Hiking & Trekking Tours & Trips in Rwanda

Rigorous mountain trails merge with rich cultural encounters on this dynamic trek. Daily 5-7 hour walks wind through diverse terrain and farming communities. Local families welcome travelers into their homes throughout the route.

See endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat at Volcanoes National Park, spending a full hour watching these gentle giants up close. Track golden monkeys through Musanze's bamboo forests, with great chances to photograph these playful primates in the jungle. The Iby'Iwacu Cultural Center offers a look at traditional Rwandan customs, including local beer-making and herbal medicine practices.

Climb to the summit of Mount Bisoke at 3,711 meters in Volcanoes National Park, where you'll see the crater lake and views across the entire Virunga mountain range. Track endangered golden monkeys through bamboo forests with expert guides, watching these rare primates in their natural habitat. Your trip starts with the Kigali Genocide Memorial and local markets before heading to Musanze, staying at Garden Place Hotel throughout.

See mountain gorillas on three separate days in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, tracking different families across varying terrain and elevations in Musanze. Viewpoints overlook the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo, and you'll walk through Buhanga Ecopark's forest trails before canoeing on the Mukungwa River. This 7-day luxury adventure combines moderate trekking with cultural time at the Gorilla Guardians Village, where you'll learn traditional Rwandan customs.

See endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park, with permits included for both activities. Track chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest, then walk along a canopy walkway suspended above the forest floor with views of primates and endemic bird species. Between trekking days, you'll visit the Rwanda King's Palace Museum and Kigali Genocide Memorial Center.