Forest to Savanna

✦ Rwanda · Classic Game Safari

Forest to Savanna

Nyungwe's canopy, Volcanoes gorillas and Akagera's Big Five revival.

Duration8 days
From$8,200 pp
Best timeJun–Sep & Dec–Feb
Group2–6 guests

✦ Overview

The journey

The complete Rwanda — the ancient rainforest of Nyungwe, the gorillas of the Virungas, and the Big Five comeback story of Akagera.

Highlights

  • Nyungwe canopy walk
  • Chimpanzee trekking
  • Gorilla trek
  • Akagera Big Five

Day by day

Day 1

Arrive Kigali

City tour and overnight.

The Retreat Kigali

Day 2

To Nyungwe

Scenic drive south through tea country.

The Retreat Kigali

Day 3

Canopy & chimps

Canopy walk and chimpanzee trek.

Bisate Lodge

Day 4

To Volcanoes

Transfer north to the Virungas.

Bisate Lodge

Day 5

Gorilla trekking

Trek to a mountain-gorilla family.

One&Only Nyungwe House

Day 6

To Akagera

Cross to the savanna of the east.

One&Only Nyungwe House

Day 7

Akagera Big Five

Game drives and a boat safari on the lakes.

Magashi Camp

Day 8

Departure

Return to Kigali for your flight.

What's included

  • All permits & park fees
  • Private guide & 4x4
  • Premium lodges
  • Transfers

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visas & insurance
  • Premium drinks
  • Gratuities

✦ Your Route

8 days across Rwanda

A sense of the ground you'll cover — we handle every transfer and flight in between.

1Kigali2 days
2Nyungwe1 day
3Volcanoes1 day
4Akagera2 days
  1. 1Kigali2 days
  2. 2Nyungwe1 day
  3. 3Volcanoes1 day
  4. 4Akagera2 days

✦ Gallery

A glimpse of the wild

✦ Tailored Quote

Get a quote for Forest to Savanna

Share a few details and we'll send a personalised, no-obligation quotation within 24 hours.

✦ You Might Also Like

More journeys