This 6 Days Private Luxury Safari from Kigali combines Rwanda’s finest wildlife encounters with elegant stays. Includes gorilla & chimp permits, private transport, and full-board luxury comfort.
6 Days Private Luxury Safari from Kigali in Rwanda (2026 - 2027) Tour Summary
Tour Features for 6 Days Private Luxury Safari from Kigali in Rwanda (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
Luxury: This tour uses luxury lodges
Tour style
Private: This tour is arranged solely for you and will not be shared with others
Customizable Tour
Feel free to request minor Changes to suit your preferences
Suitable for all travelers
Best for the year : 2026, 2027, 2028, and +
Activities and Transportation: 6 Days Private Luxury Safari from Kigali in Rwanda (2026 - 2027)
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Activities: Game drives,Nature hikes/walks,Gorilla trekking (at least one gorilla permit must be included),Chimp trekking (all chimp permits must be included),
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Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle,Minivan,Walking (on walking safaris or multi-day hikes),
6 Days Private Luxury Safari from Kigali in Rwanda (2026 - 2027) Tour details
Arrival in Kigali
Arrive in Kigali, Rwanda’s lively capital. After airport pickup, depending on your arrival time, take a guided city tour including the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an emotional but essential stop to understand Rwanda’s history. Later, explore Kimironko Market—buzzing with traders, local crafts, and fresh produce. Overnight in Kigali.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
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Serena Kigali Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
After breakfast, drive about 5.5 hours through Rwanda’s rolling hills and tea plantations to reach Nyungwe, one of Africa’s oldest rainforests. Home to 13 primate species and hundreds of birds, it’s a paradise for nature lovers. Check in to your forest lodge, surrounded by mist and greenery.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Accommodation:
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Top Hill Nyungwe Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk in Nyungwe
Early start for chimp tracking, led by expert guides. Hear their calls echoing through the forest and, if lucky, watch them feeding and playing. Return to lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, take on East Africa’s only canopy walk—60 meters above the ground—offering thrilling views and sightings of colobus monkeys in massive groups.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Accommodation:
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Top Hill Nyungwe Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Scenic Drive to Lake Kivu
Journey northwards to Lake Kivu, Rwanda’s most beautiful lake. Check in to your lakeside hotel and enjoy a relaxing boat cruise, visiting small islands and soaking in the tranquil atmosphere. Sunset here is unforgettable, reflecting pink and orange across the waters.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Kivu
- Accommodation:
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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive through Rwanda’s breathtaking countryside toward Volcanoes National Park. Along the journey, admire the rolling hills, lush green valleys, and the majestic Virunga Mountains rising in the distance. Pass by charming villages and terraced farmlands that showcase Rwanda’s rich agricultural heritage. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge nestled near the park, where you can relax and prepare for tomorrow’s thrilling mountain gorilla trekking adventure that promises to be the highlight of your safari experience.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Gorilla Trekking Adventure
Rise early for a once-in-a-lifetime experience: gorilla trekking. After a briefing, hike through dense forest to meet a gorilla family. Spend a magical hour observing their behavior—young ones playing, mothers cradling infants, silverbacks surveying their territory. Rangers help with photography and insights. Return to lodge for rest and storytelling.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Golden Monkey Tracking & Departure
In the morning, track the playful golden monkeys in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park. Watch them leap between branches and interact closely within their troop. Later, transfer back to Kigali, with a final city stop before your evening departure.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- Park Entrance fees
- All Activities Mentioned
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Platinum Accommodations
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- Gorilla Trekking Permits(1)
- Chimpanzee Trekking Permits(1)
What's Not Included
- Mountain Crew Fees incl. Porters, Chef, & Waiter
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
- Tip / Gratitude(10)
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