8 Days/7 Nights | Rwanda Luxury Gorilla & Wildlife Safari

Welcome to Rwanda!

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, your Zufan Eco Tours representative will warmly welcome you before transferring you to your luxury hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, relax at the hotel or enjoy a short introduction to Kigali before gathering for a welcome dinner.

Highlights

• VIP airport meet & greet
• Private luxury transfer
• Welcome dinner
• Luxury accommodation

Accommodation: Kigali Marriott Hotel

After breakfast, discover Kigali, one of Africa’s cleanest and safest capitals.

Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, gaining a deeper understanding of Rwanda’s history and remarkable journey of reconciliation. Continue to local artisan markets before driving through Rwanda’s scenic countryside to Volcanoes National Park.

Check into your luxury lodge overlooking the Virunga Mountains.

Highlights

• Kigali city tour
• Kigali Genocide Memorial
• Scenic drive through the Land of a Thousand Hills
• Volcanoes National Park

Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (Luxury Option: Bisate Lodge or One&Only Gorilla’s Nest upon request.)

Today is the highlight of your Rwandan adventure.

After an early breakfast, transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing by park rangers before setting off on an unforgettable trek through the rainforest in search of one of Rwanda’s habituated mountain gorilla families.

Once located, spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat—an experience widely regarded as one of the greatest wildlife encounters on Earth.

Return to your lodge for a relaxing afternoon.

Highlights

• Mountain Gorilla Trekking
• Volcanoes National Park
• UNESCO-recognized ecosystem of the Virunga Massif
• Expert ranger-guided experience

Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Following breakfast, return to Volcanoes National Park for a guided Golden Monkey Trek, where you’ll encounter playful groups of these endangered primates in the bamboo forests.

In the afternoon, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, where you’ll experience traditional Rwandan music, dance, storytelling, local crafts, and village life.

Highlights

• Golden Monkey Trek
• Bamboo forests
• Rwandan cultural experience
• Traditional dance performances

Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

After breakfast, drive to the beautiful shores of Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s Great Lakes.

Check into your luxury lakeside resort before enjoying the afternoon at leisure. Relax by the pool, stroll along the waterfront, or enjoy spectacular sunset views over the lake.

Highlights

• Scenic lakeside drive
• Lake Kivu
• Beach relaxation
• Sunset views

Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Wake up to breathtaking views over Lake Kivu before enjoying a relaxing morning boat cruise.

Cruise along one of Africa’s Great Lakes, passing picturesque fishing villages, lush islands, and beautiful shorelines while learning about the local communities that depend on the lake.

After lunch, depart for Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah national park and home to the iconic Big Five. Arrive in the evening and settle into your luxury safari lodge overlooking the wilderness.

Highlights

• Lake Kivu boat cruise
• Scenic countryside drive
• Akagera National Park
• Luxury safari lodge

Accommodation: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Today is dedicated to exploring the remarkable landscapes of Akagera National Park.

Embark on an early morning game drive in search of Africa’s famous Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros. Along the way, encounter giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, warthogs, baboons, and an impressive variety of birdlife.

In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat safari on Lake Ihema, where large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and numerous waterbirds can be observed from close range.

Return to your lodge before celebrating your Rwanda adventure with a farewell dinner.

Highlights

• Big Five safari
• Lake Ihema boat safari
• Hippos and crocodiles
• Birdwatching
• Farewell dinner

Accommodation: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

After breakfast, enjoy one final scenic drive through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside as you return to Kigali.

Depending on your flight schedule, there may be time for last-minute shopping or a visit to a local craft center before your private transfer to Kigali International Airport.

As your 8 Days / 7 Nights Rwanda Luxury Gorilla & Wildlife Safari comes to an end, you leave with unforgettable memories of mountain gorillas, spectacular landscapes, vibrant culture, and exceptional wildlife.