4-Day Gorilla Trekking, Lake Burera & Akagera Wildlife Safari

Highlights

Experience the best of Rwandaโ€™s nature, wildlife, and culture on this 4-day adventure. You’ll explore Kigali city, enjoy a scenic boat ride at Lake Burera, come face-to-face with mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, and go on thrilling game drives and a boat safari in Akagera National Park. Perfect for those who want to combine wildlife, adventure, and local culture in a short time.

Details Itinerary

The tour starts at 7:00 AM with a hotel pickup in Kigali. You’ll visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and explore the colorful Kimironko Market. After lunch in Kigali (at your own expense), youโ€™ll travel 2โ€“3 hours to Lake Burera. On arrival, enjoy a peaceful boat ride on Lake Burera with views of nearby volcanoes and lush hills. By evening, youโ€™ll check in at your hotel and relax.

Accommodation: La Palme Hotel

Wake up early and leave your hotel by 5:00 AM with a packed breakfast. At Volcanoes National Park, you’ll receive a briefing at 7:00 AM before beginning the gorilla trek at 8:00 AM. The trek can take 2โ€“6 hours depending on where the gorillas are located. Once found, youโ€™ll spend one unforgettable hour watching them in their natural habitat. Afterward, enjoy lunch and drive back to Kigali by evening.

Accommodation: Hotel Des Mille Collines

Depart Kigali at 5:30 AM for a 2.5โ€“3 hour drive to Akagera National Park. Youโ€™ll go on a morning game drive to look for wildlife like giraffes, elephants, zebras, and lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park. In the afternoon, take a scenic boat ride on Lake Ihema, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, and birds. End the day with a short game drive before checking in to your lodge.

Accommodation: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

After breakfast, begin the drive back to Kigali. On the way, youโ€™ll stop at the Imigongo Art Center to explore local crafts and Rwandan artโ€”great for picking up souvenirs. The tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport.

Inclusions :

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • Gorilla permit (one per person, non-resident)
  • All activities (unless marked as optional)
  • Standard accommodation (upgrades not included)
  • Professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless marked as optional)
  • All taxes and VAT
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day itinerary)
  • Drinking water (provided daily)

Exclusions:

  • International flights (to/from your home country)
  • Extra accommodation before or after the tour
  • Tips (recommended: $10 per person per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Any government increase in taxes or park fees
  • Some meals (as specified in the daily itinerary)

Prices

Start DatesSolo(1 room)2 People(1 room)3 People(2 rooms)4 People(2 rooms)5 People(3 rooms)6 People(3 rooms)7+ People
Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025$3,933$3,218$2,979$3,485$3,436$3,436Get Quote
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026$3,933$3,218$2,979$3,485$3,436$3,436Get Quote

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