Rwanda

Rwanda: Gorillas & Akagera

Silverbacks at dawn, lions on the savannah by dusk.

Wildlife Safaris
8Days
7Nights
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A gorilla trek on the Virunga slopes and golden monkeys in the bamboo, paired with Akagera's restored savannah: lion, rhino and boat safaris on Lake Ihema. Rwanda's whole wild spectrum, inside a single week.

Experience Highlights

Trek to a mountain gorilla family on the Virunga slopes
Follow golden monkeys through the bamboo zone
Boat among hippos on Lake Ihema
Search for lion and rhino across Akagera's plains
Hear the rewilding story from Akagera's rangers
Stay in lodges facing volcano and savannah in turn

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Arrive in Kigali and drive north beneath the Virunga volcanoes.
Your gorilla trek at dawn, then a bamboo-forest morning with golden monkeys.
East to the savannah for game drives, a Lake Ihema boat safari and ranger-led evenings.
Return to Kigali for a final coffee before your flight.

Tour Price Includes

Gorilla Permit: Volcanoes National Park trekking permit.
Golden Monkey Permit: A guided bamboo-zone trek permit.
Expert Guides & Trackers: Dedicated naturalists and park trackers throughout.
Volcano & Savannah Lodges: All nights full board facing the Virungas and the plains.
Akagera Boat Safari: A private Lake Ihema cruise among hippos.
Park & Conservation Fees: All entries and conservation contributions.

Tour Price Excludes

International airfare to/from Rwanda
Visa, passport and vaccination fees
Comprehensive travel insurance (required)
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Personal expenses such as laundry, calls and shopping
Premium drinks and meals not specified in the itinerary
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

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