10-Day Akagera, Nyungwe and Gorilla primate tour
Offered by Legacy Heritage Tours Ltd
Overview
This 10-day Rwandan adventure covers the best of the "Land of a Thousand Hills," featuring savannah game drives in Akagera, canopy walks and chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest, and iconic gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. This itinerary combines wildlife, culture, and luxury, starting and ending in Kigali.
Locations
> You'll be collected from the airport.
> Accommodations, Destinations and length of this tour can be customized.
> Additional accommodation before and end of the tour cant be arranged.
Day 1 - Arrival & Kigali City Tour
Arrive at Kigali International Airport, transfer to the Mille Collines Hotel, and check in.
Afternoon city tour including the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about Rwanda's history.
UNICA VILLA APARTMENT KIGALI
Day 2 - Transfer to Akagera National Park
Drive to Akagera National Park, enjoying the scenic landscapes. After checking into Mantis
Akagera Game Lodge, enjoy an afternoon boat ride on Lake Ihema to view crocodiles and
hippos.
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Day 3 - Full Day Game Drive - Akagera
Full day exploring the savannah landscapes of Akagera, home to giraffes, buffalos, elephants,
and lions. Overnight at Mantis Akagera Game Lodge.
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Day 4 - Return to Kigali & City Tour
Day 5 - Transfer to Nyungwe National Park via Nyanza/Huye
Transfer to Nyungwe National Park. Stop in Nyanza to visit the King’s Palace Museum to see
the Inyambo cows, then visit the Ethnographic Museum in Huye. Continue to Nyungwe Nziza
Eco Lodge for the night.
Nyungwe nziza Eco-Lodge
Day 6 - Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk
Early morning chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest. In the afternoon, experience the thrilling
Canopy Walkway. Overnight at Nyungwe Nziza Eco Lodge.
Nyungwe nziza Eco-Lodge
Day 7 - Tea Tour & Lake Kivu Relaxation
Morning tea plantation tour, then transfer to Lake Kivu. Enjoy an evening boat ride and relax by
the beautiful Lake Kivu shores.
Bethany Hotel Kibuye
Day 8 - Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Transfer to Musanze, the base for Volcanoes National Park. Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus
of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, followed by relaxation at Tiroleza Eco Lodge.
Tiloreza Eco-Lodge
Day 9 - Gorilla Trekking & Iby’Iwacu Cultural Center
Early morning transfer for a briefing before Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. In the
afternoon, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village to experience traditional Rwandan dance and
culture. Overnight at Tiroleza Eco Lodge.
Tiloreza Eco-Lodge
Day 10 - Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Kigali
Morning trekking to see the Golden Monkeys. Return to the lodge to check out and transfer back
to Kigali for your departure flight.
> You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Rates by Travelers
| Start dates | End dates | Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
5 people 3 room |
6 people 3 room |
6+ people |
| 2026-04-28 | 2031-05-04 | $ 6,890.00 | $ 6,790.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | Request Quote |
Getting There
- This tour starts Kigali and ends in Kigali
- Book your own international flights when using this operator
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- Accommodations, Destinations and length of this tour can be customized
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can not be arranged
Included
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excluded
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of US$ option per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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