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Volcanoes
Mountain gorilla trekking among the forested Virunga volcanoes.
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Rwanda safari holidays
Rwanda Safaris
Gorilla trekking and highland journeys from Kigali, with the option to connect Rwanda and Uganda in one route.
- Published routes
- 3
- Trip length
- 2–6 days
- Places on these routes
- 1
- Planning style
- Private and flexible
Choose the right route
Start with the journey
Rwanda makes it possible to combine Kigali and the Virunga highlands in a compact journey. Volcanoes National Park is the centre of many routes, while longer itineraries can continue across the border into Uganda.
Use the tours below to compare realistic trip lengths and route combinations. Trekking arrangements depend on availability, and our team will confirm the practical details before any booking is finalised.
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Kigali connections
A practical arrival point for short highland trips and longer regional routes.
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Rwanda and Uganda
Cross-border routes that combine forests, lakes and savannah landscapes.
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Places these safaris reach
Open a destination for its wildlife, route options and the itineraries that travel through it.
Real routes
Compare the itineraries
These are published starting points with a day-by-day route. Ask the safari desk to adapt the dates, stays or pace.
2 days / 1 night Gorilla trek
3 days / 2 nights Gorilla trek-
6 days / 5 nights Gorilla trek
6-Days Rwanda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari Adventure
Kigali , then Volcanoes , then Kigali
Price on request
Use the full catalogue to narrow these routes by length, starting point or park.
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Before you choose
Clear starting points for planning. We confirm availability and current travel details when you enquire.
Where do Rwanda gorilla safaris start?
Most routes start in Kigali and travel north to Volcanoes National Park, with collection arranged from the airport or your city hotel.
How long is a Rwanda gorilla trip?
A focused visit can fit into a few days. Add more time for Kigali, a second forest activity or a combined route through Uganda.
Do I need to arrange trekking access in advance?
Yes. Daily places are controlled and limited, so availability should be checked before flights and the wider itinerary are finalised.
Can a Rwanda safari be private?
The road itinerary and transfers can be private. Regulated activities such as gorilla trekking take place in assigned groups under park authority rules.
Safari field notes
Plan with the guides
Safari guide
The Great Wildebeest Migration Safari Guide
The Great Migration is a living, rain-led cycle across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem—not a single event on a fixed date. Choose the experience first, then match it to the right area and travel window.
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Safari guide
Best Time to Visit East Africa for Safari
East Africa is a year-round safari region. The best time depends on whether you value dry-season wildlife, migration events, green landscapes, primates, birding or a quieter journey.
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Safari guide
Top Safari Destinations in East Africa
East Africa’s strongest safari routes combine destinations for contrast: open plains and forests, famous wildlife areas and quieter landscapes, game drives and primate trekking.
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Turn a route into your safari
Share your dates, group size and preferred places. The FAD team will confirm a practical route and quotation.
For official destination and conservation information, visit Visit Rwanda.
