Rwanda Safaris
Compact, clean and easy to move around, Rwanda pairs mountain gorilla trekking with chimpanzee tracking and Big Five game viewing — all within a few hours’ drive of each other.
Parks & Highlights
Volcanoes National Park
Mountain gorilla trekking on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes — Rwanda’s signature experience.
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Chimpanzee tracking and East Africa’s highest canopy walkway, through ancient montane rainforest.
Akagera National Park
Rwanda’s only Big Five park — savannah, lakes, and a strong conservation recovery story.
Lake Kivu
A relaxed lakeside stop for boat trips and downtime between treks — popular after gorilla trekking.
Planning Your Trip
Best time to visit
June to September and December to February are the driest months, best for trekking. Rwanda can be visited year-round.
Gorilla permits
Permits are limited, in high demand, and priced separately from your tour package — we include the current permit cost in every quote and recommend booking early.
Fitness level
Gorilla trekking involves hiking steep, sometimes muddy volcanic terrain at altitude for up to several hours. Moderate to good fitness recommended.
Entry requirements
Many nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival or e-visa for Rwanda. We handle the application alongside your safari booking.
Rwanda Tour Packages
Volcanoes Gorilla Trek
Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, easily paired with a Uganda trip.
Rwanda Primates & Akagera
Gorillas, chimps and Big Five game viewing in one compact, easy-to-move-around circuit.
Rwanda-Uganda Combo
Golden monkeys and gorillas in Rwanda, then chimps and Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda.
Common Questions
Permits are set by the Rwanda Development Board and priced separately from your tour package. We include the current permit cost in every quote — ask us for today’s rate when you request one.
Yes — Rwanda is known as one of Africa’s safest and best-organized travel destinations, with clean, well-maintained infrastructure throughout.
Yes — Rwanda and Uganda border each other, and many travelers combine gorilla trekking in both countries or split gorillas and chimps between the two.
Many nationalities can get a visa on arrival or e-visa for Rwanda. We process this as part of your booking — see our Visa Services page for current requirements.
One Trip, Three Things Handled
Need a Rwanda visa?
We process Rwanda visa applications alongside your gorilla trekking booking — one team, one timeline.
Flying in from abroad?
We can book your international flights to match your safari dates.
Ready to plan your Rwanda trip?
Tell us your dates, interests and group size — we’ll build a custom itinerary and quote.