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Price per person
Rates below are for this 4-day itinerary and scale with your group size. Every safari is private and tailor-made — final pricing is confirmed with your dates and chosen lodges.
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$6,083per person
$12,167 total for 2 travellers
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Trip highlights
- Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park – Encounter Rwanda’s iconic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
- Virunga Volcanoes – Enjoy breathtaking views of Rwanda’s dramatic volcanic landscapes.
- Golden Monkey Trekking – Discover the playful and endangered golden monkeys.
- Kigali City Experience – Explore Rwanda’s clean, vibrant and welcoming capital.
- Luxury Lodges & Hotels – Stay in carefully selected premium properties.
- Private Transfers & Guide – Travel comfortably with personalized service.
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali — Luxury Welcome →Be met with VIP service at Kigali International and transferred to a five-star city hotel.
Full day details →MorningFast-track immigration and chauffeur transfer.
AfternoonPrivate city orientation and rooftop welcome dinner.
Good to know · Tipping is appreciated but never expected.Day 2
Helicopter Transfer to Volcanoes →Skip the road — fly by helicopter from Kigali to a luxury lodge in Musanze.
Full day details →MorningScenic 45-minute heli transfer over the hills.
AfternoonCheck in to a Singita, One&Only or Wilderness lodge; spa treatment.
Good to know · Heli baggage limit is 15kg in soft duffel only.Day 3
Private Gorilla Trekking →A dedicated gorilla family allocation arranged for your group, with porters, private guides and a champagne lunch on return.
Full day details →MorningVIP park briefing and private trek.
AfternoonHot stone treatment and fireside dinner at the lodge.
Good to know · Private permits subject to RDB allocation.Day 4
Return and Departure →Heli return to Kigali, lunch at Kigali Marriott, and airport transfer.
Full day details →MorningMorning at leisure or optional Dian Fossey grave hike.
AfternoonHelicopter to Kigali, lunch, and airport transfer.
Good to know · International flights should depart after 4pm.
From the trail
Moments from this safari
Before you book
What to know about travelling in Rwanda
Visas, permits, health requirements, seasons, money and tipping — everything specific to this destination.
Before you book · Rwanda
Travelling in Rwanda
- Visas & entry
- Visa on arrival for all nationalities (USD 50, 30 days) or apply via Irembo in advance; many African and Commonwealth passports enter visa-free. The East Africa Tourist Visa (USD 100) covers Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya. Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country.
- Arrival gateway
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) — most parks are a 2–4 hour drive on excellent tarmac.
- Permits
- Rwanda gorilla permits are USD 1,500 per person (golden monkey USD 100, Nyungwe chimpanzee USD 150). Only 8 trekkers per gorilla family per day; permits are non-refundable and sell out for June–September, so book early.
- Best time to travel
- June–September (long dry season) and mid-December–February are best for trekking and game drives. March–May is the long rains — lush, atmospheric and quieter.
- Health & vaccinations
- Malaria prophylaxis recommended, particularly for Akagera and Lake Kivu. Rwanda has excellent private clinics in Kigali. Trekkers must be symptom-free of respiratory illness on the day of the trek.
- Money & payments
- Rwandan Franc (RWF). Cards and mobile money are widely used in Kigali; carry USD or RWF cash for rural markets, tips and community visits.
- Weather & climate
- Temperate 'land of a thousand hills' climate: 22–27°C by day in Kigali, 10–15°C nights at Volcanoes National Park (2,500 m+), regular afternoon showers in the green seasons.
- Connectivity
- One of the best-connected countries in Africa — fast 4G nationwide and Wi-Fi in nearly every lodge.
- Tipping guideline
- USD 15–20 per guest for the tracking team after a gorilla trek, USD 15–20 for a porter, USD 10–15 per day for your driver-guide, and 5–10% in Kigali restaurants.
- What to pack
- Waterproof hiking boots, long trousers and sleeves, gaiters, gloves, rain shell, warm layer for the volcano slopes, daypack, and 2 litres of water for trekking days.
- Local etiquette
- Plastic bags are banned nationwide. Rwanda is exceptionally clean and orderly — photography of government buildings, airports and military sites is not permitted. Genocide memorials require quiet, respectful dress.
Requirements and fees change. We reconfirm current visa, permit and health rules in writing before you pay any balance.