Tailormade Journeys

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Private journey designed by you

Discover one of Africa’s most exciting destinations, home to lush rainforest, a buzzy capital city and the iconic mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park.

4 days

suggested length

Jun-Oct

best time to go

$9,995

price from

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Rwanda gleams like a green jewel in the heart of Africa; experience the very best of it, from tracking the legendary mountain gorillas to exploring its tranquil waterways by canoe, with a journey crafted by experienced Africa specialists. See the incredible scenery and rich wildlife of Rwanda on this four-day, tailor-made adventure. A&K’s team will take care of every stage of your journey, taking you from the city to the deepest, densest jungle; including arranging local guides, nights in elegant lodges in the heart of the wilderness, and gorilla-trekking permits, which are a requirement for setting off on two life-changing hikes to spot the great apes in Volcanoes National Park.

Track endangered mountain gorillas on designated hikes in the epic wilderness of Volcanoes National Park

Admire the lush greenery and dazzling birdlife on a journey along the lazy Mukungwa River by canoe, an A&K exclusive experience

Pay your respects at the moving Genocide Memorial Site in Kigali, the Rwandan capital

Stay in Rwanda’s finest five-star lodges, sumptuous feats of design set amid soul-quieting landscapes

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This Tailormade Journey is just the beginning of a beautiful adventure, ready to be customized by you. Choose the hotels you want to stay in, enhance your journey with extra experiences, and tell us where else you want to go.

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Kigali, Rwanda

1 day

Culture and contemplation in the capital

suggested

Between steep valleys and thickly forested ridges, Kigali flourishes, an ever-building drumbeat of flash boutiques and flowery cafes. A gateway to the national parks, there is much to discover here before escaping to the jungle: a pulsing party scene, and places of quiet reflection to better understand the country’s past, notably at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a haunting tribute to the lives lost in the 1994 atrocities.

Your A&K Experiences: Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful tribute to the one million Tutsis and Hutus killed in 1994. Intensely moving exhibits explore how the atrocities unfolded, and survivors’ videos offer a spiriting show of the Rwandans’ resilience.

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Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

3 days

The majestic abode of the mountain gorilla

suggested

Some of Africa’s most spellbinding scenery can be found in Volcanoes National Park; Rwanda’s calling card, this is the jungle of every explorer’s dream, where the sky crowns the green Virungas (volcanoes) with halos of cloud and hiking trails twist deep into forests ringing with birdsong. It also promises glimpses of some of Rwanda’s most enigmatic species: the elusive golden monkeys, and around half of the world’s population of majestic mountain gorillas.

Your A&K Experiences: One of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife experiences awaits travellers trekking into the dense, high-altitude forests of Volcanoes National Park, where experienced rangers will read the forest to locate one of 18 habituated families of mountain gorilla. Spend an hour in the company of these fascinating, endangered primates, observing their behavior and taking pictures from a respectful distance.

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Enhance Your Journey with Add-On Experiences

Catch all the amazing add-on experiences available for your entire trip. Whether you missed something earlier or want to see everything in one place, here’s your opportunity to make sure you don`t miss out on any incredible experiences.

Kigali, Rwanda

A lesson in fusion flavors

Sharpen your culinary skills in a cooking class with the talented chefs from The Retreat's Fusion restaurant. After browsing the local market for fresh produce, return to the hotel's kitchen to create a delicious, Rwandan-European-fusion lunch.

Kinigi, Rwanda

Go behind the scenes of vital gorilla research

Enjoy an exclusive tour of the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and gain a deeper appreciation for these magnificent beasts. Led by a senior gorilla expert, you will be introduced to the center's ongoing conservation research, before heading to the site's laboratory to meet scientists at work.

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