Our 10-day trip brings you the best of Rwanda: where the savannah meets the rainforest. Expect to see the animals of the savannahs (elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, leopard) and up to 15 primate species, including gorillas and chimps!!!
This trip specifically includes the most important and well-known national parks of Rwanda: Akagera National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Volcanoes National Park and Lake Kivu.
Highlights:
- Meet the gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park
- Visit Dian Fossey's Grave
- See chimpanzees and 12 other monkey species in Nyungwe Forest
- Game drives (safaris) in Akagera National Park
- Boat trips on Lake Akagera and the Rusizi River
- Visit the Genocide Memorial in Kigali and the National Museum in Butare (Huye)
- Meet the local people and/or the pygmies and see their local way of living
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day 0 |
Hôtel des Mille Collines | Kigali |
1 night |
B&B |
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| Kigali Serena Hotel |
alternate |
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day 1 |
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge | Akagera National Park |
2 nights |
FB |
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| Ruzizi Tented Lodge |
alternate |
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day 3 |
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge | Volcanoes National Park |
2 nights |
FB |
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| Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel |
alternate |
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day 5 |
Paradise Malahide | Rubavu |
1 night |
FB |
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| Lake Kivu Serena Hotel |
alternate |
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day 6 |
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel | Nyungwe Forest National Park |
2 nights |
FB |
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day 8 |
Hôtel des Mille Collines | Kigali |
1 night |
B&B |
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| Kigali Serena Hotel |
alternate |
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B&B: Bed and Breakfast |
FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch |
10 Days / 9 Nights
Reference Number: AWS The Best of Rwanda – 10 days 26
TOTAL PRICE MEDIUM BUDGET 2026 (first line of accommodations)
USD 4.750 per person (double/twin sharing) based on a private group of 6 persons
USD 5.100 per person (double/twin sharing) based on a private group of 4 persons
USD 5.775 per person (double/twin sharing) based on a private group of 2 persons
* USD 1.500 per person for the gorilla tracking is included in the rate
TOTAL PRICE HIGH BUDGET 2026 (alternative of accommodations)
Approximately USD 750 per person extra
Some lodges may ask for seasonal surcharges for the Easter and Christmas Holidays
Includes:
- Airport transfers
- Accommodations with meals mentioned
- Bottled drinking water
- Private 4x4 custom built safari Jeep with knowledgeable driver/guide and fuel
- Entrance fees to the included National Parks
- Activities mentioned as included
Excludes:
- Flights
- Visa
- All optional activities
- Insurances
- Meals not mentioned and beverages
- Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication
