8-Day Rwanda Wildlife Safari

8-Day Rwanda Wildlife Safari: Akagera & Nyungwe National Parks – Savannah Meets Rainforest

Overview
8-Day Rwanda Wildlife Safari through Rwanda’s diverse ecosystems. Start in Akagera National Park, tracking the Big Five across the savannah and wetlands. Then, explore Nyungwe Forest National Park, one of Africa’s oldest rainforests, home to chimpanzees, rare monkeys, and over 300 bird species. This package combines thrilling game drives and primate trekking, Gorilla footprints offering a perfect balance of wildlife and nature.

Itinerary at a Glance (8-Day Rwanda Wildlife Safari)

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

• Airport pickup & optional Kigali city tour

• Overnight at Hôtel des Mille Collines

Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park

• Scenic drive to Akagera (approx. 2.5–3 hrs)

• Check-in, lunch, and afternoon game drive

• Sunset views over Lake Ihema

• Overnight at Akagera Game Lodge

Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Akagera

• Early morning game drive in the northern sector

• Look for elephants, lions, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes & more

• Picnic lunch in the park

• Return for dinner & overnight at Akagera Game Lodge

Day 4: Boat Safari + Return to Kigali

• Morning boat safari on Lake Ihema (hippos, crocodiles, birds)

• Afternoon drive back to Kigali

• Overnight at Hôtel des Mille Collines

Day 5: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park via Butare

• Scenic drive through southern Rwanda

• Stop in Butare (Huye) for an Ethnographic Museum visit

• Arrive at Nyungwe by evening

• Overnight at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Day 6: Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest

• Early morning trek with park guides to observe wild chimpanzees

• Afternoon at leisure or optional nature walk

• Overnight at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Day 7: Canopy Walk Experience & Tea Plantation Visit

• Morning canopy walk above the rainforest

• Optional tea plantation visit

• Relax with views over Nyungwe’s lush hills

• Overnight at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Day 8: Return to Kigali – Departure

• Scenic drive back to Kigali (approx. 5–6 hrs)

• Stop for local crafts and lunch en route

• Airport drop-off for your departure flight

  End of 8-Day Rwanda Wildlife Safari

Inclusions

✔️ All ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
✔️ Park entry fees (Akagera & Nyungwe)
✔️ Boat safari on Lake Ihema
✔️ Chimpanzee trekking permit
✔️ Canopy walk entry
✔️ English-speaking driver/guide
✔️ Bottled water

Exclusions

❌ International flights
❌ Rwanda visa fees
❌ Tips & personal expenses
❌ Optional activities not listed