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10 Days Ultra Luxury Rwanda Complete Safari

Duration 10 Days
Destination Rwanda
Trip Type Gorilla trekking and wildlife

Overview

 10 Days Ultra Luxury Rwanda Complete Safari

The 10 Days Ultra Luxury Rwanda Complete Safari offers an exceptional journey through Rwanda's finest wildlife destinations, combining exclusive mountain gorilla trekking, Big Five game drives, golden monkey encounters, chimpanzee trekking and luxury accommodation. Your adventure begins in Kigali with a guided city tour, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and enriching cultural experiences. Afterwards, enjoy a scenic private helicopter transfer to Akagera National Park, where you will experience exciting wildlife game drives in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos, followed by a memorable boat safari on Lake Ihema. Spend two nights at SALT of Akagera, surrounded by beautiful wilderness landscapes.

Your journey continues to Volcanoes National Park for unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking and golden monkey encounters in the spectacular Virunga Mountains. After two nights at Sambora Kinigi, enjoy a scenic transfer to Lake Kivu for lakeside relaxation and a peaceful boat safari before continuing to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Here, you will experience chimpanzee trekking, colobus monkey tracking and the famous Nyungwe canopy walkway, offering breathtaking views above the tropical rainforest. Enjoy three nights at One&Only Nyungwe House, surrounded by beautiful tea plantations and peaceful forest scenery.

Throughout your 10 Days Ultra Luxury Rwanda Complete Safari, you will enjoy personalised guiding services, private luxury transportation, carefully arranged helicopter transfers and exceptional accommodation at Kigali Serena Hotel, SALT of Akagera, Sambora Kinigi, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel and One&Only Nyungwe House. Your adventure concludes with a scenic private helicopter flight from Nyungwe to Kigali, subject to operational availability, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Rwanda's remarkable wildlife, breathtaking landscapes and exclusive luxury safari experiences.

Trip Outline

  • Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Kigali City Tour and Cultural Experience
  • Day 2: Helicopter Transfer to Akagera National Park – Afternoon Game Drive
  • Day 3: Morning Big Five Game Drive and Lake Ihema Boat Safari
  • Day 4: Helicopter Transfer to Volcanoes National Park – Afternoon Relaxation
  • Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park – Luxury Lodge Relaxation
  • Day 6: Golden Monkey Trekking – Scenic Transfer to Lake Kivu
  • Day 7: Lake Kivu Boat Safari – Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
  • Day 8: Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest – Luxury Lodge Relaxation
  • Day 9: Colobus Monkey Tracking and Nyungwe Forest Canopy Walk
  • Day 10: Helicopter Transfer from Nyungwe to Kigali – Departure

10 Days Ultra Luxury Rwanda Complete Safari itinerary

Your 10 Days Ultra Luxury Rwanda Complete Safari begins upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide. Enjoy a private transfer to Kigali Serena Hotel before exploring Rwanda's beautiful capital city. Your guided tour includes a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and selected cultural attractions, where you will learn about Rwanda's history, traditions and heritage. Depending on your arrival time, you may also visit local markets and art galleries before returning to your hotel for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Kigali International Airport for your prearranged private helicopter flight to Akagera National Park. Enjoy spectacular aerial views of Rwanda's rolling hills and beautiful countryside before landing at the designated site in the Akagera region. Upon arrival, your private safari guide will welcome you and transfer you to SALT of Akagera, where you will check in and enjoy lunch. Later in the afternoon, embark on an exciting game drive through Akagera's beautiful savannah landscapes, searching for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and other wildlife. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: SALT of Akagera

Begin your day with an early morning game drive through Akagera National Park, Rwanda's famous Big Five wildlife destination. Accompanied by your experienced safari guide, explore the beautiful savannah plains in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, leopards and numerous antelope species. After your game drive, return to SALT of Akagera for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat safari on Lake Ihema, where you will have excellent opportunities to observe hippos, crocodiles and various waterbirds along the shoreline. Return to your lodge for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

Accommodation: SALT of Akagera

After breakfast, check out of SALT of Akagera and transfer to the designated helicopter departure point for your private charter flight towards Volcanoes National Park, subject to confirmed flight arrangements. Enjoy spectacular aerial views of Rwanda's beautiful countryside and the magnificent Virunga Mountains before landing near Musanze. Your private safari guide will transfer you to Sambora Kinigi, where you will check in and enjoy lunch. Spend the remainder of the afternoon relaxing in the peaceful mountain surroundings while preparing for your unforgettable gorilla trekking experience the following morning. Dinner and overnight at your luxury lodge.

Accommodation: Sambora Kinigi

After an early breakfast, transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing. Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, venture into the beautiful bamboo forests and volcanic slopes in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once located, enjoy up to one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat, witnessing their fascinating behaviour, feeding habits and family interactions. After your extraordinary mountain gorilla trekking experience, return to Sambora Kinigi for lunch and relaxation. Spend the afternoon enjoying the peaceful mountain surroundings and personalised hospitality before dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Sambora Kinigi

After breakfast, return to Volcanoes National Park for an exciting golden monkey trekking experience. Following a briefing, enter the beautiful bamboo forests with experienced ranger guides in search of habituated golden monkeys. Once located, enjoy up to one hour observing these playful primates as they feed, leap between branches and interact in their natural environment. After your memorable golden monkey encounter, return to the lodge for lunch before beginning your scenic private road transfer to Lake Kivu. Upon arrival in Gisenyi, check in at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening overlooking the beautiful lake.

Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Begin your day with an early breakfast overlooking Lake Kivu before enjoying a peaceful boat safari across its beautiful waters. Admire the picturesque islands, surrounding green hills and scenic shoreline while experiencing the tranquillity of Rwanda's magnificent freshwater lake. After your boat experience, check out and begin your journey towards Nyungwe Forest National Park. This is a longer scenic road transfer through Rwanda's beautiful western landscapes, with a private helicopter charter available as an alternative if arranged in advance. Upon arrival, check in at One&Only Nyungwe House, where you will enjoy the peaceful rainforest surroundings, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: One&Only Nyungwe House

After an early breakfast or packed breakfast, depart for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Accompanied by experienced ranger guides and trackers, venture into the tropical rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzees. Once located, enjoy up to one hour observing these intelligent primates as they feed, play and interact in their natural habitat. After your exciting rainforest adventure, return to One&Only Nyungwe House for lunch and relaxation. Spend the afternoon enjoying the lodge's beautiful surroundings, available spa facilities and peaceful tea plantation scenery before dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: One&Only Nyungwe House

After breakfast, depart for an exciting colobus monkey tracking experience in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, explore the tropical rainforest in search of black-and-white colobus monkeys, observing their fascinating behaviour as they move through the forest canopy. After your tracking experience, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy the famous Nyungwe canopy walk, crossing a suspended walkway high above the rainforest while admiring spectacular forest views and surrounding landscapes. Afterwards, return to One&Only Nyungwe House for dinner and your final overnight stay.

Accommodation: One&Only Nyungwe House

After a leisurely breakfast at One&Only Nyungwe House, check out and enjoy a private transfer to the designated helicopter departure point. Board your prearranged private helicopter flight back to Kigali, admiring spectacular aerial views of Nyungwe's tropical rainforest, beautiful tea plantations and Rwanda's rolling hills along the way. Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, connect with your onward international flight, marking the conclusion of your 10 Days Ultra Luxury Rwanda Complete Safari. Depart with unforgettable memories of mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, chimpanzees, Big Five wildlife, beautiful Lake Kivu and exceptional luxury hospitality.

Inclusions

  • Rwanda gorilla trekking permit ($1,500 per person)
  • Golden monkey trekking permit in Volcanoes National Park
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit in Nyungwe Forest National Park
  • Colobus monkey tracking permit in Nyungwe Forest
  • Luxury accommodation for 9 nights
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Private helicopter transfers as specified in the itinerary
  • Private luxury ground transfers with a professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Game drives in Akagera National Park
  • Lake Ihema boat safari in Akagera National Park
  • Lake Kivu boat safari
  • Nyungwe Forest canopy walk
  • Kigali city tour and cultural experience
  • Kigali Genocide Memorial visit
  • National park entrance and conservation fees
  • Airport transfers and meet-and-greet services
  • Bottled drinking water during safari transfers

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Rwanda entry visa (where applicable)
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities

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Frequently Asked Questions About the 10 Days Ultra Luxury Rwanda Complete Safari

The 10 Days Ultra Luxury Rwanda Complete Safari includes mountain gorilla trekking, golden monkey trekking, chimpanzee tracking, colobus monkey tracking, Big Five game drives in Akagera National Park, Lake Ihema and Lake Kivu boat safaris, and the Nyungwe canopy walk. The proposed package also includes nine nights of luxury accommodation, private transportation, helicopter transfers, trekking permits, professional guiding services and meals as specified in the itinerary.

You will explore three of Rwanda's most remarkable national parks: Akagera National Park for Big Five wildlife encounters, Volcanoes National Park for mountain gorilla and golden monkey trekking, and Nyungwe Forest National Park for chimpanzee tracking, colobus monkeys and rainforest experiences. Your journey also includes relaxation along the beautiful shores of Lake Kivu.

Yes, the 10 Days Ultra Luxury Rwanda Complete Safari includes a mountain gorilla trekking permit for Volcanoes National Park. The standard permit costs USD 1,500 per person for foreign non-resident visitors and allows up to one hour observing a habituated gorilla family. Your safari consultant will confirm permit availability and applicable rates before finalising your booking.

Your safari offers opportunities to encounter mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, chimpanzees, black-and-white colobus monkeys, elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos, giraffes, zebras and numerous bird species. Akagera National Park provides excellent opportunities for classic African wildlife viewing, while Volcanoes and Nyungwe National Parks are particularly rewarding for primate encounters. Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

Yes, the 10 Days Ultra Luxury Rwanda Complete Safari is designed with private helicopter transfers to provide comfortable and convenient travel between major safari destinations. The proposed itinerary includes helicopter flights from Kigali to Akagera, Akagera to the Volcanoes National Park region, and Nyungwe back to Kigali. All flights are subject to aircraft availability, weather conditions and approved landing arrangements.

Your safari includes nine nights of carefully selected accommodation at Kigali Serena Hotel, SALT of Akagera, Sambora Kinigi, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel and One&Only Nyungwe House. These properties offer comfortable accommodation, personalised hospitality and beautiful natural surroundings, providing an exceptional combination of wildlife adventure and relaxation throughout your journey.

The 10 Days Ultra Luxury Rwanda Complete Safari combines Rwanda's most remarkable wildlife and cultural experiences within one carefully planned itinerary. You will enjoy exclusive mountain gorilla trekking, exciting golden monkey encounters, Big Five game drives, chimpanzee tracking, luxury lakeside relaxation and personalised helicopter transfers. The combination of exceptional accommodation and diverse landscapes makes this an unforgettable luxury African safari.

During your stay in Nyungwe Forest National Park, you will experience guided chimpanzee trekking, black-and-white colobus monkey tracking and the famous Nyungwe canopy walkway. These activities provide excellent opportunities to observe primates in their natural habitat and appreciate spectacular rainforest landscapes. You will also have time to relax at One&Only Nyungwe House, surrounded by beautiful tea plantations and peaceful forest scenery.

The 10 Days Ultra Luxury Rwanda Complete Safari can be enjoyed throughout the year, although the drier months of June to September and December to February are generally preferred for gorilla trekking and wildlife viewing. These periods often provide more comfortable forest trekking conditions and rewarding game drives in Akagera National Park. The wetter months offer beautiful green landscapes, fewer visitors during some periods and excellent photography opportunities.

Booking the 10 Days Ultra Luxury Rwanda Complete Safari is simple. Contact Nextgen Safaris with your preferred travel dates, number of travellers and any special requirements. Our experienced safari team will prepare a personalised quotation, confirm gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits, arrange private helicopter transfers and secure your selected luxury accommodation. Every detail will be carefully coordinated to provide an unforgettable safari experience across Rwanda's most spectacular destinations.

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