Book this 5-day Rwanda gorillas and wildlife safari for a blend of Rwanda’s gorillas and wildlife. This 5-day package highlights these two of the most interesting safari activities in Rwanda.
Volcanoes National Park and Akagera National Park are two of Rwanda’s only three safari parks.
They are also the best game parks to visit in this tiny country.
5 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari Overview
This 5-day package mainly highlights gorilla trekking and wildlife viewing in Volcanoes National Park and Akagera National Park respectively.
You will go gorilla trekking first and then head to Akagera for a wildlife experience.
If lucky, you will get to see all the big five game animals.
Day Plan of this 5 Days Tour
For a more detailed day-by-day plan of this 5-day gorillas and wildlife safari, see below.
Feel free to request any changes if you can.
This 5-day Rwanda safari package is 100% adjustable and can be tailored to match your preferences.
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Our tour guide will pick you up from Kigali International Airport and transfer you to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze on the first day of your 5-day gorillas and wildlife safari.
The drive is approximately 2 hours and very scenic.
When you arrive, you will check in to your safari lodge for an overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Bisate Eco Lodge for luxury, Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge for a comfortable stay, or Kinigi Guest House for budget stay
- Meals: Lunch and Dinner
- Driving Time: 2 Hours
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking
On the second day of your 5-day Rwanda gorillas and wildlife safari, you will meet the gorillas in their natural habitat.
Wake up early in the morning and head to the park headquarters for a briefing before proceeding into the jungles to search for gorillas.
Your trek can last between 2 to 8 hours, depending on how long it takes to locate the gorillas.
This duration includes a one-hour encounter with the mountain gorillas.
Afterward, return to your lodge and participate in an afternoon Rwanda cultural experience at the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Center.
- Accommodation: Bisate Eco Lodge for luxury, Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge for a comfortable stay, or Kinigi Guest House for budget stay
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Akagera National Park
On the third day, make your way to Akagera National Park in the Eastern Province of Rwanda. Akagera National Park is the largest Rwandan national park and shelters most of its wildlife.
Here, you can find the big five game animals in Rwanda.
Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon boat ride on Lake Ihema where you will see animals like crocodiles, hippopotamuses, buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, and more.
- Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge for luxury or Ruzizi Tented Lodge for a comfortable stay
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Driving Time: Approx. 4 Hours
Day 4: Full Day Game Drive
On the fourth day, embark on a full day game drive, spending most of your time in the northern sector of the park.
The northern sector of Akagera National Park has the highest concentration of wildlife, and you will enjoy your time here.
Some of the animals you are likely to see include Giraffes, Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Impalas, Warthogs, and more.
- Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge for luxury or Ruzizi Tented Lodge for a comfortable stay
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Transfer to Kigali and Departure
On this day, enjoy another morning game drive as you exit Akagera National Park and drive back to Kigali.
Upon reaching Kigali, depending on your available time, embark on a brief city tour and then transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
- Driving Time: Approx. 4 Hours
End of 5 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Tour.
