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15 Days Best of Rwanda – Primates, Culture & Wildlife Tour

Tour Overview of 15 Days Best of Rwanda

The 15 Days Best of Rwanda Primates, Culture & Wildlife Tour is the most complete safari experience for travelers seeking to explore Rwanda’s breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, rich culture, and unforgettable primate encounters. This grand adventure combines the very best of Rwanda — from the lush rainforests of Nyungwe, the volcanic slopes of Volcanoes National Park, the relaxing beaches of Lake Kivu, and the vast savannah plains of Akagera National Park.

You’ll enjoy thrilling wildlife highlights including chimpanzee trekking, mountain gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, and multiple Big Five game drives. You’ll also immerse yourself in Rwanda’s heritage through cultural visits, community experiences, historical landmarks, and local markets. This 15 days best of Rwanda safari allows you to explore Rwanda at a relaxed pace while enjoying its scenery, people, food, and wildlife — the ultimate all-in-one tour of the Land of a Thousand Hills.

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Day 1: Kigali City Tour

Welcome to Rwanda! Upon arrival, meet your guide and begin your Kigali City Tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kimironko Market, and art galleries like Inema Arts Center. Learn about Rwanda’s history, culture, and transformation. Overnight in Kigali.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Kigali – Nyungwe Forest National Park

After breakfast, drive south toward Nyungwe National Park, stopping at the King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza and the Ethnographic Museum in Huye. Enjoy lunch en route and continue through rolling hills and tea plantations to your lodge. Overnight near Nyungwe.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

Begin early with chimpanzee trekking, following your ranger into the ancient rainforest to observe chimps in the wild. Return for lunch and later enjoy the thrilling Canopy Walkway, a suspended bridge offering spectacular views of the forest and wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Nature Walk of Your Choice

Choose from several scenic hiking trails inside Nyungwe — such as Kamiranzovu Waterfall, Isumo Trail, or Birding Walks. Explore orchids, butterflies, primates, waterfalls, and birds. Overnight at your lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Transfer to Kibuye – Lake Kivu Boat Cruise & Hiking

Drive to Kibuye, one of Lake Kivu’s most scenic towns. After check-in, enjoy a peaceful boat ride to visit small islands and fishing communities. In the afternoon, take a gentle hike along the lake shores or relax at your lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Transfer to Gisenyi Town

Continue your journey north along Lake Kivu to Gisenyi (Rubavu), passing beautiful landscapes and banana plantations. Check into your lodge and enjoy sunset at the lakefront.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Walking Tour in Gisenyi – Transfer to Ruhengeri

After breakfast, take a guided walking tour of Gisenyi, exploring local fishing villages, hot springs, and coffee shops. Later, transfer to Ruhengeri/Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Today is the highlight of your safari. After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for briefing and begin your gorilla trekking adventure. Spend one unforgettable hour observing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Return to your lodge for relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Golden Monkey Tracking & Cultural Village

This morning, trek to see golden monkeys, another rare primate species living in the volcano forests. In the afternoon, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for drumming, dancing, storytelling, and traditional performances.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Visit Dian Fossey Grave or Hike Mount Bisoke

Choose between a moderate hike to the Dian Fossey Tomb, where the famous conservationist is buried, or the more challenging Mount Bisoke Crater Lake hike. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Volcanoes National Park – Akagera National Park

After breakfast, drive east across the scenic countryside to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah park. Arrive in the afternoon, check in, enjoy sunset views, and relax.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Game Drive & Boat Ride on Lake Ihema

Start with a morning game drive, searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, antelopes, and rhinos. In the afternoon, take a boat ride on Lake Ihema, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and water birds.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13: Full Game Drive – Return to Kigali

Another early game drive through Akagera’s northern plains. After lunch, begin your drive back to Kigali. Check into your hotel and rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 14: Morning Refreshment & Gift Shopping

Enjoy a relaxed morning at your hotel before visiting local markets and handicraft shops for gifts such as baskets, art, coffee, and jewelry. Overnight in Kigali.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 15: Airport Drop-Off – End of Tour

Depending on your flight schedule, you may enjoy additional sightseeing before being transferred to Kigali International Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast

Included in 15 Days Best of Rwanda Primates

  • Gorilla trekking permit ($1,500 per person)
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit
  • Golden monkey permit
  • All transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Accommodation & meals as listed
  • Museum, cultural, and park entry fees
  • Boat cruises on Lake Kivu & Lake Ihema
  • Bottled drinking water

Excluded in 15 Days Best of Rwanda Primates

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities not listed
  • Tips, laundry, drinks, souvenirs

End of Safari

Your 15 Days Best of Rwanda Primates, Culture & Wildlife Tour ends with unforgettable moments — from gorillas in the mist to chimps in Nyungwe, sunsets over Lake Kivu, and lions roaming Akagera. This 15 Days Best of Rwanda Primates tour offers the ultimate Rwandan experience — adventure, culture, nature, and wildlife all in one journey.

    Starting from US $ 8,450per person

    Discounted prices per person as the number of people rises. Note: The minimum age allowed for gorilla trekking is 16 years old.

    No of PeopleUp ToPrice per person
    1$ 8450
    2$ 6980
    3$ 6220
    4$ 5250
    5$ 4950
    6$ 4780
    7+$ 4710

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