Permit included
Volcanoes3 days
Gorilla trekking & golden monkeys in the Virungas
4.9· 212 reviewsout of 5
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$1,890per person
SignaturePrivate tour
Gorillas & the Big Five in one week
4.9· 131 reviewsout of 5
Volcanoes & Akagera National Parks- Duration6 days · 5 nights
- GroupPrivate · 1–6 guests
- DifficultyModerate
- Start & endKigali airport
Gorillas and the Big Five in one week
The two great Rwanda experiences in a single trip: an hour with mountain gorillas in the Virungas, then game drives for lion, rhino and elephant on Akagera’s savanna.
- Gorilla trekking with permit included
- Golden monkey trek
- Big Five game drives
- Lake Ihema boat safari
Day by day
- 01
Days 1–3 · Volcanoes
Gorillas & golden monkeys
Arrive, drive north and spend two mornings in the Virunga forests.
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Full board
- 02
Days 4–6 · Akagera
Big Five on the savanna
Cross the country to Akagera for game drives and a sunset boat, then return to Kigali.
Ruzizi Tented Lodge Full board
What’s included
Included
- Gorilla and golden monkey permits
- Akagera park fees and boat
- Private 4×4 and guide
- 5 nights full board
- Airport transfers
Not included
- Flights
- Visa
- Insurance
- Tips
- Drinks
Where you’ll stay
Two lodges
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge in the Virungas and Ruzizi Tented Lodge on Lake Ihema.
· 5 nights· Full board
Prices
Per person in US dollars. Prices fall as your group grows.
| Travellers | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $4,788 | $8,892 |
| 2 travellersMost booked | $3,420 | $6,669 |
| 3–4 travellers | $3,146 | $6,327 |
| 5–6 travellers | $2,941 | $6,122 |
Gorilla permits sell out in peak season — book 4–6 months ahead.
Gorilla trekking essentials
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.
What happens if it rains?
Treks go ahead in light rain — the forest is at its most atmospheric. In the rare event the park cancels, we rebook your permit or refund it in full.
4.9
4.9out of 5
131 reviews of this tour
- 5.0· September 2026out of 5
The perfect first trip to Rwanda — gorillas one day, lions two days later.
Sarah W. · London
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