Best Rwanda Tours & Safaris

Nearly all of Rwanda’s tours and safaris revolve around gorilla trekking in the fabled Volcanoes National Park but because of the country’s close geographical and ecological ties with neighbouring Uganda, many of Rwanda’s tours encompass aspects of both countries.

Rwanda is not just all about tracking mountain gorillas; other great wildlife destinations such as the primate-packed Nyungwe Forest National Park offer fantastic chimpanzee and birding safaris that combine well with a Volcanoes National Park gorilla trek. In addition, Lake Kivu and Akagera National Park offer everything from beautiful views, excellent hiking and spectacular canopy tours to Big 5 game drives (all of the Big 5 are slowly being reintroduced to Akagera).

Our selection of top Rwanda tours and safaris also include combinations with some of Tanzania and Kenya’s most popular destinations: why not combine a Rwanda gorilla trek with the Masai Mara, Serengeti or even the Spice Island of Zanzibar?

Recommended Rwanda Tours & Safari Holidays

Affordable Rwanda Gorilla Trek

From $5,140 per person sharing
4 days
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Highlights

Relaxing at a luxurious hotel in Kigali. Spend time with endangered gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.

Destinations visited
Kigali Rwanda Volcanoes National Park

Rwanda Gorilla, Community & Conservation Safari

From $7,315 per person sharing
6 days
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Highlights

Stay in comfortable and stylish accommodation. Gorilla trekking to meet the endangered mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park.

Destinations visited
Kigali Rwanda

Rwanda Gorilla Encounter

From $11,730 per person sharing
5 days
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Knowledgable guides & professional rangers lead every gorilla trek, assuring your safety & enjoyment. Tough jungle walks are well rewarded: unforgettable encounters with gorillas in their natural habitat. Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge-See-the-golden-monkeys
Highlights

Trek to the Dian Fossey Research Camp. Search for mountain gorillas & golden monkeys.

Destinations visited
Kigali Rwanda
8 days
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Chimpanzee trekking in ancient rainforests. Soul-stirring encounters with gorillas in the famous Volcanoes National Park.

Destinations visited
Kigali Rwanda Volcanoes National Park

Uganda & Rwanda Primates and Wildlife Safari

From $13,575 per person sharing
14 days
Mount Gahinga Lodge in Uganda
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Highlights

Track Mountain gorilla, chimpanzee and the rare golden monkey. Incredible game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Destinations visited
Entebbe Kibale Forest Kigali Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Rwanda

East Africa's Gorillas, Safari & Beach

From $17,970 per person sharing
14 days
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Highlights

Trek mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Rwanda. Stay in an exclusive beach villa on Zanzibar.

Destinations visited
Kigali Rwanda Serengeti Tanzania Zanzibar