Multi-Country & Grand Tours · 8 days / 7 nights · 🇷🇼 Rwanda

Rwanda Grand Tour — 8 Days

Kigali · gorillas · golden monkeys · Nyungwe · Akagera · Kivu — the complete Rwanda.

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Overview

If you do one Rwanda trip, do this one. Eight days covering the country's full bench: Kigali's history, mountain gorillas + golden monkeys in Volcanoes, Lake Kivu's beaches, Nyungwe's chimps + canopy walk, Akagera's Big Five. Zero wasted driving days — Rwanda is small and the distances are short.

Route: Kigali → Volcanoes → Lake Kivu → Nyungwe → Akagera → Kigali

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Kigali arrival

    Highlight: Photography stop in Volcanoes NP

    Genocide Memorial + welcome dinner.

    📍 Volcanoes NP 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 110 km ⏱ ~3 hrs from Kigali 🍽 D 🏨 Bisate Lodge
    • Bush breakfast
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Photography stop
  2. Day 2

    Musanze + golden monkeys

    Highlight: Guided nature walk in Nyungwe

    Transfer to Volcanoes NP. Afternoon golden-monkey tracking.

    📍 Nyungwe 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 225 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Kigali 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 One&Only Nyungwe House
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Visit local market
    • Guided nature walk
  3. Day 3

    Gorilla trekking

    Highlight: Boat cruise in Akagera

    Dawn briefing; gorilla trek; afternoon rest.

    📍 Akagera 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 110 km ⏱ ~2.5 hrs from Kigali 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Akagera Game Lodge
    • Cultural visit
    • Boat cruise
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Bush breakfast
  4. Day 4

    Musanze → Rubavu (Lake Kivu)

    Highlight: Cultural visit in Lake Kivu

    Short scenic drive. Beach afternoon + hot springs.

    📍 Lake Kivu 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 80 km ⏱ ~1 hrs 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Kivu Serena Hotel Rubavu
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Cultural visit
    • Sunrise tracking
  5. Day 5

    Kivu → Nyungwe

    Highlight: Guided nature walk in Kigali Genocide Memorial

    Scenic lakeside drive south; arrive Nyungwe for late-afternoon forest walk.

    📍 Kigali Genocide Memorial 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 240 km ⏱ ~4 hrs 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Radisson Blu Hotel Kigali
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Cultural visit
    • Boat cruise
    • Guided nature walk
  6. Day 6

    Chimp tracking + canopy walk

    Highlight: Visit local market in Volcanoes NP

    Dawn chimp trek; afternoon canopy walkway.

    📍 Volcanoes NP 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 110 km ⏱ ~3 hrs from Kigali 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
    • Cultural visit
    • Bush breakfast
    • Guided nature walk
    • Visit local market
  7. Day 7

    Nyungwe → Akagera

    Highlight: Boat cruise in Nyungwe

    Long transfer east (Kigali lunch stop). Evening Akagera game drive.

    📍 Nyungwe 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 225 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Kigali 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
    • Bush breakfast
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Boat cruise
  8. Day 8

    Akagera game drives → Kigali

    Highlight: Cultural visit in Akagera

    Morning rhino + lion search; Lake Ihema boat; afternoon flight.

    📍 Akagera 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 110 km ⏱ ~2.5 hrs from Kigali 🍽 B, L 🏨 Magashi Camp
    • Visit local market
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Photography stop
    • Cultural visit
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$5,006 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
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Most popular
Standard
Mid-range — Most popular
$5,890 / pp
Single supp. +$180

Established safari lodges and beach resorts (3–4★).

  • Private 4x4 with pop-up roof
  • All game-park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Welcome drink on arrival
Book Standard
Premium
Premium — Upgraded lodges
$7,952 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
Book Premium
Bucket list
Luxury
Luxury — Bucket-list
$10,896 / pp
Single supp. +$420

Top-tier lodges, signature suites, and exclusive concessions.

  • Private driver-guide
  • Champagne sundowners
  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Butler-style service
  • Guaranteed window seat
Book Luxury
On this safari

What's onboard

ac_unit Air-conditioning
restaurant Restaurant
directions_car Game Drives
directions_walk Walking Safaris
fitness_center Gym / Fitness
family_restroom Family Friendly
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Your route
Interactive map · OpenStreetMap
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Live forecast · Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)
13°C Light drizzle · 8 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T16:30
  1. 🌦 15° 8° 💧 4.8mm
  2. 🌦 16° 9° 💧 5.2mm
  3. 🌦 16° 10° 💧 3.2mm
  4. 🌦 15° 10° 💧 5.7mm
  5. 🌦 15° 10° 💧 3.1mm
  6. 🌦 16° 10° 💧 4.2mm
  7. 🌦 16° 9° 💧 1.2mm
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Live wildlife observations
Recently spotted near Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)

Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.

Gorilla beringei
2026-01-05 · Uganda
Pseudobunaea tyrrhena
2026-01-05 · Uganda
Musa acuminata
2026-01-04 · Uganda
Gorilla beringei
2026-01-05 · Uganda
Gorilla beringei
2026-01-05 · Uganda
Muscicapa adusta
2026-01-17 · Uganda
Cinnyris venustus
2026-01-18 · Rwanda
Cecropis abyssinica
2026-01-17 · Uganda
Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★★ 9.7/10
Bisate Lodge
Luxury · Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)
From $1,450 / night · +$420 upgrade
Walking SafarisGym / FitnessFamily FriendlyHoneymoon SetupSolar Powered
156 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.5/10
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Luxury · Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)
From $895 / night · +$420 upgrade
Swimming PoolCultural VisitsLaundry ServiceGym / FitnessFamily Friendly
187 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.7/10
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Safari Lodge · Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)
From $295 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiBush BreakfastCultural VisitsHot-Air BalloonAirport Transfers
234 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.6/10
One&Only Nyungwe House
Luxury · Nyungwe Forest National Park
From $985 / night · +$420 upgrade
Free Wi-FiAir-conditioningRestaurantSpa & WellnessEnglish-Speaking Guide
134 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.5/10
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Safari Lodge · Nyungwe Forest National Park
From $265 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiAir-conditioningSwimming PoolRestaurantBush Breakfast
98 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.6/10
Magashi Camp
Luxury · Akagera National Park
From $1,150 / night · +$420 upgrade
Free Wi-FiAir-conditioningBar / LoungeSpa & WellnessBush Breakfast
87 verified reviews
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Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
Qatar Airways
QR1373		 DOH → KGL
Doha · Kigali · Non-stop 		07:45 14:55 7h 10m Daily $840 Book on Qatar Airways ↗
Brussels Airlines
SN463		 BRU → KGL
Brussels · Kigali · 1 stop 		10:30 21:35 10h 05m Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun $980 Book on Brussels Airlines ↗
Turkish Airlines
TK0697		 IST → KGL
Istanbul · Kigali · Non-stop 		20:00 05:00 8h 00m Daily $720 Book on Turkish Airlines ↗
RwandAir
WB204		 JNB → KGL
Johannesburg · Kigali · Non-stop 		11:30 16:35 4h 05m Daily $580 Book on RwandAir ↗

Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.

In the price

What's included & what's not

check_circleIncludes

  • Private 4×4 + driver-guide
  • 7 nights full-board
  • 1 gorilla permit (USD 1,500)
  • 1 golden-monkey permit (USD 100)
  • 1 chimpanzee permit (USD 150)
  • All park fees

cancelExcludes

  • Flights
  • Visa
  • Alcohol
  • Tips
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