Arrive at Kigali International Airport and enjoy our VIP Meet & Greet, including expedited immigration and access to the airport VIP lounge with drinks and snacks. Your private driver/guide will then transfer you to your hotel.
The 6 Day Remarkable Rwanda Gorilla Trek and Big Five Safari is an exciting journey that combines Rwanda’s most iconic wildlife experiences into one unforgettable adventure. This safari takes you from the vibrant city of Kigali to the savannah plains of Akagera National Park and the misty forests of Volcanoes National Park, offering a perfect blend of wildlife, scenery, and culture.
Your journey begins in Kigali with a warm welcome and a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, providing insight into Rwanda’s history and remarkable transformation. From there, you travel to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah park and home to the Big Five. Here you will enjoy a boat safari on Lake Ihema and a full day game drive where you may encounter elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and a wide variety of bird species.
The safari continues to Volcanoes National Park, a world renowned destination for mountain gorilla trekking. Surrounded by breathtaking volcanic landscapes, you will trek through dense rainforest guided by experienced rangers to spend time with a gorilla family in their natural habitat. This once in a lifetime experience is both powerful and unforgettable. You will also enjoy a golden monkey trekking experience, offering a chance to see another rare and lively primate species.
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and enjoy our VIP Meet & Greet, including expedited immigration and access to the airport VIP lounge with drinks and snacks. Your private driver/guide will then transfer you to your hotel.
After breakfast, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a moving and educational site honoring Rwanda’s history and reconciliation. Following lunch at Hotel Des Mille Collines, embark on a scenic 3-hour drive to Akagera National Park.
Late afternoon, enjoy a Lake Ihema boat safari at sunset to spot hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife before checking in at your lodge.
Spend a full day on a guided game drive, traveling from the southern to northern sectors. Observe elephants, zebras, giraffes, and hippos, and, if lucky, lions and rhinos in the northern savannahs. Enjoy a packed lunch at Hippo’s Beach and return to your lodge to relax.
After breakfast, begin a scenic 6-hour transfer to Volcanoes National Park, with a stop at Soko Restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Campus, a world-class conservation and research center inspiring gorilla preservation. Return to your lodge for traditional Rwandan Intore dance and relaxation.
Rise early for an unforgettable mountain gorilla trek. After a briefing at park headquarters, hike through lush forests under the guidance of expert rangers to spend an hour with these rare creatures. Return to the lodge for lunch, then enjoy optional activities such as a Community Village Walk or lodge leisure time.
Begin with the Golden Monkey Trek, a shorter but equally rewarding adventure. Spend an hour observing these playful and rare primates before returning to the lodge for lunch and check-out. Enjoy a farewell dinner featuring modern African cuisine in Kigali before your private transfer to Kigali International Airport.
African Expert Safaris is a locally based tour company specializing in tailor-made safaris across East Africa. From gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda to wildlife experiences in Kenya and Tanzania, we design journeys that are well planned, reliable, and shaped around each traveler.
