Luxury Rwanda Tours

Introduction to Rwanda
(6 Days)
Kigali, Volcanoes National Park

Highlights of Rwanda
(9 Days)
Kigali, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Volcanoes National Park

Rwanda: Safari & Mountains
(8 Days)
Kigali, Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park

Rwanda in Depth
(12 Days)
Kigali, Akagera National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Volcanoes National Park

MULTI-COUNTRY TOURS

Tanzania & Rwanda
(12 Days)
Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Singita Grumeti Reserves (Serengeti), Volcanoes National Park

Rwanda: Safari & Mountains

(8 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Kigali, Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park

Go wild gorilla trekking in the forests of Volcanoes National Park, enjoy game drives in the savanna of Akagera National Park and enjoy a scenic transfer by private helicopter on this luxurious private tour of Rwanda.

Begin in Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital. During flexible private touring, visit local markets and art galleries, and tour the sobering Kigali Genocide Memorial, a museum dedicated to the horrific 1994 Rwandan genocide. Upon request, we can also arrange a Rwandan coffee tasting, a culinary tour or cooking lesson, and visits to local fashion designers and boutiques.

Next, visit Akagera National Park, a beautiful expanse of savanna, wetlands, lakes and hills in eastern Rwanda. Stay at a luxurious safari lodge on the banks of Lake Rwanyakazinga. During unforgettable morning and afternoon game drives, look for members of the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and Cape buffaloes—as well as zebras, giraffes, baboons and various antelope species. Also spot some of the 400-plus bird species living in the area. If desired, enjoy a water safari on the lake to look for hippos, crocodiles and land mammals coming to the water to drink.

Continue by private helicopter to Volcanoes National Park, a spectacular landscape of volcanic peaks in the Virunga Mountains that’s the natural habitat of mountain gorillas and was the base for celebrated gorilla researcher Dian Fossey. Stay in a lodge with views of the beautiful volcanoes and surrounding countryside. Track gorilla families during morning hikes, and perhaps also glimpse golden monkeys and other native species. Also visit Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. During leisure time, enjoy activities such as visiting a local community, seeing a nursery used in reforestation projects, going on birding walks, hiking in the mountains and visiting Dian Fossey’s research camp.

Upon request, we can further customize this private Rwanda tour to include philanthropic activities and private dining experiences. This tour can also be incorporated into a multi-country tour that combines destinations elsewhere in Africa.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1	Arrive Kigali VIP airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 1 night. Afternoon private city tour
Day 2	Kigali – Akagera National Park Private transfer to safari camp for 3 nights. Afternoon game drive
Day 3	Akagera National Park Morning and afternoon game drives
Day 4	Akagera National Park Morning and afternoon game drives
Day 5	Akagera National Park – Volcanoes National Park Private helicopter transfer to Volcanoes National Park. Private arrival transfer to lodge for 3 nights
Day 6	Volcanoes National Park Early morning trek to see mountain gorillas. Option to visit Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
Day 7	Volcanoes National Park Early morning trek to see mountain gorillas or golden monkeys. Balance of day at leisure
Day 8	Volcanoes National Park – Depart Kigali Private transfer to Kigali airport. VIP departure assistance

Hotels

Kigali:	Retreat Kigali or The Pinnacle Kigali
Akagera National Park:	Magashi Camp
Volcanoes National Park:	Singita Kwitonda Lodge, Bisate Lodge or One&Only Gorilla’s Nest

Cost

From $40,110

Per person (double occupancy)

Booking Information >

All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.

Please Contact Us for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.

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Private touring with your own personal guides and drivers
Preferred rooms in the very best luxury hotels
Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our travel specialists
Itineraries that are customized according to your interests and schedule
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A seamless travel experience, including all logistics, skipping lines during touring whenever possible, restaurant and spa reservations, performance tickets, private airport transfers, internal transportation, VIP and fast-track airport assistance in many destinations
Around-the-clock support in each destination during your trip
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