11 Days - Rwanda by Road ~ Reaching all corners!

Introduction

This 11 day trip highlights Rwanda's best experiences, combining stunning nature, wildlife and adventure activities for the ultimate Rwandan safari experience. You will visit three National Parks (Nyungwe Forest, Volcanoes & Akagera), trek a number of primates including two great apes, traverse hillsides, forest and bodies of water & have the chance to try find the big 5 animals.

This itinerary can be customised to suit your needs, where you may request a quote on combining different activities. The accommodation listed in this itinerary offers suggested alternatives which can be combined accordingly based on your budget.

Mix up your own safari and tell us what you want to experience, and we will send you a customised itinerary based on your budget and requested highlights. See list below:

Nyungwe Forest National Park:

  • Chimpanzee tracking
  • Colobus Monkey tracking
  • Canopy walking
  • Hiking (1 of 14 trails on offer)

Volcanoes National Park

  • Mountain Gorilla trekking
  • Golden Monkey trekking
  • Mt Bisoke hike
  • Musanze Caves
  • Africa Rising Cycle Experience
  • Dian Fossey - Karisoke Museum
  • Canoeing on Mukungwa River
  • Gorilla Guardian Village Visit

Akagera National Park

  • Game drives
  • Boat rides

Lake Kivu

  • Full or half day Kayaking in Kibuye
  • Full or half day Kayaking in Gisenyi

Kigali

  • Genocide Memorial
  • Half or Full Day Kigali City Tour

Sightseeing & attractions

  • Nyanza Kings Palace (en-route to Nyungwe from Kigali)
  • Ethnographic Museum (en-route to Nyungwe from Kigali)
  • National Art Gallery (en-route to Nyungwe from Kigali)
  • Nyamata Genocide Memorial (en-route to Akagera from Volcanoes NP)

This trip can also be combined with a connection to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, as there is a daily flight from Kigali to the Serengeti.

Please ask us about a customised safari to Tanzania.

Accommodation and Destinations

Day 1

Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

1 night

Days 2 - 5

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

3 nights

Day 5

Bed and Breakfast

1 night

Days 6 - 9

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

3 nights

Days 9 - 11

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

2 nights

Fast Facts

11 Days / 10 Nights

Reference Number: Rwanda_01

Price

Please ask us for a price on this trip.

Includes:

  • Accommodation as outlined in the itinerary
  • All meals as outlined in the itinerary
  • All transfers in as outlined in the itinerary in a PRADO 4x4
  • English speaking driver guide
  • All activities as outlined in the itinerary
  • Park entrance fees
  • Medical Evacuation in Rwanda only
  • Known government taxes

Excludes:

  • Rwandan tourist visa fees US$ 30 (can be obtained on arrival)
  • Optional porter fees for trekking activities
  • Any additional activities not included in the itinerary 
  • Gratuities to camp/lodge staff, guides, rangers, drivers and porters
  • Any personal purchases
  • International flights
  • Personal International travel insurance
  • Any unforeseen increase in governmental taxes, park entrance fees and permits

Kigali: Heaven Boutique Hotel

Nyungwe Forest National Park: One & Only Nyungwe House

DINNING ROOM ONE&ONLY AERIAL VIEW ONE BEDROOM NYUNGWE TWIN ROOM

Kibuye: Cormoran Lodge

Volcanoes National Park: Wilderness Sabyinyo

Cottage bedroom, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge Cottage bathroom, Sabyinyo SIlverback Lodge Breakfast at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Akagera National Park: Ruzizi Tented Lodge

Kigali: Heaven Boutique Hotel

Nyungwe Forest National Park: One & Only Nyungwe House

DINNING ROOM ONE&ONLY AERIAL VIEW ONE BEDROOM NYUNGWE TWIN ROOM

Kibuye: Cormoran Lodge

Volcanoes National Park: Wilderness Sabyinyo

Cottage bedroom, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge Cottage bathroom, Sabyinyo SIlverback Lodge Breakfast at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Akagera National Park: Ruzizi Tented Lodge

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