Gorilla Trekking
National Reserve · East Africa
Rwanda
The land of a thousand hills, where you trek to mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes and finish on the shores of Lake Kivu.
7Safaris
4Regions
Jun–Sep & Dec–FebBest time
$5,950From, per person
Why Rwanda
The land of a thousand hills
The land of a thousand hills, where you trek to mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes and finish on the shores of Lake Kivu.
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Good reasons to go
Why travellers love Rwanda
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Accessible gorillas
The most accessible mountain-gorilla trekking on earth, in Volcanoes NP.
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Clean & safe
One of Africa’s safest, cleanest and most welcoming countries.
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Big Five comeback
Akagera’s remarkable conservation story — savannah Big Five & lake safaris.
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Lake Kivu
Finish on the serene shores of one of Africa’s great lakes.
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Gorilla TrekkingGorilla TrekkingGorilla TrekkingWhat you’ll see
Rwanda’s iconic wildlife
Mountain gorilla
Golden monkey
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Practical travel info
Everything you need to know before you go — and we’ll guide you through every step.
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Getting thereFly into Kigali (KGL)Central, modern hub; short scenic drives to Volcanoes & Akagera.
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Gorilla permitsRequired & limitedWe arrange your gorilla permit in advance — book early in peak season.
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Visavisa on arrival / eVisaApply online before travel — we send a step-by-step guide with your booking.
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HealthYellow fever & malariaAnti-malarials advised for most parks; malaria-free options exist for families.
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MoneyUSD · cards · mobile moneyUSD widely accepted; cards at lodges; carry some cash for tips & markets.
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PowerType G · 240VUK-style plugs; camps run on solar with charging points in tents.
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SafetySafe & well-troddenSafari areas are secure and professionally guided; we handle all logistics.
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