Days 1–2 · Kigali + Volcanoes
Arrive, settle in and travel north into the Virunga foothills.
Classic Rwanda · 7 days
Highlands to Lakes
A balanced first visit combining Kigali, mountain country, forest, wildlife and Lake Kivu. This route is intentionally flexible so we can match the emphasis to you.
Duration7 days
DestinationRwanda
StyleMulti-region
Travel typePrivate journey
Package overview
Rwanda's greatest contrasts in one route.
Use this seven-day itinerary as a thoughtful first draft: Kigali for context, Volcanoes for mountains and primates, Nyungwe for forest, and Lake Kivu for a slower finish. Depending on your priorities, Akagera can replace one of the forest days.
Suggested rhythm
Day 3 · Gorilla trekking
Keep the day centred on your main wildlife encounter.
Days 4–5 · Nyungwe
Travel south for forest, primates and the canopy walk.
Days 6–7 · Lake Kivu
Slow down beside the water before returning to Kigali.
Planning note
Make the route yours.
This is a starting framework rather than a fixed departure. We will confirm permits, accommodation, drive times and activity availability around your dates before preparing a quotation.