9 Days 8 Nights Roaming Rwanda Safari Package

Enjoy breakfast before driving to Butare, the cultural heart of Rwanda.

Visit the King’s Palace (Mwami Palace) and the Butare National Museum, an exceptional ethnographic museum that captures Rwanda’s traditions and heritage.

Savor lunch at a local restaurant.

Continue your scenic journey to Nyungwe Forest National Park, one of Africa’s oldest rainforests—home to over 260 tree species, 100 orchids, and abundant wildlife.

Dinner at your lodge while soaking in breathtaking views of the forested mountains.

Overnight: Mantis Kivu Marina Bay.

Early morning breakfast at the lodge (around 4:30 AM transfer to the park).

Begin your chimpanzee trekking adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park—a thrilling experience to witness these intelligent primates in their natural habitat.

During your trek, encounter other primate species and enjoy the vivid sounds of this pristine rainforest.

Return to the lodge for lunch, with the afternoon at your leisure.

Optional: Experience the Nyungwe Canopy Walk, a heart-pounding 160m-long suspended bridge 70m above the forest—a highlight among the activities in Nyungwe Forest.

Overnight: Mantis Kivu Marina Bay.

After breakfast, check out and depart with picnic lunch boxes.

Drive along the stunning Lake Kivu shoreline en route to Gisenyi, a charming lakeside town known as the “Martha’s Vineyard of Rwanda.”

Discover the serene beaches, colonial-style hotels, and refreshing mountain air—perfect for relaxation and local exploration.

Overnight: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Enjoy breakfast followed by a relaxed morning at leisure.

After lunch, journey towards Volcanoes National Park Rwanda, famous for its majestic mountain gorillas and emerald-green hills.

En route, admire Rwanda’s terraced landscapes and picturesque countryside.

Overnight: The Bishop’s House

Early breakfast and transfer to the park HQs for registration (06:30 AM).

You’ll be assigned a gorilla family group and given a detailed briefing by the park rangers.

Begin the once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience through misty forests, lasting anywhere from 2–6 hours depending on the gorillas’ location.

Capture breathtaking moments as you stand in awe of these gentle giants in their natural habitat—an unmatched highlight of your 9 Days Rwanda Gorilla Budgeted Safari.

Return for lunch and relaxing evening at your lodge.

Overnight: The Bishop’s Hous

After breakfast, depart with packed lunch boxes via Kigali for the Akagera National Park Rwanda.

This diverse park lies along the Tanzanian border and features shimmering lakes, rolling plains, and lush wetlands.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive en route to your lodge, spotting elephants, giraffes, and herds of antelope.

Overnight: Ruzizi Tented Lodge

Spend a full day exploring Akagera National Park with morning and afternoon game drives.

Spot the Big Five, watch hippos bask along the lakeshores, and soak in panoramic savanna views.

Enjoy a memorable sunset boat ride, a signature highlight of wildlife safaris in Rwanda.

Overnight: Ruzizi Tented Lodg

Begin the day with an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at your lodge.

Check out and drive back to Kigali for your onward international flight.

End of your remarkable Rwanda Safari Package filled with nature, wildlife, and cultural experiences.