Primate Tours
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Group Size
2–8 People
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Location
Kigali
About This Tour
<h2>5-Day Rwanda Safari Itinerary 2026 — Gorillas & Big Five</h2>
<p>This <strong>5-day Rwanda safari</strong> combines the country's two greatest wildlife experiences: <strong>gorilla trekking</strong> in Volcanoes National Park and the <strong>Big Five game drive</strong> in Akagera National Park. Rwanda SafariTours provides a private 4x4, professional guide, and all park permits.</p>
<h2>5-Day Rwanda Safari Itinerary</h2>
<h3>Day 1 — Kigali Arrival & City Tour</h3>
<p>Arrive Kigali International Airport. Afternoon Kigali city tour — Genocide Memorial, Kimironko Market, Inema Arts Centre. Overnight Kigali.</p>
<h3>Day 2 — Transfer to Akagera, Afternoon Game Drive</h3>
<p>Morning drive to Akagera National Park (2.5 hours east of Kigali). Afternoon game drive — first sightings of elephants, buffalo, zebra, hippos, giraffes. Overnight Akagera.</p>
<h3>Day 3 — Full Day Akagera National Park Big Five</h3>
<p>Full day Big Five game drives. Morning lion and leopard drive. Boat trip on Lake Ihema for hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds. Akagera is home to Africa's most north-eastern population of <strong>black rhinos</strong> — reintroduced in 2017 and thriving. Big Five: lions ✓ leopards ✓ elephants ✓ rhinos ✓ buffalo ✓</p>
<h3>Day 4 — Transfer to Volcanoes National Park</h3>
<p>Drive from Akagera to Musanze (4 hours across Rwanda). Afternoon: check into lodge near Volcanoes National Park. Evening rest in preparation for gorilla trek at dawn.</p>
<h3>Day 5 — Gorilla Trekking & Return Kigali</h3>
<p>5:30am briefing at Kinigi. <strong>1 hour with mountain gorillas</strong> in the Virunga volcanic forest. After trek: lunch in Musanze, drive back to Kigali. Airport drop-off in time for evening international flight.</p>
<h2>5-Day Rwanda Safari Cost</h2>
<p>From <strong>$3,800 per person</strong> based on 2 people sharing mid-range lodges. Includes: private 4x4 for 5 days, guide, gorilla permit ($1,500), Akagera fees, 4 nights accommodation. Contact us for group prices and luxury lodge options.</p>
<p>This <strong>5-day Rwanda safari</strong> combines the country's two greatest wildlife experiences: <strong>gorilla trekking</strong> in Volcanoes National Park and the <strong>Big Five game drive</strong> in Akagera National Park. Rwanda SafariTours provides a private 4x4, professional guide, and all park permits.</p>
<h2>5-Day Rwanda Safari Itinerary</h2>
<h3>Day 1 — Kigali Arrival & City Tour</h3>
<p>Arrive Kigali International Airport. Afternoon Kigali city tour — Genocide Memorial, Kimironko Market, Inema Arts Centre. Overnight Kigali.</p>
<h3>Day 2 — Transfer to Akagera, Afternoon Game Drive</h3>
<p>Morning drive to Akagera National Park (2.5 hours east of Kigali). Afternoon game drive — first sightings of elephants, buffalo, zebra, hippos, giraffes. Overnight Akagera.</p>
<h3>Day 3 — Full Day Akagera National Park Big Five</h3>
<p>Full day Big Five game drives. Morning lion and leopard drive. Boat trip on Lake Ihema for hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds. Akagera is home to Africa's most north-eastern population of <strong>black rhinos</strong> — reintroduced in 2017 and thriving. Big Five: lions ✓ leopards ✓ elephants ✓ rhinos ✓ buffalo ✓</p>
<h3>Day 4 — Transfer to Volcanoes National Park</h3>
<p>Drive from Akagera to Musanze (4 hours across Rwanda). Afternoon: check into lodge near Volcanoes National Park. Evening rest in preparation for gorilla trek at dawn.</p>
<h3>Day 5 — Gorilla Trekking & Return Kigali</h3>
<p>5:30am briefing at Kinigi. <strong>1 hour with mountain gorillas</strong> in the Virunga volcanic forest. After trek: lunch in Musanze, drive back to Kigali. Airport drop-off in time for evening international flight.</p>
<h2>5-Day Rwanda Safari Cost</h2>
<p>From <strong>$3,800 per person</strong> based on 2 people sharing mid-range lodges. Includes: private 4x4 for 5 days, guide, gorilla permit ($1,500), Akagera fees, 4 nights accommodation. Contact us for group prices and luxury lodge options.</p>
Tour Highlights
Gorilla trekking — 1 hour with mountain gorillas
Akagera Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffalo
Kigali Genocide Memorial & city tour
Private 4x4 throughout
All RDB permits included
Two ecosystems: volcanic forest & savannah
What's Included
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser for 5 days
Professional safari guide
RDB gorilla trekking permit ($1,500)
Akagera National Park entry fees
Game drive fees in Akagera
4 nights accommodation
Kigali city tour
Bottled water daily
Not Included
International flights
Meals (unless stated)
Personal travel insurance
Tips
Optional activities
