Private Guided 13 Day Safari Tours to Rwanda

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Private Guided 13 Day Safari Tours to Rwanda

By Raw Africa Tours

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13d
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Explore the enchanting landscapes and vibrant cultures of Rwanda on a Safari and Countrywide Tour, tailored for photographers and non-photographers alike. See breathtaking wildlife, including incredible Birdlife and the Big 5—Buffalo, Rhino, Leopard, Elephant, and Lions—while also navigating through iconic Rain Forests, the Volcanoes national park and the serene and peaceful Lake Kivu. Engage in unique experiences:

Exclusive SUV, driver and guide;
2 day Game and Boat Safari;
Gorilla, chimpanzee and Volcanoe trekking;
Canopy walk high above the Rainforest or take a zip-line;
Personal Boat trip on Lake Kivu;
Cave Exploration;
An off the beaten track village and wildlife adventure, including wild hippos and migratory birds in the stunning Rwandan countryside;
If photography is your passion, learn from a professional photographer with expert tips and techniques
-Visit markets, art galleries and cultural sites

Activity location

Kigali City Market
- KN 2 Street
- Kigali, Rwanda

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kigali City Market
- KN 2 Street
- Kigali, Rwanda

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Dates

Travellers

13 Day Rwanda Safari Tour+Zip

13d
English

Zip-Line Nyungwe: Zip-line through the rainforest canopy at Nyungwe Rainforest Reserve
Pickup included

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

RM 37,541.30 x 1 AdultRM 37,541.30

Total

What's included, what's not

Safari park entrance fees, Boat Safari Fees, EcoPark entrance fees, Musanze Caves entrance fees, Mt Bisoke trekking fees, Nyungwe Park entrance fees, Canopy Walk fees, Nyungwe trekking fees
You will be driven in SUVs appropriate for safari excursions and touring Rwanda.
Accommodation is included in the price
We will take you to the best eateries , coffee shops and patisseries as we navigate Rwanda. Costs of meals and drinks are borne by the customers

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Kigali Pick up and city tour

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at Eagle View Lodge (or equivalent), with delicious food and the best views of Kigali

Kigali City Market

Step into the rhythmic heart of Kigali, with its vibrant energy and a mosaic of shops and local goods for sale. Whether its tourist arts and crafts, or imported foreign goods, enjoy the kaleidoscope of treasures waiting to be discovered.

Day 2: Kigali EcoPark tour

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at the Eagle View Lodge (or equivalent)

Kigali EcoPark & Culture Village Ltd

5h
Admission ticket included

Escape the city and breathe in the tranquil embrace of Kigali EcoPark. Winding trails lead you through lush wetlands, created as a sanctuary for indigenous plants and migratory birds. An array of birdlife including peacocks, herons, shoebills, ibis, kingfishers and raptors will take your breath away, as we navigate this wonderful space together. Rest assured we know the best trails and locations to maximise your enjoyment. Lunch at the park restaurant will ensure no time is wasted in experiencing this wildlife jewel.

Day 3: Transit to Kyonza, near Akagera safari park

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at Bashana Guesthouse (or equivalent), a beautiful array of individual accommodations.

BASHANA GUEST HOUSE

We will take a leisurely 3 hour drive to Kyonza on the outskirts of Akagera national safari park. Stopping on the way to enjoy the dramatic views and beautiful countryside, we will then stop for lunch at the Bashana restaurant, with an extensive menu, patisserie, and farm shop. You will also visit the Bashana Arts and Crafts centre, the largest in Rwanda. After settling in at Bashana guesthouse, enjoy an afternoon touring the area and enjoying drinks on Muhazi lake where kingfishers are abundant and hunt fish in front of you. Otters, whilst timid, also populate the lake and are a special sight.

Day 4: Safari in Akagera national Park

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at the Mantis Akagera Game Lodge (or equivalent). Luxurious accommodation at Akagera.

Akagera National Park, Rwanda

8h
Admission ticket included

After a 45 minute drive through the exotic Rwandan countryside, we arrive at Akagera national park for your Game Safari ! As we navigate the winding tracks, the landscape shifts from the rolling, emerald hills of the south to the vast, golden savannahs of the north. This 1,122-square-kilometer sanctuary is Central Africa’s largest protected wetland, where lakes and papyrus swamps provide a stunning backdrop to your safari. You can expect a true "Big Five" experience. Look for lions lounging on rocky outcrops, elephants bathing in the shallows, and both black and white rhinos grazing in the tall grass. The plains are a theatre of movement, teeming with massive herds of buffalo, topi, zebras, and Masai giraffes. For birders, it’s a paradise of over 500 species. Akagera offers an intimate, uncrowded encounter which is a truly unforgettable experience.

Day 5: Safari and Boat Safari in Akagera park

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at Bashana Guesthouse (or equivalent)

Akagera National Park

Enjoy a further day within Akagera park, leisurely tracking and watching the wildlife. In the afternoon, experience a wonderful Boat Safari to see hippos, birdlife and crocodiles which populate the lakes and waterways.

Day 6: Wild Africa Local Tour

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at Eagle View Lodge (or equivalent)

Kayonza

On this day, experience the countryside life and Africa through the eyes of the locals. Your guide will take you on dirt roads off the beaten track, through local villages and marshland to enjoy a true African experience. We will visit dams where wild hippos populate, watch birds on the marshland and at sunset see herons, egrets, Grey-crowned cranes and others migrate home to roost, all the time with raptors circling overhead. Return to Kigali

Day 7: Transit to Kibuye

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at Shallum Lakeside Guesthouse (or equivalent)

Around Kibuye Tour Activities

Kibuye is the most scenic and beautiful location on Lake Kivu. Chosen by us for its slow pace and small numbers of tourists, you can truly relax and immerse yourself in tranquility. In the afternoon, we will explore the lakeside attractions and beauty of Lake Kivu.

Day 8: Kibuye Area Tour

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at Shallum Lakeside Guesthouse (or equivalent)

Kibuye

This will be a day for complete relaxation. Enjoy a spa, visit Chateau Marara and the local food and goods market. Try a Kayak and explore the shoreline Take an exclusive boat trip on Lake Kivu, across its crystal clear waters, weaving between Napoleon Island and hidden emerald inlets. Watch local fishermen in traditional three-hulled canoes singing rhythmic chants as they cast their nets. It is a serene, cinematic experience where the volcanic horizon meets the infinite, tranquil blue of Rwanda's Great Lake.

Day 9: Transit to Nyungwe Rainforest Reserve

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at Ken Barham Guesthouse (or equivalent), nestled amongst beautiful tea plantations on the forest edge.

Nyungwe Forest National Park

After a leisurely breakfast, we will travel to Nyungwe Forest National Park. After settling in at the accommodation and taking lunch, join us as we wind through the rainforest reserve. Towering mahoganies and ancient tree ferns create a dense, misty canopy that cloaks the Albertine Rift mountains. Watch out for L'Hoest monkeys scampering along the roadside and olive baboons lounging in the sun. You'll likely spot the elegant black-fronted duiker (a small forest deer) darting through the undergrowth, while the flashes of blue turacos turn the drive into a living safari. Mid-afternoon enjoy drinks and food at the Rangers Station

Day 10: Nyungwe Tea Plantation excursion and Forest Canopy Walk

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at Ken Barham Guesthouse (or equivalent)

Nyungwe Canopy Walk

2h
Admission ticket included

Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the forest trails of Nyungwe park with an expert guide before walking over a suspension bridge 70m above one of Africa's oldest and largest montane rainforests. The walk puts you at eye-level with the upper strata of the rainforest, accompanied by the sounds of the forest below. More adventurous travellers will love trying one of the longest zip-lines of Africa, almost 2km in length and split into 3 sections. This exhilarating experience zips you 20-50m above the forest floor, and often allows you to visually engage with birds and primates in the upper canopy !

Gisakuru tea plantation

3h
Admission ticket included

Visit the Gisakura Tea Plantation on the western edge of Nyungwe Rainforest, where the Afro-montane rainforest meets the perfectly manicured, bright green tea bushes. Due to the climate, these are often shrouded in mist creating an ethereal effect which makes for beautiful photographs. Learn how to pick tea by local farmers and end the excursion visiting the factory to experience the earthy aromas of the tea making process.

Day 11: Transit to Volcanoes National Park

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at Fatima Hotel (or equivalent), boasting several restaurants, bars and an outdoor pool.

MASHA (Musanze Arts Studio Hub Adventure)

MASHA is a creative sanctuary which blends contemporary art with hospitality. Founded by a local artist, it serves as an inclusive space supporting talented youth, providing them with the skills and empowerment to transition to professional artists. Immerse yourself in the Gallery and Cultural Workshops

Musanze District

Allow us to drive you around this beautiful Volcanoe national park, stopping at various art studios and coffee shops to enjoy a relaxing afternoon after the transit drive from Nyungwe.

Day 12: Volcano Climbing and Cave Exploration

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at Fatima Hotel (or equivalent)

Volcanoes National Park

6h
Admission ticket included

Take a challenging trek up Mt Bisoke Volcanoe, and experience the 400m wide crater lake at the summit. On your way walk farmlands, bamboo forests, and alpine meadows, and on a clear day see neighbouring volcanoes like Mounts Karisimbi and Mikeno in the DR Congo.

Volcanoes National Park

2h
Admission ticket included

The experience at Musanze Caves is a unique blend of geological wonder and profound Rwandan history. Located at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park, these 2 kilometre-long lava tubes were formed some 65 million years ago. You will navigate through large Oval chambers, often described as Cathedral-like, connected by lava tunnels. Dramatic light pierces the caves illuminating green moss and ferns that spill over from the surface. The silence of this quiet ethereal world is only broken by the sound of dripping water, fluttering bats and the sound of your own footsteps.

Day 13: Transit to Kigali

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at the Radisson Blu (or equivalent), a superb 5 star hotel next to the Kigali Convention Centre

Kigali EcoPark & Culture Village Ltd

4h
Admission ticket included

Return to the Kigali EcoPark for your final wildlife and photographic fix. Enjoy the tranquility, rest under the trees by the water's edge and view the array of bird and animal life.

Nyamata Church

2h
Admission ticket included

A visit to the genocide museum is a profound experience which leads visitors through a journey of grief, learning and eventual hope. The Memorial serves as a sacred burial site, a museum of remembrance, and a global centre for peace education.

Location

Activity location

Kigali City Market
- KN 2 Street
- Kigali, Rwanda

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kigali City Market
- KN 2 Street
- Kigali, Rwanda

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