Tour Trip Guide
1. The Overview
Experience an unforgettable 8-day private luxury Rwanda primate and Big Five wildlife safari, exploring the country's remarkable national parks and scenic landscapes. Enjoy mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, golden monkey tracking, and exciting wildlife encounters in Akagera National Park, home to the Big Five.
2. Complete Highlights
3. Description
Come and experience our 8-Day Private Luxury Rwanda Primate & Big Five Wildlife Safari – Personalized Guided Tours & Local Expertise to discover the best of Kigali, Akagera National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Lake Kivu, Volcanoes National Park, Kigali International Airport and more. Book our 8-Day Private Luxury Rwanda Primate & Big Five Wildlife Safari – Personalized Guided Tours & Local Expertise with the best guide, suitable itinerary and service. 8-Day Private Luxury Rwanda Primate & Big Five Wildlife Safari – Personalized Guided Tours & Local Expertise gives you the best 8 days tour trip in Rwanda for best memory. From Kigali discover the most iconic Kigali, Akagera National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Lake Kivu, Volcanoes National Park, Kigali International Airport in only 8 days at the best price, time and plan.
Explore the top best wonders of Rwanda on this 8-Day Private Luxury Rwanda Primate & Big Five Wildlife Safari – Personalized Guided Tours & Local Expertise. Discover Kigali, Akagera National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Lake Kivu, Volcanoes National Park, Kigali International Airport. Experience this 8-Day Private Luxury Rwanda Primate & Big Five Wildlife Safari – Personalized Guided Tours & Local Expertise Enjoy your guide, at the best price and plan. 8 days, Rwanda tour itinerary experience Rwanda's iconic destination on this 8 days Explore Kigali, Akagera National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Lake Kivu, Volcanoes National Park, Kigali International Airport.
4. Tour Features
Standard of tour
Luxury: This tour uses luxury lodges
Tour style
Private: This tour is arranged solely for you and will not be shared with others
Customizable tour
Feel free to request minor Changes to suit your preferences
Suitable for all travelers
Best for the year : 2026, 2027, 2028, and +
5. Activities and Transportation
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★ Our activities: Guided game drives
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★ Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
6. Full Guided Itinerary - Complete and Comprehensive Details with Everything You Need to Know
This 8-day private luxury Rwanda safari takes you on an unforgettable journey through the country's remarkable wildlife destinations and breathtaking landscapes. Explore Akagera National Park with exciting morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five, followed by a scenic boat cruise on Lake Ihema. Continue to Volcanoes National Park for an incredible mountain gorilla trekking experience and an opportunity to track endangered golden monkeys in their natural habitat. Discover Rwanda's beautiful countryside, vibrant culture, and welcoming local communities along the way. With private transportation, carefully selected accommodation, personalized guided excursions, and experienced local safari guides, this journey offers an exceptional opportunity to experience Rwanda's primates, wildlife, and natural beauty.
Arrival in Kigali
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide or company representative. After a short introduction and assistance with your luggage, you will be transferred to Heaven Boutique Hotel in Kigali. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy some relaxation at the hotel or explore the surrounding area at your own leisure. Your guide will provide a short briefing about your upcoming Rwanda safari adventure. Later, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Akagera National Park
After breakfast, meet your safari guide for a briefing before beginning a guided Kigali city tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial at Gisozi, an important historical site dedicated to remembering the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Learn about Rwanda\'s history, resilience, and remarkable transformation. After the city tour, continue your journey towards Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda. Upon arrival, enjoy an evening game drive across the beautiful savannah landscapes, searching for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, antelopes, and other wildlife. With luck, you may encounter some of the famous Big Five. Later, proceed to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
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Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Full-Day Wildlife Safari in Akagera National Park
After an early breakfast, head into Akagera National Park for an exciting morning game drive. Explore the park\'s diverse habitats in search of the Big Five, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos. You may also encounter giraffes, zebras, impalas, topis, waterbucks, and numerous bird species. Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation before heading out for an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema. During the boat excursion, look out for hippos, Nile crocodiles, and a variety of water birds. You may also spot elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes gathering along the lakeshores. Afterwards, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park
- Accommodation:
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Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
After breakfast, depart Akagera National Park and begin your scenic journey towards Nyungwe National Park in southwestern Rwanda. Travel through beautiful countryside, enjoying breathtaking views of rolling hills, traditional villages, tea plantations, and lush green landscapes. Depending on your schedule, enjoy opportunities to explore historical and cultural attractions around Butare (Huye) and Nyanza. Continue towards Nyungwe Forest, one of East Africa\'s most remarkable montane rainforests, famous for its rich biodiversity, diverse birdlife, and numerous primate species. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Accommodation:
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Chimpanzee Lodge Nyungwe
- Meals & Drinks:
Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy Walk Experience in Nyungwe National Park
After an early breakfast, head into Nyungwe Forest National Park for an unforgettable chimpanzee tracking experience. Accompanied by experienced park guides and trackers, venture into the tropical rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzee communities. Nyungwe is home to several primate species, including chimpanzees, L\'Hoest\'s monkeys, blue monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and Angola black-and-white colobus monkeys.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Accommodation:
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Chimpanzee Lodge Nyungwe
- Meals & Drinks:
Transfer to Lake Kivu – Scenic Drive to Gisenyi
After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin a scenic journey towards Gisenyi, a beautiful lakeside town located along the shores of Lake Kivu. Enjoy breathtaking views of Rwanda\'s rolling hills, green tea plantations, picturesque villages, and the magnificent lake along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy the peaceful lakeside atmosphere. Spend the afternoon relaxing along the beach, appreciating the beautiful scenery, or exploring the surrounding area at your own leisure. Later, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your lakeside accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Kivu
- Accommodation:
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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Kivu – Leisure and Lakeside Exploration
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel before spending the day discovering the natural beauty of Lake Kivu and its surroundings. Take in the breathtaking lakeside scenery, enjoy peaceful moments along the beach, and explore the charming atmosphere of Gisenyi. You may also enjoy optional boat excursions, lakeside activities, or local experiences depending on your interests and arrangements. This relaxing day offers a wonderful opportunity to unwind after your exciting wildlife and chimpanzee tracking experiences in Akagera and Nyungwe National Parks. Later, return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Kivu
- Accommodation:
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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park – Scenic Journey to Musanze
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart Gisenyi towards Musanze, home to the magnificent Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through Rwanda\'s beautiful countryside, with breathtaking views of rolling hills, green plantations, and the Virunga volcanic mountain range. Upon arrival in Musanze, check in at your lodge and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this beautiful mountain region. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the local community or relax at your accommodation while preparing for the following day\'s golden monkey tracking adventure. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Golden Monkey Tracking and Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village Experience – Transfer to Kigali International Airport
After an early breakfast, head to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing by experienced park rangers before beginning your golden monkey tracking adventure. Venture into the bamboo forests in search of these fascinating and endangered primates. Enjoy observing golden monkeys as they move through the forest, feed, and interact within their natural habitat. After this memorable wildlife experience, visit the famous Iby\'Iwacu Cultural Village near Volcanoes National Park. Meet local community guides and discover Rwanda\'s traditional heritage through cultural performances, traditional homesteads, storytelling, local customs, and traditional dances and drumming. Enjoy an opportunity to interact with the local community and learn about their cultural traditions before having lunch.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali International Airport
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
7. What's Included
- Park Entrance fees
- All Activities Mentioned
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Platinum Accommodations
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
8. What's Not Included
- Flight
- Travel Insurance & Visa
- Personal Expenses
9. Meals Plan During Your Tour
10. More Information
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11. Reasons to Book With Us
We use equipment of international standards & our guides are trained in First aid & personal protection equipment
We reward our staff based on your feedback & that results in all of us working towards making your trip memorable
Our guides are trained to pay attention to each clients requirements & situation & customize the program accordingly
Once a tour is booked, its guaranteed to go, even if there is only single client for the entire trip
Book by paying advance by card on our website. Balance can be paid upon arrival, before the tour
Daily departures available for most of our tours
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15. Our Operating Registration and Documentation
We are officially registered by the National Busness and Licensing Agency (BRELA) as the local tour operator organizing all safari tours starting from Kigali and all other places in the country. Our tour operator registration number is 531295 in the index of registration, which makes us welcome you to book 8-Day Private Luxury Rwanda Primate & Big Five Wildlife Safari – Personalized Guided Tours & Local Expertise
We are licensed to carry the business of tourism agency (local tour operator) including from Kigali and others safari starting points. We're licensed to carry on the business of tourism Class A including 8-Day Private Luxury Rwanda Primate & Big Five Wildlife Safari – Personalized Guided Tours & Local Expertise We will be organizing for you 8-Day Private Luxury Rwanda Primate & Big Five Wildlife Safari – Personalized Guided Tours & Local Expertise under a current local tour operator License No: 034406
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