How many days is the 7 Days Rwanda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari?

The 7 Days Rwanda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari is 7 days and 6 nights, operating year-round from Rwanda.

How much does the 7 Days Rwanda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari cost?

The 7 Days Rwanda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari is priced on request depending on your group size, dates, and accommodation preferences. Contact Orika Africa Tours for a free tailor-made quote: hi@orikaafrica.com or +256 707 916 185.

What is included in the 7 Days Rwanda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari?

The 7 Days Rwanda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari in Rwanda includes all accommodation, meals, park fees, private safari vehicle with an experienced guide-driver, and 24/7 support from Orika Africa Tours. Uganda's UTB-licensed Tour Operator & DMC. We welcome solo travellers, couples, families, and larger groups.

Is the 7 Days Rwanda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari suitable for first-time safari visitors?

Yes. Orika Africa Tours designs every itinerary from scratch around your group's fitness, interests, and budget. The 7 Days Rwanda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari is available as a private safari, no shared vehicles, no fixed groups, ever.

What is the best time to go on the 7 Days Rwanda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari in Rwanda?

The 7 Days Rwanda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari in Rwanda runs year-round. The dry seasons (June to August and December to February) offer the best conditions for game drives and trekking. Contact Orika Africa Tours for month-by-month advice.

7 Days Rwanda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari

7 days through Rwanda's most iconic wildlife destinations, where thrilling Big Five safaris meet a life-changing encounter with endangered mountain gorillas. From the wildlife-rich savannahs of Akagera National Park to the mist-covered volcanoes of the Virunga mountains, the journey combines exceptional game viewing, world-class conservation experiences and breathtaking landscapes.

Perfect for travellers seeking a short yet immersive safari, it showcases Rwanda's transformation into one of Africa's leading conservation and wildlife destinations, with expertly guided experiences and intimate encounters with some of the planet's most extraordinary wildlife. For the timing that suits you best, see our guide to gorilla trekking, and read more in the Rwanda destination guide.

Trip Highlights

Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Big Five game drives in Akagera National Park
A Lake Ihema boat safari
Golden monkey tracking in the bamboo forests
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund conservation campus

Day-by-Day Itinerary

On arrival at Kigali International Airport you are warmly welcomed by our representative, assisted with arrival formalities and transferred to your hotel. Take time to relax and settle in while enjoying Rwanda's renowned hospitality and preparing for the adventures ahead.

After breakfast you depart Kigali for Akagera National Park, Rwanda's premier wildlife destination and home to the Big Five. On arrival you enjoy an afternoon game drive through diverse landscapes of rolling savannah, woodland, lakes and wetlands, watching for elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, antelope and predators.

Start the day with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active, exploring different sectors of the park in search of lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and a variety of plains game. In the afternoon a relaxing boat safari on Lake Ihema brings you among hippo, crocodile and abundant birdlife along the picturesque shores.

After a leisurely breakfast you depart for Volcanoes National Park, home to Rwanda's famous mountain gorillas and the dramatic Virunga range, with scenic views of rolling hills, traditional villages and lush countryside along the way. For an elevated experience, an optional helicopter transfer can be arranged. On arrival you check into your lodge with the remainder of the day at leisure.

After an early breakfast and a briefing, you set off with experienced guides and trackers in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family, the trek through bamboo forest and volcanic slopes rewarded with one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife encounters. Later you visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about Rwanda's pioneering conservation efforts.

After breakfast you return to the park for another unique primate adventure, tracking the rare and energetic golden monkeys through the bamboo forests with excellent photographic opportunities as they leap through the trees. Following the trek you begin your scenic journey back to Kigali, with the remainder of the day at leisure for relaxation, shopping or exploring the city.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before transferring to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight, departing with unforgettable memories of spectacular wildlife encounters, inspiring conservation stories and the warmth of the Land of a Thousand Hills.