18-Day Rwanda And Seychelles | Gorillas, Safari & Beach

A combined Rwanda and Seychelles itinerary typically spans 18-days, pairing intense mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park with luxury beach relaxation. Top experiences include tracking gorillas and golden monkeys, visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial, and relaxing on pristine beaches in Mahé, Praslin, or La Digue islands.

Before you venture into the pristine woods, take in the vibrancy and bustle of Kigali, the final hub. In the most breathtaking wildlife parks, where you will encounter chimpanzees, gorillas, the rare shoe-caged stork, and innumerable other unique animal species, let yourself to be engulfed by nature. You exclusively interact with locals, knowledgeable guides, and your own company. An experience where you can spend thirty minutes lounging on Mahé’s luxurious, sun-drenched beach and thinking about it nonstop.

Note: Rwanda And Seychelles have established strong bilateral ties, focusing on tourism, trade, education, and security cooperation. Key agreements include a visa waiver for citizens and collaboration on prison services. Often paired in luxury travel itineraries, the two countries offer a mix of mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda and beach relaxation in Seychelles.

18-Day Rwanda And Seychelles Highlights

  • Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – transfer to hotel
  • Day 2-4: Transfer and activities in Akagera National Park
  • Day 5: City Tour Kigali, Visit Local Market and Genocide Memorial
  • Day 6-7: Via coffee plantation to Nyungwe National Park for chimpanzee trekking
  • Day 8-9: Boat trip on Lake Kivuu and tour of surroundings
  • Day 10-12: Exploration Vulcanoes N.P. including gorilla trekking
  • Day 13: Drive to Kigali and international flight to Mahé
  • Day 14-18: Time to spend free on Mahé

18-Day Rwanda And Seychelles Itinerary

  • In addition to being one of Africa’s most beautiful cities, Kigali is also among the cleanest and safest thanks to its verdant hills, blooming trees, winding boulevards, and bustling streets.
  • A trip to the Kigali Genocide Memorial in the Gisozi area is strongly advised if you wish to learn more about Rwanda’s recent past.
  • Discover the Big 5 and the rare shoecark in Akagera National Park’s stunning and diverse landscape, which includes typical African grassland, forested hills, and waterways teeming with birds.
  • An exciting walk to see the chimpanzees is one of Nyungwe Forest’s attractions.
  • Enjoy Nyungwe Forest National Park’s abundant orchids (more than 100 species!) while you travel.
  • Meet the wives of the fisherman and the locals on the island of Gihaya in Lake Kivu, go swimming, or explore the port settlements where people go about their daily lives in silence.
    Get ready for a strenuous yet memorable walk in the Parc National des Vulcans in search of mountain gorillas.
  • Mahé is known as the island of abundance due to its abundant flora and fauna, as well as its breathtaking beaches, thrilling dive locations, vast tea plantations, and wonderful hiking paths.