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Things to do
From the Virunga Mountains to Akagera National Park
Rwanda is compact enough to combine rainforest primates, open savannah and a lakeside pause in one carefully paced journey. Explore the experiences below, then use the itineraries as a starting point for your own trip.
Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Volcanoes National Park protects Rwanda's mountain gorillas. After a ranger briefing, you trek through montane and bamboo forest to a habituated gorilla family, then spend one closely managed hour observing them. Permits are limited, so this is the experience we plan first.
Make an EnquiryRwanda safari trips
These five costed 2027 itineraries range from a focused gorilla journey to a complete private circuit. Filter by length and price, then let our specialists adjust the stays, activities and pace around you.
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Rwanda
Luxury Gorilla Experience
A focused luxury journey pairing Kigali with Volcanoes National Park and an unforgettable mountain-gorilla trek, staying at Hemingways Retreat Kigali and Wilderness Sabyinyo.
4 Daysfrom $8,195
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Rwanda
Gorillas & Golden Monkeys
Five days focused on the primates of Volcanoes National Park, combining a mountain-gorilla trek with a second forest experience tracking golden monkeys.
5 Daysfrom $5,325
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Multi-country
Gorilla Trekking & Kenya Safari
Trek deep into the rainforests of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda in search of mountain gorillas. Then head to some of Kenya's most impressive safari parks. This is the ultimate African wildlife itinerary.
11 Daysfrom $16,783
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Rwanda
Primates of Rwanda
A private journey linking Kigali, the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park and the chimpanzees and canopy walk of Nyungwe Forest.
6 Daysfrom $5,465
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Exclusive East Africa
Explore Rwanda and Tanzania on this 11 day luxury adventure across East Africa. You'll be staying in East Africa's most exclusive lodges offering impeccable service and unparalleled access to the best wildlife areas.
11 Daysfrom $47,455
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Rwanda
Exploring Rwanda
A broad Rwanda circuit with Akagera game viewing, gorilla trekking, Lake Kivu kayaking and chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest.
9 Daysfrom $7,990
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Rwanda safaris: your questions answered
How much does a Rwanda safari cost?
Our new Rwanda itineraries start from $5,325 per person for a five-day gorilla and golden-monkey journey. A nine-day circuit starts from $7,990, while the luxury eight-day wildlife circuit starts from $17,650. Prices are based on two sharing for June to September 2027 and remain subject to permit and lodge availability.
Which places should I combine in Rwanda?
For a short trip, focus on Kigali and Volcanoes National Park. With six days, add Nyungwe for chimpanzees and the canopy walk. Eight or nine days lets you include Akagera's savannah wildlife, and Lake Kivu fits naturally between Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe.
When should I book gorilla permits?
As early as possible, especially for the drier and more popular travel periods. The trekking date anchors the whole route, so we confirm permit availability before finalising the lodges and road sequence.
Is Rwanda only for gorilla trekking?
No. Gorillas are the headline experience, but Rwanda also offers golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park, chimpanzees and a canopy walk in Nyungwe, classic game drives and boat safaris in Akagera, and time beside Lake Kivu.
Can you tailor these Rwanda itineraries?
Yes. Each itinerary is a starting point. We can change the accommodation level, add or remove nights, include Lake Kivu, focus on primates or build a wider East Africa combination around your dates and budget.
Best time for a Rwanda safari
Rwanda can be visited throughout the year. The two drier periods generally make forest paths easier and bring strong Akagera game viewing, while the wetter months create intensely green landscapes and can offer better value.
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Peak window: June to September for drier trekking conditions and strong Akagera game viewing. January and February also offer a useful shorter dry window.
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Talk to someone who's actually been there
Rwanda trips are shaped by permit availability first, then the right lodge sequence and road timings. Our East Africa specialists will coordinate the details and tailor the balance between gorillas, chimpanzees, Akagera and Lake Kivu around your dates and budget.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
What does a Rwanda safari cost?
These are real guide prices from the five costed itineraries above, per person for two sharing from June to September 2027. They are starting points rather than fixed packages, and the final quote depends on permits, lodge availability and the accommodation level you choose.
| Trip style | What's included | Guide price (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Focused primate journeys (4-6 days) | Kigali and Volcanoes National Park, with options to add golden monkeys or continue to Nyungwe for chimpanzees | $5,325-$8,195 |
| Classic Rwanda circuit (9 days) | Akagera, mountain gorillas, Lake Kivu and Nyungwe with comfortable upper-range stays | From $7,990 |
| Luxury complete circuit (8 days) | Luxury bases in Kigali, Akagera, Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe, with the core permits and private road transport | From $17,650 |
Ready to plan your Rwanda safari?
Share your dates, priorities and budget. One of our Rwanda specialists will check permit availability and come back with first thoughts for your trip, with no obligation.
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A glimpse of your Rwanda safari
From mountain gorillas and golden monkeys to Akagera's savannah, Nyungwe's forest and the shores of Lake Kivu, these are the landscapes that shape a Rwanda journey.
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Then we design your safari from scratch, hand-picking the camps, routing and pace to suit you. No off-the-shelf packages, just impartial expert advice.
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We fine-tune every detail with you, then place a 24 hour hold on your preferred camps, with no obligation, before you confirm.
Whatever your budget, group size, length of stay, preferred activity or appetite for adventure, we can help.