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Land of a Thousand Hills — Where Gorillas Roam and Conservation Inspires

Rwanda the Land of a Thousand Hills is one of Africa's most extraordinary destinations. Compact, clean, and breathtakingly beautiful, Rwanda offers an unmatched combination of wildlife encounters, lush landscapes, vibrant culture, and inspiring history. From the mist-shrouded slopes of the Virunga volcanoes home to the world's most famous mountain gorillas to the shimmering shores of …

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What you'll experience

✦Volcanoes National Park (Mountain Gorilla Trekking) ✦Akagera National Park (Big Five Safari) ✦Nyungwe Forest National Park (Chimpanzees & Canopy Walk) ✦Lake Kivu (Scenic Lakeside Relaxation) ✦Kigali (Clean Vibrant Capital City) ✦Gishwati-Mukura Forest (Chimpanzee Rehabilitation) ✦Ellen DeGeneres Campus (Fossey Fund Conservation) ✦Tea Plantation Tours ✦Coffee Tour Experience ✦Local Community Experiences ✦Twin Lakes — Burera & Ruhondo ✦Nyamirambo Women's Centre ✦Kings Palace Museum (Nyanza) ✦Golden Monkey Trekking
7-Day Rwanda Complete Adventure
🐒 Primate Safaris
7d Moderate

7-Day Rwanda Complete Adventure

Three primates, an ancient rainforest, a Great Lake, and the world's most extraordinary gorilla encounter.

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  • ✓Airport meet and greet & all private transfers
  • ✓Guided Kigali city tour & Kigali Genocide Memorial
  • ✓King's Palace Museum visit with traditional Inyambo Royal Cattle
On Request
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4-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Volcanoes Experience
🦍 Gorilla Trekking
4d Moderate

4-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Volcanoes Experience

Gorillas, golden monkeys & Rwanda's living history in four unforgettable days.

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  • ✓Airport meet and greet & private transfers throughout
  • ✓Guided Kigali city tour
  • ✓Kigali Genocide Memorial visit
On Request
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Luxury Rwanda Retreat
✨ Luxury Retreats
5d Easy

Luxury Rwanda Retreat

Gorillas, culture, and unrivalled luxury across the Land of a Thousand Hills

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  • ✓Private gorilla trek (exclusive permit)
  • ✓Kigali cultural immersion
  • ✓Traditional Intore dance performance
From $6,500
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Rwanda & Uganda Primates Safari
🐒 Primate Safaris
7d Moderate

Rwanda & Uganda Primates Safari

Gorillas in Rwanda, chimpanzees in Uganda — the ultimate primate double

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  • ✓Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes NP
  • ✓Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
  • ✓Queen Elizabeth NP game drive
From $5,800
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Classic Gorilla Trekking
🦍 Gorilla Trekking
3d Moderate

Classic Gorilla Trekking

Face-to-face with the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park

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  • ✓Gorilla trekking permit included
  • ✓Luxury lodge accommodation
  • ✓Expert naturalist guide
From $2,500
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21-Day Grand East Africa Safari
🐘 Big Five Safaris
21d Moderate

21-Day Grand East Africa Safari

Four countries. Every iconic destination. One legendary journey.

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  • ✓🇷🇼 Rwanda: Akagera Big Five + Volcanoes gorilla trekking
  • ✓🇺🇬 Uganda: Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls & Bwindi gorillas
  • ✓🇰🇪 Kenya: Maasai Mara — Great Migration river crossings
On Request
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14-Day Classic East Africa Safari
🐘 Big Five Safaris
14d Moderate

14-Day Classic East Africa Safari

Rwanda, Uganda & Kenya — the classic East Africa Big Five circuit

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  • ✓Akagera National Park — Rwanda's Big Five
  • ✓Gorilla trekking — Volcanoes NP, Rwanda
  • ✓Queen Elizabeth NP — tree-climbing lions
On Request
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10-Day Rwanda & Uganda Big Five Safari
🐘 Big Five Safaris
10d Moderate

10-Day Rwanda & Uganda Big Five Safari

Big Five across two countries — Akagera, Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth

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  • ✓Akagera National Park — Rwanda's full Big Five
  • ✓Gorilla trekking — Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • ✓Tree-climbing lions — Queen Elizabeth NP
On Request
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7-Day Rwanda — Big Five & Gorillas
🐘 Big Five Safaris
7d Easy

7-Day Rwanda — Big Five & Gorillas

Rwanda's Big Five in Akagera, then mountain gorillas in Volcanoes — the perfect combination

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  • ✓Akagera National Park — full Big Five
  • ✓Lake Ihema boat safari — hippos & Nile crocodiles
  • ✓Gorilla trekking, Volcanoes National Park
On Request
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14-Day Primates & Big Five Safari
🐒 Primate Safaris
14d Moderate

14-Day Primates & Big Five Safari

Gorillas, chimps and the Big Five — East Africa's ultimate wildlife combination

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  • ✓Gorilla trekking: Rwanda + Uganda
  • ✓Golden monkey trekking: Volcanoes NP
  • ✓Chimpanzee trekking: Kibale Forest
On Request
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10-Day Grand Primate Circuit
🐒 Primate Safaris
10d Moderate

10-Day Grand Primate Circuit

The complete East Africa primate safari across Rwanda and Uganda

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  • ✓Gorilla trekking: Volcanoes NP, Rwanda + Bwindi, Uganda
  • ✓Chimpanzee trekking: Nyungwe Forest + Kibale Forest
  • ✓Canopy walkway — Nyungwe
On Request
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5-Day Rwanda Primates Safari
🐒 Primate Safaris
5d Moderate

5-Day Rwanda Primates Safari

Chimpanzees and gorillas — both primates in one Rwanda circuit

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  • ✓Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest
  • ✓Nyungwe canopy walkway — above the forest canopy
  • ✓Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
On Request
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10-Day Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Circuit
🦍 Gorilla Trekking
10d Moderate

10-Day Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Circuit

Two countries, two gorilla encounters, one extraordinary journey

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  • ✓Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes NP, Rwanda ($1,500 permit)
  • ✓Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest ($800 permit)
  • ✓Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest
On Request
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6-Day Rwanda Premium Safari
🦍 Gorilla Trekking
6d Moderate

6-Day Rwanda Premium Safari

Gorillas, golden monkeys & the best of Rwanda in six days

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  • ✓Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
  • ✓Golden monkey trekking in bamboo forest
  • ✓Kigali Genocide Memorial — powerful and moving
On Request
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Akagera Big Five Safari
🐘 Big Five Safaris
4d Easy

Akagera Big Five Safari

Lions, elephants, and rhinos — Rwanda's classic savannah safari

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  • ✓Big Five game drives
  • ✓Boat safari on Lake Ihema
  • ✓Night drive with spotlight
From $3,200
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Destinations in Rwanda

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Kigali
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Volcanoes National Park
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Twin Lakes: Burera & Ruhondo
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Lake Kivu
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Gishwati-Mukura National Park
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Nyungwe National Park
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Akagera National Park

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