Rwanda safaris designed around easy connections
Rwanda makes it possible to combine very different safari experiences within relatively compact travel days. A well-planned route can include Kigali, Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Lake Kivu and the forested south-west.
Gorillas, golden monkeys and wildlife
Many travellers begin with gorilla trekking, then add golden monkeys or Akagera wildlife. We can also build slower journeys with cultural stops, birding, lake time and extra nights around the Virunga foothills.
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2-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari
A short Rwanda gorilla safari for travellers with limited time who want a carefully planned overnight near Volcanoes National Park.
- Scenic Virunga foothills
- Rwanda mountain gorilla trek
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3-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Golden Monkey Safari
Two different Virunga primate experiences in one compact Rwanda itinerary: mountain gorillas and lively golden monkeys.
- Gorilla trekking
- Golden monkey tracking
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4-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Lake Kivu Safari
A relaxed Rwanda gorilla safari with a lakeside night on Lake Kivu after the trek.
- Mountain gorilla trekking
- Virunga highland scenery
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5-Day Rwanda Gorilla, Golden Monkey & Lake Kivu Safari
A concise Rwanda primate journey pairing Volcanoes National Park gorillas and golden monkeys with time beside Lake Kivu.
- Rwanda gorilla trekking
- Golden monkey tracking
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5-Day Rwanda Primates & Culture Safari
A compact Rwanda journey that blends gorillas, golden monkeys, highland scenery, Lake Kivu and cultural context.
- Kigali orientation
- Gorilla trekking
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6-Day Rwanda Gorilla, Golden Monkey & Akagera Safari
A compact Rwanda highlights route combining savannah wildlife with both gorilla and golden monkey trekking.
- Mountain gorilla trekking
- Golden monkey tracking
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7-Day Rwanda Chimpanzee & Gorilla Safari
A primate-focused Rwanda safari linking chimpanzees in the forested south-west with mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.
- Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking
- Mountain gorilla trekking
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7-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Akagera Wildlife Safari
Rwanda’s strongest safari contrast in one week: savannah wildlife in Akagera followed by gorillas and golden monkeys in the Virunga highlands.
- Akagera game drives
- Gorilla trekking
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8-Day Rwanda Wildlife, Primates & Lake Kivu Safari
A varied Rwanda safari with big wildlife, two primate experiences and a slower lakeside finish before returning to Kigali.
- Akagera wildlife
- Gorilla trek
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9-Day Complete Rwanda Primates & Wildlife Safari
A broad Rwanda journey that connects Akagera wildlife, Nyungwe chimpanzees, Lake Kivu and the Virunga primates.
- Gorilla trekking
- Chimpanzee tracking
