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

Rwanda Highlands & Wildlife Circuit

An eight-day circuit through Rwanda's highlands and wildlife areas — Akagera's savannah, Nyungwe's chimpanzees, and a full mountain gorilla trekking day — at boutique lodges a step up from our entry-level circuits, with a dedicated driver-guide throughout.

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Group Size

Private tour, any group size

From

$13,000 per person

About This Rwanda Tour Package

The Rwanda Highlands & Wildlife Circuit is a 8-day, 7-night Rwanda tour package from $13,000 per person, part of our Mid-Range tier. An eight-day circuit through Rwanda's highlands and wildlife areas — Akagera's savannah, Nyungwe's chimpanzees, and a full mountain gorilla trekking day — at boutique lodges a step up from our entry-level circuits, with a dedicated driver-guide throughout.

Day by day, this Rwanda safari package unfolds as follows. On Day 1, city tour and welcome dinner in Kigali. On Days 2-3, game drives and a boat safari on Lake Ihema. On Days 4-5, chimpanzee trekking and the Nyungwe canopy walkway. On Day 6, scenic drive to the Volcanoes area with a cultural village stop. On Day 7, full day trekking to visit a mountain gorilla family. On Day 8, transfer back to Kigali for your onward flight.

Like every Rwanda tour package on this site, the Rwanda Highlands & Wildlife Circuit is priced per person and includes gorilla + chimp permits, private vehicle & driver-guide, 7 nights full-board boutique lodges, and all park fees & activities, with no hidden fees added after booking. A 60% deposit ($7,800) 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 in Nyungwe Forest
  • ●Mountain gorilla trekking day
  • ●Boutique lodges throughout

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Kigali

    City tour and welcome dinner in Kigali.

  2. Days 2-3

    Akagera National Park

    Game drives and a boat safari on Lake Ihema.

  3. Days 4-5

    Nyungwe Forest

    Chimpanzee trekking and the Nyungwe canopy walkway.

  4. Day 6

    Transfer to Volcanoes Region

    Scenic drive to the Volcanoes area with a cultural village stop.

  5. Day 7

    Gorilla Trekking Day

    Full day trekking to visit a mountain gorilla family.

  6. Day 8

    Departure via Kigali

    Transfer back to Kigali for your onward flight.

Included

  • ✓Gorilla + chimp permits
  • ✓Private vehicle & driver-guide
  • ✓7 nights full-board boutique lodges
  • ✓All park fees & activities

Not Included

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

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