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4-Day Rwanda Safari Tour by Shalom Safaris Rwanda
Offered by - Shalom Safaris Rwanda
Tour Features
Our 4 days wildlife & Gorilla trekking safari combines a Gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes national park with a wildlife safari excursion in Akagera national park. dive into culture village activities that provide an insight on Rwandan culture and village lifestyle. You will also get to visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus by Dian Fossey and get an opportunity to buy souvenirs in Kigali’s craft shops which wraps up your memorable experience in Rwanda.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Rwanda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Akagera Game Lodge (Mantis) No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 2 | Karenge bush camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 3 | Ingagi Park View Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 4 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Arrival in Kigali Followed by a Scenic Drive to Akagera Nati
Begin your day with a scenic transfer to Akagera national park for a sunset boat tour and overnight inside the park, before entering the park, experience culture village activities that provide an insight on Rwandan culture and village lifestyle while interacting with locals. Continue to the Park and enjoy a sunset boat tour on lake Ihema that typically lasts for an hour, offering an opportunity to spot animals such as crocodiles, hippos and a variety of bird species
Main Destination: Akagera National Park
Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge (Mantis)
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Wildlife Game Drive in Akagera National Park.
After an early breakfast, embark on a full day Game drive exploring the park’s diverse landscapes and spotting different animals such as the big 5, different types of antelopes, bird species and amphibians. After the safari, overnight stay.
Main Destination: Akagera National Park
Accommodation: Karenge bush camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Transfer to Volcanoes National Park and Visit Ellen DeGenere
Day 3 starts with a transfer to Volcanoes National Park, visit the Ellen DeGeneres campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, where you will learn about the dedicated efforts toward gorilla conservation, before going to your accommodation for an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Ingagi Park View Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 4 - Gorilla Trekking Experience and Transfer back to Kigali.
Day 4 starts with an early morning transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a short briefing, before you start your gorilla trekking experience. After the Gorilla trekking experience, have lunch and embark on a scenic road trip back to Kigali, shop for souvenirs and wrap up your tour with an airport drop off for your departure.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Feb 26, 2026 - Feb 27, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
This tour starts in Akagera National Park and ends in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
This tour starts in Akagera National Park and ends in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
Offered By
Shalom Safaris Rwanda
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
Shalom Safaris Rwanda is a tour and travel company striving to provide remarkable bespoke travel experiences across East Africa. As DMC, we have a deep understanding of the destinations, and we are committed to providing you with personalized service and attention to detail.
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