Safari Tour: 5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking, Lake Kivu & Kigali Experience - Rwanda Safari Tour
5-Day Rwanda Safari Tour by LEGACY HERITAGE TOUR AND TRAVEL
Offered by - LEGACY HERITAGE TOUR AND TRAVEL
Tour Features
This 5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking, Lake Kivu & Kigali Experience is a thrilling journey that combines rare wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, and leisure. The highlight is the gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll spend an unforgettable hour observing endangered mountain gorillas in their misty rainforest home. You’ll also explore the ancient Musanze Caves, then relax on the scenic shores of Lake Kivu in Gisenyi, enjoying its lively nightlife. Back in Kigali, the adventure continues at Fazenda Sengha, with adrenaline-filled activities like ziplining, quad biking, archery, and horseback riding. The tour also includes visits to Kigali’s vibrant nightlife spots and shopping for authentic souvenirs such as crafts, coffee, and handmade gifts. Wildlife highlights focus on gorillas, but the journey also showcases Rwanda’s diverse landscapes—from volcanic caves to lakeside beaches. What makes this safari special is its seamless blend of wildlife, adventure sports, cultural history, and urban vibrancy, offering travelers the very best of Rwanda in just five days.
| Luxury tour | This luxury tour includes high-end lodges and premium accommodations. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared tour | This tour will be shared with other travelers. |
| Not for solo travelers | Solo travelers cannot book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Rwanda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1-5 | Luxury Accommodation No images available | Meals & Drinks at own expense |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Arrival in Kigali – Welcome to Rwanda
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Welcome to Rwanda
Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide who will brief you about your safari before transferring you to your hotel in Kigali.
Overnight: Unica villa
Main Destination: Kigali
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
- Day 2 - Transfer to Musanze – Musanze Caves
Day 2: Transfer to Musanze – Musanze Caves
After breakfast, depart Kigali and enjoy a scenic drive to Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival, proceed to Musanze Caves for a guided exploration of the ancient lava tunnels formed by volcanic activity. After the visit, transfer to your lodge and spend the remainder of the day relaxing in preparation for the following day's gorilla trekking adventure.
Overnight: Best view hotel
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
- Day 3 - Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Gisenyi
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Gisenyi
Following an early breakfast, head to Volcanoes National Park for a briefing before beginning your unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. After spending one hour observing a mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat, enjoy lunch before continuing to Gisenyi, located on the shores of Lake Kivu.
In the evening, experience Gisenyi's vibrant nightlife.
Overnight: Beach Garden BnB
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
- Day 4 - Fazenda Sengha – Nightlife
Day 4: Fazenda Sengha – Nightlife
After breakfast, depart Gisenyi and return to Kigali. Upon arrival, Continue to Fazenda Sengha Adventure Park for an exciting afternoon of outdoor activities including zip lining, quad biking, archery, horseback riding, or other adventure experiences.
As evening falls, enjoy Kigali's lively nightlife at one of the city's popular entertainment venues.
Overnight: Unica villa
Main Destination: Kigali
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
- Day 5 - Souvenir Shopping – Departure
Day 5: Souvenir Shopping – Departure
After breakfast and hotel check-out, spend your final morning shopping for authentic Rwandan souvenirs, locally made crafts, artwork, coffee, baskets, and handmade gifts from Kigali's craft markets and gift shops.
Following your shopping experience, your driver-guide will transfer you to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Rwanda adventure
Main Destination: Kigali
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Aug 16, 2026 - Aug 16, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
This tour starts in Kigali and ends in Kigali, Rwanda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
This tour starts in Kigali and ends in Kigali, Rwanda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
Offered By
LEGACY HERITAGE TOUR AND TRAVEL
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Legacy Heritage Tours Ltd is a luxury tour operator based in Kigali, Rwanda, registered by RDB and licensed RTTA certificate . We specialize in high-end tour packages, bespoke travel planning, flight ticketing, hotel reservations, and premium car rental services.
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