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Rwanda Trip Idea

Rwanda and Tanzania

Experience a safari holiday like no other, with a journey across the remarkable landscapes of Rwanda and Tanzania. Be captivated by big game, search for primates in the rainforest, enjoy spectacular birdwatching and see the epic migration of wildebeest and plains game - all in one unforgettable trip you will regale for a lifetime. Experience a safari holiday like no other, with a journey across the remarkable landscapes of Rwanda and Tanzania. Be captivated by big game, search for primates in the rainforest, enjoy spectacular birdwatching and see the epic migration of wildebeest and plains game - all in one unforgettable trip you will regale for a lifetime.

Best Time To Go

All Year Round

Rwanda is remarkable all year round, however, in the dry seasons - from June to September and December to February - gorilla and chimpanzee trekking is at its best, and game viewing is also excellent.

Ideal Length

From 7-10 days

A week to ten days in this compact country provides plenty of time to enjoy the remarkable gems of Rwanda

From The Team

Paul Hawley

Master Journeysmith

"I’ve had some unbelievable adventures in Rwanda - tracking gorillas and golden monkeys through the dense rainforest, with flocks of native birds flying overhead. Seeing these amazing creatures in their natural forest habitat is incredible - a once in a lifetime experience."

Key Highlights

Remarkable Primate Experiences

From gorilla tracking to close up encounters with colobus, see a variety of primates in their natural habitats

Thrilling Game Drives

Explore the wilderness in the comfort of a custom safari vehicle on exhilarating game drives with varied wildlife sightings

Captivating Big Game

Experience up close sightings of big game including elephant, giraffe and buffalo, to name a few

Paradise for Bird Lovers

Bird life in Rwanda is rich, with hundreds of species to look out for during your safari

Itinerary At A Glance

Days 1 - 3

Days 3 - 6

Days 6 - 8

Days 8 - 10

Days 1 - 3

Days 3 - 6

Days 6 - 8

Days 8 - 10

Days 1 - 3

Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park is central Africa’s largest protected wetland and the only region where you’ll find savannah-adapted wildlife in Rwanda. The park is a remarkable conservation effort, ongoing since 2010.

A conservation success story that’s still being written.

Beautiful wetlands and sprawling savannahs.

Home to rare southern white rhino.

Spot elephant, lion, hippo, giraffe, zebra and more.

Over 500 species of birds.

Great for night and day game drives by vehicle or boat.

Days 3 - 6

Parc National des Volcans

The dense rainforests of Parc National des Volcans are one of the few remaining places where you can see mountain gorillas in their natural state. The park is also home to rare golden monkeys.

Lush, undulating mountain landscapes.

Unforgettable gorilla trekking.

Home to colonies of rare golden monkeys.

More than 700 species of birds.

Incredible hiking and climbing.

Luxury lodges provide an exclusive experience.

Days 6 - 8

Serengeti

Acacia-dotted savannahs, winding waterways and spectacular sunsets – this is quintessential Serengeti. Spot prides of lions laying in the shade as elephants lumber past, or feel the energy of thousands of migrating wildebeest as they lope across the plains.

Epic migration of wildebeest and plains game.

Large numbers of mammals and birds year round.

Big cats galore.

Incredible sunsets and stargazing.

Luxury camps and safari lodges.

Easy access to other safari locations.

Days 8 - 10

Mahale Mountains

Dense rainforest cascades down the slopes of the Mahale Mountains to the shores of record-holding Lake Tanganyika. At 1,436 metres deep, this lake is a haven for wildlife and watersports alike.

Best place in east Africa for chimpanzee tracking.

Ideally paired with Katavi National Park.

Hyper-secluded and quiet.

Outdoor adventure including kayaking, snorkelling and trekking.

Arrival by small plane and boat leaves a lasting impression.

Places to Stay

Welcome Greystocke Mahale Mahale Mountains

Mahale National Park, Tanzania

Greystoke Mahale

This is a fairy-tale land, where forested mountains fall into a crystal clear lake that is as big as an ocean but without the salt!

Connect with nature like never before

Your Rwanda Safari Awaits

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Positive Impact

Supporting local communities, conserving wildlife and preserving wild spaces are commitments that have been ingrained in the Journeysmiths business model for over thirty years.Supporting local communities, conserving wildlife and preserving wild spaces are commitments that have been ingrained in the Journeysmiths business model for over thirty years.

African Communities

In Africa, we support Ripple Effect, a cross-country, African-based charity who help small-scale African farmers release the potential of their land and lives. With every African journey we arrange we make a donation to Ripple Effect. In just over a decade, with the help of our generous clients, we have donated over £115,000 to Ripple Effect’s work in Africa!

5% of Net Profit to Charity

In addition to fundraising, a minimum of 5% of our annual net profits are donated to charitable initiatives. We support four amazing charities who aid communities and wildlife conservation in our key destinations.

Property Partners

Partnering with people who share our values is vital to achieving our positive impact goals. We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching.

Price Guide

Each journey is tailor-made to you with prices to reflect, but you can expect to pay:
From £9,000 per person
Journeysmiths expert team of Travel Designers creates individual itineraries tailor-made just for you. When you book with us, we’ll design your dream holiday where you will create memories of a lifetime, benefitting from over 30 years of experience, expert travel advice and preparation, flawless organisation, and complete ATOL or TOPP financial protection.

Our worldwide network of deep relationships affords us excellent confidential rates with properties, airlines and service providers. This means the price of your holiday will generally be the same as if you booked every individual element yourself - just without any of the hassle.

Each and every holiday we put together is completely unique with prices to reflect. On a superb safari holiday, where the average cost per person is in the range above, you’ll stay in the world’s most exclusive and remote camps, with transport planned right to the door, and every meal, game drive and almost all activities included. Add personalisations like visiting in the height of peak season, chartering a private plane or embarking on unusual activities, and that figure can quickly increase!

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Amazing Rwanda

Ian

United Kingdom

"Memorable trip from the original booking with Ross to the amazing guide throughout our stay in Rwanda . Great hotels , lovely country , fabulous people and one unique unforgettable trek with the gorillas."

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