Rwanda Safaris

It takes just a few hours to drive from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park. The road is winding. The journey is short. But Rwanda’s rise as a conservation leader took many years. Building on the work of primatologist Dian Fossey in the 1970s, gorilla trekking in Rwanda now attracts thousands of visitors each year. It has played a key role in saving the mountain gorilla from extinction. Walk through bamboo-covered volcanic slopes to meet these great apes. Local communities cheer you on. Tourism directly supports their livelihoods. 

Beyond the gorillas, Rwanda’s wildlife is thriving. In Nyungwe National Park, listen to chimpanzees drum on giant tree roots in ancient forests. In Akagera National Park, watch the Big Five roam open savannahs reborn through conservation. Rwanda’s story goes beyond wildlife. Once torn apart by genocide, the country now takes pride in its traditions. Fishermen sing as they paddle across Lake Kivu. Pastoralists gently guide sacred Ankole cattle. And the streets are famously spotless. Quiet strength. Care. And renewal. That’s Rwanda.