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Illustrative photo, not contractualRwanda – Kigali, Akagera & gorillas
The land of a thousand hills: savannah, lakes and volcanic forests in the heart of Africa.
Duration7 days
Best timeJune–Sept., Dec.–Feb.
FlightsCotonou or Douala (RwandAir)
From670,000 FCFA
Kigali surprises with its cleanliness, serenity and creative scene. Akagera National Park offers safaris among the big mammals, while the volcanoes of the north are home to mountain gorillas, which you can approach with the Prestige package.
Itinerary
- Day 1 — Flight Abidjan → Kigali via Cotonou or Douala with RwandAir, hotel transfer
- Day 2 — Kigali: Memorial, Kimironko Market, art galleries and Nyamirambo district
- Day 3 — Drive to Akagera, afternoon safari
- Day 4 — Morning safari, cruise on Lake Ihema, return to Kigali
- Day 5 — Drive to Musanze: gorilla trekking (Prestige) or the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo
- Day 6 — Lake Kivu at Gisenyi, relaxation and boat trip, return to Kigali
- Day 7 — Return flight Kigali → Abidjan via Cotonou or Douala
Highlights
- Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial
- Kimironko Market and artisan workshops
- Safari in Akagera National Park
- Cruise on Lake Ihema to see the hippos
- Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park (Prestige package)
- Excursion to the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo
- Relax on the shores of Lake Kivu
Our 4 packages
Découvertefrom 670,000 FCFAFlights, 2-3★ hotel, breakfasts, airport transfers, group tour of Kigali, group Akagera safari, WhatsApp support
Essentielfrom 1,050,000 FCFAFlights, 3★ hotels, breakfasts, transfers, group excursions (Kigali, Akagera, twin lakes), WhatsApp support
Confortfrom 1,600,000 FCFAFlights, 4★ hotels and lodges, half board, private 4x4 vehicle, private excursions, cruise on Lake Ihema
Prestigefrom 3,290,000 FCFAFlights, 5★ lodges, full board, private guide and driver, gorilla trekking permit for Volcanoes National Park, private safari in Akagera
Indicative prices, confirmed by a firm quote.
Practical information
- Flights
- Abidjan → Kigali via Cotonou or Douala with RwandAir, approximately 7 to 9 hours including a stopover
- Climate
- Temperate highland climate, mild all year round; dry seasons from June to September and from December to February
- Currency
- Rwandan franc (RWF); recent US dollar notes accepted for exchange, mobile payment very widespread
- Health
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required, antimalarial treatment recommended
- Good to know
- Plastic bags are banned in Rwanda and may be confiscated on arrival: opt for fabric bags instead.