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Trip Overview
Location
Rwanda
Duration
9 Nights | 10 Days
Starting From
$18,000 per person
This journey takes you through Rwanda’s most iconic landscapes, from mist-covered mountains to wide savannahs and lush rainforests alive with rare wildlife. Over 10 days you’ll experience the thrill of trekking endangered mountain gorillas, following wild chimpanzees through the jungle, and seeking out Africa’s iconic Big Five on safari. Helicopter flights, canopy walks, river views, and time in exceptional lodges combine adventure and tranquility in equal measure.
Perfect for: Travelers seeking rare primate encounters, diverse safaris, and luxurious seclusion.
Trip Style: Luxury, adventure, primates, safari.
Key Highlights
Gorilla trekking in the misty jungles of Volcanoes National Park
Chimpanzee encounters in Nyungwe’s ancient forests
Big Five safari and lakeside views in Akagera National Park
Helicopter transfers over Rwanda’s rolling hills
Unique luxury lodges blending comfort with wilderness
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Kigali
Begin in Rwanda’s vibrant capital, a city known for its warmth, creativity, and forward-looking spirit. Explore museums, cafés, and markets before settling into a boutique hotel.
Days 2–5: Akagera National Park
Fly by helicopter to Akagera, a conservation success story now thriving with lions, elephants, and black rhino. Game drives take you across rolling savannahs, wetlands, and lakes alive with hippo and crocodile. Birdlife abounds, with over 500 recorded species. Sunset drinks overlooking the plains round out your days.
Days 6–8: Nyungwe Forest
In the southwest, trek with expert guides to find habituated chimpanzees and other primates in the dense rainforest. Walk the iconic canopy bridge, suspended high above the treetops, with panoramic views of this ancient landscape. Nightfall brings quiet seclusion at your forest retreat.
Days 8–11: Volcanoes National Park
Your journey ends in the Virunga Mountains, where mist rises over bamboo and volcanic peaks. Here you’ll trek to meet mountain gorilla families, observing their tender bonds up close. Golden monkey encounters, crater hikes, and a visit to Dian Fossey’s research site add depth to your days, while your lodge offers serene evenings in the shadow of the volcanoes.
Destinations & Key Places
Akagera National Park
Big Five game drives, lakes, wetlands, and birdlife.
Nyungwe Forest
Chimpanzee trekking, rainforest walks, canopy bridge.
Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla trekking, golden monkeys, volcanic peaks.