5 Days 4 Nights Akagera Safari and Chimpanzees Trekking Rwanda

5 Days Rwanda Wildlife Safari & Chimpanzee Trekking is designed to offer an unforgettable experience for travelers who want to enjoy a classic Big Five safari and an immersive primate adventure all within one country and in less than a week.

Tour Highlights

Multiple game drives in Akagera National Park, Big Five wildlife viewing, boat cruises on Lake Ihema, chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest, canopy walkway adventure, colobus monkey tracking, waterfall hikes, and diverse accommodation experiences.

What to Expect

Your journey begins in the eastern savannas of Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s premier wildlife destination. Here, you will enjoy game drives in search of the Big Five, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable savannah scenery.

The adventure continues in the lush rainforests of Nyungwe National Park in southwest Rwanda. This biodiverse paradise offers an incredible Chimpanzee trekking experience, the thrilling Canopy Walkway, the majestic Isumo Waterfall hike, and a cultural visit to the Gisakura Tea Plantation, where you will witness Rwanda’s renowned tea-growing traditions.

Whether you are a solo traveler, a couple, a family, or an adventurous group, this tour provides flexible itinerary ideas tailored to every travel style. We also welcome group joiners and offer special honeymoon packages for those seeking a romantic and unforgettable getaway.

Comprehensive Wildlife  

Big Five in savannah ecosystem, 13 primate species including chimpanzees, over 800 bird species combined, aquatic wildlife, ancient rainforest biodiversity, and complete ecosystem diversity from wetlands to mountains.

Tour details

Day 1: Kigali City tour and transfer to Akagera National Park – Afternoon Wildlife Safari

Begin your safari with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Kigali, followed by an optional visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Then enjoy a scenic drive to Akagera National Park. Upon arrival, embark on an afternoon game drive across the park’s stunning savannahs, where you may encounter zebras, giraffes, elephants, and a diverse range of antelope species.

Accommodation: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive – Explore Akagera from South to North

Enjoy a thrilling full-day game drive across Akagera, exploring from the southern woodlands to the wildlife-rich northern plains. This is your best opportunity to spot lions, rhinos, buffaloes, elephants, hyenas, and large herds of plains game. With breathtaking scenery and expert guiding, every moment becomes photographic.

Accommodation: Karenge Bush Camp

Day 3: Early Morning Game Drive – Breakfast – Transfer Back to Kigali

Start your day with an early morning game drive, the perfect time to spot predators and other animals active at sunrise. After an exciting wildlife session, return to the lodge for breakfast. Later, exit the park and enjoy a comfortable transfer back to Kigali.

Spend your afternoon at leisure or choose an optional short city tour.

Accommodation: Movenpick Hotel Kigali

Day 4: Kigali to Nyungwe – Canopy Walkway & Gisakura Tea Plantation Visit

After breakfast, drive to the majestic Nyungwe National Park. Experience the famous Canopy Walkway, suspended high above the forest floor, offering panoramic views of the lush rainforest and its diverse wildlife.

Later, tour the scenic Gisakura Tea Plantations, where you’ll learn about Rwanda’s rich tea culture and production process.

Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hotel  or Munazi Lodge

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe – Return to Kigali

Begin early for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking adventure in Nyungwe Forest. Listen for their calls as you track them through dense jungle terrain. Watching chimpanzees in their natural habitat is one of Rwanda’s most rewarding wildlife experiences.

After the trek, enjoy a scenic drive back to Kigali, where your 5-day safari concludes.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Not included