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FAIRWAYS & GORILLAS

Rwanda Golf & Gorilla Escape

Rwanda 7 days From US$4,995 per person sharing
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Overview

Rwanda Golf & Gorilla Escape

One day on the fairway. The next in the rainforest. Rwanda is compact, beautifully organised and rich in contrast.

This escape pairs Kigali's energy and highland golf with Volcanoes National Park and a carefully timed mountain gorilla trek.

Short distances, high impact days and luxury pacing. Ideal when you want golf and one of Africa's rarest wildlife encounters in a single considered week.

This is a starting point. We refine lodges, flying days and pacing around who is travelling, the season and how you like to spend a safari afternoon.

FAIRWAYS & GORILLAS — Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Safari highlights

  • Kigali highland golf
  • Volcanoes National Park trek
  • Mountain gorilla encounter

Primate trekking days

Gorilla treks are permit-led, weather-affected and physically uneven. We build the nights before and after around recovery, dry kit and unhurried transfers.

Sightings are carefully managed for the animals’ welfare — one hour with the group is standard once contact is made.

Experiences on FAIRWAYS & GORILLAS
Rwanda

Experiences on this safari

  • Mountain gorilla trekking
  • Golden monkey tracking
  • Akagera game drives and boat trips
  • Nyungwe canopy walk and forest walks
  • Lake Kivu relaxation

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Pricing

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US$4,995 per person sharing

A guide price for this Signature Itinerary. Final proposals reflect dates, lodges, flights and the travellers sharing the safari.

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Practical information

How to get there

Kigali is compact and well connected. Most parks are within a few hours’ drive; helicopter transfers are available for select routes.

Climate

Rwanda’s “Land of a Thousand Hills” climate is mild. Volcanoes National Park can be cool and misty. Dry seasons from June to September and December to February suit trekking best.

Best time to visit

Dry months offer firmer forest trails and clearer views. We limit daily travel distances to keep gorilla days calm and unhurried.

Information & facts

  • Mountain gorilla
  • Golden monkey
  • Elephant and buffalo in Akagera
  • Chimpanzee in Nyungwe
  • Forest birds and primates
  • Small country, diverse ecosystems
  • Conservation-led tourism model
  • Easy to combine primate and savannah experiences
Practical context for FAIRWAYS & GORILLAS
Rwanda

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