The 8 Days Ultra-Luxury Rwanda Safari is an exclusive fly-in adventure combining extraordinary wildlife encounters, private helicopter transfers and exceptional accommodation across Rwanda’s most spectacular destinations. Your journey begins in Kigali with a stay at Kigali Serena Hotel before a private helicopter flight to Akagera National Park, where you will enjoy thrilling Big Five game drives and a scenic boat safari on Lake Ihema. Continue by private helicopter to Volcanoes National Park for an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience, spending up to one remarkable hour observing endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

Your 8 Days Ultra-Luxury Rwanda Safari continues with a scenic private helicopter transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park, where you will enjoy exciting chimpanzee trekking, a spectacular canopy walkway experience and beautiful tea plantation landscapes. With exclusive lodges, personalised services, private safari experiences and carefully arranged domestic helicopter flights, this exceptional journey combines Rwanda’s magnificent rainforests, savannah wildlife and breathtaking scenery before your return flight to Kigali for international departure. Helicopter transfers are subject to availability, weather conditions and landing approvals.

Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport – Kigali City Experience

Your 8 Days Ultra-Luxury Rwanda Safari begins upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, where your professional English-speaking driver-guide will warmly welcome you and assist with your luggage. You will enjoy a private transfer to Kigali Serena Hotel, your elegant accommodation in Rwanda’s beautiful capital. Depending on your arrival time, you may begin a guided Kigali city experience, discovering the city’s attractive neighbourhoods, cultural attractions and fascinating history.

Your city tour may include a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where you will learn about Rwanda’s history and remarkable journey towards reconciliation. You may also explore selected art galleries and local craft centres before returning to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing, enjoying the hotel’s facilities and preparing for your extraordinary fly-in safari adventure.

Meal Plan: Dinner, depending on arrival time.

Day 2: Private Helicopter Flight from Kigali to Akagera National Park – Afternoon Wildlife Game Drive

After breakfast at Kigali Serena Hotel, you will transfer to the designated helicopter departure point for your private charter flight to Akagera National Park. Enjoy spectacular aerial views of Rwanda’s rolling hills, beautiful countryside and eastern savannah landscapes as you travel towards the country’s remarkable wildlife destination. Upon landing at an approved location, your safari guide will welcome you and arrange your transfer to Ruzizi Tented Lodge, beautifully situated along the shores of Lake Ihema.

After checking in, enjoy lunch and some relaxation while admiring the peaceful lakeside surroundings. Later in the afternoon, embark on your first guided wildlife game drive, exploring Akagera’s beautiful savannah landscapes in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes and other remarkable animals. Depending on wildlife movements, you may also encounter predators. Return to your lodge for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay surrounded by nature.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3: Big Five Wildlife Game Drive – Afternoon Boat Safari on Lake Ihema

Today is dedicated to exceptional wildlife experiences in Akagera National Park. After an early breakfast, depart for a guided morning game drive through the park’s beautiful savannah plains, woodlands and wildlife-rich habitats. Accompanied by your professional safari guide, you will search for Africa’s celebrated Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinoceroses. Although sightings of all five species cannot be guaranteed, the park offers wonderful opportunities to observe diverse African wildlife in its natural environment.

Your guide will help you identify different animals while sharing fascinating information about their behaviour and conservation. After your morning adventure, return to Ruzizi Tented Lodge for lunch and relaxation before enjoying a private boat safari on Lake Ihema. During your cruise, you may observe hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants along the shoreline and numerous waterbird species. The peaceful lake scenery provides excellent opportunities for wildlife photography before returning to your lodge for dinner.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4: Private Helicopter Transfer from Akagera to Volcanoes National Park – Afternoon Relaxation

After breakfast, your 8 Days Ultra-Luxury Rwanda Safari continues with a private helicopter charter flight from Akagera National Park towards Volcanoes National Park. Subject to approved flight and landing arrangements, this spectacular aerial journey offers beautiful views of Rwanda’s rolling countryside, green hills and magnificent volcanic landscapes. As you approach the Virunga region, you will enjoy breathtaking scenery dominated by the impressive mountain peaks.

Upon arrival at the designated landing location, your private driver-guide will transfer you to Singita Kwitonda Lodge, an exceptional luxury retreat overlooking the volcanic landscape near Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing in your beautiful suite, appreciating the peaceful mountain surroundings and personalised hospitality. You may enjoy the lodge’s wellness facilities or simply admire the magnificent scenery before preparing for the following morning’s mountain gorilla trekking adventure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 5: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park – Afternoon at Leisure

Today is one of the most extraordinary highlights of your 8 Days Ultra-Luxury Rwanda Safari. After an early breakfast at Singita Kwitonda Lodge, your private driver-guide will transfer you to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters in Kinigi for registration and the morning trekking briefing. Experienced park rangers will explain the conservation regulations and safety guidelines before accompanying you through the beautiful bamboo forests and volcanic slopes in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.

Your mountain gorilla trekking experience provides an unforgettable opportunity to spend up to one hour observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat. You may witness powerful silverbacks, playful youngsters and mothers caring for their infants while learning about their remarkable social behaviour. The trekking duration varies depending on the gorillas’ location and forest conditions.

After completing your trek, return to Singita Kwitonda Lodge for lunch and relaxation, depending on your finishing time. Enjoy a peaceful afternoon overlooking the magnificent Virunga Mountains, unwind with a wellness treatment or simply relax in your private suite. In the evening, enjoy dinner and another memorable overnight stay surrounded by Rwanda’s beautiful volcanic scenery.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 6: Private Helicopter Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park – Afternoon Canopy Walk

After breakfast, you will depart for your private helicopter transfer from the Volcanoes National Park region towards Nyungwe Forest National Park. The flight offers spectacular aerial views of Rwanda’s mountainous countryside, forested hills and beautiful landscapes. Upon landing at an approved location, you will be welcomed by your private driver-guide and transferred to One&Only Nyungwe House, an exclusive rainforest retreat surrounded by lush tea plantations and beautiful forest scenery.

After checking in and enjoying lunch, prepare for an exciting Nyungwe canopy walkway experience, subject to your flight arrival time and the confirmed activity schedule. Accompanied by an experienced forest guide, you will walk along the Igishigishigi Trail before reaching the spectacular suspended walkway high above the rainforest floor. Enjoy breathtaking views of the treetops, surrounding valleys and dense forest vegetation before returning to One&Only Nyungwe House for dinner and relaxation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 7: Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest – Tea Plantation Experience and Relaxation

Today, your 8 Days Ultra-Luxury Rwanda Safari continues with an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe Forest National Park. After an early breakfast or packed breakfast, you will depart for the designated trekking briefing point, where experienced park rangers will explain the trekking procedures before guiding you into the beautiful rainforest. As you explore the forest trails, listen for the distinctive calls of chimpanzees and enjoy the remarkable biodiversity of this ancient ecosystem.

Once the chimpanzees are located, you may spend up to one hour observing their fascinating behaviour as they feed, groom one another and move through the forest canopy. Although wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, this experience provides an extraordinary opportunity to appreciate one of Africa’s most intelligent primates in its natural habitat.

After trekking, return to One&Only Nyungwe House for lunch and relaxation. Later, enjoy a guided tea plantation experience, discovering the beautiful tea-growing landscapes surrounding your lodge and learning about Rwanda’s tea cultivation traditions. Spend the remainder of the afternoon relaxing, enjoying the rainforest views or experiencing the lodge’s wellness facilities before dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 8: Private Helicopter Flight from Nyungwe to Kigali – International Departure

On the final morning of your 8 Days Ultra-Luxury Rwanda Safari, enjoy breakfast at One&Only Nyungwe House while appreciating the peaceful rainforest atmosphere and beautiful tea plantation scenery. Depending on your international departure schedule, you may have time for a leisurely morning, enjoying the surroundings or relaxing at the lodge before preparing for your return flight.

After checkout, you will be transferred to the designated helicopter departure location for your private charter flight back to Kigali. Enjoy magnificent aerial views of Rwanda’s rolling hills, green valleys and picturesque countryside as you conclude your remarkable journey across three of the country’s most beautiful national parks.

Upon arrival in Kigali, you will receive a private transfer to Kigali International Airport for your scheduled international departure. Your safari concludes with unforgettable memories of mountain gorilla trekking, Big Five wildlife encounters, chimpanzee tracking, spectacular rainforest landscapes and exceptional hospitality.

Meal Plan: Breakfast.

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