Rwanda Safari (Gorilla Trekking Rwanda and All Wildlife Tours)

What is an African safari without Rwanda safaris? Book a trip with us and get the best of Rwanda tours, gorilla trekking, game viewing & more.

Planning a successful safari to Rwanda bit it mountain gorilla trekking tour, wildlife safaris or cultural tour still remains a challenge among some travelers. Luckily, the process has become easier than ever with Rwanda safari booking (Maranatha Tours and Travel).

Whether you are interested in gorilla trekking adventures in Rwanda or in Uganda, we have you covered with our captivating gorilla safari packages leading. Gorillas remain the key highlight of any Rwanda safari tour. Booking a gorilla tour with us is a lifetime opportunity for you to immerse yourself into African jungles in search for the rare mountain gorillas –the subspecies of Eastern gorillas.

Rwanda is a safe and secure African safari destination where you can enjoy the best of mountain gorilla trekking adventures, big 5 game safaris, authentic African cultural experience and city tours. Our Rwanda safaris and wildlife tours in Rwanda offer complete immersion into African tropical rainforest and savanna wilderness.

Best Rwanda Safaris & Tours Packages

4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour


The 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour Itinerary takes you to the finest Volcanoes National Park, where you will have 3 nights and 4 days. 

5 Days Akagera & Volcanoes


Experience the best of both Akagera & Volcanoes National Parks on this 5 Day captivating Big 5 game safari and gorilla adventure.

9 Days Rwanda Safari Tour


Explore Nyungwe, Akagera Game Park, Volcanoes National Park, and Lake Kivu with a Rwandan expert while on our 9 Days Rwanda Safari Tour.

8 Days in Rwanda


Explore the unusual wonders of Rwanda on our exclusive 8 day Rwanda gorilla & cultural trip. Enjoy the best of gorilla trekking, guided game drives..

12 Days Rwanda


The 12 Days safari takes you to premier destinations in Rwanda. Get a chance to see unique primates like mountain gorillas, chimpanzees…

15 Days Rwanda Safari


Book a complete 2-week expedition in Rwanda, explore the country’s wonders with an expert. Visit all top parks in Rwanda and key historical sites..

Trust Us for all your Rwanda safaris and tours, wildlife safaris, gorilla trekking tours (Uganda and Rwanda). Our safari packages are generally flexible in the sense that you can combine several other experiences.

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Rwanda is with no doubt one of the Africa’s premier destinations where thrilling gorilla trekking experiences are guaranteed. Head off to the scenic Volcanoes National Park, sprawling in the Virunga Volcanoes and soak yourself into the bamboo and rainforest to enjoy up close and personal encounter with a family of massive mountain gorillas in the wild.

Spending an hour or more with a family group of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is such an inspirational moment ever. There is definitely no experience that beats mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Even getting to Volcanoes National Park is never and should not be something worry you. From Kigali to Volcanoes National Park, you only need about 2-3 hours to get there. This alone makes Volcanoes National Park Rwanda Africa’s most accessible gorilla trekking tour destination.

Secure a valid gorilla permit through a ground tour operator (Maranatha Tours and Travel) at ease. Currently, a single Rwanda gorilla permit is issued at USD 1500 per person and the cost covers park ranger guide services, park entrance fees, and conservation fees. A gorilla trekking permit at hand means you have 100% chance to be allocated a gorilla family to track. Plan your entire trip early and at least have it booked by 3-6 months before actual visit to Rwanda.

How gorilla trekking in Rwanda is done?

After the gorilla trekking Rwanda permit and the entire trip have been booked with us, the next important aspect is what happens on actual day of trekking. First, visitors get briefed at Kinigi where Volcanoes National Park offices are found. The park official does the briefing where you get to learn the different gorilla trekking rules and regulations or safety measures.

Next, gorilla family groups are assigned to visitors in their groups comprising of 8 guests and each of them are allocated an experienced park guide. 12 habituated gorilla families currently live in Volcanoes National Park and include the Susa A, Karisimbi/Susa B, Sabyinyo, Kwitonda, Amahoro, Ugenda, Titus, Pablo, Umubano, Agashya, Bwenge and Hirwa, etc.

Remarkable Wildlife Tours in Rwanda

Beyond primates (mountain gorillas, chimpanzees and golden monkeys), Rwanda also prides herself as a complete big 5 game destination. Visit Akagera National Park the country’s only one savanna National Park where all the big five game (elephants, leopards, lions, buffaloes & rhinos), Maasai giraffes, plus over 500 bird species live.

Book one of our captivating Rwanda wildlife tours and have a complete immersion into a true African savanna wilderness. Search for your favorite animals in the comfort of your 4×4 safari vehicle. Navigate through the enriching game tracks in Akagera including the Mihindi Loop, Giraffe Area Loop, Nyamabuye Lookout, Kitabili Loop, and Rwisirabo Loop.

Our Rwanda safaris are flexible in that a visit can easily combine wildlife tours in Akagera Park with the striking gorilla trekking adventures, Chimp tracking and cultural safaris or Combine both Rwanda & Uganda.