Safari Tour: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LAND OF THOUSAND HILLS - Rwanda Safari Tour
7-Day Rwanda Safari Tour by LEGACY HERITAGE TOUR AND TRAVEL
Offered by - LEGACY HERITAGE TOUR AND TRAVEL
Tour Features
Discover the diverse character of Rwanda on a seven-day journey through its cultural heritage, lush rainforest, beautiful lakes and volcanic landscapes. From the historical sites of Kigali and Nyanza to the wildlife-rich Nyungwe Forest and the peaceful shores of Lake Kivu, the journey combines Rwanda's natural and cultural treasures before concluding with an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience.
| Budget tour | This budget tour includes camping and tented camps. |
| 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 |
| 1-7 | Budget 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 & CITY TOUR
ARRIVAL IN KIGALI & CITY TOUR
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, meet your Legacy Heritage Tours & Travel representative and transfer to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, proceed for a Kigali city tour, followed by a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Return to the hotel for relaxation and overnight.
Main Destination: Kigali
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
- Day 2 - KIGALI – NYANZA – NYUNGWE
KIGALI – NYANZA – NYUNGWE
After breakfast, depart Kigali and drive south towards Nyanza Visit the King's Palace Museum, where you will discover Rwanda's royal history and see the traditional royal palace and long-horned Inyambo cattle.
Continue towards Nyungwe with a lunch stop en route. Proceed through the scenic southern countryside to your accommodation near Nyungwe National Park. Check in, enjoy dinner and relax.
Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
- Day 3 - CHIMPANZEE TRACKING & CANOPY WALKWAY
CHIMPANZEE TRACKING & CANOPY WALKWAY
Begin the day early with a transfer to Nyungwe National Park for chimpanzee tracking.
Explore the forest in search of chimpanzees while enjoying opportunities to observe the diverse birdlife and other forest species go for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, experience the Nyungwe Canopy Walkway, suspended above the forest and offering impressive views across the rainforest return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
- Day 4 - NYUNGWE – LAKE KIVU BOAT EXPERIENCE
NYUNGWE – LAKE KIVU BOAT EXPERIENCE
After breakfast, depart Nyungwe and travel towards Lake Kivu continue to the lakeside town of Karongi, enjoying the scenic landscapes along the way.
In the afternoon, take a boat trip on Lake Kivu, offering an opportunity to appreciate the lake, surrounding hills and islands return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
- Day 5 - LAKE KIVU – MUSANZE
LAKE KIVU – MUSANZE
After breakfast, depart Lake Kivu and continue northwards towards Musanze and enjoy the changing scenery as you travel towards the Virunga volcanic region.
Upon arrival, check in to the hotel, have lunch and spend the remainder of the day exploring the city of Musanze and preparing for the following day's gorilla trekking experience.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
- Day 6 - GORILLA TREKKING – MUSANZE – KIGALI
GORILLA TREKKING – MUSANZE – KIGALI
After an early breakfast, transfer to Volcanoes National Park for registration and briefing before beginning your gorilla trekking experience.
Enter the forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The duration of the trek depends on the location of the gorillas. After the trek, return to the hotel for lunch and refreshment later in the afternoon, drive back to Kigali and check in at your hotel.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
- Day 7 - KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
After breakfast, enjoy free time depending on your flight schedule At the appropriate time, transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.
Main Destination: Kigali
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
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
Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 2, 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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