10-Day Luxury Rwanda Safari – Best of Rwanda Primates & Wildlife Safari Tour

This 10-day safari in Rwanda allows you to explore all three national parks: Akagera National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, and Volcanoes National Park. The trip takes you around the country, giving you the chance to trek Rwanda gorillas, track chimpanzees, and enjoy game drives. Your adventure will end with a Kigali city tour before departure.

10-Day Luxury Rwanda Safari Highlights

• Visit all three national parks in Rwanda in one safari
• Trek chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park
• Trek mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park
• Spend one full hour with gorillas in their natural forest home
• Track golden monkeys and watch their playful behavior in the trees
• Visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village and learn about Rwanda’s traditions
• Enjoy traditional dances, storytelling, and local food
• Go on a game drive in Akagera National Park to see the Big Five animals
• Take a boat ride on Lake Ihema to see hippos, crocodiles, and birds
• Drive through Rwanda’s beautiful hills and scenic countryside
• Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and explore local markets and museums
• Taste traditional Rwandan dishes at a local restaurant
• Stay in luxury lodges throughout your 10-day safari
• End your trip with a comfortable transfer to Kigali International Airport

Brief 10-Day Luxury Rwanda Safari Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival and Hotel Transfer
• Day 2: Travel to Nyungwe Forest National Park
• Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale
• Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
• Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
• Day 6: Golden Monkey Tracking and Iby’Iwacu Cultural Visit
• Day 7: Travel to Akagera National Park
• Day 8: Morning Game Drive and Boat Ride on Lake Ihema
• Day 9: Return to Kigali and City Tour
• Day 10: Departure

Detailed 10-Day Luxury Rwanda Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Hotel Transfer

On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by our experienced driver-guide. He will brief you about the trip and transfer you to your Rwanda luxury hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Travel to Nyungwe Forest National Park

After breakfast, drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park, about four hours from Kigali. Enjoy the scenic drive through Rwanda’s hilly countryside with green plantations and beautiful views. You will have short stopovers for photos and refreshments. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon, check in, have lunch, and relax as you wait for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale

After breakfast, go to the park headquarters for a briefing about chimpanzee tracking. The local ranger guide will explain the rules before leading you into the forest. Trek through the thick forest as you search for the chimps in their natural home. When you find them, spend one hour watching them feed, play, and move between trees.

Chimp tracking usually takes between one and six hours, depending on where the chimps are. Return to the lodge for lunch and a relaxed afternoon, enjoying the view from your lodge. In the evening, you may choose to take an optional walk in the nearby community to see the local lifestyle.

Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, begin your journey to Volcanoes National Park. The drive offers clear views of the Virunga mountain ranges and Rwanda’s beautiful hills. The park is home to the famous mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. You will have several stopovers for photos along the way. Arrive in the evening, check in, have dinner, and rest overnight.

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla trekking. Enter the forest to search for the gorillas, walking along steep and slippery trails while holding tree branches for support.

When you find the gorillas, spend one hour with them, watching how they feed, play, and interact. You can take pictures as long as your camera has no flash. Gorilla trekking usually takes between one and six hours, depending on where the gorilla family is located. Return to your lodge for lunch, dinner, and overnight.

Day 6: Golden Monkey Tracking and Iby’Iwacu Cultural Visit

After breakfast, go for golden monkey tracking. The activity is easier than gorilla trekking because these playful primates often stay in one area for long. When you find them, the forest becomes lively as they jump around, some even coming close to you. Spend one hour watching them and taking photos before returning to the park headquarters.

After lunch, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village to learn about Rwanda’s traditions. Here, the three ethnic groups: Twa, Hutu, and Tutsi, share their cultures through dance, storytelling, and crafts. Enjoy traditional performances and taste local food before heading back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Travel to Akagera National Park

After breakfast, start your journey to Akagera National Park, located in the eastern part of Rwanda. Drive through Kigali and enjoy views of the countryside along the way. You will arrive in the evening, check in, have dinner, and rest for the night.

Day 8: Morning Game Drive and Boat Ride on Lake Ihema

After breakfast, go for a morning game drive in Akagera National Park. You will see many animals within a short time, including the Big Five: lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes, as well as zebras, giraffes, waterbucks, and warthogs.

After lunch, take a boat ride on Lake Ihema, Rwanda’s second-largest lake. Look out for hippos and crocodiles in the water and other animals that come to the lake to drink. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Day 9: Return to Kigali and City Tour

After breakfast, drive back to Kigali. On arrival, have lunch and begin a city tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about Rwanda’s past, then explore local markets and museums to discover the country’s culture. Lunch will be at a local restaurant where you can taste traditional dishes. In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Departure

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Kigali International Airport for your flight. This marks the end of your 10-day Rwanda safari.

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