Game drives
Game drives is included as part of the 7 Days Rwanda Safari experience, with Intare Safaris arranging the timing, route advice and local support needed for a smooth Rwanda safari.
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
7 Days Rwanda Safari Itinerary
This itinerary is presented immediately after the overview so visitors can clearly understand the route, daily experience, travel time, meals and planning notes before making an inquiry.
Day 1Arrival, safari briefing and start of the Rwanda route
Kigali → Akagera National Park
Arrival, safari briefing and start of the Rwanda route
Kigali → Akagera National ParkDay Overview
Day 1 is designed to keep the 7 Days Rwanda Safari route organized and comfortable. Your Intare Safaris guide manages timing, park or activity coordination, luggage, vehicle comfort and practical interpretation so the day feels smooth rather than rushed.
Detailed Experience
Begin with arrival assistance, hotel pickup or a city meeting point. Your guide confirms the full Rwanda safari plan, checks activity timing, discusses route conditions and answers practical questions about money, clothing, photography, permits and lodge arrangements. Where time allows, the day can include a gentle city orientation, craft stop, viewpoint or welcome dinner before the main safari route begins.
Key Experiences
- Meet your Intare Safaris driver-guide
- Safari briefing and route confirmation
- Optional city orientation or welcome stop
- Vehicle, timing and activity preparation
Planning Note
This day can be adjusted according to lodge category, permit availability, season, road conditions and your preferred travel pace. Intare Safaris will confirm the final timing before travel.
Day 2Safari exploration in Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park → Nyungwe Forest
Safari exploration in Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park → Nyungwe ForestDay Overview
Day 2 is designed to keep the 7 Days Rwanda Safari route organized and comfortable. Your Intare Safaris guide manages timing, park or activity coordination, luggage, vehicle comfort and practical interpretation so the day feels smooth rather than rushed.
Detailed Experience
Explore Akagera National Park with your private guide, following the best available route for wildlife, scenery and comfort. Activities may include morning and afternoon game drives, boat safaris where available, nature interpretation, cultural stops, viewpoints and lodge relaxation. The guide adjusts the day around weather, wildlife movement, road conditions and your preferred photography pace.
Key Experiences
- Private guided safari activity
- Wildlife and landscape photography
- Comfortable 4x4 routing
- Flexible lodge and park timing
Planning Note
This day can be adjusted according to lodge category, permit availability, season, road conditions and your preferred travel pace. Intare Safaris will confirm the final timing before travel.
Day 3Safari exploration in Nyungwe Forest
Nyungwe Forest → Lake Kivu
Safari exploration in Nyungwe Forest
Nyungwe Forest → Lake KivuDay Overview
Day 3 is designed to keep the 7 Days Rwanda Safari route organized and comfortable. Your Intare Safaris guide manages timing, park or activity coordination, luggage, vehicle comfort and practical interpretation so the day feels smooth rather than rushed.
Detailed Experience
Explore Nyungwe Forest with your private guide, following the best available route for wildlife, scenery and comfort. Activities may include morning and afternoon game drives, boat safaris where available, nature interpretation, cultural stops, viewpoints and lodge relaxation. The guide adjusts the day around weather, wildlife movement, road conditions and your preferred photography pace.
Key Experiences
- Private guided safari activity
- Wildlife and landscape photography
- Comfortable 4x4 routing
- Flexible lodge and park timing
Planning Note
This day can be adjusted according to lodge category, permit availability, season, road conditions and your preferred travel pace. Intare Safaris will confirm the final timing before travel.
Day 4Safari exploration in Lake Kivu
Lake Kivu → Volcanoes National Park
Safari exploration in Lake Kivu
Lake Kivu → Volcanoes National ParkDay Overview
Day 4 is designed to keep the 7 Days Rwanda Safari route organized and comfortable. Your Intare Safaris guide manages timing, park or activity coordination, luggage, vehicle comfort and practical interpretation so the day feels smooth rather than rushed.
Detailed Experience
Explore Lake Kivu with your private guide, following the best available route for wildlife, scenery and comfort. Activities may include morning and afternoon game drives, boat safaris where available, nature interpretation, cultural stops, viewpoints and lodge relaxation. The guide adjusts the day around weather, wildlife movement, road conditions and your preferred photography pace.
Key Experiences
- Private guided safari activity
- Wildlife and landscape photography
- Comfortable 4x4 routing
- Flexible lodge and park timing
Planning Note
This day can be adjusted according to lodge category, permit availability, season, road conditions and your preferred travel pace. Intare Safaris will confirm the final timing before travel.
Day 5Safari exploration in Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park → Kigali
Safari exploration in Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park → KigaliDay Overview
Day 5 is designed to keep the 7 Days Rwanda Safari route organized and comfortable. Your Intare Safaris guide manages timing, park or activity coordination, luggage, vehicle comfort and practical interpretation so the day feels smooth rather than rushed.
Detailed Experience
Explore Volcanoes National Park with your private guide, following the best available route for wildlife, scenery and comfort. Activities may include morning and afternoon game drives, boat safaris where available, nature interpretation, cultural stops, viewpoints and lodge relaxation. The guide adjusts the day around weather, wildlife movement, road conditions and your preferred photography pace.
Key Experiences
- Private guided safari activity
- Wildlife and landscape photography
- Comfortable 4x4 routing
- Flexible lodge and park timing
Planning Note
This day can be adjusted according to lodge category, permit availability, season, road conditions and your preferred travel pace. Intare Safaris will confirm the final timing before travel.
Day 6Safari exploration in Kigali
Kigali → Kigali
Safari exploration in Kigali
Kigali → KigaliDay Overview
Day 6 is designed to keep the 7 Days Rwanda Safari route organized and comfortable. Your Intare Safaris guide manages timing, park or activity coordination, luggage, vehicle comfort and practical interpretation so the day feels smooth rather than rushed.
Detailed Experience
Explore Kigali with your private guide, following the best available route for wildlife, scenery and comfort. Activities may include morning and afternoon game drives, boat safaris where available, nature interpretation, cultural stops, viewpoints and lodge relaxation. The guide adjusts the day around weather, wildlife movement, road conditions and your preferred photography pace.
Key Experiences
- Private guided safari activity
- Wildlife and landscape photography
- Comfortable 4x4 routing
- Flexible lodge and park timing
Planning Note
This day can be adjusted according to lodge category, permit availability, season, road conditions and your preferred travel pace. Intare Safaris will confirm the final timing before travel.
Day 7Final Rwanda safari morning and departure connection
Kigali → Departure connection
Final Rwanda safari morning and departure connection
Kigali → Departure connectionDay Overview
Day 7 is designed to keep the 7 Days Rwanda Safari route organized and comfortable. Your Intare Safaris guide manages timing, park or activity coordination, luggage, vehicle comfort and practical interpretation so the day feels smooth rather than rushed.
Detailed Experience
After breakfast, enjoy a final relaxed morning before the transfer to the airport, city hotel or next safari connection. Your guide can include a short shopping stop, viewpoint, coffee stop or lunch depending on flight time. This day is also suitable for connecting the safari to Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, South Sudan or a 4x4 car rental extension.
Key Experiences
- Final breakfast and check-out
- Scenic transfer or last activity stop
- Airport or hotel drop-off
- Optional East Africa safari extension
Planning Note
This day can be adjusted according to lodge category, permit availability, season, road conditions and your preferred travel pace. Intare Safaris will confirm the final timing before travel.
