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14 · 7-Day Grand Tour
7-Day Rwanda Highlights: Culture, Wildlife & Lakes
Starts in Kigali7 days · 6 nightsFrom $4,900
Overview
A full week covering Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, Akagera, Nyungwe and Lake Kivu.
Itinerary
Day 1Kigali City Tour to Volcanoes National Park
- Pickup from your accommodation in Kigali and start of the city tour
- Kigali Genocide Memorial with an audio guide (until about 12:00)
- Art gallery visit for relaxation and cultural appreciation
- Local market for souvenir shopping and local experiences
- Lunch (not included)
- Depart for Volcanoes National Park
- Arrival, check-in at your accommodation near the park and overnight
Day 2Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Depart for the park headquarters with a packed breakfast
- Arrival, registration and paperwork, and breakfast
- Ranger briefing, then on to the trekking starting point
- Start of the gorilla trek (approximately)
- Return from the trek, depending on the gorillas' location and trekking conditions (approximately)
- Return to your accommodation to relax, overnight near the park
Day 3Golden Monkeys, Cultural Experience and Kigali
- MorningCheck out and depart with your luggage for the park headquarters
- Golden monkey tracking after registration and briefing (approximately)
- Return from the activity (approximately)
- MiddayVisit a cultural village to experience Rwanda's traditional lifestyle, culture and performances
- AfternoonDrive back to Kigali, with an optional lunch stop along the way
- Arrival in Kigali and overnight (approximately)
Day 4Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari
- Depart Kigali for Akagera National Park
- Short break along the way
- Continue the journey
- Arrival at the park, registration and briefing
- Game drive in the southern part of the park
- Lunch break at a restaurant inside the park (not included)
- Continue the game drive
- Exit the park through the northern gate
- Arrival in Kigali and overnight (approximately)
Day 5King's Palace Museum and Nyungwe Forest
- Depart Kigali for Nyanza and Nyungwe
- King's Palace Museum: Rwanda's royal history and traditions (until about 11:30)
- MiddayContinue towards Nyungwe Forest, with an optional lunch stop along the way
- Arrival at your accommodation near the park, check-in and overnight (approximately)
Day 6Nyungwe Forest Adventure and Lake Kivu
- Depart your accommodation
- Arrival at the park reception for registration and briefing
- MorningYour choice of one combination: Zipline and Canopy Walkway, or Waterfall Hike and Canopy Walkway
- Activities end, optional lunch at the park (approximately)
- AfternoonContinue to Lake Kivu
- Arrival, check-in at your accommodation and a relaxing lakeside afternoon (approximately)
Day 7Lake Kivu Boat Trip and Return to Kigali
- MorningBreakfast at the hotel
- Boat excursion on Lake Kivu with its scenery
- End of the boat trip and drive back to Kigali
- Arrival in Kigali and drop-off at your preferred location (approximately)
Hiking shoes are recommended for Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe Forest. Bring swimming kit if you wish to swim in Lake Kivu, a rain jacket, sunscreen and insect repellent. Activity durations and arrival times may vary with weather, road conditions and park activities. The Nyungwe activity combination is subject to availability and the option selected.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation throughout the tour
- Professional driver-guide
- All activity permits: gorilla, golden monkey, Akagera safari, Nyungwe, Lake Kivu boat
- 6 nights accommodation with breakfast
- Kigali Genocide Memorial audio guide
- Drinking water
Not included
- Lunch and dinner
- Personal expenses
- Accommodation on the seventh night after the tour drop-off
- Accommodation for nights before the scheduled tour pick-up
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