Rwanda trails & Safaris

Rwanda offers some stunning trails for those looking to explore the country’s breathtaking landscapes. Here are some of the top trails that you can consider, based on the terrain and experience you’re after:

1. Gorilla Trekking Trails (Volcanoes National Park)

  • Location: Volcanoes National Park, in the northwest of Rwanda.
  • Experience: The most iconic trail in Rwanda, these treks take you through the lush mountain forests to track the endangered mountain gorillas.
  • Difficulty: The difficulty can vary depending on the location of the gorillas. Some treks are relatively easy, while others can be quite challenging, with steep climbs and rough terrain.
  • Duration: Typically 1-5 hours, but the time spent depends on how far the gorillas are from the starting point.
  • Highlights: An intimate experience with mountain gorillas, one of the most memorable wildlife experiences in Africa.
  • Best time to go: June to September (dry season).

2 Days Gorilla Safari & trekking in Rwanda

Visit to the Gisozi genocide memorial site where you will learn a lot about the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi and seeing mountain gorillas in the wild jungle forest. Enjoy the trip!

2 Days Nyungwe Chimpanzee trekking

This ancient rainforest is a paradise for birdwatchers, hikers, and nature lovers. There are a variety of trails that take you through the forest to see waterfalls. May to September for good weather.

3 Days Gorilla & Golden Monkey trekking

This 3 days Rwanda gorilla safari and golden monkey trekking will give you two prime safari activities in the volcanoes national park – Rwanda gorilla and golden monkey.

4 Days Nyungwe & Lake Kivu tour

Welcome to a 4 day Rwanda safari visiting the Nyungwe forest national park and conclude the safari with a visit to the Kibuye for a Lake Kivu visit.

5 Days Rwanda Primates Safari & trekking

Fantastic tour choice exploring Rwanda’s best primate species and the genocide memorial sites setting off from Kigali. En-route, visit the king’s palace museum.