This 7 Days Rwanda Safari Tour give you a full insight on Remarkable Rwanda in a full week enjoy the most amazing activities that Rwanda I swell known for. On our 7 Days Rwanda Safari Tour, you will start with an excursion of Kigali city to include the Genocide memorial centre and the Inema Art Galley before heading the Volcanoes National Park the home of the greatest primates. Feel and enjoy staying at One & Only Gorillas Nest in Volcanoes as you get ready for your Golden monkey trek and the meeting eye to eye with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. You will also have a cultural experience before leaving Volcanoes for Nyungwe Forest National Park. The inspiring Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village. Iby’Iwacu is changing the traditional perception of tourism. Head on to Nyungwe for Chimpanzee trekking and other primates, you will also go for a Canopy walk on this 7 Days Rwanda Safari Tour.
Mountain Gorillas of Volcanoes National Park
Get inspired and take lots of stories to tell back home. Staying at One & Only Nyungwe House in Nyungwe is such a fantastic experience that you will leave to remember. Rwanda is indeed a remarkable safari destination. For guest that wish to spend more in Rwanda we can make an extension to include Akagera National Park for a wildlife safari in Rwanda.
Detailed Itinerary for of 7 days Rwanda Safari Tour
Day 1: Arrival Kigali Airport –Kigali Marriott Hotel
Arrive in Kigali and you will be warmly welcomed by our One&Only Nyungwe House representative outside the customs and immigration hall. A transfer will take you to your city accommodation, Kigali Marriott Hotel, where you can enjoy an insightful tour briefing. An assisted check-in assures a smooth experience, followed by dinner and an overnight stay with breakfast the next morning.
Overnight stay at Kigali Marriott Hotel – Meal plan Dinner & Breakfast
Day 2: Kigali City Tour –Volcanoes National Park
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will check-out. Then begins an illuminating city tour with highlights including the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Inema Arts Gallery. Genocide Memorial Centre: The Genocide Memorial is a must-see. Rwanda’s painful past has haunted the country for years, yet their impressive recovery story has turned them into an inspiration. The Genocide Memorial acts as a humbling reminder to those present and honours those who have been lost. Audio visual equipment will be provided in Dutch, English, and other languages.
Inema Art Centre: Founded by brothers in 2012, Inema Arts Centre is a vibrant, colourful hub that spurs creative expression for personal, social, and economic growth in Rwanda, bringing the community and country alive. Lunch will be served at the Pili Pili restaurant where you can experience Rwandan barbecue cuisine or European alternatives, with a selection of produce grown in their gardens. After lunch, you’ll be transferred to Volcanoes National Park. The drive to Volcanoes National Park is approximately 3 hours. Rwanda is also known as the Land of a Thousand Hills because of the undulating grassy landscape. Your exciting journey culminates at One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, where you will be warmly welcomed into the resort. Your evening in the jungle is at leisure, and includes a delicious dinner and overnight stay..
Overnight and meals at One & Only Gorillas Nest – Meal plan F/B
Day 3: Golden Monkey Trekking Volcanoes National Park & Cultural Experience
An early breakfast sets you up for a full day of discovery. You’ll journey to the park headquarters for the Golden Monkey trek briefing at 7am, before being taken to the head of the trail, ready for your guided walk at 8am.The amazing trekking process usually takes around 4 hours, and once you come to the habituated monkey families, you’ll spend a fascinating hour with them as they go about their daily life.
Trekking to see the Golden Monkeys is an absolute highlight of Volcanoes National Park. The Golden Monkey (Cercopithecus Mitis Kandti) is a local subspecies of the widespread Sykes Monkey, also known as the ‘Blue Monkey’ and is endemic to the high altitude forests. The monkeys are playful and inquisitive and often spend their time leaping from bamboo branches or frolicking on the forest floor. There are two habituated groups of Golden Monkey, one group comprises around 80 – 100 members, with its home at the foot of Mount Sabyinyo.
On the conclusion of your trek, you’ll return to the resort for a well-earned lunch and rest. In the afternoon at 2.30pm a visit to the inspiring Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village. Iby’Iwacu is changing the traditional perception of tourism by sharing various aspects of their rural culture and livelihoods, creating income-generating activities for people that have reformed from living on poaching for generations. Returning to the resort in the evening, you’ll be treated to a special outdoor barbecue dinner with an atmospheric bonfire. You will enjoy a luxurious overnight stay.
Overnight and meals at One & Only Gorillas Nest – Meal plan F/B
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park
Another beautiful early breakfast precedes the day, before heading to the park headquarters for the gorilla trek briefing at 7am. We will then transfer you to the starting point of your guided walk, ready to begin this amazing adventure at 8am.
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is often described as “life changing” and with good reason. With only an estimated 880 Gorillas left in the world, to see these gentle creatures in their natural habitat are a truly unique moment. Hikes in the mountains can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours+ depending on the family allocated to your group and their location. The journey back can take just as long, but you are often carried along by the euphoria you feel after seeing the gorillas
A gorilla family is led by a Silverback and include several younger males, adult and juvenile females, and infants. In addition to providing protection to group members, Silverbacks maintain order and decide all activities within their troop. They schedule feeding trips, resting time, and travel. They also father the majority of young in the group.
After a most memorable experience encountering these creatures, you will return to the resort for lunch. The afternoon is at your leisure, with an array of captivating activities on offer, should you wish to keep discovering.
Overnight and meals at One & Only Gorillas Nest – Meal plan F/B
Day 5: Volcanoes National Park-Nyungwe Forest National Park
After an early breakfast at the resort, you will be assisted with check-out. At 08 am you will transfer to Nyungwe National Park. Arriving at 14 pm, you’ll be brought to the exceptional One&Only Nyungwe House. Once you’re checked-in, it’s time to enjoy a delectable lunch.
The afternoon is free for you to unwind amongst the elements, or take part in one of the complimentary activities on offer, such as boot camp, spear throwing, a conservation walk, tea tasting, exploring by bicycle or Nyungwe’s nocturnal walk. In the evening, a beautifully prepared dinner is served.
Overnight stay at One&Only Nyungwe House. – Meal plan F/B
Day 6: Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk Nyungwe Forests
The day begins bright and early, driving to the park headquarters at 5am with a delicious packed breakfast. After an insightful chimpanzee trek briefing, you’ll be escorted to the Evergreen Forest for 6am, when the adventure begins. Alongside the famous chimps, you are likely to spot a wide variety of bird life. Their playfulness and human–like characteristics make this journey so rewarding. You may even be welcomed by chimp morning calls deep in the forest. Upon encountering the chimps, you can stay in their presence for one hour as you enjoy their acrobatics, feeding, and day-to-day behaviors.
Chimpanzee Trekking In Nyungwe Forests Rwanda
You’ll make your return to the resort at around 11am, and a welcome lunch will be served at 1pm. we take you once again to the park headquarters for the canopy walk briefing at 8am. Your guided canopy walk will then begin at 9am. The canopy walkway consists of three bridges and three towers, with a total length of 200m. The walkway is embedded in a guided tour along the breathtaking Igishigishigi Trail. On this journey, your expert Park Guide will not only reveal the forest canopy, but also explain why it is an integral part of the tropical rainforest ecosystem. You will learn what the major characteristics of a rainforest and its canopy are, and the importance Nyungwe National Park has for Rwanda as a whole.
Overnight stay at One&Only Nyungwe House. – Meal plan F/B
Day 7: Nyungwe Forest –Kigali Out
After an early breakfast, you will drive to Kigali. Upon arrival, you will have lunch at a restaurant in Kigali and then transfer to Kigali International Airport in time for check-in for your flight. Meal plan Breakfast & Lunch End of service.
The 7 Days Rwanda Safari Tour Includes
- Airport and inter-hotel/lodge transfers from day 1 to the last day
- Accommodation at the lodge mentioned in the itinerary
- 1 day gorilla trekking permit US$ 1,500.-
- Golden Monkey Trekking permit
- Iby’ Iwacu village visit
- Meals as shown (FB-Full board-Lunch, dinner, Bed and breakfast as per the itinerary
- Exclusive use of a 4WD Safari vehicle
- Chimpanzee, canopy trekking permits
- Park entry fees, park guide
- Services of a professional, experienced English speaking driver guide
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
- All activities and extra meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Our assistance
Exclusion of 7 days Rwanda Safari Tour
- International and domestic airline tickets unless where indicated,
- Entry visa fees,
- Optional extras whilst in Kigali
- Drinks throughout the trip,
- Porters
- Tips and gratuities,
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.
Gorilla permit and any other activity permits note: Once permit is bought, it cannot be refunded or inter-changed.