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Gorillas and Safari Rwanda Family Vacation

Inspirational safari family holiday to Rwanda

This Rwanda family vacation seamlessly combines a gorilla tracking experience in Volcanoes National Park with a traditional safari in the beautiful Akagera National Park, all whilst staying in 2 of Rwanda's most luxurious lodges. This trip is specifically designed with families of teens over the age of 15 years, in order to allow the children to participate in the gorilla trekking.  At Magashi Camp at Akagera enjoy day and night game drives, walking safaris, fishing, birding and boating in some of the most scenic savannah in East Africa comprising of woodlands, open plains, lakes, grassy low mountains and swampland. 

The area is home to one of Africa's highest hippo densities, some very large crocodiles, and the secretive sitatunga and shoebill stork. By contrast, Volcanoes National Park, protects the steep rainforested slopes of the magnificent Virungas mountain range.  Here you will stay at the luxury, eco-lodge, Bisate, in a Forest Villa with outstanding views. The lodge is within easy driving distance of Volcanoes National Park headquarters from where you will depart on your memorable gorilla trek.

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Day by Day summary

  • Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Kigali
  • 1 night - Kigali Serena Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda
  • 3 nights - Magashi Camp, Akagera National Park, Rwanda
  • 3 nights - Bisate Lodge, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
  • Ends - Transfer to Kigali for your international flight home

At a glance

  • Country Icon Rwanda
  • Nights Icon 7 Nights
  • City Icon City
  • Safari Icon Safari

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Guide Price

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Includes flights from JFK
Price per person based on a family of 4
Itinerary Details

Day-by-day

Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Kigali

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Day 1

Arrive at Kigali Airport where a driver will meet your family and drive you all to your hotel in the city.

  • 1 night

Kigali Serena Hotel
Bed & Breakfast | 2 x Standard Rooms
Rwanda

Kigali Serena Hotel bedroom
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Day 2 - 5

Today your driver will take you to the Akagera National Park and to your camp.

  • 3 nights

Magashi Camp
All Inclusive | 2 x Safari Tents
Rwanda

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Day 5 - 8

Today the family will be driven to your lodge in the Volcanoes National Park.

  • 3 nights
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Bisate Lodge
All Inclusive | 2 x Forest Villas
Rwanda

Bisate lodge suite room 1280

Day 8

Return to Kigali Airport where you will catch your international flight home.

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Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.

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Includes

  • Accommodation as specified
  • Meals as specified
  • All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
  • Road transfers as detailed in the itinerary
  • National Parks and conservation entry fees
  • Private safari vehicle
  • Private guide
  • 1 x Gorilla Tracking Permit per person
  • Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
  • Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
  • Community projects contribution to Uthando
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Excludes

  • Gratuities
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
  • Visas and visa fees where relevant
  • Beverages with the exception of all inclusive hotels
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ACTIVITIES

This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.

  • 4 WD Safari Icon 4WD Safari
  • Birdwatching Icon Birdwatching
  • Boat Trip Icon Boat Trip
  • Guided Walking Safari Icon Guided Walking Safari
  • Night Drive Icon Night Drive
  • Primate Trekking Icon Primate Trekking
  • Conservation Experience Icon Conservation Experience
  • Cultural Experience Icon Cultural Experience
  • Fishing Icon Fishing
  • Food Experience Icon Food Experiences
  • Photography Safari Icon Photography Safari
  • City Sights Icon City Sights
  • Wellness Spa Icon Wellness/Spa
Enriching encounters

ICONIC WILDLIFE

Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.

  • Zebra
    Zebra
  • Spotted Hyena
    Spotted Hyena
  • Shoebill
    Shoebill
  • Lion
    Lion
  • Leopard
    Leopard
  • Impala
    Impala
  • Hippo
    Hippo
  • Gorilla
    Gorilla
  • Elephant
    Elephant
  • Crocodile
    Crocodile
  • Bushbuck
    Bushbuck
  • Buffalo
    Buffalo
  • Black Rhino
    Black Rhino
  • Maasai Giraffe
    Maasai Giraffe
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