Duration
7-Day
Accra, Rwanda
The 7 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari allows you to explore best destinations of Rwanda in details. You will reach to the historical places, join on cultural activities, view wildlife and you will enjoy Rwanda as a country. The safari will take you to volcanoes national park, Dian Fossey, Nyungwe national park and Genocide memorial where the bodies of over 1500 people were buried.
Plan snapshot
Duration
7-Day
Route
Kigali to Kigali (Kigali)
Via Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Nyungwe NP (Chimps), Kigali
Country & park
Rwanda
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
16 years
Activities
gorilla trekking & chimpanzee trekking
Accommodation
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 16 years.
Day 1-3
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4-5
Mid-range hotel just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Mid-range hotel in Kigali – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Our company driver will pick you up from the hotel or Kigali international airport, he will brief you and then transfer you to volcanoes national park. On the way, you will view beautiful rolling hills and green vegetation. Upon arrival, you will check in with the lodge where you will have meals overnight. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Wake up early in the morning, take breakfast and report to park’s headquarters for briefing on the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking by the game rangers. You will be allocating trekking group of 8 people and you will enter the jungle to trek our cousins the mountain gorillas. Time to spend with the gorillas after allocate them is one hours and you will go back to lodge. In the afternoon will have community walk and back to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Wake up early have breakfast and head to the famous Dian Fossey Research Centre and graveyard. Dian Fossey’s research center was started by Dr. Fossey and she spent close to two decades habituating, studying, and conserving the endangered mountain gorillas. Return to the lodge for meals and overnight. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Take morning breakfast and the driver will transfer you to Nyungwe forest national park. Nyungwe forest has a variety of habituates including the montane forest, bamboo, grasslands, swamps, and bogs and the forest is mountainous. Nyungwe forest is the best destination for a golden monkey trekking experience. When you reach, will check in to the lodge, meals, and overnights at the lodge. Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
You will have morning breakfast and then proceed to headquarters for a briefing on chimpanzee tracking. You will enter the jungle to search for chimpanzees and colonies of habituated golden monkeys. You will observe other wildlife in the forest like grey-cheeked mangabeys, blue monkeys, Angolan colobus, and owl-faced monkeys to mention a few. After you will return back to the lodge for meals and overnight. Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Begin your day with an early morning drive from Nyungwe to Kigali, passing through Rwanda’s scenic hills and local villages. Upon arrival in Kigali, visit the powerful Kigali Genocide Memorial, a moving tribute to the victims of the 1994 genocide and a center for education and remembrance. Explore the exhibits, pay your respects, and gain deep insight into Rwanda’s history and resilience. Mid-range hotel located in Kigali All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
After breakfast, enjoy a short city tour of Kigali, visiting key sites such as the local craft markets, and scenic viewpoints around the city. Depending on your flight schedule, you'll have time for lunch or last-minute shopping before being transferred to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Offered by
Untamed Wilderness Travel is a passionate, female-founded tour company dedicated to crafting extraordinary safari experiences across Africa. Led by adventurous women who live and breathe travel, we are committed to sharing our love for the wild with fellow explorers. Our carefully curated journeys take you deep into Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes, from gorilla trekking in Uganda to exhilarating safaris in East Africa and beyond.
Office In
Uganda
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2020)
Member Of
UTB, UWA & TGFU
Tour Types
Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Gorilla trekking in Uganda was a dream come true. From tracking Chimpanzees and Gorillas in Uganda to a wonderful Safari. Perfect accommodations and Thanks to Leticia for such a fun and adventurous tour. Your passion and kindness on this most extraordinary wildlife experience, just made it that much more special!
Maria C. · United States
My husband and I traveled on our Safari with Leticia as our Guide and driver. Our Safari was mind blowing!! SO many animals on our Safari!! We were amazed Daily!! Also Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking was Fantastic as well !! Everything was well worth our trip over seas, and the cost was worth every penny for such sn amazing adventure! Leticia was awesome and Very knowledgeable and taught us alot about Uganda!! We would travel with Leticia any time again if we went back!! Thx So much Leticia!!
Rose · Canada
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 16 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
This tour starts and ends in Kigali
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Untamed Wilderness Travel, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Untamed Wilderness Travel.
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