The 6 Days Rwanda safari includes a double gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes, chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest and game drives in Akagera national parks. This safari offers a comprehensive primate experience and scenic drives in Rwanda.
6 Days Rwanda Safari (Summary)
Day 1: Arrive at Kigali International Airport and transfer to Volcanoes national park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking
Day 3: Transfer to Akagera national park
Day 4: Game drive in Akagera national park and transfer to Nyungwe forest
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking
Day 6: Canopy Walk and transfer back to Kigali
Detailed 6 days Rwanda Safari
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport
Upon arrival at Kigali airport, you will meet our tour guide. After the trip briefing he / she will immediately transfer you to Volcanoes national park. 
This is a 3 hours’ drive following a picturesque and scenic drive northwards to Kinigi – the park headquarters. Overnight stay at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Virunga Lodge. Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Tiloreza Volcanoes Eco Lodge, etc
Day 2: After an early breakfast you will converge with other trackers at Kinigi headquarters for breafing on the gorilla trekking of the day.
At 8:00 am all trackers will transfer to the gorilla trekking trails at the foothills. Upon encounter of the gorillas, you will be allowed at least an hour to interact with gorillas before leaving the forest. In the afternoon you may visit I’byiwachu Cultural Village or enjoy a nature walk to the twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo.
Day 3:Transfer to Nyungwe Forest via Kibuye
Transfer to Nyungwe forest through lake Kivu and Kibuye. This is approximately a 7 hours’ drive. If not exhausted by the long drive, you do a canopy walk starting from Uwinka P
ark information centre. Overnight stay at One & Only Nyungwe Lodge, Nyungwe Top view Lodge or Gisakura Lodge
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking
Chimpanzee tracking can be done in either Nyungwe main forest or the adjoining Chamudongo Forest. After tracking transfer to Kigali. This is a 6 hours’ drive. Dinner and overnight at Kigali Serena hotel, Radisson Blu Hotel & Kigali conference Centre, Kigali Marriott Hotel, etc.
Day 5: Transfer to Akagera national park for a game drive
Early in the morning, transfer to Akagera national park for the game drive that begins at 9:00 am. Overnight stay at Ruzizi tented camp, Akagera game Lodge, etc
Day 6: Game drive
Start with a 7:00 am a game drive that ends at 11:00 am. Expect to see the Big Five including Lions, elephants, buffaloes, Rhinos and leopards. In the afternoon return to Kigali for your evening international flight.
End of the tour