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Why Rwanda

Visiting Rwanda, “the land of a thousand hills,” is one of the great wildlife adventures on the planet.

Rwanda's star attraction is the endangered mountain gorilla. An encounter with a silver-back gorilla is one you will never forget! You will also fall in love with the lush landscapes and friendly people. Rwanda is also an ideal addition to any African safari including nearby Tanzania and Kenya.

Quick Info

Where to Stay: Luxurious lodges and bush camps situated in Rwanda’s parks and reserves and stylish city hotels in Kigali offer amazing views and plenty of adventure.

Game Viewing: Several species of primates in the Virunga Mountains and Volcanoes National Park. Colobus monkeys and chimpanzees in the Nyungwe Forest National Park. Big game viewing in Akagera National Park. Spotting some of Rwanda's 670 species of birds.

Getting Around: From Kigali, it is a 2.5 hour drive to the gorilla trekking destination of the Volcanoes National Park. Transfers are conducted in 4X4 vehicles or via helicopter.

Highlights: Kigali, a city of hope. The hundreds of islands at Lake Kivu and the jungle sanctuaries of Volcanoes National Park. Nyungwe National Park's Canopy Walkway, tea plantations, and Colobus monkeys.

Explore our collection of thoroughly curated itineraries to ignite your imagination. Building on these ideas, we'll work with you to craft a tailor-made safari experience perfectly aligned with your preferences.

Weather

HI/LoF Rainfall
JAN 80/65 3.68"
FEB 81/66 2.83"
MAR 80/66 7.46"
APR 79/66 10.27"
JUN 78/65 4.56"
JUL 77/64 3"
AUG 78/64 2.83"
SEP 80/64 3"
OCT 80/65 5.23"
NOV 80/65 6.48"
DEC 80/65 4.91"

Rwanda Safaris

Add-on $26,345

Discover Rwanda

10 days from $26,345 per person

Rwanda

Adventure

Nature

Come on an adventure in the land of a thousand hills. Rwanda’s friendly people will welcome you as you explore the open plains, woodlands and lakes of Akagera National Park before continuing your safari to track the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park.

Travel between November 2023 – May 2024 and save 30% on the first gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park. Savings on the permits will be applied at the time of reservation and are not reflected in the pricing rates.

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Add-on $12,695

Gorilla & Safari Adventure

9 days from $12,695 per person

Rwanda

Specials

Adventure

Safari

Known as the land of a thousand hills, this Rwanda journeys includes a Big 5 safari at Akagera National Park, exploration of one of the world's most remarkable cities and treks to observe the magnificent mountain gorillas and endangered golden monkeys.

Travel between November 2023 – May 2024 and save 30% on the first gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park. Savings on the permits will be applied at the time of reservation and are not reflected in the pricing rates.

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Rwanda in the Mist

5 days

Rwanda

Active

Safari

Nature

Follow in the footsteps of late activist Dian Fossey and observe the “Gorillas in the Mist” on this extraordinary journey into Rwanda’s Virunga Mountains and Parc National des Volcans.

For travel between November 2023 – May 2024, clients can save 30% on their first gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park. To receive the discount, clients must spend two nights visiting a Rwanda National Park, including Akagera or Nyungwe National Park featured in our safaris. Savings on the permits will be applied at the time of reservation and are not reflected in the pricing rates.

 

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Add-on $25,295

Ultimate Tanzania and Rwanda

12 days from $25,295 per person

Tanzania Rwanda

Safari

Nature

This journey has all the ingredients required to create a safari masterpiece. Unparalleled service at intimate properties, pristine locations devoted to preserving Africa’s wildlife, photographic opportunities galore, all perfectly paced and ready to be enjoyed.

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