Kigali context
Begin with a city experience shaped around your arrival and interests.
Tour packages / Safari
Best of Rwanda
Seven days connecting Kigali, Akagera, Volcanoes and Lake Kivu in a balanced first journey.
Duration7 days
DestinationsKigali · Akagera · Kivu
ExperienceSafari + primates
Best forFirst Rwanda journey
Highlights
A balanced week across Rwanda.
Akagera safari
Look for wildlife-viewing opportunities with conditions shaping each drive.
Gorilla trekking
Join a guided experience in Volcanoes country, subject to availability.
Lake Kivu finish
Slow the pace beside the water before returning to Kigali.
Detailed itinerary
Your 7-day journey.
DAY 1
Kigali city experience
Spend the day getting to know Kigali through selected city, food or cultural experiences.
KigaliCity experience
DAY 2
Kigali to Akagera
Travel east from Kigali into Akagera country.
Scenic transferPark region
DAY 3
Akagera safari and Lake Ihema
Enjoy a safari experience and time around Lake Ihema where available.
Game driveLake experience
DAY 4
Akagera to Musanze
Continue north from the savannah toward the volcanic highlands.
Transfer northMusanze
DAY 5
Gorilla trekking
Attend the briefing and join a guided gorilla experience, subject to availability.
BriefingGuided trek
DAY 6
Volcanoes to Lake Kivu
Travel west from Volcanoes country to Lake Kivu.
Scenic routeLakeside arrival
DAY 7
Lake Kivu to Kigali
Enjoy the lake before returning to Kigali.
Lakeside morningReturn transfer
Tour information
What to expect.
Included where confirmed
- Ground transportation according to the confirmed itinerary
- Guide/driver services where applicable
- Accommodation where included in the confirmed booking
- Meals where specified
- Activities specifically listed as included in the confirmed itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Activities or permits not specifically included
- Anything not listed under inclusions
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