8-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari – Volcanoes, Nyungwe & Lake Kivu Tour

Experience one of Africa’s most unforgettable adventures with our 8-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari. This carefully designed tour takes you through Rwanda’s top destinations including Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, Lake Kivu, and Nyungwe National Park.

Perfect for wildlife lovers and adventure travelers, this Rwanda safari combines gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, golden monkey trekking, rainforest exploration, cultural experiences, and scenic lake relaxation.

If you are looking for the best Rwanda safari itinerary, this tour offers the perfect balance of wildlife, culture, and nature.

Rwanda Safari Highlights

• Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park

• Golden monkey tracking in Rwanda

• Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest

• Kigali city tour and cultural experience

• Visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village

• Lake Kivu Sambaza fishing experience

• Nyungwe canopy walk above the rainforest

• Visit to the historic King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza

8-Day Rwanda Gorilla Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Kigali City Tour

Your Rwanda safari adventure begins upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, where our professional guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a Kigali city tour exploring Rwanda’s vibrant capital. Kigali is known for its cleanliness, safety, and beautiful hills.

Accommodation: Five to Five Hotel

Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park & Cultural Tour

After breakfast, drive to Volcanoes National Park, one of the most famous wildlife destinations in Africa and home to the endangered mountain gorillas.

In the afternoon, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, where you will experience traditional Rwandan dances, music, and community life.

Accommodation: Tiloreza Eco Lodge

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Today is the highlight of your Rwanda gorilla trekking safari.

After an early morning briefing, enter the forest with experienced park rangers to track a mountain gorilla family. The trek may take several hours depending on the gorillas’ location.

Once found, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat.

Accommodation: Tiloreza Eco Lodge

Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Lake Kivu

After breakfast, enjoy golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park. These rare and playful monkeys are unique to the Virunga Mountains.

Later transfer to Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s Great Lakes known for its stunning landscapes and relaxing atmosphere.

In the evening, join the Sambaza fishing experience, a cultural activity where visitors learn traditional fishing methods used by local fishermen.

Accommodation: Kivu Paradise Resort, Marahinde

Day 5: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park

After breakfast by the lake, travel south to Nyungwe National Park, home to one of Africa’s oldest rainforests and a biodiversity hotspot.

Enjoy scenic views of Rwanda’s tea plantations, hills, and rural landscapes during the drive.

Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hotel

Day 6: Chimpanzee Trekking & Nyungwe Canopy Walk

Wake up early for chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest, one of the best places in Africa to see chimpanzees in the wild.

In the afternoon, experience the famous Nyungwe canopy walk, a suspended bridge offering breathtaking views of the rainforest canopy and wildlife.

Adventure lovers can also enjoy zipline activities in the forest.

Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hotel

Day 7: Return to Kigali – Visit King’s Palace Museum

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kigali.

Along the way, stop at the King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza, an important cultural and historical site that showcases Rwanda’s royal heritage and traditional architecture.

Continue to Kigali for your final night.

Accommodation: Hotel Mille Collines

Day 8: Departure from Kigali

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a relaxed morning before transferring to Kigali International Airport for your departure.

Your unforgettable Rwanda safari adventure comes to an end.

Tour Includes

• Airport transfers in Kigali

• Professional English-speaking safari guide

• Gorilla trekking permit in Volcanoes National Park

• Golden monkey tracking permit

• Chimpanzee trekking permit

• All park entry fees

• Accommodation as listed in the itinerary

• Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle

• Bottled drinking water during the safari

Tour Excludes

• International flights

• Rwanda visa fees

• Travel insurance

• Personal expenses

• Tips and gratuities

• Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Why Choose This Rwanda Safari? with Kamere tours

This 8-day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari is perfect for travelers who want to experience the best of Rwanda in one trip. From meeting endangered gorillas in Volcanoes National Park to exploring the ancient rainforest of Nyungwe and relaxing at Lake Kivu, this tour offers a complete Rwanda travel experience.

Book this Rwanda wildlife safari today and discover why Rwanda is one of Africa’s top safari destinations.