Rwanda Safaris
and Gorilla Trekking

Experience gorillas, volcanoes and more on a luxury Rwanda safari.
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Volcanoes National Park

Explore a remarkable and vital conservation area

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Mountain Gorillas

See critically endangered gorillas protected in the wild

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Gorilla Trekking

Adventure on foot to find Rwanda’s mighty primates

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Akagera National Park

Set off on an unforgettable safari to spot the Big Five

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Nyungwe National Park

Watch chimpanzees swinging from canopy walkways

Staggeringly beautiful and home to premier primate tracking

Rwanda is a country of unbelievable natural beauty. Scenes of rolling green savannahs lead to hills cloaked with tropical rainforests and bamboo groves. Dormant volcanoes rise from glassy lakes. The country is home to three protected national parks (Akagera, Volcanoes and Nyungwe) and Lake Kivu, one of the African Great Lakes.

The foremost reason many come to this central African nation is to see Rwanda’s rare mountain gorillas and silverbacks in the wild. The trek is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest wildlife experiences, the time spent observing a dominant silverback or playful infant an immense privilege. Equally enthralling are encounters with Volcanoes National Park’s golden monkeys, spotted with the help of expert naturalist guides.

Our team are lucky enough to have trekked into the gorilla’s misty, leafy world on several occasions, their combined decades of experience bringing both an unmatched reverence for Rwanda’s remarkable wildlife and an intimate knowledge of the country’s top hotels and lodges – all checked out first hand.

Each itinerary our experts create is fully personalised, whether it’s purely an eye-opening trip to Rwanda or a journey across several African countries for an incredible safari adventure. You can expect seamless planning, fantastic drivers and the very best local guides and trackers.

Highlights

Venture into Volcanoes National Park to spend time with critically endangered mountain gorillas

Go hiking along the forest trails in Nyungwe Forest, one of Africa’s oldest rainforests and find the chimpanzees who live there

Trek to Dian Fossey’s original scientific base, Karisoke in Volcanoes National Park and discover her pioneering contribution to conservation

Safari in Akagera National-park and search for the big five in jeeps or boats on the winding waterways

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is the ultimate wildlife experience. You have that feeling of excitement during the trek, then, as you come into a clearing and see the gorillas, your heart really starts thumping! After a few minutes you relax and sit with the gorillas watching them play and eat for an hour – magical!

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Jacob Maahs

Senior Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation in Rwanda

There are many incredible places to stay in Rwanda. Here are some of our favourite properties and lodges, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why choose Jacada for your luxury safari experience?

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Safari expertise

Our experts bring decades of first-hand expertise. They’ve lived and travelled across Africa and are regularly on the ground reviewing the most exclusive camps and experiences. You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based in region.

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Unforgettable guides

We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.

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Positive impact

By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.

Ready to plan your adventure?

Whatever you want from your Rwanda tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

Where to go

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Akagera National Park

A true survivor, Akagera National Park was near the brink of disappearing but is now a thriving safari destination. A massive protected wetland area where you can safari in jeeps or on boats looking for the big five.

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Kigali

A buzzing city hub that’s going from strength to strength. Sombre monuments of Rwanda’s past are scattered across Kigali, a testament to the nation’s commitment to peace and reconciliation.

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Nyungwe National Park

In the pristine forests of Nyungwe Forest National Park, on a canopy walkway, come face to face with chimpanzees, Mangabeys, Angolan colobus monkeys plus countless other animals and birds

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Volcanoes National Park

The Volcanoes National Park is one of the few remaining havens of the critically endangered mountain gorilla. Here, you can hike around five dormant volcanoes in search of these majestic creatures.

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When to visit Rwanda

Rwanda has two dry seasons, one lasting from June until September and the other from December to February. March to May is the country’s first wet season and is followed by another from October to November.

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Gorilla Trekking

June - September

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Nyungwe Forest

March - May and November

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Akagera National Park

June - September

When is the Best Time to Visit Rwanda?

When is the Best Time to Visit Rwanda?

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Plan your trip to Rwanda

Whatever you want from your adventure in Rwanda, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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Plan with peace of mind

When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.

If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.

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