5-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival at Kigali International Airport

Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your dedicated safari guide and escorted to your hotel. Take time to settle in, relax, and enjoy Rwanda’s renowned hospitality as you recover from your journey. Later, your guide will provide a detailed briefing about the exciting adventures ahead, ensuring you are well prepared and ready for the unforgettable safari experience that awaits.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali)

Accommodation:

Five to Five Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Early Morning Departure & Akagera National Park

Your day begins with an early 6:00 AM pick-up from your Kigali hotel. After breakfast en route, enjoy the scenic drive east to Akagera National Park (approximately 2.5–3 hours). Upon arrival, embark on an exciting game drive across the park’s savannahs, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife. In the afternoon, take a relaxing boat safari on Lake Ihema to see hippos and a variety of birds. In the evening, enjoy dinner at your lodge and spend the night surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Akagera Transit Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day morning game drive in Akagera National Park, where you’ll have the chance to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife across the scenic savannah. After lunch, begin the drive to Volcanoes National Park (approximately 6–7 hours), passing Rwanda’s beautiful hills and local villages. You will arrive in the evening, ready for your upcoming gorilla and golden monkey trekking adventures.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Fatima Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

Start your morning with an early breakfast before heading to the Kinigi headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing. Join a small group with expert rangers and hike through the lush volcanic rainforest in search of the majestic mountain gorillas. Spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
In the afternoon, visit the vibrant Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, where you’ll enjoy traditional music, dance, and an authentic cultural experience. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Fatima Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden Monkey Trek & Scenic Drive to Kigali

After an early breakfast, depart for the Kinigi Park Headquarters to begin your Golden Monkey Trek in Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy a rewarding experience as you observe these playful and energetic monkeys jumping through the bamboo forest. After the trek, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Fund, where you will learn about Rwanda’s conservation efforts and the protection of endangered wildlife. Enjoy lunch before starting the drive back to Kigali through Rwanda’s beautiful rolling hills and local villages. If time allows, enjoy a short Kigali city tour, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Your safari concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Kigali or at Kigali International Airport.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.