Rwanda is richly endowed with natural beauty and ranks among Africa’s most scenic destinations. While it may not match neighboring Uganda, Kenya, or Tanzania in sheer wildlife numbers, Rwanda shines as one of Africa’s leading primate-tracking destinations, famed for its mountain gorillas and chimpanzees—making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking the best Rwanda tour packages focused on intimate, once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experiences.
Exploring Rwanda’s lush rainforests and rolling hills—earning it the well-deserved title “Land of a Thousand Hills”—is a truly unique and unforgettable experience. For first-time visitors wondering what to see and do, the country offers a rich variety of activities set in breathtaking landscapes. Below are the best Rwanda tour packages and experiences that capture the essence of Rwanda’s tourism appeal and should not be missed on any visit.
• Best Rwanda tour packages
14-Days|13 Nights Best of Uganda and Rwanda wildlife
6-Day Rwanda and Uganda Bwindi gorilla experience safari
4-Day Gorillas and Golden monkeys safari
16-Day best of African safari to Rwanda and Uganda
10-Days Uganda and Rwanda wildlife and primate-safari
12-Day Rwanda and Uganda Gorilla Luxury Tour
14-Day Uganda Rwanda Gorilla experience
• Mountain Gorilla Trekking – Volcanoes National Park
• Bwindi Forest Gorilla Trekking Uganda
Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is one of the few remaining habitats of the endangered mountain gorillas, which are found in only three countries worldwide: Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Gorilla trekking is the centerpiece of Rwanda’s tourism industry and one of the country’s most sought-after wildlife experiences.
To participate in a gorilla trek, visitors must be 15 years of age or older. Each gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda costs USD 1,500 per person per trek. A total of 80 permits are issued daily, allowing small groups of up to eight visitors to track each of the 10 habituated gorilla families in the park.
Although Rwanda’s gorilla permits are the most expensive in the region, many travelers still choose Rwanda due to its well-maintained trails, relatively shorter trekking times, and high success rates in locating gorilla families—making it one of the easiest and most rewarding destinations for gorilla trekking.
Popular Rwanda gorilla tour options include the 12-Day Rwanda and Uganda gorilla luxury safari and the 14-Day Uganda Rwanda Gorilla experience, both offering unforgettable encounters with the country’s remarkable natural heritage.
Chimpanzee trekking – Nyungwe National Park
Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park is one of Rwanda’s most popular safari experiences. The activity takes place in the Cyamudongo sector, a prime area known for its high concentration of chimpanzees.
Located in southern Rwanda along the border with Burundi, Nyungwe Forest National Park is one of Africa’s oldest and most biodiverse montane rainforests. Its dense canopy and rich wildlife make it an exceptional destination for primate tracking and nature-based adventures.
Nyungwe Forest National Park is home to an exceptional diversity of wildlife, making it one of Africa’s most important conservation areas. Among its most celebrated inhabitants are the chimpanzees, which attract visitors from around the world for unforgettable tracking experiences.
The forest is estimated to host around 500 chimpanzees, with two groups fully habituated for trekking. One troop resides deep within the main Nyungwe Forest, while the other is found in Cyamudongo, a smaller forest fragment located on the eastern edge of Nyungwe Forest National Park. Both locations offer rewarding opportunities to observe these intelligent primates in their natural habitat.
Our 3 days Rwanda primate tracking tour, is one that is affordable for a chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe.