8-Day Ultimate Rwanda Primate & Savanna Masterpiece
Safari Overview
The definitive journey across Rwanda. Trace history in modern Kigali, track the Big Five in Akagera’s wetlands, explore chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest, and trek to see Volcanoes' gorillas.
Key Expedition Highlights
- Witness the Big Five across Akagera's savannas
- Trek to find habituated chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest
- Walk along the breathtaking 50m canopy bridge suspended above ravines
- Life-altering mountain gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park
Full Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Kigali City Exploration
Arrive in Kigali. Visit Genocide Memorial site and look around the world's cleanest city, meeting your private specialist guide.
Kigali Capitals (Rwanda) Info & Metadata
Kigali: Emerald Capital
A beautiful, pristine city set on beautiful terraced green hills.
- Genocide Memorial
- Caplaki artists marketplace
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Kigali to Akagera National Park
Drive east to Akagera Savanna. Take a boat safari on Lake Ihema, looking for hippos, crocs, and colorful water eagles.
Akagera National Park (Rwanda) Info & Metadata
Akagera: Savanna Wetlands
Rwanda's only low savanna habitat, featuring lakes, marshes, and river deltas.
- Water boat cruises
- Rhino tracks
- Prisons of crocodiles
Akagera Savanna Game Run to Kigali
Set out on morning game search tracking lions and giraffes, before returning back to Kigali.
Akagera National Park (Rwanda) Info & Metadata
Akagera: Low Plains
A well-protected savanna ecosystem housing rich herds of antelopes and elephants.
- Predator tracking
- Scenic low horizons
Kigali to Nyungwe Rain Forest
Travel south past local markets to Huye and Nyanza, checking out the King's Palace Museum. Arrive in Nyungwe Forest.
Nyungwe Forest National Park (Rwanda) Info & Metadata
Nyungwe: Ancient Canopy
An immense, ancient mountain rainforest containing thirteen unique species of primates.
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Colobus monkey crowds
- High canopy viewpoints
Nyungwe Chimpanzee Search & Canopy Bridge
Rise early to track wild chimpanzees leaping in the deep valley forest. Walk along the thrilling 50-meter-high Canopy Bridge suspended above ravines.
Nyungwe Forest National Park (Rwanda) Info & Metadata
Nyungwe: Primate Forests
Beautiful forest canopy carrying swinging chimpanzees and rare birds.
- Chimpanzee sightings
- Suspension canopy runs
- Tea estate borders
Nyungwe past Kivu Lake to Musanze
Take a scenic drive along the blue shores of Lake Kivu. Arrive at Musanze highlands facing the high Virunga volcano chain.
Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) Info & Metadata
Volcanoes: Virunga Chain
Rainforest slopes shielding the mountain gorillas, framing the border with Congo and Uganda.
- Lake Kivu stops
- Virunga peak views
- Volcanic highland mist
Mountain Gorilla Trekking Adventure
Hike green bamboo forests with native guides. Meet a gorilla family, sitting 7 meters away as baby gorillas roll on moss. Savor an evening fireside celebration.
Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) Info & Metadata
Volcanoes: Gorilla tracks
Volcanic bamboo forests where mountain gorillas thrive under careful conservation care.
- Giant silverback meetings
- Native trackers
- Mist rain forest flora
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Musanze back to Kigali Airport departure
A quiet morning tea looking out at Virunga peaks. Drive back through green hills to Kigali for outbound flights.
Kigali Capitals (Rwanda) Info & Metadata
Kigali: Capital of Hills
A beautiful city built on modern standards, ending our epic adventure.
- Souvenir shopping
- Outbound departures
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