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About This Tour
This 5-day itinerary is designed to let you explore the beauty and diversity that Rwanda has to offer. From scenic landscapes and thrilling game drives to cultural and historical insights, this tour blends adventure, nature, and relaxation in a way that will leave you with lasting memories.
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What’s Included
- Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- Ground transport in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation for 4 nights
- All meals as per itinerary
- Park entry fees and activity fees (game drive, boat ride, ziplining, horse riding, etc.)
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Kigali city tour and genocide memorial visits
- Visit to tea plantation and hot springs
- All government taxes and service charges
- Air ticket & visa
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratitude
- Any other activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allDay 1: Arrival in Kigali – Airport Pick-up
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Kigali for check-in and relaxation.
Overnight: Hotel in Kigali
Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park – Full-Day Game Drive
After an early breakfast, you’ll drive to Akagera National Park for a full-day game drive. Experience Rwanda’s diverse landscape — a mix of savannah, wetlands, woodland, and low-lying forests. Spot a variety of wildlife including giraffes, elephants, buffalos, and numerous bird species. If lucky, you may encounter the rare Shoebill Stork near the lake shores.
In the evening, return to Kigali for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Hotel in Kigali
Day 3: Full-Day Kigali City Tour & Adventure
After breakfast, begin a full-day exploration of Kigali.
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about the tragic history of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Tour the Campaign Against Genocide Museum inside the Parliament.
After lunch, drive to Mount Kigali for a fun-filled adventure — enjoy horse riding and ziplining at Fazenda Sengha. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Hotel in Kigali
Day 4: Transfer to Gisenyi – Tea Plantation & Hot Springs Visit
Depart Kigali after breakfast and head toward Gisenyi, passing through Musanze near Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy stunning views of Rwanda’s five iconic volcanoes.
Arrive in Gisenyi for lunch, followed by a visit to the Pfunda Tea Plantation and the natural hot springs.
Spend the evening at your lodge with dinner and relaxation.
Overnight: Lodge in Gisenyi
Day 5: Lake Kivu Boat Ride – Return to Kigali & Departure
After breakfast with breathtaking views of Lake Kivu, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the lake, visiting scenic islands such as Napoleon Island, Peace Island, and Star Island — a haven for bird watchers.
After the boat trip, return to your hotel for lunch, check out, and drive back to Kigali in time for your international flight.