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A less challenging gorilla trek
The hike is generally less physically demanding than other gorilla trekking options.
Destinations
Rwanda
Africa's most efficient gorilla trek
Rwanda offers gorilla trekking on the forested slopes of Volcanoes National Park, with hikes that are generally less physically demanding than other gorilla trekking options. Rwanda has built its tourism around conservation, and the permit you buy funds the park and the communities living alongside it. Add the chimpanzees of Nyungwe, the shores of Lake Kivu and a capital city with real character, and you have a country you can cross in a day and remember for a lifetime.
Price per person, per night
$800 – $5,000
Sharing · Accommodation only
Why Rwanda
The defining experiences
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A conservation turnaround you can see
Permit fees fund the park and the communities around it.
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Volcanoes, rainforest and lake in one small country
You can cross it in a day.
In pictures
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What you'll do
Ways to experience Rwanda
Gorilla trekking
Trek into the forested slopes of the Volcanoes to spend time near a family of mountain gorillas.
Golden monkey trekking
Follow a lively troop of golden monkeys through the bamboo forest of Volcanoes National Park.
Chimpanzee trekking
Walk beneath Nyungwe’s canopy in search of chimpanzees moving through the rainforest.
Game drives
Explore Akagera’s savannah, lakes and woodland by vehicle in search of its wildlife.
Forest walks
Cross forest trails on foot, taking in Rwanda’s canopy, birdlife and mountain scenery.
Embroidery and basket weaving
Meet local makers and learn about Rwanda’s traditions of embroidery and woven basketry.
When to travel
Seasonal shifts
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jan
Best
A short drier spell with good trekking conditions.
How to see it
Rwanda itineraries
Use these sample journeys as a starting point to craft your own perfectly paced safari.
