanza for the "Big View" trail, an 8km hike leading to Mount Remera. This trail offers a stunning 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. After the hike, continue your journey to the edge of the Nyungwe rainforest. 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)
Colobus Monkey Tracking & Canopy Walk

Day 4

Colobus Monkey Tracking & Canopy Walk

This morning, enter Nyungwe National Park to track a troop of nearly 400 Black-and-White Colobus monkeys. Following this primate encounter, head to the Uwinka Visitor Centre for a canopy walk. You will traverse a 200m long bridge suspended high above the forest floor, offering a unique bird’s-eye view of the ancient Afro-montane ecosystem. 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)
Waterfall Hike & Transfer to Lake Kivu

Day 5

Waterfall Hike & Transfer to Lake Kivu

Hike to the newly discovered Ndambarare Waterfall. As you ascend, enjoy views stretching toward the Democratic Republic of Congo. You can view the thundering falls from a picnic vantage point or clamber over rocks to reach the bottom of the amphitheater. In the afternoon, descend from the mountains to the shores of Lake Kivu. Mid-range hotel located at Lake Kivu All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lake Kivu Stay: Kivu Breeze Hotel Mid-range hotel located at Lake Kivu Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Kayak Adventure & Island Camping

Day 6

Kayak Adventure & Island Camping

Begin a two-day kayaking expedition through Lake Kivu’s "Bay of Islands." Paddle through azure waters, stop for a swim, and hike to the summit of Napoleon Island to see a massive fruit bat colony. In the afternoon, paddle to Gishayu Island. Enjoy an "adventure camping" experience with a sunset dinner prepared over an open fire under the stars. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lake Kivu Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Coffee Tour & Journey to Volcanoes National Park

Day 7

Coffee Tour & Journey to Volcanoes National Park

After a lakeside breakfast, kayak to Kinunu for a fascinating coffee tour. Learn the process from bean to cup at a local washing station. After lunch overlooking the lake, you will be transferred by boat to Gisenyi and then drive toward the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes, the gateway to the mountain gorillas. 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: Isange Paradise Resort Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Mt Bisoke Hike & Dian Fossey Campus

Day 8

Mt Bisoke Hike & Dian Fossey Campus

Challenge yourself with a hike up Mount Bisoke (3,711m). The trail leads through bamboo forests and alpine meadows to a spectacular crater lake at the summit. Alternatively, you may choose an optional Gorilla Trekking excursion. In the afternoon, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about ongoing primate conservation. 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: Isange Paradise Resort Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Mukungwa River Canoeing & Departure

Discover the Rwandan countryside from a different perspective with a gentle canoe trip down the Mukungwa River. Soak up views of the volcanoes and spot abundant birdlife as you float past friendly rural communities. After the river adventure, you will be transferred back to Kigali International Airport for departure. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: No major destination visited 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)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

Camping equipment

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)

Sleeping bag

Bath towels

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

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Kigali
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
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
Kingfisher Journeys
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Kingfisher Journeys

5.0 operator rating 4 reviews

Kingfisher Journeys specializes in unforgettable tours in Rwanda, offering unique gorilla trekking and adventure experiences that immerse you in the country’s stunning landscapes and rich wildlife. As Rwanda’s only Travelife partner, we are committed to ensuring that our tours have a positive impact on the environment and benefit local communities. Our personalized service and expert local knowledge guarantee that every journey is not only memorable but also responsible and sustainable.

Office In

Rwanda

Size

10-20 employees (Founded in 2015)

Member Of

ATTA, Adventure Travel Trade Association & Rwanda Tours & Travel Association

Tour Types

Customizable private tours and fixed group tours

Destinations

Rwanda

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Excellent knowledge and ability to show so many highlights of Akagera. Great customer service!

We booked a 3 day Akagera tour for 4 of us. Knowledgeable guide Vincent, organized, knew our priorities to also bird, accommodating, kept us comfortable and safe, and busy seeing the beauties of the savanah. Gorgeous accommodations, we had one night at Mantis hotel and one night ‘glamping’, both excellent and excellent food. Could have stayed longer to enjoy the savanah, and maybe see more. Great company to travel with, I would not question traveling with them again.

Cathy · Canada

Verified

Our tour guide was extremely knowledgable, loved nature, and made sure we felt very comfortable.

We absolutely loved our visit to Akagera National Park! Kingfisher Journeys did a fantastic job in putting together a package for our group that allowed us to experience the beauty and diversity of Rwanda. Every communication was prompt and everything was well explained. The accomodations exceeded our expectations. The staff were all amazing! We were treated with the utmost courtesy and respect. Our guide went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable and taken care of. He taught us so much about the country, its people and culture, as well as the park and the animals. It was a wonderful experience from pickup to dropoff, and we would definitely book again in the future.

Elizabeth · United States

Verified

Outstanding in every way - our trip was perfection thanks to the team at Kingfisher Journeys

Where to begin? I can’t praise Kingfisher Journeys enough - our holiday to Rwanda was incredible! Olivier was our first contact and he helped us to choose the right type of holiday, answering all queries very promptly and professionally. He was very knowledgeable, courteous and exceptionally helpful. We loved our route around the country and all activities that we did - from chimpanzee and gorilla watching to kayaking and canoeing. We loved the cultural activities that we did too and the insights into local life. Cyprien was our driver and guide and was outstanding. Punctual at all times, calm and an excellent and safe driver. He shared stories about Rwanda as we drove and really made our holiday special. We thought the trip was very good value for money - so many activities were included as well as meals etc. All the hotels that we stayed in were a very good standard and the service in each was such a high level. I used to work in the travel industry and can honestly say that Kingfisher Journeys is up there with the best. I really could not fault them in any way. Credit where credit is due.

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Village life

Natalie · United Kingdom

Verified

Fantastic Akagera safari

We had a fantastic 2 day safari in Akagera National Park with Kingfisher Journeys. We saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, buffaloes, hippos, loads of monkeys, antelopes, warthogs, and even a leopard! Our guide Isaac was very friendly and helpful and was amazing at spotting wildlife. I definitely recommend this.

William · United Kingdom

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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 accepts children who are 15 years and older.

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?

Mythos Boutique Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Kigali. Meals: Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: 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

How does the quote request work?

We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Kingfisher Journeys, 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.

This group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run.

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.

This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Kingfisher Journeys.

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