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Journeys: Wild Encounters in Rwanda National Geographic

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Start and end in Kigali
5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Close-up of a gorilla eating in a forest.
  • Two mountain gorillas stand amid dense green foliage, observing quietly.
  • Hilly cityscape with modern and low-rise buildings surrounded by greenery under a blue sky.
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    Karen•traveled in July5.0
  • Large silverback gorilla strides toward a trekking group in dense jungle foliage.
  • Close-up of a mountain gorilla chewing greenery in dense forest foliage.
  • A gorilla standing amidst dense green foliage.
  • An antelope standing in tall grass.
  • Two hyenas resting in the grass.
  • A gorilla holding a stick in a forest.
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National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
Safari
Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 6
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kigali

    Kigali
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel des Mille Collines)

    Optional Activities

    • City exploration in Kigali
    • Visit historic sites outside the city
  2. Day 2

    Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

    Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch at Nyamirambo Women's Centre), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Mountain Gorilla View Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Kigali Genocide Memorial Visit
    • Nyamirambo Women's Centre, Local Lunch
    Landmarks
    Kigali Genocide Memorial
    Volcanoes National Park
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  3. Day 3

    Volcanoes National Park

    Volcanoes National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Mountain Gorilla View Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Golden Monkey Trek
    • Mountain Gorilla Conservation Experience - Kinigi Women Centre
    Landmarks
    Karisoke Research Center - Ellen DeGeneres Campus
    Kinigi Women Centre
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  4. Day 4

    Volcanoes National Park

    Volcanoes National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Mountain Gorilla View Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Gorilla Trekking
    • Iby'iwacu Village Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Porter service at approx. $10 USD per person (highly recommended)
    Landmarks
    Iby'iwacu Village
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  5. Day 5

    Volcanoes National Park to Akagera National Park

    Volcanoes National Park to Akagera National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Mantis Akagera Game Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Akagera National Park - Conservation and Community
    Landmarks
    Akagera National Park
    Lake Ihema
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  6. Day 6

    Akagera National Park

    Akagera National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Mantis Akagera Game Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Akagera NP Morning Safari Drive
    • Wildlife Cruise on Lake Ihema
    Landmarks
    Lake Ihema
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  7. Day 7

    Akagera National Park to Kigali

    Akagera National Park to Kigali
    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel des Mille Collines)

    Included Activities

    • Akagera NP Morning Safari Drive
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  8. Day 8

    Kigali

    Kigali
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Hotel des Mille Collines

    Hotel
    Days 1, 7

  • Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

    Lodge
    Days 2, 3, 4

  • Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

    Lodge
    Days 5, 6

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Rating
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Traveler Moments

  • Journeys: Wild Encounters in Rwanda National Geographic customer review video
  • Journeys: Wild Encounters in Rwanda National Geographic customer review video
  • Large silverback gorilla strides toward a trekking group in dense jungle foliage.
  • Pair of rhinos lie resting on dusty ground surrounded by tall dry grass.
  • Zebra stands alert in lush green grass beside sparsely wooded terrain.
  • Massive silverback gorilla peers through lush green leaves in a tropical forest.
  • Traditional Rwandan dancers leap high with straw headdresses while drummers play behind them.
  • Two white rhinos graze amid dry woodland vegetation.
  • Close-up side profile of a zebra standing in golden grassland.
  • Lone elephant grazes in tall grass against a backdrop of leafy woodland.
  • Young baboon sits on dry earth surrounded by tall, straw-colored grasses.
  • A large crocodile with mouth agape rests on muddy ground beside a rippling lake.
  • Two mountain gorillas stand amid dense green foliage, observing quietly.

Traveler Reviews

5.0
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
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  • Tour Operator
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  • Karen
    Karen5.0•July 2026
    An amazing experience I will never forget! Gorilla trekking was much easier than expected, for which I was very...
    Show more
    • Traditional Rwandan dancers leap high with straw headdresses while drummers play behind them.
    • Journeys: Wild Encounters in Rwanda National Geographic customer review video
    • Pair of rhinos lie resting on dusty ground surrounded by tall dry grass.
    • Two white rhinos graze amid dry woodland vegetation.
    • Zebra stands alert in lush green grass beside sparsely wooded terrain.
    • Young baboon sits on dry earth surrounded by tall, straw-colored grasses.
    • Lone elephant grazes in tall grass against a backdrop of leafy woodland.
    • Large silverback gorilla strides toward a trekking group in dense jungle foliage.
    • Journeys: Wild Encounters in Rwanda National Geographic customer review video
    • Close-up side profile of a zebra standing in golden grassland.
    • Massive silverback gorilla peers through lush green leaves in a tropical forest.
    • A large crocodile with mouth agape rests on muddy ground beside a rippling lake.
    • Two mountain gorillas stand amid dense green foliage, observing quietly.
    Traveled in June 2026
  • Martha5.0•October 2025
    Visiting the mountain gorillas was a magical experience! The tour overall was well managed… & the guide was...
    Show more
    Traveled in October 2025

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    Asked on May 21st, 2025

    Could you confirm the pricing of the trip?

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      This adventure is On Request for $9799.00 CAD per person. Your space needs to be requested with our local operations department. This means your booking will not be confirmed until we receive notification from our local operations team.

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    Edward

    Asked on June 27th, 2024

    I'd like to do a tour in Rwanda, primarily to see and LEARN about the gorillas, but it seems you have no availability when I will be there. Ideally, I'd like to do something from the 31 July. If this is impossible then I'd could do something en-route back to Canada from South Africa ... from the 14th Aug. Can you help me?

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    • National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024

      Looking at our dates of availability, it seems the only date that would be close to working with your timeframe is our August 18-25 departure which has one space remaining.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Rwanda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Rwanda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Rwanda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Rwanda. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Rwanda. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Rwanda. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Rwanda. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Rwanda. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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