Big Five Safaris from Kigali
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10 Big Five safaris near Kigali
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- Premium East Africa in Depth
- 5 Days Rwanda Golden monkeys, Big 5 & Big Cats Safari
- 5 Days Gorilla Trekking in Uganda & Rwanda Wildlife
- 7 Days Rwanda primates tour
- Rainforests and Reefs
- Gorillas to Zanzibar
- Gorillas & Masai Mara - Camping Reverse
- 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking, Big 5 & Big Cats safari
- 7 Days Rwanda Golden Monkeys, Big 5 & Big Cats Safari
- Gorillas to Cape Town
- With your gorilla permit included in the price of the trip, spend a day through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to get close to Uganda's rare mountain gorillas for an unforgettable hour. There’s also a chance to do a second trek that can be booked on request at an additional cost. Please refer to the itinerary for more details.
- Get close to nature with three fantastic Feature Stays – a camp located deep within the Masai Mara Game Reserve, a fence-free camp in the heart of the Serengeti, and a lodge overlooking the forest canopy of the jagged Virunga Mountains.
- Join an intimate fireside chat with a field veterinarian from The Gorilla Doctors and discover how they are saving the species one gorilla patient at a time.
Duration 21 days Destinations Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Premium From $21,130
15% Off- US$17,960You save $3,170
5 Days Rwanda Golden monkeys, Big 5 & Big Cats Safari
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Saw some great sites and animals. Great tour, guide was very knowledgeable and helped a ton!”
Lindsey, traveled in January 2024
- Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial
- Explore the Ellen Campus of Gorilla Fund
- Trek with Golden Monkeys in Volcanoes Park
Duration 5 days Destinations Kigali, Musanze, Volcanoes National Park, Akagera National Park Age Range 12 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Devine African Safaris Ltd From
15% Off- US$2,309
5 Days Gorilla Trekking in Uganda & Rwanda Wildlife
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“When our trackers led us to the Gorillas high up in the forest, it was an experience second to none.”
GeorgeandFrankPadmore, traveled in May 2019
- Drive to Akagera National Park for a safari
- Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Ihema
- Spot diverse wildlife on a full-day game drive
Duration 5 days Destinations Kigali, Akagera National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Age Range 15 to 85 year olds Operated in English Operator Devine African Safaris Ltd From
15% Off- US$3,069
7 Days Rwanda primates tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Great itinerary combining national parks with stunning primates and water activities.”
Luise, traveled in September 2024
- Walk the canopy at Nyungwe National Park
- Track chimpanzees in their natural habitat
- Relax on a boat ride across Lake Kivu
Duration 7 days Destinations Kigali, Nyungwe Forest, Volcanoes National Park, Lake Kivu, Musanze Age Range 16 to 90 year olds Operated in English, French Operator Rwanda Travel From
15% Off- US$4,435
Rainforests and Reefs
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was amazing - it covered the three things I wanted to do - gorillas, the Serengeti and rest at the end in Zanzibar.”
Chitra, traveled in October 2015
- Trek with mountain gorillas in Kisoro
- Explore Kigali and the Genocide Museum
- Experience game drives in the Serengeti
Duration 18 days Destinations Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Absolute Africa From
15% Off- US$3,025
Gorillas to Zanzibar
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Fantastic tour with great support from the guides and drivers. Fond memories that will last forever.”
Phil, traveled in February 2015
- Explore Kigali and the Genocide memorial
- Trek with mountain gorillas in Musanze
- Embark on a chimpanzee trek in Kalinzu
Duration 34 days Destinations Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Absolute Africa From
15% Off- US$2,818+$595 local payments
Gorillas & Masai Mara - Camping Reverse
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Fantastic countries; Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya, amazing travel partners, the animals; Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Leopards.”
Fernando, traveled in December 2019
- Explore Kigali's poignant genocide museum
- Trek with mountain gorillas in Uganda
- Spot wildlife in Queen Elizabeth Park
Duration 15 days Destinations Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya Age Range 16 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $7,350
20% Off- US$5,880You save $1,470
4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking, Big 5 & Big Cats safari
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Gorillas Trekking in Volcanoes National Park was very special. Everything on our trip was well planned and went really well.”
Michael, traveled in January 2020
- Explore Akagera National Park's wildlife
- Enjoy a boat ride on the Akagera River
- Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center
Duration 4 days Destinations Kigali, Akagera National Park, Musanze Age Range 15 to 85 year olds Operated in English Operator Devine African Safaris Ltd From
20% Off- US$3,749
7 Days Rwanda Golden Monkeys, Big 5 & Big Cats Safari
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“What a life changing trip! I would definitely use Devine African Safari again.”
Daryll, traveled in January 2020
- Take a boat trip on Lake Ihema
- Spot wildlife on Akagera game drives
- Explore the Iby’lwacu cultural village
Duration 7 days Destinations Kigali, Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Lake Kivu Age Range 6 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Devine African Safaris Ltd From
20% Off- US$2,959
Gorillas to Cape Town
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“An amazing experience; beginning to end! Would recommend to anyone that is open minded and truly wants to see the real Africa.”
Lisa, traveled in February 2017
- Explore Rwanda's capital, Kigali
- Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Mburo
- Experience whitewater rafting on the White Nile
Duration 76 days Destinations Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Absolute Africa From $4,185
5% Off- US$3,977+$850 local paymentsYou save $209
