6-DAY RWANDA WILDLIFE AND PRIMATE TOUR

You’ll arrive at Kigali International Airport. You’ll be met and greeted by Akagera Aviation. You will find your guide outside and transfer to your hotel for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay. Kigali is one of Africa’s cleanest and safest cities ,a perfect place to start your journey.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

ONOMO Hotel Kigali

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

You’ll have a morning guided city tour, visiting: Kigali Genocide Memorial, providing insight into Rwanda’s history. After visiting Kimironko Market, colorful local produce and crafts, you’ll enjoy lunch in Kigali before departing for Akagera (~2.5–3 hours drive). You’ll arrive in the park, check into your lodge, and enjoy a peaceful evening. Akagera is known for its diverse landscapes, from savannahs to wetlands.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Best Time To VisitJune to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High SeasonJune to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

Best WeatherJune to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Accommodation:

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Early morning game drive (sunrise): This is the chance to see the Big Five lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos, plus giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and birds. You’ll return to the lodge for lunch or picnic inside the park. In the afternoon, you’ll have a boat ride on Lake Ihema. You’ll spot hippos, crocodiles, and large flocks of water birds like African fish eagles and herons. Morning is ideal for big game; the boat ride offers a relaxing close-up with aquatic wildlife.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

You’ll have an early breakfast and a scenic drive back to Kigali (3 hours). You’ll have a lunch stop and a break in Kigali. You’ll continue to Musanze (2.5 hours), gateway to Volcanoes National Park. You’ll check in at your lodge and relax with views of the Virunga volcanoes. Musanze sits in the lush highlands near the gorilla habitat, cool and scenic.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To VisitJune to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High SeasonJune to September (Permits are scarce)

Best WeatherJune to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Accommodation:

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

You’ll have an early breakfast and transfer to Volcanoes NP headquarters for a briefing. You’ll begin your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure (2–6 hours depending on location). You’ll spend 1 hour with a habituated gorilla family in the misty forest. You’ll return to the lodge for lunch and a rest. In the afternoon, you’ll visit the Twin Lakes of Burera & Ruhondo: Great for scenic photos, nature walks, and cultural interactions. Gorilla trekking is physically demanding but deeply rewarding— proper gear recommended.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

You’ll have breakfast and check out. You’ll drive back to Kigali (~2.5 hours). Optional: Visit a local coffee shop, art gallery, or craft market, have lunch, and drop off at Kigali International Airport for your departure. If you have time, pick up some Rwandan coffee or handmade souvenirs before flying out.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour 

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You’ll be dropped off at the airport.

Rates Per Person