Rwanda

Discover a beautifully compact East African destination where mist-covered mountains, ancient forests, remarkable primate encounters and classic wildlife experiences come together within one rewarding journey.

Remarkable landscapes, intimate wildlife experiences.

Rwanda is a beautifully compact destination where dramatic mountain landscapes, lush forests and remarkable wildlife experiences can be combined within a thoughtfully paced journey.

The country is best known for Volcanoes National Park and its mountain gorillas, offering one of Africa’s most memorable wildlife encounters. Trekking through the forest brings travellers into an extraordinary natural environment, where the journey itself—the changing vegetation, mountain scenery and sounds of the forest—is part of the experience.

Rwanda also offers opportunities to explore the ancient forests of Nyungwe, known for primate encounters and rich biodiversity, while Akagera National Park introduces a contrasting landscape of open savannah, lakes and classic African wildlife.

With its varied scenery, welcoming communities and diverse natural environments, Rwanda is particularly rewarding for travellers looking for a more intimate East African experience that brings together primates, wildlife, landscapes and culture.

Mountains, forests and unforgettable encounters.

Rwanda brings together extraordinary primate experiences, beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife within a compact and carefully connected destination. Travellers can move from misty mountain forests to open savannah, experiencing remarkably different environments within one journey.

Mountain Gorillas

Trek through the forested slopes of Volcanoes National Park for the opportunity to encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The experience combines an active journey through beautiful mountain terrain with time observing these remarkable primates in the forest.

Volcanoes National Park

Explore a dramatic landscape of forested slopes and volcanic scenery in northern Rwanda. Beyond its renowned gorilla experiences, the park and surrounding region offer an atmospheric introduction to the country’s mountain landscapes and rich natural environment.

Nyungwe Forest

Step into an ancient rainforest filled with dense vegetation, birdlife and fascinating primates. Chimpanzee experiences and guided forest walks reveal a greener, more immersive side of Rwanda and provide a rewarding contrast to its mountain and savannah regions.

Akagera National Park

Discover a different side of Rwanda among open savannahs, lakes and rolling landscapes. Akagera adds classic African wildlife viewing to a Rwanda itinerary, creating the opportunity to combine traditional game drives with the country’s better-known forest and primate experiences.

Crafted For The Way You Travel.

Browse our safari ideas for inspiration, then make the journey your own. Every itinerary can be adapted around your interests, preferred pace, destinations, accommodation style and the people travelling with you.

Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zanzibar

Kenya Tailor-Made Safari: A Journey Designed Around You

A completely personal itinerary, designed from a blank page around your interests and your pace.

Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania

A Journey Through Heritage, Culture & Wilderness

Journeys built around a personal connection to East Africa: landscape, family history and community.

Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

Through the Lens: An East Africa Safari

Journeys planned around light, position and patience, for travellers who want the photographs.

Don’t See The Exact Safari You Want?

These journeys are starting points, not fixed itineraries. Tell us your preferred dates, destinations, interests, travel pace and priorities, and we’ll create a private safari designed around the experience you want to have.

Tailor-Made Journeys