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Spend seven days tracing Rwanda’s wild heart: early game drives in Akagera, a boat ride on Lake Ihema, cultural evenings, and two gorilla treks plus golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes and Bwindi. Expect steep forest trails, regulated viewing hours, and close encounters that fund conservation.
Spend seven days tracing Rwanda’s wild heart: early game drives in Akagera, a boat ride on Lake Ihema, cultural evenings, and two gorilla treks plus golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes and Bwindi. Expect steep forest trails, regulated viewing hours, and close encounters that fund conservation.
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Operated by Gorilla Explorers · Kigali, Kigali Province
You step from Kigali’s humid air into a private 4x4 and the road quickly becomes a river of green—farmland folding into papyrus-lined lakes, then the steeper slopes that guard Volcanoes National Park. Morning light picks out wet leaves; the forest seems to hold its breath while ranger guides parse the canopy for signs of movement.
challenging.
7 days.
Moderate to high fitness; be comfortable hiking on steep, muddy, and uneven terrain for several hours at a time
Yes—gorilla and golden monkey permits are required and limited; your operator will arrange them but book early to ensure availability.
Treks vary from relatively short to full-day hikes on steep, muddy forest paths; moderate to high fitness and stable footwear are recommended.
Vaccination requirements can change—consult a travel clinic about routine vaccines and yellow fever; carry proof if required and follow park guidelines to minimize disease risk to primates.
Yes—this itinerary includes a transfer to Bwindi in Uganda for a second trek; ensure your travel documents and any required visas are in order.
Volcanoes National Park is part of the Virunga chain and became internationally notable through gorilla conservation work; Akagera’s restoration since 2010 reintroduced key species and revitalized local tourism.
Gorilla and golden monkey permit fees directly support park management and local communities; follow strict viewing rules to reduce disease risk and human impact.
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