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Rwanda Safari Collection

Twenty Journeys Through the Land of a Thousand Hills

From misty Volcanoes National Park gorillas to the canopy walks of Nyungwe, the shores of Lake Kivu and the living history of Kigali — find the Rwanda safari built around how you want to travel.

20Curated Packages
3Travel Tiers
14+Years Operating
24/7Emergency Support

Where Every Safari Is a Story Worth Telling

Built by Rwandan guides, refined to international hospitality standards

Every itinerary below is run by our in-country team — licensed by the Rwanda Development Board, AUTO members, and backed by AMREF Flying Doctors emergency coverage. Choose a category, choose a tier, and we'll tailor the details to you.

Category 01

Classic Wildlife Tours

Mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, savanna lions and the Big Five — Rwanda's signature wildlife encounters across five tiers of comfort.

Mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda Budget

Volcanoes Gorilla Trek — 3 Days

3 DaysModerate
  • One gorilla trekking permit included
  • Budget lodge near Musanze town
  • Local guide & village walk option
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →
Lions in Akagera National Park, Rwanda Midrange

Akagera Big Game Safari — 4 Days

4 DaysEasy
  • Lions, elephants, rhinos & giraffes on the savanna
  • Lake Ihema boat cruise included
  • Mid-tier ensuite lodge stays
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →
Chimpanzee in Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda Midrange

Nyungwe Chimpanzee & Canopy Walk — 3 Days

3 DaysModerate
  • Chimpanzee tracking permit included
  • Africa's highest canopy walkway
  • Boutique forest-edge lodge
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →
Elephants in Akagera National Park savanna, Rwanda Luxury

Akagera Luxury Safari — 5 Days

5 DaysEasy
  • Private game drives across the eastern savanna
  • Big Five tracking with armed ranger escort
  • Luxury tented camp on Lake Ihema
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →
Silverback gorilla close up in Rwanda's Virunga mountains Luxury

Grand Rwanda Wildlife Odyssey — 8 Days

8 DaysModerate
  • Volcanoes gorillas + Nyungwe chimps + Akagera
  • Private guide & 4x4 vehicle throughout
  • Premium lodges & luxury tented camps
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →

Category 02

Adventure Tours — Lake Kivu, Nyungwe, Musanze & Kigali

Kayaking on Lake Kivu, canopy hikes in Nyungwe, volcano climbs near Musanze, and city culture in Kigali — Rwanda's active side.

Kayaking on Lake Kivu, Rwanda Budget

Lake Kivu Kayaking Day Trip — 1 Day

1 DayModerate
  • Guided kayak paddle along the Kivu shoreline
  • Lakeside lunch & safety briefing included
  • Budget guesthouse option nearby
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →
Volcanic peaks near Musanze, Rwanda Midrange

Bisoke Volcano Hiking Escape — 2 Days

2 DaysChallenging
  • Guided climb to the Bisoke crater lake
  • Twin Lakes Burera & Ruhondo viewpoint stop
  • Cottage stay near Musanze
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →
Kigali city skyline, Rwanda Midrange

Kigali City & Heritage Tour — 1 Day

1 DayEasy
  • Kigali Genocide Memorial & city viewpoints
  • Kimironko Market & local food tasting
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle & driver-guide
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →
Nyungwe Forest canopy walk, Rwanda Luxury

Nyungwe Canopy & Tea Estate Retreat — 3 Days

3 DaysModerate
  • Private canopy walk above the rainforest
  • Working tea estate tour with panoramic views
  • Luxury eco-lodge with forest-view suites
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →
Lake Kivu adventure weekend, Rwanda Luxury

Lake Kivu Adventure Weekend — 3 Days

3 DaysModerate
  • Kayaking, mountain biking & coffee-farm cycling
  • Sunset Kivu cruise with private chef dinner
  • Luxury lakeside resort accommodation
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →

Category 03

Bird Watching Tours

Home to over 700 species, Rwanda is a birder's paradise — from the rare Albertine Rift endemics to vivid turacos and sunbirds.

Wetland birding at Akagera National Park, Rwanda Budget

Akagera Wetlands Birding Day Trip — 1 Day

1 DayEasy
  • Papyrus-swamp search for the elusive shoebill
  • Local birding guide from the park community
  • Packed breakfast & lunch included
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →
Colourful turaco bird in Nyungwe Forest, Rwanda Midrange

Nyungwe Forest Birding Trail — 3 Days

3 DaysModerate
  • Albertine Rift endemics including the Rwenzori turaco
  • Dawn canopy-walk birding sessions
  • Ensuite forest-lodge accommodation
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →
Bee-eater bird at Akagera National Park wetlands, Rwanda Midrange

Akagera Savanna & Lakes Birding Safari — 4 Days

4 DaysEasy
  • Lake Ihema boat birding cruise
  • Fish eagles, herons & bee-eaters
  • Mid-tier lodge with lake views
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →
Grey crowned crane in Rwanda wetlands Luxury

Grey Crowned Crane & Volcanoes Birding Tour — 5 Days

5 DaysEasy
  • Volcanoes National Park montane birding
  • Private expert ornithologist guide
  • Luxury lodge with volcano views
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →
Forest canopy birding in Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda Luxury

Ultimate Rwanda Birding Expedition — 7 Days

7 DaysModerate
  • Akagera, Nyungwe & Volcanoes birding circuits
  • Private ornithologist guide throughout
  • Premium lodges selected for birding access
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →

Category 04

Cultural Tours

Meet royal drummers, traditional weavers and Kigali's living memory — Rwanda's communities and history, in their own words.

Iby'Iwacu cultural village experience near Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda Budget

Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village Trail — 1 Day

1 DayEasy
  • Guided visit led by former poachers turned guides
  • Traditional dance & storytelling demonstration
  • Community-run lunch included
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →
King's Palace Museum cultural heritage site, Nyanza, Rwanda Midrange

Nyanza Royal Palace Heritage Tour — 2 Days

2 DaysEasy
  • King's Palace Museum & royal Inyambo cattle
  • Traditional Intore drumming & dance performance
  • Ensuite guesthouse accommodation
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →
Local weaving and craft community in Rwanda Midrange

Gisenyi Weavers & Coffee Community Immersion — 4 Days

4 DaysModerate
  • Homestay with a Lake Kivu farming family
  • Traditional basket-weaving & coffee-washing tour
  • Mid-tier eco-camp accommodation
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →
Traditional Rwandan market and craft makers Luxury

Kigali Memory & Artisan Trail — 3 Days

3 DaysEasy
  • Private historian-guide throughout
  • Master craftsman workshops in basket-weaving & pottery
  • Boutique heritage hotel in Kigali
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →
Cultural dance performance, Rwanda village community Luxury

Land of a Thousand Hills Cultural Grand Tour — 7 Days

7 DaysModerate
  • Kigali, Nyanza, Iby'Iwacu & Gisenyi communities
  • Private cultural anthropologist guide
  • Curated boutique & luxury lodge stays
Tour PriceAvailable on request Inquire →
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