7-Day Luxury Rwanda Gorilla, Golden Monkey & Big Five Safari

Your exclusive Rwandan adventure begins upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, where your private Earth Explorers safari guide will warmly welcome you.

Enjoy a comfortable private transfer to your selected luxury hotel in Kigali. Along the way, experience the welcoming atmosphere of Rwanda’s capital, known for its beautiful green hills, modern architecture and remarkable cleanliness.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy the remainder of the day relaxing at your hotel or exploring the surrounding area.

Settle in and enjoy your first evening in Rwanda.

Accommodation: Luxury boutique hotel in Kigali

Meals: Dinner (depending on arrival time)

After breakfast, enjoy a private guided exploration of Kigali, discovering the city’s cultural landmarks, vibrant neighbourhoods and remarkable transformation.

An optional visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial provides an opportunity to learn about Rwanda’s history and the country’s inspiring journey toward reconciliation and renewal.

After your city experience, travel north through Rwanda’s spectacular countryside toward Volcanoes National Park.

Enjoy changing scenery as the rolling green hills give way to the magnificent Virunga volcanic landscape.

Arrive at your luxury lodge, beautifully positioned to enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for tomorrow’s extraordinary gorilla trekking adventure.

Accommodation: Luxury lodge near Volcanoes National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is dedicated to one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife experiences: encountering endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

After an early breakfast, transfer to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters in Kinigi for registration and a briefing by experienced park rangers.

Following the briefing, you will be assigned a gorilla family and begin your guided trek into the beautiful montane rainforest.

Accompanied by professional trackers and park guides, navigate the forest trails in search of these magnificent primates.

Once the gorillas are located, enjoy one unforgettable hour observing their natural behaviour. Watch as family members interact, young gorillas play, and the dominant silverback oversees the group.

Following your trek, return to your luxury lodge for a leisurely afternoon, fine dining and relaxation.

Accessibility: Guests requiring additional assistance may arrange a sedan chair service, accompanied by experienced local porters. Advance booking is essential, and additional charges apply. Suitability depends on individual mobility needs and trekking conditions.

Accommodation: Luxury lodge near Volcanoes National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Begin the morning with another exciting primate encounter in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park.

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for your golden monkey trekking briefing. Accompanied by park guides, explore the forest in search of these lively and beautiful primates. Watch as they move through the bamboo vegetation, forage and interact in their natural environment.

Following your trek and lunch, depart for Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda.

Enjoy a scenic journey through the country’s beautiful countryside, with rolling hills, rural communities and changing landscapes along the way. Arrive at your luxury safari lodge in time to settle in and enjoy dinner.

Overnight: Akagera National Park

Enjoy a full day discovering the extraordinary wildlife of Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s premier savanna wildlife destination.

After breakfast, head out on a private game drive across the park’s diverse landscapes, including open grasslands, woodland habitats, lakeshores and rolling savannas.

With your experienced safari guide, search for Africa’s iconic Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinoceroses.

Akagera is also home to giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes and an impressive diversity of birdlife.

Enjoy unhurried wildlife encounters, photography opportunities and the freedom to explore at your preferred pace.

Return to your luxury lodge for a relaxing afternoon, dinner and an evening surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

Accommodation: Luxury safari lodge in Akagera National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy another rewarding day exploring the remarkable ecosystems of Akagera.

Begin with an early morning game drive, when the cooler temperatures and golden morning light create excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Explore different areas of the park in search of wildlife you may not have encountered the previous day.

Return to your lodge for breakfast before continuing to Lake Ihema for a relaxing boat safari.

Cruise across the lake’s tranquil waters, observing hippos resting in the shallows, crocodiles along the banks and numerous waterbirds inhabiting the surrounding wetlands.

Lake Ihema is an excellent destination for birdwatching and photography, offering a different perspective of Akagera’s rich wildlife.

Return to your luxury lodge and enjoy your final evening in Rwanda’s beautiful savanna wilderness.

Accommodation: Luxury safari lodge in Akagera National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before beginning the scenic drive back to Kigali in your private safari vehicle.

On arrival, transfer to Kigali International Airport for your onward international departure.

We recommend selecting a flight that allows sufficient time for the road transfer from Akagera to Kigali.

End of Safari.