7-Day Rwanda Safari Over view
7-Day Rwanda Safari combines mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest and wildlife viewing in Akagera National Park.
Starting and ending in Kigali, this private safari takes you through Rwanda’s three major national parks.
Your adventure begins in Akagera National Park, where game drives offer opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, lions and other savannah wildlife.
A boat cruise on Lake Ihema provides opportunities to observe hippos, crocodiles and numerous waterbirds.
Continue to Nyungwe National Park, one of Africa’s remarkable montane rainforests. Here, you will track chimpanzees with experienced ranger guides and enjoy the famous canopy walkway above the forest.
The journey then takes you to Volcanoes National Park, home to Rwanda’s endangered mountain gorillas. Trek through the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family and spend up to one hour observing these magnificent primates once located.
Throughout the safari, enjoy private 4×4 transportation, carefully selected accommodation and the services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide from Safari Vacations and Travel Services.
This itinerary is ideal for travelers who want to experience Rwanda’s primates, savannah wildlife and spectacular scenery within one week. It is a relatively fast-paced circuit, with some long driving days.
7-Day Rwanda Safari Highlights
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
- Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park.
- Wildlife game drives in Akagera National Park.
- Opportunities to search for Rwanda's Big Five.
- Scenic Lake Ihema boat cruise.
- Nyungwe Forest canopy walkway experience.
- Spectacular views of the Virunga Mountains.
- Beautiful tea plantations and rolling hills.
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle and professional driver-guide.
- Comfortable midrange or luxury safari accommodation.
- Kigali airport pickup and drop-off.