
Extended Rwanda Explorer
A nine-day extended version of our classic Rwanda circuit, adding an extra day on Lake Kivu for coffee touring and relaxation between Nyungwe's chimpanzee trekking and the Volcanoes region's mountain gorilla trekking day.
Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Group Size
Private tour, any group size
From
$14,000 per person
About This Rwanda Tour Package
The Extended Rwanda Explorer is a 9-day, 8-night Rwanda tour package from $14,000 per person, part of our Mid-Range tier. A nine-day extended version of our classic Rwanda circuit, adding an extra day on Lake Kivu for coffee touring and relaxation between Nyungwe's chimpanzee trekking and the Volcanoes region's mountain gorilla trekking day.
Day by day, this Rwanda safari package unfolds as follows. On Day 1, city tour and welcome dinner. On Days 2-3, game drives and a boat safari. On Days 4-5, chimpanzee trekking and the canopy walkway. On Days 6-7, coffee and tea plantation tour, boat trip and relaxation. On Day 8, drive to the Volcanoes region and trek to visit a mountain gorilla family. On Day 9, transfer back to Kigali for departure.
Like every Rwanda tour package on this site, the Extended Rwanda Explorer is priced per person and includes gorilla + chimp permits, private vehicle & driver-guide, 8 nights full-board boutique lodges, and all park fees, activities & transfers, with no hidden fees added after booking. A 60% deposit ($8,400) 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.
Highlights
- ●Akagera game drives & boat safari
- ●Chimpanzee trekking & Nyungwe canopy walk
- ●2 days on Lake Kivu with coffee tour
- ●Mountain gorilla trekking day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali
City tour and welcome dinner.
Days 2-3
Akagera National Park
Game drives and a boat safari.
Days 4-5
Nyungwe Forest
Chimpanzee trekking and the canopy walkway.
Days 6-7
Lake Kivu
Coffee and tea plantation tour, boat trip and relaxation.
Day 8
Transfer to Volcanoes & Gorilla Trekking
Drive to the Volcanoes region and trek to visit a mountain gorilla family.
Day 9
Departure via Kigali
Transfer back to Kigali for departure.
Included
- ✓Gorilla + chimp permits
- ✓Private vehicle & driver-guide
- ✓8 nights full-board boutique lodges
- ✓All park fees, activities & transfers
Not Included
- ✕International flights
- ✕Visa fees
- ✕Travel insurance