Culture & Lake Kivu Discovery

The Culture & Lake Kivu Discovery is a 8-day, 7-night Rwanda tour package from $10,000 per person, part of our Mid-Range tier. Rwanda's culture, coffee, and coastline take center stage on this itinerary — from the Kigali Genocide Memorial and local markets to a boat excursion and coffee tour on Lake Kivu — before finishing with mountain gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest. Ideal for travelers who want their Rwanda safari balanced with immersive cultural experiences.

Day by day, this Rwanda safari package unfolds as follows. On Day 1, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and explore the local market. On Days 2-3, boat excursion on Lake Kivu, a coffee and tea plantation tour, and a community visit. On Day 4, scenic drive via the Volcanoes foothills with a stop at a cultural village. On Day 5, trek to visit a mountain gorilla family in Volcanoes National Park. On Days 6-7, chimpanzee trekking and a walk on the Nyungwe canopy walkway. On Day 8, transfer back to Kigali for departure.

Like every Rwanda tour package on this site, the Culture & Lake Kivu Discovery is priced per person and includes gorilla + chimp permits, private vehicle & driver-guide, 7 nights charming lakeside/forest lodges, all meals, and cultural activities included, 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.