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4-Day Akagera Safari and Chimpanzee Trekking Experience

Akagera National Park, Rwanda

4-Day Akagera Safari and Chimpanzee Trekking Experience

5.0 / 5 · 230 reviews Offered by Hermosa Life Tours and Travel 4-Day

Overview

This trip takes you around to experience Rwanda's wildlife safaris and the boat cruise experiences of Akagera National Park. You will take your adventures on the canopy walk with great views of the forest and chimpanzee tracking, in Nyungwe Forest National Park on this 4 days tour. This is a private tour. You will be using your private 4x4 safari Jeep.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

4-Day

Route

Kigali to Kigali

Via Akagera NP, Kigali, Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

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 & chimpanzee trekking

Accommodation

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge - Luxury lodge inside Akagera NP – Breakfast Included

Meals

Breakfast Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

4-Day Akagera Safari and Chimpanzee Trekking Experience
Akagera National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 n/a* USD $1,755 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers.
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 Akagera NP
Day 2 Kigali
Day 3 Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
End Kigali (Day 4)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.

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.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

18
Minimum age of 18 years

The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives & chimpanzee trekking
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & boat
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

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Day 1

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Luxury lodge inside Akagera NP – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

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One Click Hotel

Day 2

One Click Hotel

Mid-range hotel in Kigali – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

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Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Day 3

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Mid-range hotel just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

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Day 4

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast 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.

Early Pick up from Kigali and Transfer to Akagera National Park - Boat Cruise

Day 1

Early Pick up from Kigali and Transfer to Akagera National Park - Boat Cruise

On this day our professional safari driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel/residence in Kigali following your breakfast and brief you on this tour. You'll then transfer to the park on the 2.5-hour journey from Kigali, driving to the Kayonza district in the Eastern Province of Rwanda. The journey to Akagera National Park will reward you with planned en-route stopovers along the route. Feel free to ask your driver-guide questions about the wonderful scenery and even request photographic stopovers along the way. As you arrive at the park, you will check in to your booked safari accommodation at the lodge, order your lunch. You will then proceed for a sunset boat ride on Lake Ihema with a chance to see the aquatic mammals such as hippos and crocodiles in the lake or on the shores. You'll retire and drive back to the lodge for dinner and rest. Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Akagera National Park Stay: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Safari Game Drive in Akagera National Park - Back to Kigali

Day 2

Safari Game Drive in Akagera National Park - Back to Kigali

Your second day of the tour will start very early in the morning. After breakfast, you'll leave for a full-day safari game drive in the park. (Order your packed lunch to be eaten later at the picnic area). You can expect to see the Big Five mammals (lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo, and leopard), antelope, kob, and baboon. Akagera National Park is a varied habitat for wildlife species in Rwanda and a birder's haven with more than 500 bird species in the park. Later in the afternoon, you will transfer back to Kigali and drop off at your hotel with the evening at leisure, dinner, and rest. Mid-range hotel located in Kigali Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kigali Stay: One Click Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Kigali Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Early Pick up from Kigali + Transfer to Nyungwe National Park + Canopy Walk Adventure

Day 3

Early Pick up from Kigali + Transfer to Nyungwe National Park + Canopy Walk Adventure

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning following your breakfast once again and transfer you to Nyungwe National Park. The journey southwest passes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterize much of Rwanda’s landscapes, sighting Kamegeri Rock in Ruhango District. Upon arrival at the park reception, you will receive a briefing from the park guides then proceed with a short hike to the Canopy walk adventure for a thrilling experience on a suspended bridge covering 160 m through the lush montane rainforest and 70 m high from the forest floor. This is one extraordinary activity that offers a spectacular view of the ancient forest. You will be back at the starting point, meet your guide and drive to the hotel, check-in and enjoy property amenities. You'll spend the evening at leisure, dinner, and rest. Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Stay: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Chimpanzee Trekking - Transfer back to Kigali

Day 4

Chimpanzee Trekking - Transfer back to Kigali

On this day, you will enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel. Then, you will embark on a thrilling hike in search of chimpanzee communities. The Rwandan chimpanzee population is thought to consist of approximately 400-500 individuals, confined to the Nyungwe National Park, including a small community in the Cyamudongo Forest. Prepare to hear these excitable primates before you see them, as their pant-hoots travel through the deep forest. During your hike, you may also spot migratory birdlife including the Ross’ turaco, grey-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk, and regal sunbird. Then after your experiences, your guide will drive you back to Kigali. You'll be dropped off at your hotel/residence or Kigali International Airport. See you on your next visit. 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)

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

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
Hermosa Life Tours and Travel
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Hermosa Life Tours and Travel

5.0 operator rating 230 reviews

Hermosa Life Tours and Travel is a Rwandan and East Africa safari specialist and tour operator, offering a full service for arranging and booking safaris, mountain Gorilla Trekking, Wildlife and other Primates Experiences. Fully Licensed by Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Member of Rwanda Tours and Travel Association (RTTA) , American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) and ATTA The African Tourism and Travel Association, We are experienced tour operator with over 14 Years in Tourism Industry.

Office In

Rwanda

Size

10-20 employees (Founded in 2012)

Member Of

ATTA, ASTA, RTTA, RDB & Rwanda Chamber of Tourism (CoT)

Tour Types

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

Destinations

Rwanda, Uganda

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

Wonderful, attentive and considerate guide that made the tour fun!

Hermosa Life Tours and Travel recently provided me with an exceptional tour experience. From the moment we contacted them, their prompt and clear communication made the planning process a breeze and stress-free. Our driver and guide, Richard, was exceptional. He ensured a safe and comfortable journey, was knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, sharing insightful information throughout the tour. In addition to their excellent service, they offer incredible value for the quality they provide. The tour was reasonably priced, and experience was great. I highly recommend Hermosa Life Tours and Travel to anyone seeking a reliable and enjoyable tour experience. Their professionalism, dedicated team, and outstanding value made our trip truly memorable and hassle-free.

Andrea · United States

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Gorillas + Hermosa = Once in A Lifetime Experience

Absolutely perfect experience using Hermosa for our 2 day tour of Volcanoes NP! Communications with Tiamo leading up to our early morning pick-up in Kigali went very smoothly as the itinerary was to get to park in time to meet the gorilla trekkers that same morning. From the moment we met our driver Muhammed, we knew we were in great hands. Laughing and joking with Muhammed during all the driving was as much a part of the experience as the Gorillas and our crater hike. When we got back to Kigali we enjoyed a Nigerian meal with him as well, and now consider him a friend, amazing guy! Overall the experience couldn't have been better! We've just completed a month long journey through Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Seychelles, and I can say without hesitation Rwanda was our favorite country! The phenomenal tour with Hermosa was definitely a big part of this. Highly reccomend Hermosa for your next journey!

Sean · United States

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Safe safari guide with a fantastic eye for spotting animals

I recently did a 2-day safari in Akagera National Park and it was such a great experience. I went as a solo female traveler and felt completely safe and well taken care of the entire time thanks to my guide, Richard. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and seemed to know exactly where to find the animals. He even stopped on our way back into town for some souvenirs based on our conversation earlier in the day Richard had a great eye and we ended up spotting so much wildlife throughout the trip. Some of my favourite moments were watching an elephant walk right beside the car, seeing giraffes up close, and spotting a hidden bushbuck. We also did a sunset boat cruise which had lots of birds to see. It wasn't the highlight for me, but still interesting if you enjoy birdwatching. The group before had seen a lot of wildlife so I think it’s more dependent on luck. The company was really easy to communicate with and made the booking experience quite seamless. I reached out to several but went with them based on their ease of communication and good reviews. The price was fair and on par with my other quotes. Overall, I’m so glad I chose this safari over the gorilla trekking experience. It felt more personal and relaxed, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting Rwanda. If you can, definitely ask for Richard, he really made the trip memorable.

Jackie · Canada

Verified

Life changing experience

I’m an experienced traveler and have traveled and worked in many countries in Africa and elsewhere and this was a seriously professional tour service. From booking until we boarded the plane, Hermosa provided fabulous and attentive and flexible service. The communication was superb, our guide Richard was incredibly knowledgeable, courteous, accommodating, and I’ve rarely felt so taken care of or safe on any trip or tour. The accommodations were even nicer and more impressive than in the pictures, the food was delicious and beautifully presented. We did a gorilla trek and spent an hour literally sitting next to an entire family of Gorillas, practically at arms length, and I think, after spending time staring into the eyes of baby gorillas from only a few feet away, I will never be the same. I absolutely recommend Hermosa, and definitely ask for Richard!

Ben · United States

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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 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?

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge - Luxury lodge inside Akagera NP – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast 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

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Hermosa Life Tours and Travel, 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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