Rwanda Safari
Staggeringly beautiful and home to premier primate tracking
Rwanda is a country of unbelievable natural beauty. Scenes of rolling green savannahs lead to hills cloaked with tropical rainforests and bamboo groves. Dormant volcanoes rise from glassy lakes. The country is home to three protected national parks (Akagera, Volcanoes and Nyungwe) and Lake Kivu, one of the African Great Lakes.
The foremost reason many come to this central African nation is to see Rwanda’s rare mountain gorillas and silverbacks in the wild. The trek is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest wildlife experiences, the time spent observing a dominant silverback or playful infant an immense privilege. Equally enthralling are encounters with Volcanoes National Park’s golden monkeys, spotted with the help of expert naturalist guides.
Our team are lucky enough to have trekked into the gorilla’s misty, leafy world on several occasions, their combined decades of experience bringing both an unmatched reverence for Rwanda’s remarkable wildlife and an intimate knowledge of the country’s top hotels and lodges – all checked out first hand.
Each itinerary our experts create is fully personalised, whether it’s purely an eye-opening trip to Rwanda or a journey across several African countries for an incredible safari adventure. You can expect seamless planning, fantastic drivers and the very best local guides and trackers.
Highlights
- Venture into Volcanoes National Park to spend time with critically endangered mountain gorillas
- Go hiking along the forest trails in Nyungwe Forest, one of Africa’s oldest rainforests and find the chimpanzees who live there
- Trek to Dian Fossey’s original scientific base, Karisoke in Volcanoes National Park and discover her pioneering contribution to conservation
- Safari in Akagera National-park and search for the big five in jeeps or boats on the winding waterways
Kigali
Kigali is Rwanda’s vibrant and beautifully organized capital, known for its clean streets, green hills, welcoming atmosphere, and growing cultural and culinary scene. Visitors can explore the Kigali Genocide Memorial, museums, local markets, art galleries, restaurants, and surrounding viewpoints. It is also the country’s main gateway for exploring Rwanda.
Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park is Rwanda’s premier destination for mountain gorilla trekking. Located in the Virunga Mountains, the park protects spectacular volcanic landscapes and montane forests inhabited by mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. Visitors can also enjoy volcano hikes, nature walks and cultural experiences around Musanze.
Where to go
Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park offers Rwanda’s classic savannah safari experience, with open plains, woodland, wetlands and numerous lakes. The park is home to the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros—as well as abundant birdlife. Game drives and boat safaris make Akagera one of Rwanda’s most diverse wildlife destinations.
Nyungwe National Park
Nyungwe National Park is one of Africa’s ancient rainforests and one of Rwanda’s most important destinations for primate and forest tourism. The park is home to chimpanzees, numerous other primates, birds, orchids and butterflies. Its famous canopy walkway provides spectacular views above the rainforest.
Plan your trip to RWANDA
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