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Rwanda Safari & Gorilla Adventure

Six days linking Akagera's savannah landscapes with a guided gorilla experience in northern Rwanda.

Duration6 days
DestinationsAkagera ยท Musanze
ExperienceSafari + primates
Best forAdventure travellers

Highlights

Two sides of Rwanda in one journey.

Akagera safari

Explore open landscapes with wildlife opportunities shaped by seasonal conditions.

Gorilla trekking

Take part in a guided gorilla experience, subject to availability and conditions.

Golden monkeys

Keep space for a golden monkey or other northern activity where available.

Connected route

Move from eastern savannah to volcanic highlands with a considered itinerary.

Detailed itinerary

Your 6-day journey.

DAY 1

Kigali to Akagera

Leave Kigali and travel east into Akagera country, with time to settle into the park region.

Scenic transferAkagera region
DAY 2

Full-day Akagera safari

Spend the day on safari with game-drive opportunities depending on seasonal and wildlife conditions.

Full-day safariWildlife opportunities
DAY 3

Wildlife experience to Musanze

Enjoy a morning wildlife experience, then transfer north toward Musanze.

Morning activityTransfer north
DAY 4

Gorilla trekking

Attend the trekking briefing and join a guided gorilla experience in Volcanoes country.

BriefingGuided trek
DAY 5

Golden monkeys or northern activity

Choose golden monkeys, a cultural experience or another suitable northern activity where available.

Flexible activityNorthern Rwanda
DAY 6

Northern Rwanda to Kigali

Travel from the highlands back to Kigali for departure or an onward connection.

Return transferKigali or airport

Tour information

What to expect.

Included where confirmed

  • Ground transportation according to the confirmed itinerary
  • Guide/driver services where applicable
  • Accommodation where included in the confirmed booking
  • Meals where specified
  • Activities specifically listed as included in the confirmed itinerary

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Activities or permits not specifically included
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

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