10 Days Best Rwanda Safari

10 Days Best Rwanda Safari

The 10 Days Best Rwanda Safari by Wild Planet Safaris is a carefully designed journey that allows travelers to explore Rwanda’s remarkable wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and historical heritage. This safari combines gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, wildlife viewing, cultural experiences, and city tours, making it one of the most complete Rwanda travel experiences.

Throughout this 10-day adventure, Wild Planet Safaris guides you through Rwanda’s most iconic destinations including Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Akagera National Park, and the scenic shores of Lake Kivu.

The highlight of this safari is the opportunity to track the endangered Mountain Gorilla in their natural habitat inside Volcanoes National Park. Watching these gentle primates interact within their family groups offers a deeply moving and unforgettable wildlife encounter.

In addition to gorilla trekking, this safari also introduces you to Rwanda’s incredible primate life in Nyungwe Forest where you will track the energetic Chimpanzee. The safari also features exciting wildlife viewing in Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah park where you can search for the famous African Big Five.

Beyond wildlife, this tour allows you to experience Rwanda’s culture and history through visits to genocide memorial sites, cultural museums, traditional communities, and historical royal palaces.

With expert guides, comfortable accommodation, and carefully organized activities, Wild Planet Safaris ensures that this 10-day journey provides the perfect balance of wildlife adventure, cultural discovery, relaxation, and scenic exploration.

10 Days Best Rwanda Safari Highlights

Your adventure with Wild Planet Safaris includes the following experiences:

• Arrival and welcome in Kigali
• Kigali city tour and genocide memorial visits
• Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
• Scenic drive through Rwanda’s countryside
• Relaxation at the beaches of Lake Kivu
• Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park
• Cultural tours and traditional heritage sites
• Wildlife safaris in Akagera National Park
• Game drives in Rwanda’s savannah landscapes
• Optional boat safari on Lake Ihema

Activities to Enjoy During the Safari

During the 10 Days Best Rwanda Safari, Wild Planet Safaris organizes a variety of unforgettable activities including:

Gorilla Trekking

Track the endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.

Chimpanzee Tracking

Explore Nyungwe Forest while searching for chimpanzees and other primates.

Wildlife Game Drives

Discover Rwanda’s savannah wildlife during game drives in Akagera National Park.

Cultural Experiences

Visit traditional communities, museums, and historical sites to learn about Rwanda’s rich culture.

Lake Kivu Exploration

Relax on the beautiful shores of Lake Kivu and enjoy the scenic landscapes.

Kigali City Tour

Discover Rwanda’s capital city including its important historical landmarks and cultural centers.

Detailed 10 Days Best Rwanda Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport and Transfer to Your Hotel

Your Rwanda safari adventure with Wild Planet Safaris begins upon arrival at Kigali International Airport. A professional guide from Wild Planet Safaris will warmly welcome you and provide a short briefing about your upcoming journey.

After meeting your guide, you will transfer to your hotel in Kigali. During the drive, your guide will introduce you to Rwanda’s history, culture, and landscapes while explaining the highlights of your safari.

Kigali is widely regarded as one of Africa’s cleanest and safest cities. After checking into your hotel, you can relax and recover from your flight.

Enjoy dinner at the hotel and prepare for the exciting adventure ahead.

Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Scenic Journey from Kigali to Musanze

After breakfast, Wild Planet Safaris begins the journey north toward Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park.

This scenic drive takes you through Rwanda’s spectacular countryside filled with terraced hills, green valleys, and rural villages. Rwanda’s landscapes are often referred to as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” and the drive offers incredible panoramic views.

Along the way, you will observe traditional farming communities and beautiful agricultural terraces that define Rwanda’s rural scenery.

Upon arrival in Musanze, check into your lodge near Volcanoes National Park. Spend the rest of the day relaxing while enjoying views of the volcanic mountains.

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Today marks one of the most anticipated experiences of your safari. After an early breakfast, your guide from Wild Planet Safaris will transfer you to the park headquarters for a briefing before gorilla trekking.

At the briefing center, park rangers explain the trekking rules and assign visitors to specific gorilla families. Small groups of eight people trek together under the guidance of experienced ranger guides.

The trek takes you through dense bamboo forests and lush mountain vegetation while searching for a gorilla family.

Once you locate the gorillas, you will spend one magical hour observing them as they feed, groom, play, and interact with one another. Witnessing the behavior of a dominant silverback protecting his family is truly a powerful wildlife moment.

After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Relaxation at the Beaches of Lake Kivu

After breakfast, Wild Planet Safaris drives you to the lakeside town of Gisenyi located along the shores of Lake Kivu.

Lake Kivu is one of Africa’s most beautiful freshwater lakes and offers a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by scenic mountains.

Upon arrival, check into your lodge and spend the day relaxing on the lakeshore. You may take a walk along the beach, enjoy boat rides, or simply admire the calm waters of the lake.

Dinner and overnight stay in Gisenyi.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Scenic Drive Along Lake Kivu to Nyungwe Forest

After breakfast, begin a beautiful journey south along the shores of Lake Kivu toward Nyungwe Forest National Park.

This drive is one of the most scenic routes in Rwanda and offers breathtaking views of the lake, mountains, and rural villages.

Stop in Kibuye for lunch before continuing to Nyungwe Forest.

Arrive at your lodge in the evening and enjoy dinner while surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Primate Adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park

After an early breakfast, Wild Planet Safaris takes you into the dense rainforest of Nyungwe Forest National Park for an exciting primate tracking adventure.

Nyungwe Forest is one of Africa’s oldest tropical rainforests and hosts more than 13 primate species.

Accompanied by experienced guides, you will trek through the forest in search of chimpanzees or the impressive troops of black-and-white colobus monkeys.

The forest also offers incredible biodiversity including colorful birds, butterflies, and unique plant species.

Return to your lodge later in the day for relaxation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Cultural Exploration and Return to Kigali

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Kigali while exploring Rwanda’s historical and cultural sites.

Stop at the Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre where you will learn about Rwanda’s tragic history and the resilience of its people.

Continue to Butare, home to the Ethnographic Museum, which showcases Rwanda’s traditional culture, crafts, and heritage.

Later, visit Nyanza Royal Palace, the historic residence of Rwanda’s traditional kings.

Arrive in Kigali in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Transfer to Akagera National Park

After breakfast, Wild Planet Safaris drives east toward Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah wildlife park.

Located along the border with Tanzania, Akagera features open plains, lakes, wetlands, and woodlands.

Upon arrival, embark on an evening game drive where you may encounter animals such as zebras, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, and lions.

Dinner and overnight stay inside or near the park.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9: Game Drive Safari in Akagera National Park

Today you enjoy a full wildlife safari experience in Akagera National Park.

Start the day with an early morning game drive searching for the African Big Five. Besides lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and leopards, the park hosts many other animals including hippos, crocodiles, and numerous antelope species.

In the afternoon, you may take an optional boat safari on Lake Ihema, where you can observe hippos, Nile crocodiles, and many water birds.

Later in the afternoon, return to Kigali for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Kigali City Tour and Departure

On the final day of your safari, enjoy a guided city tour of Kigali with Wild Planet Safaris.

Visit the famous Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful site that honors the victims of the 1994 genocide and promotes peace and reconciliation.

You may also explore local craft markets where you can purchase traditional Rwandan souvenirs.

After the tour, your guide will transfer you to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

End of the 10 Days Best Rwanda Safari

The 10 Days Best Rwanda Safari with Wild Planet Safaris offers an extraordinary journey through Rwanda’s wildlife, landscapes, and culture. From gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park to chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest and wildlife safaris in Akagera, this adventure delivers a complete and unforgettable Rwanda travel experience.