Safari reserves & places to visit in Rwanda
Click below to read more detailed information, where you can stay, and holiday ideas visiting each area.
Akagera
3 places to stay
Scenic Akagera covers 1,100km² of grasslands, lakes, swamps and woodlands and is home to the so-called Big Five as well as many other mammals and hundreds of species of birds.
Gishwati-Mukura
1 places to stay
This new national park connects the Gishwati and Mukura forests in western Rwanda and aims to provide first-class forest birding and eventually chimpanzee-viewing.
Kigali
6 places to stay
Kigali is Rwanda's attractive capital, and invariably features on Expert Africa road tours as an overnight stop. Stays invariably include a visit to the poignant Genocide Memorial.
Lake Kivu
5 places to stay
The Rwandan side of Lake Kivu is a picturesque lakeshore region with some comfortable lodges. The new lakeside road weaves above the lake through eucalyptus and banana groves.
Nyungwe Forest
2 places to stay
Nyungwe Forest National Park is the largest swathe of tropical montane forest in East Africa, and home to a bewildering range of flora and fauna, including 13 species of primates.
Volcanoes
8 places to stay
Volcanoes National Park is home to more than half the world's mountain gorillas – a handful of family groups moving gently through the high forests. It's the best place in Africa to meet them.
Our top safaris in Rwanda
Here are 9 great Rwanda safaris to inspire you.
Golden Monkey Safari
12 days • 5 locations
KIGALI AIRPORT TO KIGALI AIRPORT
Combine four key areas of Rwanda on this excellent-value trip, for a true wildlife and cultural experience. The perfect itinerary for those who want to see all the highlights of Rwanda.
US$9,710 - US$11,270 per person
Mona Monkey Safari
9 days • 3 locations
KIGALI AIRPORT TO KIGALI AIRPORT
This example of a luxury holiday explores the wildlife of Nyungwe Forest, the scenic shores of Lake Kivu and the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park, all accompanied by a private guide and vehicle.
US$12,160 - US$17,600 per person
L'Hoest's Monkey Safari
7 days • 3 locations
KIGALI AIRPORT TO KIGALI AIRPORT
Meet three iconic primates – gorillas, chimps and golden monkeys – and explore Rwanda's fascinating culture on this excellent value privately guided adventure.
US$5,570 - US$6,320 per person
Gorillas and Serengeti Safari
11 days • 4 locations
KIGALI AIRPORT TO KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
Combine three iconic experiences – mountain gorillas in Rwanda, and the Serengeti plains and awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania.
US$12,620 - US$14,390 per person
Gorillas and Maasai Mara Safari
9 days • 3 locations
KIGALI AIRPORT TO NAIROBI AIRPORT
This trip combines two of Africa's most unforgettable wildlife experiences – Rwanda's mountain gorillas and Kenya's Maasai Mara.
US$11,260 - US$14,080 per person
Mountain Gorilla Safari
5 days • 2 locations
KIGALI AIRPORT TO KIGALI AIRPORT
Staying in great-value lodges, with a private driver-guide and 4WD, this adventure includes two treks to get up close with groups of mountain gorillas.
US$5,760 - US$6,050 per person
Gorillas and Migration Safari
9 days • 3 locations
KIGALI AIRPORT TO KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
This luxury safari combines two iconic wildlife experiences: trekking to see the mountain gorillas in Rwanda, then flying to the northern Serengeti in search of the wildebeest migration and spectacular river crossings.
US$17,070 - US$23,410 per person
The Highlights of Africa
17 days • 7 locations
CAPE TOWN AIRPORT TO KIGALI AIRPORT
An epic adventure taking in some of Africa’s most incredible sights and wildlife experiences, from Cape Town to the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, the Maasai Mara and an encounter with mountain gorillas.
US$14,240 - US$18,100 per person
Silverback Gorilla Safari
4 days • 1 locations
KIGALI AIRPORT TO KIGALI AIRPORT
Fly into Rwanda and you can be trekking to meet a family of mountain gorillas the next morning. An itinerary like this could easily be combined with a safari in Kenya or Tanzania.
US$10,170 - US$13,040 per person
Rwanda holiday styles & special interests
From family adventures to romantic breaks, find ideas here for your perfect Rwanda safari
