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7 Days Rwanda Safari, Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Trekking, Wildlife Viewing, Kigali City & Genocide Museum Tour.
7 days Rwanda Safari – SAFARI OVERVIEW.
The 7 days Rwanda safari is a popular 6nights/7days safari in Rwanda tour offering you gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, wildlife viewing, Musanze cave, and community walking tour plus the popular Kigali city and genocide memorial museum tour, starts from and ends at Kigali International Airport in Rwanda.
The 7 days Rwanda safari takes you to Akagera National Park where counts of the wild game exist including the lions, leopards, elephants, Buffaloes, Masai Giraffe, Roan Antelope, Elands, Topis Waterbucks, among others along with a thrilling boat cruise on Lake Ihema with possible sights of Nile Crocodiles and Hippos. Nyungwe Forest National Park will offer you chimpanzee trekking and Nyungwe Canopy walk. Volcanoes National Park will not cease to surprise you with famous amazing mountain gorilla trekking encounter BUT you will also visit Rwanda’s Butare for culture and heritage tour to the Ethnographic Museum and the ancient King’s Palace at Nyanza on your way to Nyungwe.
7 Days Rwanda Safari: Safari Highlights
Day 1 of the 7 Days Rwanda Safari: Arrive in Rwanda (Kigali International Airport) & transfer to Akagera National Park
Day 2 of the 7 Days Rwanda Safari: Undertake a game drive/wild game viewing in the morning and Lake Ihema boat cruise in the afternoon
Day 3 of the 7 Days Rwanda Safari. Tour the Ethnographic Museum and the King’s Palace in Butare and Nyanza respectively
Day 4 of the 7 Days Rwanda Safari: Undertake morning chimpanzee trekking and Nyungwe Canopy walk in the afternoon
Day 5 of the 7 Days Rwanda Safari: Undertake a whole day drive to Volcanoes National Park – Rwanda’s gorilla trekking haven
Day 6 of the 7 Days Rwanda Safari: Undertake gorilla trekking experience & afternoon exploration to Musanze Caves.
Day 7 of the 7 Days Rwanda Safari: Transfer to Kigali City and depart
7 Days Rwanda Safari: Detailed Safari Itinerary.
Day 1 of the 7 Days Rwanda Safari: Arrive in Rwanda (Kigali International Airport) & transfer to Akagera National Park
Arrive at Rwanda’s Kigali International Airport where you will meet your safari guide who will give you a brief about the destination Rwanda and the safari in particular after which you embark on the transfer to Akagera National Park 135km around 2 ½ drive passing through amazing countryside landscapes including the areas of Rwamagana where you have chances of encountering the in Yambo cows. You arrive in Akagera National Park in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Akagera Game Lodge, Budget / Basic: Dereva Hotel, Wild Camping
Day 2 of the 7 Days Rwanda Safari: Undertake a game drive / wild game viewing in the morning and Lake Ihema boat cruise in the afternoon

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After a morning cup of coffee, embark on the thrilling game drive encounter in the savannah landscapes of Akagera National Park. The Akagera National Park features a range of wild game including elephants, Masai giraffes, buffaloes, Impala, waterbucks, bushbucks, Oribi, eland, reedbuck, roan antelope, lions, leopards among other wild game are present in the park and might be encountered on the game drive. You retreat from 3 – 4-hour encounter and get to the lodge for relaxation and lunch after which you connect to Lake Ihema for an afternoon boat cruise. Lake Ihema is the second largest lake in Rwanda inhabited by Hippos and Nile crocodiles and counts of birds. Thus the boat cruise on this lake presents a memorable encounter on the Rwanda safari. Retire for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Akagera Game Lodge, Budget / Basic: Dereva Hotel, Wild Camping
Day 3 of the 7 Days Rwanda Safari: Tour the Ethnographic Museum and the King’s Palace in Butare and Nyanza respectively

7 days Rwanda Gorilla Safari Chimpanzee Trekking Tour Rwanda
After breakfast, embark on the transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park in the southwest of Rwanda 320km about 5 hours’ drive. You drive through impressive countryside landscapes of Rwanda before making a stop in Butare to visit the Ethnographic Museum with over 100,000 artifacts detailing the history and heritage of Rwanda. From the ethnographic Museum, you proceed to visit the King’s Palace at Nyanza where the two Kings of Rwanda King Musinga and King Rudahigwa stayed. The palace features a traditional hut that depicts the exact design to time of the Kingship and the Inyambo cows with their beautiful long-horned cows. Retreat from the activities and continue to Nyungwe Forest National Park for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel, Budget / Basic: Gisakura Guesthouse, Wild Camping
Day 4 of the 7 Days Rwanda Safari: Undertake morning chimpanzee trekking and Nyungwe Canopy walk in the afternoon

7 days Rwanda Gorilla Safari Chimpanzee Trekking Tour Rwanda
After breakfast, connect to the Park headquarters for briefing at 8 am local time before heading to the forest in search of common Chimpanzees. The forest of Nyungwe is considered the largest montane forest in the region and is a rich habitat to 310 Species of birds, over 75 mammal Species, 13 Species of Primates of which common Chimpanzees are among along with counts of butterflies, impressive trees, and beautiful orchids. The chimp trek tends to last 2 – 5 hours inclusive of one-hour direct encounter with the chimps as you see them munch fruit, roll themselves on tree branches, socialize, patrol, copulate among other interesting aspects that will lure you to make full utilization of your Camera space. Retreat from the activity and connect to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. In the afternoon, you connect at Uwinka Visitor Center to embark on the afternoon Nyungwe canopy walk. The two-hour walk on top of the forest canopy offers you impressive views of the forest and the species that thrive in it including primates and birds. Retreat from the activity and connect to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel, Budget / Basic: Gisakura Guesthouse, Wild Camping
Day 5 of the 7 Days Rwanda Safari: Undertake a whole day drive to Volcanoes National Park – Rwanda’s gorilla trekking haven
Embark on the transfer to Volcanoes National Park 338km driving along with the impressive views of Lake Kivu and the Congo Nile divide. The undulating hills of Rwanda covered with lush green and extensive human settlement along with other crop gardens and cattle farms will keep your eyes occupied for the whole drive. Arrive in Volcanoes in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Hotel La Palme, Budget / Basic: Muhabura Hotel, Camping
Day 6 of the 7 Days Rwanda Safari: Undertake gorilla trekking experience & afternoon exploration to Musanze Caves.

7 days Rwanda Gorilla Safari Chimpanzee Trekking Tour Rwanda
After breakfast, connect to the park headquarters at Kinigi to undertake a mountain gorilla trekking experience. You arrive at the headquarters and if it’s earlier than 8 am, you attend the traditional performances of the Banyarwanda demonstrating they’re magical into dance. The hot Rwandan coffee is available at the site where you can take a cup and gain warmth amidst the mountain coldness. At 8 am, the gorilla families are allocated and you attend a briefing in your respective gorilla groups after which you connect to the respective trailhead to start the trekking. The search for the gorillas is a lifetime adventure where man begins the quest to reunite with his long lost cousin since their ancestors parted ways millions of years ago. The magical bird songs, the sounds of the forest, the sights of lush plants, and amazing scenery combine to make the track to the gorillas a memorable one. The moment with the gorillas is far beyond the ordinary and it neutralizes long treks through challenging landscapes that you might have encountered. Encounter the gorillas as they forage and thrive comfortably in natural habitats. You are free to take as many photos as possible and interact with gorillas directly while maintaining the 7m distance. Retreat from the encounter and return to the lodge for short relaxation. In the afternoon, you embark on the Musanze Caves exploration where you explore the ancient Caves of Musanze 2km long dating back to 65million years ago when the lava basalt was flowing out from Volcanoes of Bisoke and Sabyinyo. The Caves with 31 entrances were used as hiding grounds in times of war in pre-colonial Africa. Retreat from the activity and return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Hotel La Palme, Budget / Basic: Muhabura Hotel, Camping
Day 7 of the 7 Days Rwanda Safari: Transfer to Kigali City and Depart
After breakfast, embark on the transfer to Kigali 116km about 2 – 3 hours’ drive passing through the beautiful Rwandan hillside landscapes that have earned it a dub as the land of a thousand hills. If you arrive in Kigali early before your check-in time, you can take the time to visit the Kigali genocide memorial to gain a clear picture of what actually transpired in the 1994 genocide. From the museum, you connect to the Airport for flight departure.
END of the 7 days Rwanda Safari, Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Trekking, Wildlife Viewing, Kigali City & Genocide Museum Tour.
Getting There
Transport Means to Your Safari Destinations
4X4 Safari Landcruisers For Hire In Ugand & Rwanda
One of the best known 4×4 WD that you can use for your safari in Uganda’s Parks and Rural countryside.Our car hire is based on limited mileage and applies to travel within Uganda.( Terms and conditions apply. Read More
4X4 Safari Vans For Hire In Uganda Rwanda
Looking for 4X4 Safari Vans for hire in Uganda, Prime Uganda Safaris is available to your service. We have customized safari vans that have 4 wheel drive and have demonstrated the capacity to access distant Uganda Safari destinations and across borders such as Rwanda. Read More
4X4 Minivan|Coaster|Mini Buses For Hire in Uganda Rwanda
We have minivans for hire to groups of eight up to twelve. Make sure to find the class to suit your large group.In this Category, we have 4X 4 Safari Mini bus with capacity ranging from 6 seater to 14 seater and they’ve got a pop up roof for game viewing purposes. These have got diesel powered engines and come with a driver guide but excluding fuel.( Terms and conditions apply). Read More
Accommodations/ Safari Lodges/ Safari Hotels to Your Safari Destinations
More lodging options in Bwindi
Gorilla Valley lodge is a midrange / standard accommodation establishment that is located in Rushaga region in the south of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
More lodging options in Queen Elizabeth
Kasenyi Safari Camp is positioned on Lake Bunyampaka rim the Queen Elizabeth National Park presenting midrange / standard accommodation establishment within Queen Elizabeth National Park.
More lodging options in Kampala
Imperial Royale Hotel opened in 2007 offering Luxury / Upmarket accommodation to the Uganda safari undertakers and other guests in Uganda.
More lodging options in Bunyonyi
Bunyonyi Safari Resort is a midrange / standard accommodation on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi in the Kagalama village overlooking the lake.
General Safari Inclusions of the 7 days Rwanda Gorilla Safari Chimpanzee Trekking Tour Rwanda, Wildlife Safari in Rwanda
- Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
- Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
- Full Board Accommodation on Safari
- Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
- Fuel
- Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
- Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
- Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
- Bottled water while on safari
- Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)
General Safari Exclusions of the 7 days Rwanda Gorilla Safari Chimpanzee Trekking Tour Rwanda, Wildlife Safari in Rwanda
- General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
- Laundry Services
- Other Beverages / drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
- International Flights (Arranged on request)
- Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
- Visas
- Optional Activity fees
- Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
- Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)
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