
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
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali
City tour and welcome dinner in Kigali.
Days 2-3
Akagera National Park
Game drives and a boat safari on Lake Ihema.
Days 4-5
Nyungwe Forest
Chimpanzee trekking and the Nyungwe canopy walkway.
Day 6
Transfer to Volcanoes Region
Scenic drive to the Volcanoes area with a cultural village stop.
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking Day
Full day trekking to visit a mountain gorilla family.
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