9 Days Rwanda Safari

Your Rwanda safari begins upon arrival at Kigali International Airport.

A professional safari guide from Zamunda Travels will welcome you to the Land of a Thousand Hills.

After a brief introduction, enjoy a comfortable transfer to Kigali Serena Hotel. The hotel offers a peaceful environment in the heart of Rwanda’s capital.

Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel or explore the surrounding area.

Later, enjoy dinner and prepare for the exciting experiences ahead.

Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel
Main Activity: Airport pickup and hotel transfer
Destination: Kigali

Explore Rwanda’s history and journey towards reconciliation at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

After breakfast, begin your day with a guided tour of Kigali, one of Africa’s most attractive capital cities.

First, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Learn about Rwanda’s history, the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, and the country’s journey towards reconciliation.

Afterwards, explore selected attractions around the city, depending on the available time.

Later, leave Kigali and travel northwest towards Volcanoes National Park.

Along the way, admire Rwanda’s rolling hills, green valleys, and beautiful rural communities.

Upon arrival, check into Ingagi Park View Lodge. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and spectacular views of the Virunga Mountains.

Accommodation: Ingagi Park View Lodge
Main Activities: Kigali city tour and scenic transfer
Destination: Volcanoes National Park

Experience an unforgettable encounter with endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda.

Today offers one of the most extraordinary wildlife experiences in Africa.

After an early breakfast, transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for your mountain gorilla trekking briefing.

Experienced park rangers will explain the trekking guidelines before leading you into the rainforest.

As you walk through the forest, enjoy beautiful vegetation, birds, and mountain scenery.

Once you locate your assigned gorilla family, spend up to one unforgettable hour observing these endangered primates.

Watch their natural behavior, social interactions, and family relationships while maintaining the required safety distance.

After trekking, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, subject to opening hours and arrangements.

Here, learn about Dian Fossey’s remarkable conservation work and ongoing efforts to protect mountain gorillas.

Later, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight relaxation.

Accommodation: Ingagi Park View Lodge
Main Activities: Mountain gorilla trekking and conservation experience
Destination: Volcanoes National Park

Meet Rwanda’s beautiful golden monkeys in the bamboo forests of the Virunga Mountains.

After breakfast, return to Volcanoes National Park for an exciting golden monkey trekking adventure.

Begin with a short briefing before following experienced park guides into the bamboo forests.

Golden monkeys are among Rwanda’s most fascinating primates. They are famous for their golden-orange fur, playful behavior, and energetic movements.

During the trek, watch them feeding, climbing trees, and interacting within their groups.

Afterwards, return to your lodge for refreshments and prepare for your next destination.

Later, enjoy a scenic drive towards Rubavu, also known as Gisenyi, on the northern shores of Lake Kivu.

Upon arrival, check into Lake Kivu Serena Hotel.

Spend the evening relaxing beside the lake while admiring its beautiful surroundings.

Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Main Activities: Golden monkey trekking and scenic transfer
Destination: Lake Kivu, Rubavu

Begin your morning with breakfast overlooking the peaceful waters of Lake Kivu.

Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing boat safari and discover the natural beauty of this remarkable freshwater lake.

During the excursion, admire the surrounding hills, beautiful islands, and traditional fishing communities.

You may also observe different bird species along the lakeshore.

Following the boat safari, begin your scenic journey south towards Nyungwe National Park.

Travel through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside, passing green hills, local communities, and extensive tea plantations.

Along the way, enjoy opportunities for landscape photography and short sightseeing stops.

Upon arrival, check into Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel.

Relax and enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding forest and mountains.

Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Main Activities: Lake Kivu boat safari and scenic transfer
Destination: Nyungwe National Park

Follow the dawn chorus into Nyungwe’s ancient rainforest in search of wild chimpanzees.

Wake up early to the beautiful dawn chorus of birds in Nyungwe’s ancient rainforest.

After an early breakfast, transfer to the designated chimpanzee trekking briefing point.

Your experienced forest guides will lead you through the rainforest in search of wild chimpanzees.

Along the way, listen to their distant calls and discover Nyungwe’s remarkable biodiversity.

Once you find the chimpanzees, observe their fascinating social behavior and movements through the forest.

Chimpanzee sightings are not guaranteed, but the experience offers a wonderful opportunity to explore this unique ecosystem.

After trekking, return for lunch and a short rest.

In the afternoon, enjoy Nyungwe’s famous canopy walkway.

Walk along the suspended bridge, approximately 70 meters above the forest floor.

From this elevated viewpoint, admire the rainforest canopy, towering trees, and distant mountain landscapes.

Afterwards, return to your hotel for dinner and overnight relaxation.

Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Main Activities: Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walkway
Destination: Nyungwe National Park

After an early breakfast, depart Nyungwe National Park for a scenic journey towards Akagera National Park.

Today involves a long drive across Rwanda, connecting the western rainforest region with the eastern savannah.

Along the way, enjoy beautiful landscapes, rolling hills, farmland, and traditional villages.

Your safari guide will arrange suitable rest stops during the journey.

As you approach eastern Rwanda, the landscape gradually changes into open grasslands and woodland.

Akagera National Park is Rwanda’s only savannah national park. It is also home to Africa’s famous Big Five.

Upon arrival, check into Akagera Rhino Lodge and enjoy a relaxing evening.

Prepare for the exciting wildlife experiences awaiting you the following day.

Accommodation: Akagera Rhino Lodge
Main Activity: Full-day scenic transfer
Destination: Akagera National Park

After an early breakfast, begin an exciting game drive through Akagera National Park.

Explore the park’s diverse landscapes, including open savannah, woodland, wetlands, and beautiful lakes.

During your safari, search for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and different antelope species.

You may also encounter lions, leopards, and rhinoceroses, although sightings depend on wildlife movements.

Akagera is an important conservation success story. The reintroduction of lions and rhinoceroses has helped restore its Big Five status.

After your morning wildlife exploration, enjoy lunch before continuing with your afternoon activities.

Later, experience a boat safari on Lake Ihema, one of Akagera’s most beautiful freshwater lakes.

Watch hippos resting in the water and Nile crocodiles along the shoreline.

Additionally, look for African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, and other fascinating waterbirds.

After the boat safari, return to your lodge for dinner and your final night in Rwanda’s wilderness.

Accommodation: Akagera Rhino Lodge
Main Activities: Game drive and Lake Ihema boat safari
Destination: Akagera National Park

After breakfast, enjoy your final moments in the peaceful surroundings of Akagera National Park.

Depending on your departure schedule, take time to admire the beautiful scenery before leaving the park.

Afterwards, begin your scenic transfer back to Kigali.

Along the way, reflect on the unforgettable wildlife encounters and landscapes experienced during your nine-day adventure.

Upon arrival in Kigali, your Zamunda Travels safari guide will transfer you to Kigali International Airport.

Your wonderful 9 Days Rwanda Safari ends with beautiful memories of mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys, and Africa’s Big Five.

Main Activity: Transfer to Kigali International Airport
Destination: Kigali
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