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Silverback mountain gorilla during a Rwanda gorilla trekking tour in Volcanoes National Park

Silverback & Serenity

A ten-day luxury Rwanda safari centered on mountain gorilla trekking with a silverback-focused family preference noted in advance, complemented by a private boat charter on Lake Kivu, premium forest lodges in Nyungwe, and a sundowner game drive in Akagera.

Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Group Size

Private tour, any group size

From

$30,000 per person

About This Rwanda Tour Package

The Silverback & Serenity is a 10-day, 9-night Rwanda tour package from $30,000 per person, part of our Mid-Range tier. A ten-day luxury Rwanda safari centered on mountain gorilla trekking with a silverback-focused family preference noted in advance, complemented by a private boat charter on Lake Kivu, premium forest lodges in Nyungwe, and a sundowner game drive in Akagera.

Day by day, this Rwanda safari package unfolds as follows. On Day 1, private welcome dinner in Kigali. On Day 2, check in to a luxury lodge in the Volcanoes region. On Day 3, mountain gorilla trekking with a silverback-focused family preference noted. On Day 4, golden monkey trek and a visit to the Dian Fossey research campus. On Days 5-6, luxury resort stay with a private boat charter. On Days 7-8, premium forest lodge stay with chimpanzee trekking. On Day 9, premium camp stay with a game drive and sundowner. On Day 10, transfer back to Kigali for departure.

Like every Rwanda tour package on this site, the Silverback & Serenity is priced per person and includes 2 gorilla treks + chimp + golden monkey permits, private vehicle & driver-guide, 9 nights luxury lodges, full board & selected drinks, and private boat charter included, with no hidden fees added after booking. A 60% deposit ($18,000) 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

  • ●Gorilla trekking with silverback family preference noted
  • ●Private boat charter on Lake Kivu
  • ●Golden monkey trek & Dian Fossey campus visit
  • ●Premium camp game drive & sundowner in Akagera

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Kigali

    Private welcome dinner in Kigali.

  2. Day 2

    Transfer to Volcanoes

    Check in to a luxury lodge in the Volcanoes region.

  3. Day 3

    Gorilla Trekking Day

    Mountain gorilla trekking with a silverback-focused family preference noted.

  4. Day 4

    Golden Monkey Trek & Dian Fossey Campus

    Golden monkey trek and a visit to the Dian Fossey research campus.

  5. Days 5-6

    Lake Kivu

    Luxury resort stay with a private boat charter.

  6. Days 7-8

    Nyungwe Forest

    Premium forest lodge stay with chimpanzee trekking.

  7. Day 9

    Akagera National Park

    Premium camp stay with a game drive and sundowner.

  8. Day 10

    Departure via Kigali

    Transfer back to Kigali for departure.

Included

  • ✓2 gorilla treks + chimp + golden monkey permits
  • ✓Private vehicle & driver-guide
  • ✓9 nights luxury lodges
  • ✓Full board & selected drinks
  • ✓Private boat charter included

Not Included

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

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