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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.
Book for this 15 days of Rwanda safari.
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 $ 8,450 per 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 People | Up To | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | $ 8450 |
| 2 | – | $ 6980 |
| 3 | – | $ 6220 |
| 4 | – | $ 5250 |
| 5 | – | $ 4950 |
| 6 | – | $ 4780 |
| 7+ | – | $ 4710 |
Posted on Karsten Sidelmann VajhøjVerified Akagera National Park It was a very interesting day in Akagera National Park. We saw many different animals, and the nature was beautiful. Kim was great at spotting the game and was also a very nice and pleasant person to talk to throughout the whole tour.Posted on Kaushik BVerified Memorable trip to see the gorillas! Really enjoyed this trip to Volcanoes national park. Uviversal Ventures arranged it perfectly well. The driver was very punctual and friendly. He did an excellent job not only as a driver but also as a guide by providing useful information about visiting the park, etc.Posted on Caroline LVerified A wonderful experience! We had a really great 1 day trekking tour with Universal Ventures Rwanda. Everything was beautifully organized, with great attention to small details. Our driver, Christian, truly went above and beyond to make sure that we had an amazing experience thanks to his professionalism and kindness. He carefully answered every question, and was sure to point out spots of interest. We are so thankful!Posted on rosaVerified Amazing experiences, the company you need to book with! Cannot recommend this company enough! 20/10 would recommend both for solo and couple/friend travels. We actually did three different activities with them: Gorilla trekking 1 day, Kigali tour and 2night/3d in Lake Kivu. It was super professional, safe, beyond reliable and so well organized. First of all, our guide Christian (ask for him!) was incredible. Super professional, knowledgeable and great ressources provided. He really made sure we had the best experience. Suggested experiences along the way and made sure we got to them even though they were not included in the initial itinerary and did not even blink at the idea of prolonging his long day just for our benefit. He was also the nicest human being. One of us got sick and he simply brought us back to the hotel for her to rest and continued the itinerary with the rest of the group. He also helped us run errands even though he absolutely did not have to. He is also super punctual and really just cares about the guests. Super nice guy and really goes above and beyond. Also takes the best pictures and knows the best spots for your feed 😄 Second, Emmanuel (company owner) was the most responsive and helpful person we have ever interacted with. Super thorough and present. Third, the vehicles were in excellent conditions and water was always available. Lastly, the vendors/companies they work with are amazing. The boat tours in Kibuye (ask to go with Fabrice!), the hotel on Lake Kivu, all amazing! They truly are a gem of a company :) would definitely rebook with them without hesitations!Posted on Andrei RVerified Awesome Outstanding experience ! My guide Shadady went above and beyond paying attention to all my needs.Highly recommended !Posted on EdMotionVerified Nzirorera was just chill The Rwanda admissions fee of US$1500 is excessive for the experience. But the tour guide company’s service was easy and just fine. My guide and driver was Nzirorera Shadady who was extremely chill and helpful and conversational guy who gave me insights into many things about his country. My sneakers was fully submerged in deep mud during the walk and he got someone from the town nearby to clean my shoe completely while we had lunch after the experience. The gorillas? Akin to meeting them in a zoo. Except that here we had to trek 4-5 km. Something to be done once in our lives, I guess although I met Americans who were paying the $1500 per person for five days in a row. Even the locals were impressed by such extravagance.Posted on Amy CVerified Smooth and great experience for gorilla trekking I booked my trip from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park with Universal Travel at the very last minute, and the entire experience was incredibly smooth and well-organized. I already purchased my permit but neglected transportation until the day before. Really appreciate them for accommodating us!Seeing the gorillas was absolutely unforgettable. Christian, our driver and guide, picked us up directly from our hotel in Kigali and made sure we were comfortable, informed, and perfectly on time for every key moment of the trek. The drive itself can be intense, so we were especially grateful for his skill, calmness, and guidance throughout the journey.Overall, a fantastic experience. Highly recommend Universal Travel and Christian for anyone planning a gorilla trek in Rwanda.Posted on Gilberto JVerified Experience BEYOND AMAZING! A must do in Rwanda I booked a one-day tour from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking, and it was absolutely exceptional from start to finish. The company handled everything with professionalism — including arranging all the official trekking logistics directly with the national park — which made the whole experience completely stress-free.My guide, Christian, was outstanding. He picked me up exactly on time in a new, clean, and very comfortable car, which immediately set the tone for a great day. Throughout the entire journey, he made sure I was comfortable, informed, and fully prepared for the trek ahead.Christian stayed with me through every step of the process, from check-in to the briefing area to the trailhead, always making sure I was ok. It felt like exploring with someone truly invested in making sure I had the best possible day.The gorilla trekking itself was unforgettable, but the quality of service is what made the day seamless and memorable.Highly, highly recommended for anyone considering a day trip from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park. I would absolutely book with this company again.Posted on sb12015Verified Extraordinary experience I had the pleasure of exploring Rwanda with Christian as my guide, and he was exceptional from start to finish. He’s the kind of guide who instantly makes you feel at ease — professional, attentive, and genuinely passionate about sharing his country’s culture, wildlife, and history.Posted on NarraGirl01Verified Once in a Life Time We had the good fortune to have Fidel as our guide for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Fidel and his team of porters and trackers were fantastic. We were assigned to a large family of gorillas (24) took about 2hrs to trek to them. It was such a memorable and wonderful experience. The guides/porters really knew how to respect and communicate with the gorillas. I cannot recommend this highly enough. The park and the activities are well managed and organised (in addition to gorillas).
