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Volcanoes + Akagera6 days
Gorillas & the Big Five in one week
4.9· 131 reviewsout of 5
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$3,420per person
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The complete Rwanda: gorillas, chimps & savanna
5.0· 94 reviewsout of 5
Kigali, Volcanoes, Nyungwe, Lake Kivu & Akagera- Duration10 days · 9 nights
- GroupPrivate · 1–6 guests
- DifficultyModerate
- Start & endKigali airport
Every side of Rwanda in ten days
Gorillas in the Virungas, chimpanzees in ancient Nyungwe, lazy days on Lake Kivu and the Big Five in Akagera — our signature journey links them with the country’s most beautiful roads.
- Gorilla and golden monkey treks
- Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe
- Canopy walk 70 m above the forest
- Two nights on Lake Kivu
- Big Five game drives in Akagera
- Kigali city tour
Day by day
- 01
Days 1–2 · Kigali
Arrival & city tour
Airport welcome, Kimironko market, the Genocide Memorial and dinner in the capital.
Kigali Serena Breakfast · Dinner
- 02
Days 3–4 · Volcanoes
Gorillas & golden monkeys
Two mornings in the bamboo forests of the Virungas.
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Full board
- 03
Days 5–6 · Lake Kivu
Beaches & island coffee
Drive the Congo-Nile trail to the lake for boat trips and slow afternoons.
Cormoran Lodge Full board
- 04
Days 7–8 · Nyungwe
Chimps & the canopy walk
Track chimpanzees at dawn and walk above one of Africa’s oldest forests.
One&Only Nyungwe House Full board
- 05
Days 9–10 · Akagera
Big Five & departure
Finish on the savanna with game drives and a Lake Ihema boat, then fly home from Kigali.
Full board
What’s included
Included
- Gorilla, golden monkey and chimp permits
- Canopy walk and park fees
- Private 4×4 and driver-guide
- 9 nights accommodation
- Most meals
- Airport transfers
Not included
- International flights
- Rwanda visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Drinks
Where you’ll stay
Five hand-picked lodges
From a Kigali city hotel to tea-estate cottages in Nyungwe — each chosen for its setting and service.
· 9 nights· Mostly full board
Prices
Per person in US dollars. Prices fall as your group grows.
| Travellers | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $6,972 | $12,948 |
| 2 travellersMost booked | $4,980 | $9,711 |
| 3–4 travellers | $4,582 | $9,213 |
| 5–6 travellers | $4,283 | $8,914 |
Gorilla and chimp permits sell out in peak season — book 4–6 months ahead.
Good to know
How fit do I need to be?
Treks take 1–5 hours on steep, muddy slopes at 2,500–3,000 m. Rangers match groups to gorilla families by fitness, and porters ($15) can carry your bag and help on steep sections.
Is there a minimum age?
Gorilla trekking is open to visitors aged 15 and over. Younger travellers can join the golden monkey trek, the cultural village or a nature walk instead.
What should I pack?
Waterproof hiking boots, long trousers, a rain jacket, garden gloves for gripping vegetation, and a small daypack. We lend walking sticks at the park.
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5.0out of 5
94 reviews of this tour
- 5.0· July 2026out of 5
Every part of this trip was different and every part was wonderful. Nyungwe was the surprise.
Priya N. · Toronto
- 5.0· June 2026out of 5
Flawless planning over ten days. We never waited, never worried.
Mark & Sue D. · Sydney
Combine it with the savanna
Most guests add a second park. We can join any of these to your trip.
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