Rwanda Tour Packages: Gorillas, Golden Monkeys & Big Five

Rwanda tour packages are a genuine deal for primate lovers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Whether you're planning a gorilla tour adventure, a Big Five game safari, a deep cultural experience, chimpanzee tracking, or a mountain hiking challenge, Rwanda is genuinely one of Africa's best travel destinations for combining all of it into a single trip. Every Rwanda safari package below is expertly designed to take you deep into the lush jungles of Volcanoes National Park and well beyond it — and every itinerary can be adjusted to include neighbouring destinations in Uganda or the DRC if you want to extend your trip.

We offer the best Rwanda gorilla tours, leading you into Volcanoes National Park for face-to-face mountain gorilla trekking, or combined itineraries pairing Rwanda gorilla treks with gorilla safaris in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park across the border in Uganda. Beyond primates, Rwanda tour packages also open the door to Kigali city exploration, guided volcano hiking up Karisimbi (4,507m) and Mount Bisoke, Big Five game drives in Akagera National Park, and chimpanzee tracking, canopy walks, and colobus monkey tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park.

What Determines the Cost of a Rwanda Gorilla Tour?

There's no single fixed cost for a Rwanda gorilla tour — pricing genuinely depends on length of stay, accommodation tier (luxury, mid-range, or budget), the cost of gorilla permits (each issued at USD 1,500 per person), transportation, group size, and whether you travel in peak or wet season. Our Rwanda tour packages range from a single 1 Day Rwanda gorilla trekking trip all the way to a full 20-day-plus Rwanda safari, depending on your available time and interests. For travelers wanting more than one primate encounter, our 4 Days Rwanda double gorilla safari lets you trek to two different gorilla families on the same trip, while our 5 day Rwanda primate safari combines mountain gorilla trekking with chimpanzee tracking in a single itinerary.

Best Time to Visit Rwanda

Timing is genuinely key when planning a Rwanda tour package. The best months to visit are during the dry season, when trekking conditions are at their easiest — June, July, August, and September, then December, January, and February. These dry months favour adventure seekers specifically interested in guided Rwanda gorilla tours, wildlife safaris, or mountain hiking. Even during the wet or rainy season — March to May and October to November — there's genuinely still plenty to do, and accommodation prices typically drop, making it a worthwhile option for budget-conscious travelers.

How Many Days Are Enough for a Rwanda Safari?

Rwanda tour packages never restrict how much you can explore. Spending 5 to 10 days allows a genuinely full exploration of Rwanda's natural beauty, culture, and abundant wildlife. With longer Rwanda tours like our 10-day safari, you can combine mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, golden monkey tracking, and mountain hiking in a single trip. Even a single day in Rwanda offers something worthwhile — a gorilla trekking tour or a Kigali city tour both work well as standalone one-day experiences.

What Is the Big Five Safari in Rwanda?

The Big Five safari in Rwanda takes you in search of African bush elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, and black rhinos — the complete Big Five African game species. This experience is best enjoyed on a guided game drive in Akagera National Park, Rwanda's dedicated savannah reserve in the country's east, genuinely distinct from the primate-focused parks elsewhere in the country.

Permit prices, package details, and departure availability are subject to change. Contact Silverback Gorilla Tour directly for current rates before booking.