Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills, offers the most accessible mountain gorilla trekking in Africa. Our Rwanda gorilla trekking tours start in Kigali, only 2.5 hours from Volcanoes National Park, and can include chimpanzees in Nyungwe, the Big Five in Akagera and the beaches of Lake Kivu.
Our Rwanda safari packages
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari
3 days / 2 nights | Kigali to Kigali
3 days Rwanda gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, only 2.5 hours from Kigali.
6 Days Rwanda Safari: Gorillas, Chimpanzees and Akagera Big Five
6 days / 5 nights | Kigali to Kigali
6 days Rwanda safari: Akagera Big Five game drive, Nyungwe chimpanzees, Lake Kivu and gorilla trekking in Volcanoes.
Top places to visit in Rwanda
- Volcanoes National Park: mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and the Dian Fossey hike
- Nyungwe Forest National Park: chimpanzees, colobus monkeys and the canopy walkway
- Akagera National Park: Rwanda’s Big Five savannah park
- Lake Kivu: Rubavu and Karongi lakeside towns
- Kigali: one of Africa’s cleanest and safest capitals
Planning your Rwanda gorilla trek
Rwanda gorilla permits cost USD 1,500 per person and sell out in peak months, so book 3 to 6 months ahead. For a detailed breakdown of every cost in the park, see this Volcanoes National Park prices guide by our Kigali partners.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Rwanda from Kenya?
Several daily flights connect Nairobi and Kigali in about 1 hour 20 minutes.
What is the best time for gorilla trekking in Rwanda?
The dry seasons from June to September and December to February have firmer trails, but trekking runs all year.