Volcanoes National Park
Rwanda's mountain gorilla and golden monkey base, reached in roughly two and a half hours from Kigali.
Gorilla & Primates in Rwanda
Rwanda, in detail.
A compact, polished primate route with short transfers, excellent lodges and easy combinations with Akagera, Lake Kivu or a regional safari.
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Where to go
3 distinct places for this experience.
June to September and December to February are typically driest; gorilla trekking runs year-round.
Nyungwe National Park
Ancient montane forest for chimpanzee trekking, colobus encounters, birding and canopy walks.
Lake Kivu
A calm, scenic pause between Nyungwe and Volcanoes with boat trips, coffee visits and lakeside stays.
Available packages
3 ways to begin.
Every route can be shortened, extended or combined with another country.
3 days
Rwanda gorilla expedition
Kigali → Volcanoes → Kigali
3 days
Gorillas & golden monkeys
Kigali → Volcanoes → Kigali
10 days
Rwanda gorilla & luxury safari
Kigali → Akagera → Nyungwe → Lake Kivu → Volcanoes
Designed by people who know the route