Classic Rwanda Explorer

The Classic Rwanda Explorer is a 8-day, 7-night Rwanda tour package from $10,000 per person, part of our Mid-Range tier. A complete introduction to Rwanda's signature experiences: Big Five game drives and a boat safari in Akagera, chimpanzee trekking beneath Nyungwe's canopy, a cultural stop in the Volcanoes foothills, and a full day of mountain gorilla trekking. This is our most popular mid-range Rwanda tour package for travelers who want to see the whole country without compromise.

Day by day, this Rwanda safari package unfolds as follows. On Day 1, arrive in Kigali for a city tour and welcome dinner with your driver-guide. On Days 2-3, game drives across Akagera's savannah plains plus a boat safari on Lake Ihema in search of the Big Five. On Days 4-5, chimpanzee trekking with a park ranger and a walk on the Nyungwe canopy walkway. On Day 6, scenic drive to the Volcanoes area with a stop at a cultural village. On Day 7, full day trekking to visit a mountain gorilla family in Volcanoes National Park. On Day 8, transfer back to Kigali for your onward flight.

Like every Rwanda tour package on this site, the Classic Rwanda Explorer is priced per person and includes gorilla + chimp permits, private vehicle & English/French-speaking driver-guide, 7 nights mid-range boutique lodges, all meals, and all park fees & activities, with no hidden fees added after booking. A 60% deposit ($6,000) confirms your dates and secures permits and accommodation, with the remaining 40% due 20 days before travel. This itinerary is designed for Private tour, any group size, and like all of our Rwanda safari packages it can be adjusted further — extra days, a different lodge category, or combined with another itinerary — to fit exactly what you have in mind.