The 8 Days Rwanda Grand Safari Collection is our complete Rwanda circuit — Volcanoes National Park for gorillas, Nyungwe for chimpanzees and the canopy walkway, and Akagera for classic Big Five game viewing. It's the single itinerary that answers the common misconception that Rwanda is a primates-only destination.
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Book This ItineraryDay-by-day itinerary
Arrive Kigali, transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Check in to Singita Kwitonda Lodge or a comparable Volcanoes National Park property.
Gorilla trekking
Full day trek to a habituated mountain gorilla family.
Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
A scenic road transfer, with an optional stop at Gishwati-Mukura National Park en route. Check in to One&Only Nyungwe House.
Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk
Morning chimpanzee trek, afternoon on the Nyungwe canopy walkway.
Transfer to Akagera National Park
By road or short domestic flight. Check in to Magashi Camp or Ruzizi Tented Lodge.
Big Five game drive and Lake Ihema boat safari
A full day split between an open-vehicle game drive and a boat safari on Lake Ihema.
Transfer to Kigali
Afternoon at leisure in Kigali, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Departure
Transfer to Kigali International Airport.
Your route at a glance
What’s included
What’s included
- 1 gorilla trekking permit and 1 chimpanzee trekking permit per person
- 7 nights at named luxury lodges, full board
- Nyungwe canopy walkway, Akagera game drive, and Lake Ihema boat safari
- Private driver-guide throughout, plus any domestic flight between Nyungwe and Akagera
Not included
- International flights
- Rwanda visa and travel insurance
- Porter fee for the trekking day
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
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Book This ItineraryFrequently asked questions
Does this itinerary really cover all of Rwanda's main parks?
Yes, Volcanoes, Nyungwe, and Akagera together represent the country's three major safari parks, plus an optional stop at the smaller Gishwati-Mukura.
Can I add Uganda to this itinerary?
Yes, ask us to extend this circuit into Uganda, or see our 15 Days Uganda, Rwanda & Kenya Grand Collection for a pre-built three-country version.
See how this fits your dates — enquire now to check permit and lodge availability.
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