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African elephant with tusks in Akagera National Park, part of Rwanda's Big Five safari

Grand Rwanda Circuit

Our flagship ten-day Rwanda circuit — Akagera's wildlife, Nyungwe's chimpanzees and canopy walkway, a relaxed stretch on Lake Kivu, and a full mountain gorilla trekking day — stayed at well-rated boutique and mid-luxury lodges throughout, with a dedicated private driver-guide for the entire trip.

Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Group Size

Private tour, any group size

From

$20,000 per person

About This Rwanda Tour Package

The Grand Rwanda Circuit is a 10-day, 9-night Rwanda tour package from $20,000 per person, part of our Mid-Range tier. Our flagship ten-day Rwanda circuit — Akagera's wildlife, Nyungwe's chimpanzees and canopy walkway, a relaxed stretch on Lake Kivu, and a full mountain gorilla trekking day — stayed at well-rated boutique and mid-luxury lodges throughout, with a dedicated private driver-guide for the entire trip.

Day by day, this Rwanda safari package unfolds as follows. On Day 1, welcome dinner in Kigali. On Days 2-3, game drives and a boat safari across Akagera. On Days 4-5, chimpanzee trekking and the Nyungwe canopy walkway. On Days 6-7, boat trip, coffee tour, and relaxation on the lake. On Day 8, drive to the Volcanoes region with a cultural village stop. On Day 9, trek to visit a mountain gorilla family. On Day 10, transfer back to Kigali for departure.

Like every Rwanda tour package on this site, the Grand Rwanda Circuit is priced per person and includes gorilla + chimp permits, private vehicle & dedicated driver-guide throughout, 9 nights well-rated boutique/mid-luxury lodges, full board throughout, and all park fees, activities & transfers, with no hidden fees added after booking. A 60% deposit ($12,000) 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.

Highlights

  • ●Akagera game drives & boat safari
  • ●Chimpanzee trekking & Nyungwe canopy walk
  • ●Lake Kivu relaxation
  • ●Mountain gorilla trekking day

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Kigali

    Welcome dinner in Kigali.

  2. Days 2-3

    Akagera National Park

    Game drives and a boat safari across Akagera.

  3. Days 4-5

    Nyungwe Forest

    Chimpanzee trekking and the Nyungwe canopy walkway.

  4. Days 6-7

    Lake Kivu

    Boat trip, coffee tour, and relaxation on the lake.

  5. Day 8

    Transfer to Volcanoes

    Drive to the Volcanoes region with a cultural village stop.

  6. Day 9

    Gorilla Trekking Day

    Trek to visit a mountain gorilla family.

  7. Day 10

    Departure via Kigali

    Transfer back to Kigali for departure.

Included

  • ✓Gorilla + chimp permits
  • ✓Private vehicle & dedicated driver-guide throughout
  • ✓9 nights well-rated boutique/mid-luxury lodges
  • ✓Full board throughout
  • ✓All park fees, activities & transfers

Not Included

  • ✕International flights
  • ✕Visa fees
  • ✕Travel insurance

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