6-Day Rwanda Safari

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your JM Jungle Safaris professional guide. After a short safari briefing, transfer to your hotel in Kigali. Depending on your arrival time, relax at the hotel or enjoy an optional city walk exploring Rwanda's clean and vibrant capital.

Highlights

• Safari briefing
• Airport meet and greet
• Scenic drive through Kigali
• Relax at your hotel

Accommodation: Kigali

After breakfast, begin your adventure with a guided Kigali City Tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local craft markets, and enjoy panoramic city views before driving east to Akagera National Park, Rwanda's only savannah national park.

Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy an evening game drive, where you may spot giraffes, zebras, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and numerous bird species as the sun sets over the park.

Highlights

• Kigali Genocide Memorial
• Local markets
• Scenic countryside drive
• Evening game drive

Accommodation: Akagera National Park

Rise early for an exciting sunrise game drive in search of lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species.

Later, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Ihema, famous for its large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and exceptional birdlife including African fish eagles and kingfishers.

After lunch, depart for Volcanoes National Park, enjoying breathtaking views of Rwanda's rolling hills along the journey.

Highlights

• Big Five game drive
• Boat safari on Lake Ihema
• Hippos and crocodiles
• Scenic drive through Rwanda

Accommodation: Volcanoes National Park

Today is the highlight of your Rwanda safari.

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before venturing into the dense rainforest to track one of the habituated mountain gorilla families. The trek may take between 2 and 6 hours depending on the gorillas' location.

Once located, spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat—an experience considered among Africa's greatest wildlife encounters.

In the afternoon, visit the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village to experience Rwanda's traditional dances, music, local cuisine, and cultural heritage.

Highlights

• Gorilla trekking
• One-hour gorilla encounter
• Scenic rainforest hike
• Cultural performances
• Community experience

Accommodation: Volcanoes National Park

Following breakfast, return to Volcanoes National Park for an exciting Golden Monkey Trekking experience. Watch these energetic and colorful primates leap through the bamboo forest while learning about ongoing conservation efforts.

In the afternoon, visit the picturesque Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo, surrounded by lush green hills and volcanic landscapes. Enjoy spectacular photography opportunities and interact with local fishing communities.

Highlights

• Golden Monkey Trekking
• Twin Lakes visit
• Beautiful volcanic scenery
• Photography opportunities

Accommodation: Volcanoes National Park

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before driving back to Kigali through Rwanda's breathtaking countryside.

Depending on your departure schedule, enjoy some last-minute shopping for souvenirs before transferring to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight, bringing your memorable Rwanda safari to a close.

Highlights

• Scenic countryside drive
• Souvenir shopping
• Airport transfer

This itinerary perfectly combines East Africa's most sought-after wildlife experiences in just six days. From gorilla trekking in Uganda and golden monkey tracking in Rwanda to chimpanzee trekking, Big Five wildlife viewing, scenic boat cruises, and authentic cultural encounters, it offers exceptional value for travelers seeking a comprehensive Rwanda and Uganda safari.

Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast, photographer, or adventure traveler, this safari delivers unforgettable encounters with Africa's iconic primates and breathtaking landscapes while enjoying the professional service and expert local knowledge of JM Jungle Safaris. 6-Day Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari

This safari can be enjoyed throughout the year, with the dry seasons (June–September and December–February) offering the best trekking conditions for gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, and wildlife viewing.