Beyond Uganda
Rwanda
Rwanda is East Africa’s premium primate destination, anchored by Volcanoes National Park, home to more than half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Compact, clean and easy to navigate from Kigali, it delivers a polished, high-end trekking experience plus golden monkeys, Nyungwe’s chimps and canopy walk, and a newly Big-Five-stocked Akagera. It’s the natural twin to Uganda for a back-to-back gorilla itinerary.
- Land of a thousand hills
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- 700+
- Big 5
Where to go in Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park
Mountain gorilla trekking, golden monkeys, volcano hikes and Dian Fossey’s tomb.
Plan this tripNyungwe Forest National Park
Montane rainforest with chimps, 13 primate species and a canopy walkway.
Plan this tripAkagera National Park
Rwanda’s savannah park, now restocked with the reintroduced Big Five.
Plan this tripLake Kivu
A tranquil Rift Valley lake for hiking, boating and a relaxed wind-down.
Plan this tripKigali
Clean, safe capital and gateway: the Genocide Memorial, and a strong cafe and music scene.
Plan this tripWildlife & Highlights
- Mountain gorilla trekking, the headline experience
- Golden monkey tracking in bamboo forest
- Chimps and 13 primate species in Nyungwe
- Big Five game drives in Akagera
- Canopy walkway and 200+ bird species
Iconic Experiences
- Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Golden monkey tracking
- Nyungwe canopy walk and chimp tracking
- Lake Kivu boat trips
- Kigali Genocide Memorial visit
Rwanda & the Pearl of Africa, in one journey
Pairs easily with Uganda (both share the mountain-gorilla range) on combined 9-16 day itineraries delivering gorillas in two countries plus chimps and Big Five.