Discover incredible Rwanda, Africa, with this complete 10-day tour in this land so full of traditions, contrasts and cultural richness. Enjoy unique safaris in the national parks and get an insight on the life of the local communities: it will be a journey and vacation that you'll surely never forget!

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Discover incredible Rwanda, Africa, with this complete 10-day tour in this land so full of traditions, contrasts and cultural richness. Enjoy unique safaris in the national parks and get an insight on the life of the local communities: it will be a journey and vacation that you'll surely never forget!

Here are the highlights of this exclusive trip:

  • Sightseeing in Kigali, the capital city
  • Visit to Nyamata Genocide Memorial
  • Safaris in Akagera National Park and Nyungwe National Park
  • Sightseeing in Butare, the country's cultural capital city
  • Exploration of marvellous Lake Kivu
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Trip summary

  • Travel style Group departure
  • Departure Kigali
  • End Kigali
  • Countries
    • Rwanda
  • City
    • Kigali
    • Akagera National Park
    • Butare
    • Nyungwe National Park
    • Kibuye
    • Lake Kivu
    • Kinigi
  • Theme Safari
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Kigali
    Day 1

    Arrival in Kigali, welcome by your tour guide and check-in at hotel. Afterwards go for a city tour of Kigali.

    Visited places:
    • Kigali
  • 2
    Akagera National Park
    Day 2

    Visit Ntarama and Nyamata Genocide Memorial and transfer to Akagera National Park. Boat ride on Lake Ihema. Overnight in a lodge in the park.

    Visited places:
    • Kigali
    • Akagera National Park
    Accommodation offered:
  • 3
    Akagera National Park
    Day 3

    Game drives and pastoralist heritage experience. Overnight in a recommended hotel in Kigali.

    Visited places:
    • Akagera National Park
    • Kigali
  • 4
    Butare
    Day 4

    Transfer to Butare and visit the Cathedral of Kabgayi and other many historical sites en route. Visit the ancient King's palace at Nyanza and National Museum. Optional visit to the women drumming group. Overnight in a recommended hotel in the area.

    Visited places:
    • Kigali
    • Butare
  • 5
    Nyungwe National Park
    Day 5

    Visit Nyungwe National Park and go chimp trekking in the morning and visit a tea plantation. In the afternoon optional visit to the market. Overnight in a recommended hotel.

    Visited places:
    • Butare
    • Nyungwe National Park
  • 6
    Kibuye and Lake Kivu
    Day 6

    Transfer to Kibuye, en route visit Bisesero genocide memorial. Sightseeing in Kibuye church and Nyange school genocide memorial. Enjoy a boat tour to Amahoro Island, the Island of Peace. Overnight in a recommended hotel in Kibuye.

    Visited places:
    • Nyungwe National Park
    • Kibuye
  • 7
    Gisenyi and Lake Kivu
    Day 7

    Transfer to Gisenyi: visit the fishing village, hot springs, visit DRC-Rwanda border (Gisenyi town) and relax at the lake side in the evening. Overnight at recommended hotel on the shores of the Lake Kivu.

    Visited places:
    • Kibuye
    • Lake Kivu
  • 8
    Kinigi
    Day 8

    Transfer to Kinigi: Gorilla trekking in the morning, then experience traditional dance and learn about Rwandan drumming, singing and dancing in the afternoon. Perhaps visit the twin lakes (time permitting). Optional overnight stay in a family home (or comfortable night at recommended hotel).

    Visited places:
    • Lake Kivu
    • Kinigi
  • 9
    Cooking and beer production
    Day 9

    Today you'll learn about Rwanda's tradition of cooking in a local family, visit a street kid project, women cooperatives producing handicrafts out of banana fiber and attend lessons in sorghum and banana beer production. Transfer to Kigali and overnight at a recommended hotel.

    Visited places:
    • Kinigi
    • Kigali
  • 10
    Kigali
    Day 10

    Buy souvenirs and bid farewell. End of service.

    Visited places:
    • Kigali

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  • Rwanda wildlife
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  • Rwanda game driving

  • Prices and conditions
    Price includes
    • All items mentioned in the program
    Price does not include
    • Flights
    • Tips
    • Personal expenses
    • Optional activities