Duration
8-Day
Akagera National Park, Rwanda
8-Day Rwandan Marvels Beyond Gorilla and Akagera Safari
Overview
This all-inclusive budget tour starts from 3,100 dollars per person sharing, with an optional 1,500 dollar gorilla trekking supplement. Highlights include a Big Five safari in Akagera, Ngarama Rock, and the Mulindi Liberation Museum. Experience a guided tea tour, Rugezi swamp canoeing, and the scenic twin lakes. The itinerary also features a Bisoke volcano climb, relaxation on Lake Kivu's red sand beaches, and a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a deep dive into Rwanda's history.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Kigali to Kigali
Via Akagera NP, Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Virunga Mountains (Mountain Range)
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
Accommodation
5 Swiss Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Kigali – Meals at Own Expense
Meals
Meals at Own Expense; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$4,180 USD
$3,410 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$4,180 USD
$3,410 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
$4,180 USD
$3,410 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.
Quote flow
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Route
country
Rwanda
Start
Kigali (Day 1)
Day 2-3
Akagera NP
Day 4
Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Day 5
Virunga Mountains (Mountain Range)
Day 6
Mt Bisoke (Virunga Mountains)
Day 7
Lake Kivu
End
Kigali (Day 8)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses tented camps and resorts.
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
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & hiking/walking
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
5 Swiss Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Kigali – Meals at Own Expense
Meals at Own Expense
Day 2
Karenge Bush Camp
Mid-range tented camp inside Akagera NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Ubwuzu Guest House
Budget guest house 1-2hr drive from Kigali – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
La Locanda Hotel
Mid-range guest house less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
La Locanda Hotel
Mid-range guest house in Ruhengeri (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Paradise Malahide Hotel
Mid-range hotel near Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
5 Swiss Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Kigali – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
End of tour
(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.
Day 1
Arrival at Kigali Airport
- At your arrival at Kigali Airport, you will be met by Attractive Safaris’s representative at the Kigali international airport. He will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with a sign marked “Attractive Safaris.” After greetings, you will be transferred to your accommodation. - Transfer to your hotel - Accommodation: 5 Swiss Hotel (2*) or similar - Meal plan: dinner. Mid-range hotel located in Kigali Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Kigali Stay: 5 Swiss Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Kigali Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 2
Akagera National Park Game Drive
- Early in the morning around 5:00 a.m., departure for Akagera National Park. Stop at Kayonza Imigongo Art Center for breakfast. Then continue on the road to explore the park and admire the many species of animals, including the “Big 5” (elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalos, leopards), zebras, antelopes, giraffes, monkeys, birds, etc. - Lunch during the visit (picnic). - Accommodation: Camping option, Karenge Bush Camp area - Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Drinks: Mineral water. Mid-range tented camp located inside Akagera NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Akagera National Park Stay: Karenge Bush Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Akagera NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Akagera – Byumba (Gicumbi)
Maximizing early morning animal spotting - breathing in the fresh country air - visiting Ngarama Rock - enjoying tea and visiting the National Liberation Museum in Mulindi. - Very early in the morning sightings of nocturnal animals not seen during the day, focusing on the Kilala plain area. - Breakfast at the camp around 8:00 AM. - Around 9:30 a.m., drive to Byumba via “Gatsibo-Ibyapa bya Ngarama” to visit Ngarama Rock, an interesting historical and cultural site in Rwanda covering an area of 3 hectares. - Have lunch on Ngarama Rock at 1:00 p.m. (picnic). - Guided tea experience in Mulindi: farmers offer tea cultivation experiences at the Mulindi factory. - Visit the National Liberation Museum/Mulindi. This museum has a lot to say about the liberation struggle in Rwanda that took place from 1990 to 1994. - Then, return to the town of Gicumbi (Byumba) - Accommodation: Ubwuzu Guesthouse or appartment option - Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Drinks: Mineral water. Budget guest house located 1-2hr drive from Kigali All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Akagera National Park Stay: Ubwuzu Guest House Budget guest house located 1-2hr drive from Kigali Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Gicumbi to Volcanoes National Park - Rugezi Swamp Sightseeing & Canoeing
- On the way: viewing the Kisaro's "Radical Terraces"and continue to visit the Rugezi swamp, have canoe excursion for bird-watching, especially Grey-crowned crane and Grauer's swamp warbler, as well as White-winged scrub warbler and Papyrus gonolek. Beyond birds, the area also supports other wildlife, including mammals and reptiles, and is a vital part of Rwanda's biodiversity. - Then visit Burera and Ruhondo twin lakes - Lunch at My Hill Resort, fresh grilled fish - After lunch, continue your journey to Kinigi. Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, where you'll learn about the future of gorillas and their conservation. - Ellen DeGeneres Campus is a multi-acre ecological facility adjacent to Volcanoes National Park, designed to create the next generation of conservationists. - Accommodation: La Locanda (eco-wellness boutique hotel) or similar - Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Drinks : Mineral water. Mid-range guest house located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Stay: La Locanda Hotel Mid-range guest house located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Mountain Gorilla Trek (optional)
Meet early in the morning at the National Park office for a briefing. Once the group of gorillas has been located and approached with the help of the trackers, you will be able to observe them for one hour, no more, from a distance of no more than 5 meters, so as not to disturb them. For those whose budget does not allow for a gorilla visit ($1,500/person), we offer a golden monkey trek ($100/person) as an alternative. - Golden monkeys are only found in the Volcanoes National Park conservation area. Two clans have become accustomed to human presence. With a maximum of one hour, you will be able to observe golden monkeys up close in their natural habitat. - Hiking time: 3 hours - In the afternoon after lunch at the hotel, the whole group will visit the village of “Iby'Iwacu” for a moving experience of Rwandan culture, customs, and traditions. - Accommodation: La Locanda (eco-wellness boutique hotel) or similar - Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Drinks: Mineral water. Mid-range guest house located in Ruhengeri (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Virunga Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: La Locanda Hotel Mid-range guest house located in Ruhengeri (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Ascent of Bisoke Volcano
- Meet at the National Park to meet the team that will take you to the summit of Mount Bisoke (3,711 m), one of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga chain. Accompanied by a National Park guide, you will gradually climb through the different vegetation zones, from bamboo to equatorial forest, to heather and giant ragwort. You may even be lucky enough to encounter mountain gorillas. - Hiking time (ascent and descent): 6 hours. Optional activity: Hike to Diane Fossey's grave For those who are unable to climb Bisoke volcano, we offer an alternative hike to Diane Fossey's grave: - Diane Fossey, an American researcher specializing in mountain gorillas, played a crucial role in the protection and conservation of mountain gorillas. - Hiking time: 4 hours. - Then continue to Gisenyi to spend the night on the shores of Lake Kivu. - Accommodation: Paradis Malahide (3-star hotel) or similar - Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Drinks: Mineral water. Mid-range hotel located near Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Bisoke (Virunga Mountains) Stay: Paradise Malahide Hotel Mid-range hotel located near Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Relaxation and fun on the beaches of Lake Kivu
- Lake Kivu is a relaxing paradise for swimming, lounging on red sand beaches, water sports, and adventure. - Morning: Relax on the red sand beaches: swimming, kayaking, etc. in this idyllic and heavenly location on Lake Kivu. - Lunch at Lakeside Kivu Restaurant - Afternoon: Tour of the beautiful city of Gisenyi and visit to the border of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Return to Kigali. - Accommodation: 5 Swiss Hotel (2-star hotel) or similar - Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Drinks: Mineral water. Mid-range hotel located in Kigali All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Kivu Stay: 5 Swiss Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Kigali Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Kigali City tour and departure
- After breakfast, visit the Gisozi Genocide Memorial and other places of interest in the city. - Then enjoy some free time in Kigali to buy souvenirs. - Transfer to the airport at 5:00 p.m. - Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch (Dinner not included) End of the safari. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: 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)
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)
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 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
Offered by
Attractive Safaris
4.8 operator rating
Attractive Safaris is an East African tourism and travel agency company with destination options in Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and the Republic of Congo. They provide guided tours, excursions, air ticketing, hotel bookings, car hirings, seminars, and conferences. In addition, they have Kibeho pilgrimage trips for travelers looking for a more religious experience in combination with a traditional African safari adventure.
Office In
Rwanda
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2009)
Member Of
ASTA, RTTA, Tripadvisor, VISIT RWANDA, Petit Futé & PSF
Tour Types
Mid-range & luxury tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
Destinations
Burundi, Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
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?
5 Swiss Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Kigali – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense
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
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Attractive 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 Attractive Safaris.
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