5-Day Rwanda Double Gorilla & Golden Monkey Safari

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

Early Morning Departure & Akagera National Park

Your safari begins with a 5:00 AM pick-up from your Kigali hotel. After breakfast en route, enjoy the scenic drive east to Akagera National Park (approx. 2.5–3 hours). Upon arrival, embark immediately on an exciting game drive across the park’s savannahs, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife. Optionally, enjoy a boat safari on Lake Ihema to see hippos and birds. In the late afternoon, have 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:

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not 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. Spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife across the scenic savannah. Following lunch, begin the drive to Volcanoes National Park (approx. 6–7 hours), passing Rwanda’s beautiful hills and local villages. Arrive in the late afternoon or evening, ready for the gorilla and golden monkey trekking adventures in the coming days.

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:

Ingagi Park View Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

First Gorilla Trekking In Volcanoes National Park

After an early breakfast, meet your guide at the park office and set out into the lush forests of Volcanoes National Park for your first gorilla trekking adventure. Trek through the misty forest to encounter a habituated gorilla family, spending an unforgettable hour observing their behavior in the wild. After the trek, you may visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about gorilla conservation. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on your incredible wildlife encounter.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ingagi Park View Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Second Gorilla Trekking & Gorilla Guardians Village Visit

Start with breakfast and embark on your second gorilla trek, visiting a different gorilla family in Volcanoes National Park. Witness gorilla interactions and the beauty of the forest. After trekking, return for lunch, then visit the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village to experience traditional Rwandan music, dance, and local customs. Conclude the day with dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ingagi Park View Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Trekking & Return to Kigali

After breakfast, embark on golden monkey trekking in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park, observing these playful primates in their natural habitat. After trekking, return to the lodge for lunch, then drive back to Kigali. Time permitting, you can visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Kimironko Market before your onward travel or hotel drop-off, concluding your unforgettable 5-day Rwandan wildlife and cultural safari.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (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.