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7-Day Golden Monkeys, Big Five & Big Cats Safari

Rwanda’s full range — primates in the Virungas, then Big Five savannah at Akagera.

Overview
7 Days / 6 Nights

Rwanda’s full range in a single trip — gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking in the Virunga volcanoes, followed by genuine Big Five savannah game viewing in Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s reintroduced lion and rhino territory.

Journey Highlights
  • A full-day gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park
  • Golden monkey tracking in the Virunga bamboo forest
  • Big Five game drives in Akagera, including reintroduced lion and rhino
  • A considered day in Kigali, including the Genocide Memorial
Day by Day
Day 1
Arrive Kigali
Genocide Memorial visit.
Days 2-3
Volcanoes NP
Gorilla trek and golden monkey tracking.
Days 4-6
Akagera NP
Game drives; lion and rhino territory.
Day 7
Return & depart
Transfer for departure.
Trip Details

What's Included

  • All accommodation as specified, on a full-board basis
  • Private guide and 4x4 vehicle throughout
  • All national park entrance fees and government taxes
  • All game drives, treks and activities listed in the day-by-day itinerary
  • All internal road transfers
  • Bottled water in-vehicle throughout
  • Airport meet-and-greet on arrival and departure
  • Rwanda gorilla trekking permit(s), as specified in the itinerary (Rwanda’s permit fee is priced above Uganda’s equivalent)
  • Golden monkey tracking permit, where included in the itinerary

What's Excluded

  • International flights to and from Kigali
  • Rwanda visa fees, unless covered by the East African Tourist Visa
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages, unless stated by the lodge
  • Optional activities not listed in the day-by-day itinerary

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