10-Day Explore Rwanda From Kigali Wild Experience

Discover the beauty, wildlife, culture, and landscapes of Rwanda on this unforgettable 10-day adventure starting in Kigali. Begin with airport pickup and a Kigali city tour, exploring the capital’s vibrant neighborhoods, local markets, cultural sites, and history. Continue to Akagera National Park for exciting game drives and a boat cruise on Lake Ihema, where you may see elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife. Travel to Musanze to experience the breathtaking landscapes of Volcanoes National Park, with opportunities for gorilla or golden monkey trekking. Continue to Rubavu and relax along the shores of Lake Kivu, enjoying beautiful scenery, local culture, and peaceful lakeside experiences. This journey combines Rwanda’s wildlife, nature, adventure, culture, and warm hospitality into one incredible experience.

Duration: 10 day / 9 Nights
Group size: 1–14 people
Type: Wirldlife
Destination: Lake Kivu
Minimum age: 15+
Permit: Not included

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What's included

10 nights’ accommodation
10 days’ private transport
Return airport transfer is included
Fuel Included
Professional tour guide
Meals as mentioned
Park entry fees
Boat trips + Game drives
City tour
Any entry fees

Not included

Flight Ticket
Travel Insurance
VISA
Gorilla permit
Personal expenses
Anything that is not mentioned in inclusions
Tips/ gratuity

Itinerary

1DAY 1: AIRPORT PICK UP AND TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL Kigali

You will be picked up by our guide and upon arrival you will be checked in and given a briefing of the next 10 days’ adventure in the country of a thousand hills

2DAY 2: KIGALI CITY TOUR Kigali

Your journey begins at the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, a deeply moving and educational site where you'll learn about the tragic events of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The memorial offers a powerful narrative of how the genocide was planned and executed, revealing the devastating effects of divisive politics and propaganda. The tour continues through the historical heart of Kigali where the city first began on the way to Mount Kigali, the highest point in the city

3DAY 3: Leisure day Kigali

Enjoy a relaxed day in Kigali , A flexible day in Kigali, perfect for shopping, cultural visits, or simply enjoying the city’s warm hospitality.

4DAY 4: DRIVE TO AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK –SHORT DRIVE & BOAT RIDE Akagera

After breakfast mid-morning we will drive to Akagera National Park. Situated in the Eastern part of the country, Akagera national park is Rwanda sole savannah park.After checking in at our lodge, today we will enjoy a short game drive and a sunset boat ride

5DAY 5: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE AT AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK Akagera

Game drives offer an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, birds, and magnificent scenery especially that the park has more than 10 lakes itself. Akagera National Park, is home to over 500 bird species and a variety of mammals, including the Africa’s Big 5 (Lions, leopards, rhinoceroses, elephants, and cape buffalo) and other animals to look out for include: Giraffes, Bushbucks, Hippos and so many more

6DAY 6: BREAKFAST AND DRIVE TO MUSANZE Musanze

Today after taking breakfast while enjoying the breathtaking view of Akagera game lodge, we will drive 5 hours leaving behind the beautiful plain of the East heading to the mountainous Northern part of Rwanda, famously known for the five volcanoes and home to mountain Gorilla and Golden monkeys. Upon arrival to Musanze we will check-in then have a relaxing and evening afternoon at the hotel

7DAY 7: ENJOY GUIDED NATURE WALKS, IBY’IWACU CULTURAL VILLAGE VISITS Musanze

After breakfast, proceed for guided nature walks through the scenic surroundings, followed by a cultural immersion experience at the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village where you will discover Rwanda’s rich traditions, music, dance, and way of life

8DAY 8: DRIVE TO LAKE KIVU Rubavu

After enjoying your breakfast, we will then drive 1.5 hours’ through heading to Gisenyi, a vibrant town by lake Kivu upon arrival, you will check-in to the hotel and relax

9DAY 9: LEISURE DAY AND BOAT RIDE Rubavu

This is your day to simply unwind, relax, soak it all in at your hotel, take a boat trip and explore the lake, visit the community around

10DAY 10: Lake Kivu Leisure Rubavu

Optional: coffee plantation visit, hot springs, or simple village walk ,Swimming, kayaking then Transfer back to the airport.

Route

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Kigali
→Akagera
→Musanze
→Rubavu

Good to know

Minimum age: 15 years
Permits: Not included — we can arrange them for you
Meeting point: Kigali International Airport, Or your Hotel
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 7 days before the trip; a 50% refund up to 48 hours before.

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