Tour overview
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrival in Kigali
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and transfer to your lodge.
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
A scenic drive to the Volcanoes National Park region.
Gorilla trekking
A guided trek to spend one hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family.
Golden monkey trekking
A shorter trek to observe a troop of golden monkeys in the bamboo forest.
Free day
An optional second gorilla trek, or a visit to a local cultural village.
Transfer to Akagera National Park
A drive east to Akagera, Rwanda's only Big Five park.
Akagera game drive
A full day of game viewing across Akagera's savannah and lake ecosystems.
Akagera game drive
A second day of game viewing, focused on predator tracking.
Akagera boat safari
A boat cruise on Lake Ihema.
Transfer to Kigali
A drive back to Kigali with a stop at the Genocide Memorial.
Departure from Kigali
A transfer to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight home.
Tour price
Included
- Private safari vehicle and professional guide
- Park and conservation fees
- Accommodation and meals as described
- Airport or hotel transfers where stated
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I book?
Gorilla permits are limited to a small number of trekkers per day, so we recommend booking at least 4-6 months ahead, especially for July-September and December-January.
How physically demanding is gorilla trekking?
Trekking time varies from 1-6 hours depending on where the gorilla family has moved that day, over steep and sometimes muddy volcanic terrain. A reasonable fitness level is recommended.
