8 Days Rwanda Safari

This 8 Days Rwanda Safari is a comprehensive Rwanda safari covering gorilla trekking, Akagera wildlife safari, golden monkey tracking, and cultural experiences across Rwanda’s most spectacular destinations. Expertly crafted to show you the very best of the Land of a Thousand Hills — from the misty rainforests of Volcanoes National Park to the open savannahs of Akagera.

Tour Highlights

• Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
• Big Five game drives in Akagera National Park
• Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest
• Golden monkey tracking in bamboo forests
• Cultural village and community visits

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kigali Arrival and Transfer

Arrive in Kigali and meet your Come2Rwanda guide. Transfer to your first destination for a briefing, dinner, and overnight.

Day 2–3: Akagera National Park Safari

Game drives in Rwanda’s only savannah park searching for elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo. Boat cruise on Lake Ihema. Overnight inside the park.

Next Days: Nyungwe Forest National Park

Transfer to Nyungwe for chimpanzee trekking, canopy walk, and forest hikes through one of Africa’s oldest rainforests.

Day 7–8: Gorilla Trekking — Volcanoes National Park

Gorilla trek briefing then trek into the Virunga forest to find the mountain gorillas. Spend one magical hour with the gorilla family. Transfer back to Kigali.

What is Included

• Pick-up and drop-off in Kigali
• All ground transport in private 4WD
• Gorilla trekking permit (USD 1,500)
• All national park entry fees
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Accommodation on full board
• Bottled water throughout

What is Not Included

• International flights
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses
• Items not in the itinerary