10-Day Rwanda Primates & Wildlife — The Complete Country
The whole country in one journey — Kigali's history, chimpanzee trekking and the canopy walk in Nyungwe, gorillas and golden monkeys in the Virungas, and Big Five game drives in Akagera.
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From $7,600 per person
2 sharing · Comfort lodges · varies by date
What this journey includes
- Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Chimpanzee trekking and the 160-metre Nyungwe canopy walkway
- Golden monkey trek and the Dian Fossey Ellen DeGeneres Campus
- Big Five game drives and a Lake Ihema boat safari in Akagera
- Gisakura tea plantation, Twin Lakes boat ride, Kinigi market
- Fast-track arrival assistance at Kigali International Airport
The itinerary
Met with fast-track arrival assistance at Kigali International Airport and transferred to your hotel. The evening is yours to settle in and rest.
Overnight: Kigali Serena Hotel · Dinner, bed and breakfast
This itinerary qualifies for the low-season permit saving
Travelling between November and May, your gorilla permit drops from $1,500 to $1,050, because this routing already includes two nights each in Nyungwe and Akagera. The discount is offered by the Rwanda Development Board, its conditions are set by them, and we confirm eligibility for your dates at the time of booking. We handle the paperwork.
Ask about low-season datesComfort lodges on this journey
ComfortKigali Serena Hotel
A five-star hotel in the heart of Kigali, offering elegant accommodations and world-class dining as your city base.
ComfortKen Barham Guest House
A comfortable forest-edge guest house in Nyungwe, ideally placed for chimpanzee trekking and the canopy walkway.
ComfortMountain Gorilla View Lodge
Comfortable eco-cottages with stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes, minutes from the Volcanoes National Park headquarters.
ComfortRuzizi Tented Lodge
An intimate tented lodge on the shores of Lake Ihema in Akagera, blending safari romance with the park's best wildlife access.
These are our Comfort lodges. Premium and Signature options are available on request — tell us on the form and we will quote both.
Included and not included
Included
- Meet and greet with fast-track arrival at Kigali International Airport
- All airport and inter-lodge transfers
- Accommodation as listed
- All meals as listed
- All activities, park fees and entrances
- Chimpanzee trekking permit ($150)
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Golden monkey permit ($100)
- Private 4x4 with professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout
- Bottled water
- Lake Ihema boat safari
- Emergency medical evacuation cover and 24/7 on-ground support
Not included
- International and regional flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Premium drinks
Good to know before you go
Note: gorilla permits are limited to 96 per day across 12 habituated families, 8 visitors per family. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable once issued.
What our guests say
"My husband and I just returned from our full day of gorilla trekking in Volcano National Park. We decided to take the trek last minute and reached out to a couple of licensed tour operators and we're so impressed with how quickly Gorille Africain Tours got back to us. From the beginning, the communication was excellent and timely."
Katie N
United States
"I recently returned from a fabulous trip to Rwanda organized by Gorille Africain Tours. Mwaka was very communicative and flexible in tailoring a trip that worked best for me. Peter was a wonderful driver and guide who was very knowledgeable about the parks and culture."
Courtney Smith
United States
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From $7,600 per person
2 sharing · Comfort lodges · varies by date and lodge level
Starting price per person, based on two travellers sharing, in our Comfort lodges. Your final price depends on travel dates, lodge level and group size. We confirm everything in writing before you commit.
Check dates and get a quote
Tell us your dates and we will confirm permit availability and send you a written quote for your exact trip. Permits are limited to 96 per day and sell out months ahead. We reply personally, usually within a few hours.
From $7,600 per person
Starting price per person, based on two travellers sharing, in our Comfort lodges. Your final price depends on travel dates, lodge level and group size. We confirm everything in writing before you commit.
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