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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 …

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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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Coffee Tour Experience
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Ellen DeGeneres Campus (Fossey Fund)
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Gishwati-Mukura Forest
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Kings Palace Museum (Nyanza)
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Lake Kivu
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Local Community Experiences
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Nyamirambo Women's Centre
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Nyungwe Forest National Park
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Tea Plantations
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Twin Lakes (Burera & Ruhondo)
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Volcanoes National Park
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Akagera National Park
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Kigali

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