14 Days Best of Rwanda Tour

14 Days Best of Rwanda Tour

14 Days Best of Rwanda Tour. The Wild Planet 14 Days Best of Rwanda Tour offers an unforgettable journey through Rwanda’s most remarkable destinations. This safari package allows you to experience the country’s rich wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture. Activities include gorilla and chimpanzee tracking, game drives, boat cruises, cultural encounters, and a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

Destinations covered on this tour include Kigali City, Akagera National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Lake Kivu, and Volcanoes National Park, giving you a complete and immersive Rwandan experience.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali & City Tour

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, a Wild Planet guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Later, enjoy a guided Kigali city tour, including visits to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local markets, and interactions with the friendly Rwandan people.

Accommodation: Step Town Hotel (Budget)

Meals plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park

After breakfast, depart for Akagera National Park, approximately a four-hour drive. Enjoy scenic views of Rwanda’s rolling hills along the way. Upon arrival, check in at the lodge and have lunch. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on Lake Ihema, where you may spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of bird species, including the shoebill stork.

Accommodation: Akagera Live Lodge (Budget)

Meals plan: Full board

Day 3: Akagera National Park Game Drives & Nature Walk

Start the day early with a morning game drive to see wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, monkeys, and predators like leopards and hyenas. Return to the lodge for lunch, followed by a guided nature walk in the afternoon focusing on birdlife. Later in the evening, enjoy a night game drive to observe nocturnal animals.

Accommodation: Akagera Live Lodge (Budget)

Meals plan: Full board

Day 4: Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Kigali

Enjoy an early morning game drive to observe animals grazing at sunrise. Later, visit Mount Mutumba for panoramic views of the park while enjoying a picnic lunch. Afterward, transfer back to Kigali.

Accommodation

Meals plan: Full board

Day 5: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest via Butare

Depart Kigali early for Butare (Huaye), a drive of about two and a half hours. Visit the National Museum of Rwanda, which showcases ethnographic artefacts, traditional tools, photographs, and cultural history. Continue to Nyungwe Forest National Park and check in at the lodge.

Accommodation: Kitabi Eco-Center (Budget)

Meals plan: Full board

Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking & Waterfall Trail Hike

Begin the day early with chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest, home to over 500 chimpanzees. Later, hike the scenic Waterfall Trail, one of the park’s most popular routes. The 3–5 hour hike passes through dense rainforest and ends at a beautiful, remote waterfall where swimming is possible.

Accommodation

Meals plan: Full board

Day 7: Nyungwe Forest Guided Nature Walk

Enjoy a guided nature walk through Nyungwe Forest, the largest montane rainforest in East Africa. You may encounter several primate species, including colobus monkeys, chimpanzees, and owl-faced monkeys, as well as a wide variety of forest birds.

Accommodation

Meals plan: Full board

Day 8: Transfer from Nyungwe to Kibuye (Lake Kivu)

Travel to the Bugarama Hot Springs, where you can relax in the naturally warm waters. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat excursion on the Rusizi River. Continue onward to Kibuye on the shores of Lake Kivu.

Accommodation: Kibuye Guest House (Budget)

Meals plan: full board

Day 9: Kibuye to Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

Spend the day relaxing at Lake Kivu, enjoying the tranquil lakeside atmosphere. You may choose to rest at your hotel or walk along the lake shores. Later in the day, transfer to Gisenyi.

Accommodation

Meals plan: Full board

Day 10: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Start the morning with leisure time at the lakeside, followed by a short forest walk along the shore. Later, transfer to Volcanoes National Park, renowned for its mountain gorillas and diverse primate species.

Accommodation: Montana Motel Musanze (Budget)

Meals plan: Full board

Day 11: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla tracking. You will be assigned a gorilla family and begin your trek into the forest. Tracking may take between 2 and 8 hours, depending on gorilla movement. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or exploring the surrounding areas.

Accommodation

Meals plan: Full board

Day 12: Golden Monkey Tracking & Twin Lakes Visit

Track the playful golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park. Later, visit the grave of Dian Fossey, the renowned American primatologist. In the afternoon, explore Lake Ruhondo and Lake Burera, commonly known as the Twin Lakes.

Accommodation

Meals Plan: full board

Day 13: Ruhondo to Kigali

Enjoy a scenic drive around the lakes and visit the Musangabo viewpoint. Optional activities include a nature walk around the lakes or a cultural visit to the local pygmy communities. Later, transfer to Kigali.

Accommodation:

Meals plan: Full board

Day 14: Kigali City Tour & Departure

If you did not take the Kigali city tour on Day 1, enjoy it today before your transfer to the airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast & lunch

The Wild Planet 14 Days Best of Rwanda Tour offers an exceptional opportunity to explore Rwanda’s wildlife, landscapes, and cultural heritage in one unforgettable journey. From gorilla and chimpanzee tracking to scenic lakes, national parks, and vibrant city experiences, this tour is carefully designed to deliver the very best of Rwanda.

For more information, detailed pricing, or to customize this tour to your preferences, contact Wild Planet today and let our experienced team help you plan your perfect Rwanda safari.