A practical look at this journey
This 5-day journey combines wildlife, local scenery and carefully timed transfers through Kigali, Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park. Gorilla permits and lodge space are checked before confirmation, while the route can be adjusted for your arrival point, comfort level and the number of travellers.
The route covers Kigali, Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Kigali, with time arranged around the conditions on the ground and the way your group prefers to travel. Before confirmation, the Manda Adventures team checks accommodation, driving times, permits and seasonal details so that the final itinerary feels realistic rather than copied from a fixed template.
Private and group price guide
Indicative per person prices by season and group size. Final quote depends on confirmed lodges, park fees, permits, rooming and travel date.
Low Season
April, May and selected green season datesMid Season
Most remaining travel monthsHigh Season
July, August, September and festive periodPrices are arranged as practical selling guide rates for quality operations, reliable support and fair supplier payments. International flights are not included.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Meet your guide and begin the journey from Flexible Start
After a short trip briefing, begin the route with your private guide. Timing is coordinated with your arrival, road conditions and the location of the first lodge or camp.
- Meals: Meals according to arrival time
- Accommodation: Selected luxury lodge or tented camp
Day 2 · Travel from Akagera National Park to Volcanoes National Park
Set out with your private guide after breakfast. The drive is broken up with useful stops, and the day is planned around wildlife activity rather than a rushed timetable.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Selected luxury lodge or tented camp
Day 3 · Travel from Volcanoes National Park to Kigali
Spend the day exploring at a relaxed pace, with time for photography, quiet observation and a picnic or lodge lunch. Your guide adjusts the route as conditions change.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Selected luxury lodge or tented camp
Day 4 · Full day exploring Kigali
Continue through changing landscapes and wildlife areas. There is time to pause at viewpoints, follow fresh sightings and reach the next lodge before dinner.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Selected luxury lodge or tented camp
Day 5 · Final wildlife drive and onward transfer
Enjoy the last part of the journey before travelling to the agreed airport, hotel or onward connection. Your guide confirms the departure timing in advance.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Selected luxury lodge or tented camp
Included
- Professional local guide and planned transport
- Accommodation at the confirmed comfort level
- Meals described in the final itinerary
- Park fees, permits or route services where stated
- Pre-trip planning and local support
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Tips and drinks unless stated
- Optional activities not confirmed in writing