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Rwanda Safaris and Gorilla Trekking

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

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 spotting Volcanoes National Park’s golden monkeys, found 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 bring 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 intrepid luxury safari adventures. You can expect seamless planning, fantastic drivers and the very best local guides and trackers.

  • A powerful close-up portrait of a male Silverback Mountain Gorilla looking directly ahead. Book your luxury Gorilla Trekking adventure.
    Each gorilla is distinct, and your guides will recognise each individual
  • Tourist taking a photograph of a gorilla hanging from a branch in a dense bamboo forest. Enjoy a luxury Rwanda Gorilla Trekking trip.
    Witness gorillas playing in their natural habitat on a gorilla trek
  • Close-up of a Golden Monkey eating a bamboo shoot amidst green leaves. Focus on luxury Rwanda Gorilla Trekking for wildlife.
    Golden monkeys are some of the other primates you can spot while in Rwanda
  • Close-up of hands weaving a colorful basket with natural grass and colored thread. Find cultural immersion on luxury Rwanda vacations.
    Learn the art of sisal basket weaving during a workshop in Kigali
  • Wide view of tiered rolling hills and valleys covered in layers of blue and white mist. Enjoy the landscapes on luxury Rwanda vacations.
    Rwanda is known as the Land of a Thousand Hills
  • Extreme close-up of a Mountain Gorilla's face and eyes, partially concealed by green leaves. See this with luxury Rwanda tours.
    Gorillas share 98% of their DNA with humans
  • A misty, verdant, layered mountainous landscape at sunrise with a distant volcanic peak. Experience the views on luxury Rwanda trips.
    Watch the sun rise over Rwanda’s towering volcanoes and hills
  • Tourists on a covered boat watching a giraffe on the grassy riverbank in the distance. Book luxury Rwanda safaris today.
    Enjoy a safari by land and water in Akagera National Park
  • A close-up view of a selection of brightly colored, intricately handwoven Rwandan baskets. Perfect for your luxury Rwanda holidays.
    Learn about traditional Rwandan crafts
  • Close-up of a brightly colored bird with a yellow crown, black cap, and orange breast on green reeds. See this on luxury Rwanda safaris.
    Go birdwatching in Rwanda’s national parks
  • Woman looking through a camera/binoculars at a sweeping, misty, forested valley at sunrise. Perfect for luxury Rwanda tours.
    Witness the majestic rolling landscapes of Volcanoes National Park

From our experts

Experiences picked by our Rwanda specialists

Trek with mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park

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

Find chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest

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

Visit Dian Fossey's Karisoke research base

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

Safari Akagera by jeep and boat

Safari in Akagera National Park and search for wildlife in jeeps or boats on the winding waterways

A word from one of our experts

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!

Jacob Maahs Senior Travel Designer

Luxury Rwanda safari lodges

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

Why choose Jacada for your luxury safari experience?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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.

Gorilla Trekking

June - September

Nyungwe Forest

March - May and November

Akagera National Park

June - September

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Your trip, your story

We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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