Gorilla Trekking + Rwanda Safari Holidays & Tours - Volcanoes National Park
Rwanda is a tiny landlocked East African country, bordering Tanzania and Uganga. Known as the 'Land of a Thousand Hills' this lush green country is terraced with tea plantations and, despite its small size, it is home to a third of all Africa’s bird species. But it is gorilla trekking for which Rwanda is most famous, due to the sanctuary that the Virunga Mountains provide to severely endangered Mountain Gorillas.
On Rwanda safari holidays & tours you can track these magnificent primates on foot in Volcanoes National Park. You need to be relatively fit to participate in this 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience, as you will need to walk from one to four hours to find a goriilla family. You will then have an hour to observe them up close including the dominant Silverback male, the females and playful children - creating memories of a lifetime. As only a limited number of gorilla permits are issued each day, advance booking is essential. There is also the opportunity to hike to the grave of Dian Fossey, the famous primatologist who first studied the mountain gorillas.
If you have more time to explore Rwanda, Nyungwe Rainforest in the south is home to a host of mammals including 13 primate species and many birds, butterflies and orchids. Or if its larger game that you wish to see, head for Akagera National Park in the east. At the end of your holiday, you can relax on the shores of Lake Kivu, a magnificent Rift Valley lake in the west of the country.
Combine your ideas with our expertise and let us help you create a holiday of a lifetime. We offer a wide range of options at different price points, all of which can be tailor made to your needs.
We have been arranging gorilla trekking & Rwanda safari holidays & tours to Volcanoes National Park for over 20 years.
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Volcanoes National Park is the most accessible place to see Mountain gorillas, as the park is only a two-hour drive from the capital of Kigali. This park in the majestic Virunga Mountains was created with the express aim of protecting these critically endangered primates. Comprising a chain of mostly extinct volcanoes covered by rainforest, the park runs along the border with Uganda and the DRC.
The survival of Rwanda’s Mountain gorillas was ensured by the heroic work of Dian Fossey, a researcher who dedicated her life to these magnificent creatures and is buried at her research centre. The gorillas are located within a relatively small area where they can be tracked on foot. On gorilla trekking Rwanda safari holidays or tours, you need to be reasonably fit, as you may need to walk two to four hours each way through the dense rainforest to find them.
Coming face to face with a gorilla troop, presided over by the dominant Silverback male, is without doubt one of the most moving wildlife experiences of all time, and tourism directly contributes to their survival. You must be over 15 years and it’s important not to trek if you have a cold or other infectious illness, as the gorillas have little immunity to human germs. On gorilla trekking Rwanda safari holidays & tours, make sure you wear long trousers, gardening gloves to protect your hands and sturdy walking shoes, and don’t forget your camera, although we advise that you spend most of your time simply taking in this magical experience.
Nyungwe National Park in the far south of the country, is Africa’s largest protected mountain rainforest, and hosts one of the continent’s greatest concentrations of wild chimpanzee, as well as a dozen other noisy and acrobatic primates such as Ruwenzori colobus, Grey-cheeked mangaby and L’hotse’s monkey. For birders there are endemic regional species such as Handsome francolin and Rwenzori turaco. It’s well worth adding Nyungwe to your gorilla trekking itinerary.
On Rwanda’s western side, Lake Kivu is one of a string of huge freshwater lakes that lie along Africa’s Great Rift Valley. The lakeshore is bustling with activity and here you can try local delicacies, relax on the beach, visit the hot springs or take boat trips to the nearby islands. Above Lake Kivu you can visit Kibuye’s genocide memorial church, with its brightly coloured stained-glass windows which, despite a tragic history, is now a place for peaceful contemplation at the end of gorilla trekking Rwanda safari holidays & tours.
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![Gorilla Tour Uganda Bwindi Queen Elizabeth Park Lions Chimp Trekking]()
This exciting small group Gorilla Tour to Uganda visits Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where you can trek to see these magnificent creatures. Enjoy a safari in Queen Elizabeth Park with its tree-climbing lions; a boat ride on Kazinga Channel with its large herds of elephant, buffalo & superb birding; & chimp trekking. All gorilla & chimp permits included. 8 departures per year (min 2/max 6). Min age 15 yrs.
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• Queen Elizabeth Park, Lions
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• Kibale Rainforest
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• Gorilla Trekking
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• Boat Ride on Kazinga Channel
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![Tracking Mountain Gorillas Rwanda Safari Holiday Masai Mara Kenya]()
Experience the thrill of tracking mountain gorillas in Rwanda, on this flying safari holiday, combined with a classic luxury Big Five safari on the plains of the famous Masai Mara in Kenya. Track on foot a family of these endangered primates, including a dominant silverback male - a memory you will cherish forever. All transfers, gorilla permits, light aircraft flights & game drives included.
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• Monkeys & Rainforest Wildlife
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• Lion Prides & Plains Game
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• Big-5 Game Drives
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• Safari Holiday, Masai Mara Kenya
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• Gorillas: Rwanda Safari Holiday
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• Tracking Mountain Gorillas, Rwanda
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• Nairobi
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• Masai Mara, Kenya
asai Mara
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• Kigali
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• Volcanoes National Park
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![Kenya and Uganda Gorilla Safari Tours Tailor-Made Holidays Big Five]()
Our thrilling Kenya and Uganda gorilla safari tours & tailor-made holidays combine viewing the Big Five in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, famous for its predators and plains game, with gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impentrable Forest. Also view Golden Monkeys at Mount Mgahinga and visit Kigali Genocide Museum. It is also possible to add on optional chimp tracking in Kibale Rainforest. All transfers included.
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• Gorilla Trekking
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• Golden Monkeys, Mount Mgahinga
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• Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
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• Masai Mara Game Reserve
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• Kigali Genocide Museum
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This holiday combines gorillas with Ethiopia, to provide a fascinating contrast. Enjoy the cultural highlights of Ethiopia on this private tour, including the ancient monasteries on Lake Tana, endemic wildlife in the Simien Mountains, the palaces of Gondar & the rock-hewn Lalibela churches. Afterwards fly to Uganda to trek to see magnificent mountain gorillas. All transfers, gorilla permits & specified sightseeing included.
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• St Georges Church
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• Kigali
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• Holiday: Gorillas & Ethiopia
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• Lake Tana Monasteries
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• Simien Mountains
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• Gorillas of Uganda
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• Lalibela Churches
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• Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
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• Gondar Palaces
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![Kenya Safari Holiday Trekking Gorillas Volcanoes Park Rwanda Dian Fossey]()
This Kenya safari holiday combines Big Five game viewing on the open plains of the famous Masai Mara with the incredible opportunity of trekking to see endangered mountain gorillas in the tropical rainforests of Volcanoes Park in Rwanda, including hiking to the Dian Fossey grave. Then relax on the shores of beautiful Lake Kivu. All light aircraft flights, game drives, park fees & gorilla permits included.
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• Kenya Safari Holiday
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• Volcanoes Park
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• Dian Fossey Grave
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• Lake Kivu
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• Masai Mara Game Reserve
asai Mara
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• Big-5 Game Drives
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• Trekking Gorillas
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• Genocide Memorial
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• Kigali
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• Rwanda Vacation
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![Primate Safari Uganda Rwanda Gorillas Chimps Monkeys Dian Fossey Grave]()
View over 10 different primate species on this magnificent Primate Safari that travels through Uganda & Rwanda. Trek to see endangered mountain gorillas in both Bwindi & Volcanoes National Park, track chimps in Kibali, view river-based wildlife in Queen Elizabeth Park, search for rare golden monkey & hike to the Dian Fossey grave. All transfers, game viewing & permits included. Min age 15 yrs.
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• Volcanoes National Park
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• Rwanda Gorillas & Chimps
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• Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi Forest
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• Chimps & Monkeys, Kibale
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• Kazinga Channel Boat Ride
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• Golden Monkeys
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• Queen Elizabeth National Park
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• Entebbe
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• Primate Safari: Uganda & Rwanda
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• Dian Fossey Grave Hike
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![Mountain Gorillas Rwanda Safari Holiday Volcano Park Akagera Nyungwe]()
Trek to see endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda safari on this amazing safari holiday, travelling with your own private guide. Combine the primates of Volcano Park with the large game of Akagera; beautiful Lake Kivu and the chimps, white colobus monkeys & tropical birdlife of pristine Nyungwe Rainforest. All transfers, gorilla & chimp permits included. Min age 15 yrs.
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• Nyungwe Rainforest
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• Rwanda Safari Holiday
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• Mountain Gorillas, Rwanda
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• Chimps & Monkeys
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• Akagera National Park
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• Bird Watching
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• Lake Kivu
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• Olive Baboons
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• Colobus Monkeys
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• Volcano Park
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