Short Rwanda Safari Tours & Packages 2026-2027

Kigali City Tour
A Kigali city tour provides a comprehensive introduction to Rwanda’s capital, typically including the impactful Kigali Genocide Memorial, vibrant local markets like Kimironko Market, and centers of art and culture like the Inema Arts Center. Tours often feature experiences such as exploring Nyamirambo Women’s Center, enjoying traditional Rwandan cuisine, and visiting sites like Mount Kigali.

One Day Akagera National Park
A 1-day trip to Akagera National Park is possible, but it involves a very early start from Kigali and long hours to maximize your limited time, covering both a morning game drive and an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema, with highlights including the park’s “Big Five” animals. You can arrange this through various tour operators offering packages from Kigali, or you can opt for a self-drive experience if you have a suitable vehicle.

1 Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda
A one-day gorilla trek in Rwanda is a challenging but possible experience, requiring an extremely early start from Kigali (around 4 AM) for a 2-hour drive to Volcanoes National Park for briefing, followed by a trek to find a habituated gorilla family and an hour with them before returning to Kigali to catch a flight. The cost includes a significant gorilla permit, the trek itself, transportation, lunch, and a guide, and contributes to mountain gorilla conservation efforts.

2 Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda
A 2-day gorilla trek in Rwanda involves an early departure from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, gorilla trekking within the park, and then a return trip to Kigali. The itinerary includes a gorilla permit, guides, park entry, and accommodation, with costs varying by tour operator. Trekking involves a hike through the forest, and visitors can spend one hour observing the gorillas.

2 Day Akagera National Park
A two-day safari in Akagera National Park typically includes airport pickup, two full game drives to see wildlife like the Big Five, a boat cruise on Lake Ihema, one night’s accommodation, all meals, and the expertise of a professional driver-guide. After the first day’s activities, you’ll stay overnight at a lodge before embarking on a longer game drive on the second day, then returning to Kigali.

3 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda
A 3-day Rwanda gorilla trekking tour involves a short, intense experience starting from Kigali, with Day 1 focusing on travel to Volcanoes National Park and a city tour, Day 2 for the main activity of gorilla trekking, and Day 3 for a Dian Fossey hike or golden monkey tracking followed by the transfer back to Kigali. This itinerary includes a mandatory gorilla permit, a guided experience within the park, and the chance for cultural tours or a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

3 Days Akagera National Park
A 3-day trip to Akagera National Park in Rwanda typically involves a game drive on Day 1, a morning game drive and an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema on Day 2, and a departure for Kigali with an optional city tour on Day 3. Wildlife sightings can include the Big Five (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes), as well as giraffes, zebras, and various antelopes. The park offers varied landscapes with savannah plains, swamps, and lakes.

4 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda
A 4-day gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda typically involves arrival in Kigali, transfer to Volcanoes National Park, a day of gorilla trekking, and departure from Kigali. The itinerary includes seeing mountain gorillas and often golden monkeys, with optional visits to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s Ellen DeGeneres Campus and cultural sites like the Gorillas Guardian Village. The cost of gorilla permits is $1,500 per person per trek, and the minimum age to track gorillas is 15 years old.

4 Day Akagera National Park
A 4-day trip to Akagera National Park involves arrival in Kigali, a transfer to the park, a full-day game drive, and a boat cruise on Lake Ihema, with another game drive and a departure back to Kigali on the final day. Activities include seeing the “Big Five” animals, hippos, crocodiles, and various birds, with accommodations available both inside and outside the park.

5 Day Rwanda Safari Itinerary
A 5-day Rwanda tour typically includes gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park and a city tour of Kigali, often with a visit to the Genocide Memorial. Shorter tours focus on one or two regions to maximize primate encounters and wildlife viewing, while other itineraries offer a mix of forest and savanna experiences by adding visits to Akagera National Park for savanna wildlife or Nyungwe Forest for chimpanzee tracking

Short Rwanda Gorilla Trekking
Short Rwanda gorilla safaris typically range from 1 to 3 days and focus on gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. These quick trips often begin and end in Kigali, with itineraries that include the early morning transfer to the park, the guided gorilla trek, and a return to the city. While the most popular duration is 3 days, including optional cultural visits or city tours, a 1-day option is also available for those with extremely limited time.

Short Uganda Gorilla Safaris
Short Uganda gorilla safaris typically range from 2 to 5 days and offer an immersive experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. While a 1-day option exists, 2-day and 3-day trips are common, often starting from Kigali, Rwanda, or Kampala, Uganda’s capital, to fit limited timeframes. These safaris focus on trekking through the dense jungle to find and observe the majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.