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Rwanda

6-Day Akagera Big Five Plains Safari

Eastern Rwanda’s recovering wilderness—lakeside lodges, boat safaris on Lake Ihema, and Big Five game drives in Akagera.

Rwanda 6 days

Overview

Eastern Rwanda’s recovering wilderness—lakeside lodges, boat safaris on Lake Ihema, and Big Five game drives in Akagera.

Travel style: Classic park safari. Excellent with Kigali city time.

This is a starting point. We refine lodges, flying days and pacing around who is travelling, the season and how you like to spend a safari afternoon.

6-Day Akagera Big Five Plains Safari

Regions on this safari

This route focuses on Akagera. We adjust lodge choice, flight legs and the number of nights in each area to match your season and travel style.

Planning notes

Travel style: Classic park safari. Excellent with Kigali city time.

Experiences on this safari

  • Mountain gorilla trekking
  • Golden monkey tracking
  • Akagera game drives and boat trips
  • Nyungwe canopy walk and forest walks
  • Lake Kivu relaxation

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Practical information

How to get there

Kigali is compact and well connected. Most parks are within a few hours’ drive; helicopter transfers are available for select routes.

Climate

Rwanda’s “Land of a Thousand Hills” climate is mild. Volcanoes National Park can be cool and misty. Dry seasons from June to September and December to February suit trekking best.

Best time to visit

Dry months offer firmer forest trails and clearer views. We limit daily travel distances to keep gorilla days calm and unhurried.

Information & facts

  • Mountain gorilla
  • Golden monkey
  • Elephant and buffalo in Akagera
  • Chimpanzee in Nyungwe
  • Forest birds and primates
  • Small country, diverse ecosystems
  • Conservation-led tourism model
  • Easy to combine primate and savannah experiences

Included

  • Accommodation as outlined
  • Park fees where stated in your proposal
  • Expert guiding on scheduled safari days
  • Meals as specified in your final itinerary

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Premium drinks unless stated
  • Gorilla/chimpanzee permits where applicable (quoted separately)
  • Items of a personal nature

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