Rwanda: Luxury Primate & Rhino Safari

Private
$
From $27,085
2
Guests
10
Days

The Very Best Of Rwanda

This journey through Rwanda highlights the country’s transformation into a premier destination for wildlife conservation and high-end hospitality. Over ten nights, guests will stay at three of the nation’s most refined lodges in regions that are central to both biodiversity and ecological recovery. From the savannahs of Akagera, where black and white rhinos roam again after decades of absence, to the volcanic slopes of the Virungas, home to mountain gorillas, and the montane forests of Nyungwe where chimpanzees thrive, each location reflects Rwanda’s commitment to ecological renewal.

Alongside wildlife encounters, the trip underscores Rwanda’s place at the forefront of conservation-led tourism. Carefully planned road transfers and guided treks provide access to habitats ranging from open wetlands to dense forest, while boat safaris and canopy walks reveal perspectives not possible from a vehicle alone. Each lodge has been chosen for its proximity to wildlife, the quality of guiding, and its role in supporting both conservation initiatives and sustainable tourism.

Daily Summary

Day
1

Kigali

Arrive in Kigali for an overnight stay at Villa Kigali. A private road transfer ensures comfort after the international flight. Depending on arrival time, guests may explore the city with their chef, visit the genocide memorial, or browse the local markets. This day is designed to ease into the pace of Rwanda while providing context for the journey ahead.

Fully Inclusive
Villa Kigali
Days
2-4

Akagera National Park

Transfer by road to Magashi Camp on Lake Rwanyakazinga. The park is Rwanda’s main savannah reserve, home to lions, elephants, and recently reintroduced black and white rhinos. Activities include early and late game drives and boat safaris, which are especially productive for hippo, crocodile, and waterbirds. The park is an important site for predator-prey interactions between lions and antelope herds.

Fully Inclusive
Magashi Camp
Days
5-7

Volcanoes National Park

Continue by road to Singita Kwitonda Lodge, situated closest to the park entrance. Guests rise early for mountain gorilla treks, accompanied by experienced guides. Afternoons can be spent at leisure or visiting the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project headquarters, learning about conservation work. The Virunga ecosystem supports golden monkeys and forest buffalo alongside gorillas, offering broader ecological insight.

Fully Inclusive
Singita Kwitonda
Days
8-10

Nyungwe Forest

Travel by road to Nyungwe House, located on a tea estate bordering the forest. Early mornings are devoted to chimpanzee tracking in the montane forest, where troops of colobus monkeys and turacos are also encountered. Afternoons may include forest walks, canopy bridge excursions, or tea plantation visits. The lodge offers a tranquil base near Rwanda’s border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Fully Inclusive
Nyungwe House

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Fitzroy are true specialists in accessing the wilderness. They know where to go and importantly, when to go there. Highly recommended!

Ed Charles

Bafta & Emmy award winning film producer of BBC’s Planet Earth 2 and A Perfect Planet

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