6-DAY RWANDA TOUR SAFARIS
From US$4,650 – $8,920 Per Person
SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:
Rwanda Gorilla Trekking | Chimpanzee Tracking | Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village Visits | Akagera National Park | Dian Fossey Grave Shrine | Kigali City Tour
Overview: 6-Day Rwanda Tour Safaris
The 6-Day Rwanda Tour Safaris offers an exceptional blend of wildlife and cultural experiences, tailored for an unforgettable adventure. This exclusive tour provides personalized attention with your own expert guide and 4×4 vehicle, ensuring a bespoke journey throughout Rwanda.
Your adventure begins and concludes in Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital. Experience a comprehensive Kigali city tour, delving into its museums, memorials, art galleries, and shopping districts. From Kigali, embark on an Akagera National Park safari, featuring Rwanda wildlife tours, game drives, scenic boating safaris, and fishing excursions.
The tour continues to Volcanoes National Park, where you can encounter the majestic mountain gorillas and playful golden monkeys. For those seeking an extra challenge, consider a hike up Mount Karisimbi or Bisoke.
Rwanda cultural experiences are also a highlight of this safari. Explore the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, visit the Dian Fossey Grave Shrine, and wander through the Musanze Caves and Buhanga Forest. With private logistical transfers and the flexibility to adjust your itinerary, this journey allows for additional destinations, extra nights, or tailored activities.
Perfect for couples, families (15+ years), honeymooners, and solo travelers, the 6-Day Rwanda Tour Safaris promises a rich exploration of Rwanda’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Package Inclusions
The 6-Day Rwanda Tour Safaris package includes transportation in a private 4×4 vehicle, specified lodge accommodations, and all meals. It covers one Gorilla permit ($1500, payable in advance), en-route lunches, and a Kigali city tour. Enjoy the services of an English-speaking driver/guide, daily mineral water, and a travelogue from Njagi Creative Print, for a comfortable and memorable experience.
Package Exclusions
The 6-Day Rwanda Tour Safaris package does not include personal expenses such as airfare, visa fees, beverages, laundry, tips for local guides, telephone charges, porter fees for trekking, personal insurance, and shopping costs.
6-Day Rwanda Tour Safaris
Day-To-Day Program
Day 1: Arrival Transfer From Kigali International Airport (KGL)
- Accommodation: Serena Hotel (Luxury), Park Inn By Radisson Kigali (Upmarket) Chez Lando Hostel (Midrange)
- Optional Tour Activities: Kigali Genocide Memorial, Natural History Museum – Kandt House, The Dancing Pots, Caplaki Handicrafts Cooperative, Art Galleries – Inema, Ivuka & Niyo
- Meal Plan: Dinner
Upon arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL), you’ll be transferred to your chosen accommodation for the night: the luxurious Serena Hotel, the upscale Park Inn by Radisson Kigali, or the comfortable Chez Lando Hostel. Begin your Rwanda Tour Safaris adventure in Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital, where you’ll explore cultural landmarks, delve into its rich history, and experience the city’s warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Featured Accommodation: Park Inn By Radisson Kigali
Park Inn By Radisson Kigali is an ideal choice for your 6 Days Rwanda Tour Safaris. Centrally located just 12 kilometers from Kigali International Airport, this modern hotel features a vibrant, colorful design and elegant artwork. It offers 161 rooms and suites with expansive windows for stunning city views and ample natural light. Guests can choose from standard, superior rooms, or spacious one-bedroom suites. Each room includes amenities such as an iron, bottled water, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee-making supplies. The hotel also boasts a swimming pool, pool deck, and comfortable lounges for relaxation.
Day 2: Transfer To Akagera National Park From Kigali
- Journey time: Over 4 hours
- Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge (Luxury), Ruzizi Tented Lodge (Midrange), Akagera Game Lodgee (Standard)
- Included Activities: Game drives
- Optional Activities: Boating safaris and fishing
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park, a gem in Rwanda, captivates with its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant wildlife, embodying the country’s resilient spirit. Named after the Kagera River that nourishes its lakes and fertile lands, this park offers a rich tapestry of experiences for Rwanda tour safaris.
Travelers on an Akagera National Park safari can witness the majestic return of the black rhino, completing Rwanda’s Big Five, and encounter impressive lions, elephants, and Maasai giraffes. The park is also renowned for its rare sitatunga antelope and the unique shoebill stork. Other notable species include hyenas, leopards, side-striped jackals, and diverse herbivores such as zebras, waterbucks, and roan antelopes, making it a prime destination for Rwanda wildlife tours.
Featured Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge
Ruzizi Tented Lodge offers an exceptional stay for your 6-Day Rwanda Tour Safaris, nestled within the serene forests of Akagera National Park. Opened in 2013, this eco-friendly lodge is situated beside Lake Ihema, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and rich wildlife of the park. Built with sustainable materials and maintaining the original vegetation, the lodge features wooden boardwalks leading to the reception, lounge, dining area, and tents. Adorned with Rwandan artwork and vibrant fabrics, Ruzizi is powered by solar energy.
During your Akagera National Park safari, stay in one of the nine tents overlooking the lake. Seven of these tents offer queen or twin beds for two guests, while a family tent accommodates up to four. Each tent includes an ensuite bathroom, seating area, wardrobe, and desk. For a unique experience, opt for the treetop tent on stilts, featuring a king-sized bed, hammock, standalone bath, and al fresco shower. As you enjoy a starlit dinner, observe hippos emerging from the lake—a highlight of your Rwanda wildlife tours.
Day 3: Akagera National Park
- Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge (Luxury), Ruzizi Tented Lodge (Midrange), Akagera Game Lodge (Standard)
- Included Activities: Game drives
- Optional Activities: Boating safaris and fishing
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Game drives Akagera National Park
Game drives in Akagera National Park offer an immersive experience for Rwanda tour safaris and Rwanda wildlife tours. As you traverse the park’s diverse landscapes, you’ll encounter a stunning array of wildlife, from majestic lions and elephants to the rare black rhino. These drives provide the perfect opportunity to spot iconic species like giraffes and elusive sitatunga antelopes, while exploring the fertile land nourished by the Kagera River. Each game drive promises breathtaking views and unforgettable moments in one of Rwanda’s most captivating wildlife havens.
Day 4: Transfer from Akagera to Volcanoes National Park
- Optional Activities: Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village Tour & Dian Fossey Grave Shrine Tour, Mount Karisimbi or Bisoke Hike, Musanze Caves & Buhanga Forest Tour
- Accommodation: Virunga Lodge (Luxury), Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Upmarket) Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge (Midrange), Garden Place Hotel (Standard), Muhabura Hotel (Budget)
- Meal Plan: Lunch enroute, Dinner
Featured Accommodation: Virunga Lodge-Volcanoes
Virunga Lodge, a stunning retreat on a scenic ridge overlooking Volcanoes National Park, offers an enchanting stay for your Rwanda tour safaris. From its rooms and main lobby, guests enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Bulera and Lake Ruhondo. The lodge’s charming safari ambiance is highlighted by stonework detailing, wooden flooring, and Rwandan art, complemented by cozy wicker furniture and a warming fire in the lobby.
After an exhilarating day of gorilla trekking in Rwanda, unwind in one of the 10 bandas, each named after local lakes and featuring locally crafted stonework, clay, and wooden furnishings. The lodge offers six bandas with double beds, two with twin beds, and two deluxe bandas with separate living areas for families. Each room includes mosquito netting, a working fireplace, and modern ensuite bathrooms. The vibrant grounds, teeming with Rwanda’s avian species, mongooses, and butterflies, enhance the luxurious and immersive experience of this primate haven.
Day 5: Volcanoes National Park
- Included Activities: One gorilla trek
- Optional Activities: Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village Tour & Dian Fossey Grave Shrine Tour, Mount Karisimbi or Bisoke Hike, Musanze Caves & Buhanga Forest Tour
- Accommodation: Virunga Lodge (Luxury), Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Upmarket) Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge (Midrange), Garden Place Hotel (Standard), Muhabura Hotel (Budget)
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Volcanoes National Park
In the heart of Africa, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is a stunning 160-square-kilometer reserve that encompasses evergreen and bamboo forests, tropical rainforests, grasslands, valleys, serene lakes, and craggy volcanoes. This natural paradise, part of a tri-national wilderness shared with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, is renowned for its population of endangered mountain gorillas.
Visitors on Rwanda tour safaris can follow various trails through the park’s lush landscapes to observe these magnificent primates in their natural habitat. With a permit and guidance from expert trackers, you can witness gorillas as they forage for food and interact, offering a memorable and immersive experience in this tranquil, Eden-like setting.
Day 6: Volcanoes National Park to Kigali City To Kigali International Airport (KGL)
- Optional Tour Activities: Kigali Genocide Memorial, Natural History Museum – Kandt House, The Dancing Pots, Caplaki Handicrafts Cooperative, Art Galleries – Inema, Ivuka & Niyo
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