Price for 🦍 6 Days Rwanda Safari & Gorilla Experience / Rates Per Person
GROUP SIZE PRICE PER PERSON per person when 1 person Travel alone $3,000 per person when 2 persons Travel together $2,800 per person when 3 persons Travel together $2,700 per person when 4 persons Travel together $2,600 per person when 5 persons Travel together $2,500 per person when 6+ persons Travel together $2,400
🦍 6 Days Rwanda Safari & Gorilla Experience
Overview
A Deep Dive into Rwanda’s Wildlife, Scenery & Spirit
This 6-day Rwanda adventure is the perfect blend of thrilling big game safaris, rich cultural encounters, and a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience. Explore the diverse ecosystems of Akagera National Park, take a boat cruise on Lake Ihema, and come face to face with the majestic mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Your journey also includes a powerful historical visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a scenic drive through Rwanda’s famed thousand hills, and time to connect with local communities. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast, nature lover, or cultural explorer, this safari delivers Rwanda’s most iconic experiences in one unforgettable package.DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Arrive in Kigali and meet your safari guide for a warm welcome. Begin with a city tour that includes the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a local craft market, and scenic viewpoints. Learn about Rwanda’s past, resilience, and bright future before transferring to your hotel.
Accommodation: Heaven Boutique Hotel / Kigali Serena Hotel
Meal Plan: Dinner
After breakfast, drive east to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah park and home to the Big Five. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and then head out for your first game drive. Keep an eye out for giraffes, elephants, zebras, and various antelope species.
Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge / Ruzizi Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Spend the day exploring Akagera's rich ecosystems. Journey through its northern plains in search of lions, leopards, rhinos, and large herds of buffalo. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat safari on Lake Ihema, where you’ll see hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Meal Plan: Full Board
Depart Akagera after breakfast and enjoy a scenic cross-country drive through the lush hills of northern Rwanda. Stop for lunch en route and arrive at your lodge near Volcanoes National Park in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge / Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel / Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Today is the highlight of your trip — gorilla trekking! After an early breakfast and briefing at park headquarters, trek through misty rainforest to find your assigned gorilla family. Spend an awe-inspiring hour with these magnificent creatures. Return to the lodge for lunch and rest, or enjoy an optional village visit in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Same as Day 4
Meal Plan: Full Board
After a leisurely breakfast, drive back to Kigali. Time permitting, visit a local art center or market for souvenirs before being transferred to the airport for your international flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Includes & Excludes
The Cost Includes
- Airport transfers and all ground transportation
- 5 nights’ accommodation in midrange or luxury lodges
- Game drives and boat safari in Akagera
- All meals as outlined
- Kigali city tour
- 1 Gorilla trekking permit per person ($1,500 value)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Park fees and ranger fees
- Bottled water during transfers
- Cultural village visit
The Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Rwanda entry visa
- Personal expenses, tips, laundry, or beverages
- Optional activities not mentioned
- Travel insurance (recommended)