07 Days Rwanda Gamer – Gorilla & Wildlife Safari

Arrive at Kigali International Airport, meet your host, and transfer to your stylish city hotel for a gentle start to the journey.

• VIP welcome and luggage assistance
• Time to rest or sample Kigali's café scene

Explore Kigali's poignant and creative landmarks before heading east to Akagera, Rwanda's only Big Five reserve.

• Guided visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial
• Local market and craft collective walkthrough
• Wildlife sightings en route to Magashi

Sunrise across the open plains reveals elephants, giraffes, and predators, while the afternoon brings a contrasting perspective on Lake Ihema.

• Morning Big Five drive with expert ranger
• Boat safari spotting hippos, crocs, and shoebill

Depart Akagera, stop in Kigali for lunch, then continue northwest toward the Virunga volcano chain and your highland lodge.

• Scenic drive through rolling hills
• Check in beneath the volcano peaks for sunset

An early briefing precedes the trek into Volcanoes National Park for an unforgettable hour with a habituated gorilla family, followed by an afternoon cultural immersion.

• Guided gorilla trek with ranger naturalists
• Iby'Iwacu visit with music, dance, and storytelling

Transfer to Lake Kivu for a relaxed finish featuring optional light adventure and a sunset boat cruise across the lake's islands.

• Kayaking, cycling, or fishing village walks (optional)
• Evening cruise with island viewpoints

Enjoy a final lakefront breakfast before the scenic return to Kigali for lunch, souvenir shopping, and onward flights.

• Countryside photo stops along the ridgelines
• Airport drop-off aligned with departure schedule