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What to Expect

This Rwanda gorilla trekking journey is luxury with real substance: close-up wildlife, Big 5 safari time, and and a deeper sense of purpose running through it all. 

Begin in Kigali – colourful, contemporary and culturally rich – before heading to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s savannah stronghold for game drives and water-based wildlife viewing. For a deeper layer, experience behind the scenes with the teams supporting Eastern black rhino protection and anti-poaching efforts.

Then it’s into Volcanoes National Park, where you trek through bamboo forest and mist to meet a habituated gorilla family – quiet, humbling, unforgettable. Rwanda delivers a journey of contrast, shaped with purpose and planned with polish.


Quick Overview

Country: Rwanda

Highlights: Kigali’s creative pulse, Akagera’s savannah-and-lakescape, Volcanoes gorilla trekking

Best For: The conservation conscious traveller wanting Rwanda gorilla trekking with a safari-first flow.

Inclusions

  • Meals & Beverages
  • Scheduled Activities
  • Transport Logistics
  • Applicable Fees and Levies

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • International Flights
  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance
  • Items not mentioned under Inclusions

This tour is great for

  • Gorilla & Chimp Trekking
  • Adventure

Ideal duration: 9 Days

From $15,985 per person

Best time to go:

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  • Good
  • Mixed

Your adventure begins

1 Night in Kigali

The gateway to Rwanda's treasures

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Kigali has overcome its dark past to become one of the most striking and secure cities in Africa and the pride of Rwanda. Lush hillsides rise up to meandering avenues and streets bustling with people in...

Trek, unwind and explore at The Retreat

In the capital of Rwanda, The Retreat by Heaven is a five-star luxury boutique hotel offering two sophisticated accommodation options. Engage in a myriad of activities ranging from gorilla trekking to weaving baskets with women from the local ... 

Popular facilities
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Air-Conditioning
  • Restricted Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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4 Nights in Akagera National Park

Central Africa’s Largest Protected Wetland

Akagera National Park is Rwanda’s last great refuge for savannah-adapted wildlife and the country’s only Big 5 safari destination. Set in north-eastern Rwanda along the Tanzanian border, it protects rolling grasslands, acacia woodland, papy...

A lakeside Akagera escape

Magashi Camp reveals Rwanda’s savannah side in Akagera National Park, right next to Lake Rwanyakazinga. Game drives bring you into reach of the Big 5, while boat safaris trace waters shared with hippos, crocodiles and rich birdlife. With... 

Popular facilities
  • Pool
  • Guest Lounge and Full Bar Service
  • Wine Cellar
  • Viewing Deck
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Shuttle Service
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3 Nights in Volcanoes National Park

Live amongst the majestic mountain gorillas

Home to the critically-endangered mountain gorilla and a mountain chain of ancient volanoes, Volcanoes National Park is one of the most anticipated parts of visiting Rwanda and one of the main reasons many travellers come to the country in ...

Gorillas in your midst

Bisate Lodge rests on forested slopes near Volcanoes National Park, with the Virunga volcanoes rising dramatically beyond. Gorilla trekking is the defining experience, complemented by golden monkey tracking, birding and thoughtful community vi... 

Popular facilities
  • Internet Access
  • Bar
  • Library
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1 Night in Kigali

The gateway to Rwanda's treasures

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Kigali has overcome its dark past to become one of the most striking and secure cities in Africa and the pride of Rwanda. Lush hillsides rise up to meandering avenues and streets bustling with people in...

Trek, unwind and explore at The Retreat

In the capital of Rwanda, The Retreat by Heaven is a five-star luxury boutique hotel offering two sophisticated accommodation options. Engage in a myriad of activities ranging from gorilla trekking to weaving baskets with women from the local ... 

Popular facilities
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Air-Conditioning
  • Restricted Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
Continue your journey to

You've reached the end of your adventure

Your journey mapped out:

Ready to pack your bags for Africa? With just a few details from you, we'll put together your dream holiday!

  • 1 Night: Kigali

    Rwanda

  • 4 Nights: Akagera National Park

    Rwanda

  • 3 Nights: Volcanoes National Park

    Rwanda

  • 1 Night: Kigali

    Rwanda

9 Nights in total

$15,985 per person

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