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10 Days Best of Rwanda

10 Days / 9 Nights | Rwanda

10 Days / 9 Nights
Rwanda
Gorilla Trekking
10
Days
15
Activities
3
National Parks
100%
Adventure
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Trip Type
Gorilla Trekking
Location
Kigali, Nyungwe, Lake Kivu, Volcanoes NP, Akagera NP
Group Size
2 - 8 People
Accommodation
Mid-range to Luxury Lodge
Highlights

Tour Highlights

Gorilla, chimp & golden monkey trekking
Big Five game drives & boat cruise
Mount Bisoke volcano hiking
Canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest
Lake Kivu relaxation
All permits included
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

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1
Arrival in Kigali
Welcome to Rwanda.
Arrive at Kigali International Airport. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon Kigali city tour including the Genocide Memorial and Kimironko Market. Welcome dinner.
Kigali Serena Hotel or similar
2
Transfer to Nyungwe Forest
Journey to Africa’s oldest rainforest.
Scenic drive south through Huye and the National Museum. Continue through tea plantations to Nyungwe Forest. Evening nature walk.
One&Beyond Nyungwe House or similar
3
Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk
Track wild chimps and walk above the canopy.
Morning chimpanzee trekking through montane rainforest. Afternoon on the Canopy Walkway, suspended 50m above the forest floor. Evening birding walk — Nyungwe hosts 300+ bird species.
One&Beyond Nyungwe House or similar
4
Lake Kivu
Relax on the shores of one of Africa’s Great Lakes.
Drive to Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s Great Lakes. Afternoon boat cruise to Napoleon Island, kayaking, or simply relax on the beach. Stunning sunset views over the lake.
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel or similar
5
Lake Kivu & Transfer to Musanze
Coffee tour and journey to gorilla country.
Morning coffee plantation tour — learn the bean-to-cup process. Drive north along the lake shore to Musanze. Afternoon visit to the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village.
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar
6
Gorilla Trekking
Face-to-face with mountain gorillas.
Trek into Volcanoes National Park to find your assigned gorilla family. Spend one hour with silverbacks, mothers, and juveniles. Collect your certificate. Afternoon at leisure or optional visit to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund campus.
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar
7
Mount Bisoke Hiking
Hike to the crater lake atop a Virunga volcano.
Challenging but rewarding hike up Mount Bisoke (3,711m). Trek through bamboo and hagenia forests to reach the stunning crater lake at the summit. Panoramic views of the entire Virunga chain. Return to lodge for a well-earned rest.
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar
8
Golden Monkey Tracking & Transfer to Akagera
Track golden monkeys then head east to the savanna.
Morning golden monkey tracking in the bamboo zones of Volcanoes NP. These playful endangered primates are a joy to watch. Afternoon transfer east to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s Big Five savanna park.
Magashi Camp or Akagera Game Lodge
9
Full Day Akagera Safari
Big Five game drives and boat cruise.
Full day in Akagera. Morning game drive spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo. Afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema with hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds. Sundowner drinks with savanna views.
Magashi Camp or Akagera Game Lodge
10
Morning Drive & Departure
Final safari and farewell.
Early morning game drive for last wildlife sightings. Transfer to Kigali for farewell lunch and airport drop-off.
Day ends in Kigali
Pricing

Tour Packages

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Standard
$7,900 / person
  • All permits (gorilla, chimp, golden monkey)
  • 9 nights mid-range lodges
  • All meals
  • 4x4 transport & guide
  • All park fees
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Premium
$12,500 / person
  • All permits (gorilla, chimp, golden monkey)
  • 9 nights luxury lodges & camps
  • Premium dining & drinks
  • Private Land Cruiser & guide
  • All activities included
  • Domestic flight Kigali-Akagera
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Package Details

What's Included

Everything you need

Included

  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit
  • Golden monkey tracking permit
  • Mount Bisoke hiking permit
  • 9 nights lodge accommodation
  • All meals
  • English-speaking guide
  • 4x4 transport throughout
  • All park fees (Nyungwe, Volcanoes, Akagera)
  • Canopy walkway
  • Boat cruise Lake Ihema
  • Lake Kivu boat trip
  • Kigali city tour
  • Coffee plantation tour
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Rwanda visa ($30)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Drinks beyond meals
Testimonials

What Our Travelers Say

“This 10-day trip covered everything Rwanda has to offer. From gorillas to chimps to golden monkeys, hiking Bisoke, the canopy walk, and ending with a Big Five safari — it was the trip of a lifetime.”

S
Sophie Chen
Vancouver, Canada

“If you have 10 days, do this itinerary. The variety is unreal — rainforest, volcanoes, lakes, savanna. Hiking Mount Bisoke to the crater lake was a personal highlight. Nature Nest handled everything flawlessly.”

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Robert Müller
Munich, Germany

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