Staggeringly beautiful and home to premier primate tracking
Rwanda is a country of unbelievable natural beauty. Scenes of rolling green savannahs lead to hills cloaked with tropical rainforests and bamboo groves. Dormant volcanoes rise from glassy lakes. The country is home to three protected national parks (Akagera, Volcanoes and Nyungwe) and Lake Kivu, one of the African Great Lakes.
The foremost reason many come to this central African nation is to see Rwanda’s rare mountain gorillas and silverbacks in the wild. The trek is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest wildlife experiences, the time spent observing a dominant silverback or playful infant an immense privilege. Equally enthralling are encounters with Volcanoes National Park’s golden monkeys, spotted with the help of expert naturalist guides.
Our team are lucky enough to have trekked into the gorilla’s misty, leafy world on several occasions, their combined decades of experience bringing both an unmatched reverence for Rwanda’s remarkable wildlife and an intimate knowledge of the country’s top hotels and lodges – all checked out first hand.
Each itinerary our experts create is fully personalised, whether it’s purely an eye-opening trip to Rwanda or a journey across several African countries for an incredible safari adventure. You can expect seamless planning, fantastic drivers and the very best local guides and trackers.
Highlights
Venture into Volcanoes National Park to spend time with critically endangered mountain gorillas
Go hiking along the forest trails in Nyungwe Forest, one of Africa’s oldest rainforests and find the chimpanzees who live there
Trek to Dian Fossey’s original scientific base, Karisoke in Volcanoes National Park and discover her pioneering contribution to conservation
Safari in Akagera National-park and search for the big five in jeeps or boats on the winding waterways
Tor Saner
Senior Travel Designer
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is the ultimate wildlife experience. You have that feeling of excitement during the trek, then, as you come into a clearing and see the gorillas, your heart really starts thumping! After a few minutes you relax and sit with the gorillas watching them play and eat for an hour – magical!
Tor Saner
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Rwanda
Why choose Jacada for your luxury safari experience?
Safari expertise
Our experts bring decades of first-hand expertise. They’ve lived and travelled across Africa and are regularly on the ground reviewing the most exclusive camps and experiences. You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based in region.
Unforgettable guides
We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.
Positive impact
By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.
Trip inspiration
Where to go
Volcanoes National Park
The Volcanoes National Park is one of the few remaining havens of the critically endangered mountain gorilla. Here, you can hike around five dormant volcanoes in search of these majestic creatures.
Discover moreNyungwe National Park
In the pristine forests of Nyungwe Forest National Park, on a canopy walkway, come face to face with chimpanzees, Mangabeys, Angolan colobus monkeys plus countless other animals and birds
Discover moreKigali
A buzzing city hub that’s going from strength to strength. Sombre monuments of Rwanda’s past are scattered across Kigali, a testament to the nation’s commitment to peace and reconciliation.
Discover moreAkagera National Park
A true survivor, Akagera National Park was near the brink of disappearing but is now a thriving safari destination. A massive protected wetland area where you can safari in jeeps or on boats looking for the big five.
Discover moreMeet your safari experts
When to visit Rwanda
Rwanda has two dry seasons, one lasting from June until September and the other from December to February. March to May is the country’s first wet season and is followed by another from October to November.
Gorilla Trekking
June - September
Nyungwe Forest
March - May and November
Akagera National Park
June - September
Plan your trip to Rwanda
Whatever you want from your adventure in Rwanda, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
From planning and conception to the 16-ish days we spent on safari throughout Botswana and Rwanda, we had an incredible experience with Jacada. James and Eugenia took care of every detail and all we really had to do was sit back and enjoy the amazing food, culture, and wildlife. We stayed at 4 different camps and our favorite by far…
Our recent trip to Rwanda organized by Jacada was wonderful from start to finish. The itinerary was tailored to our allotted time, interests and price range, arrival and transportation were seamless and the accommodation and food amazing! We are very grateful for all the “behind the scenes” work provided by Jacada to make this one of our best adventures and…
Such a well planned trip, down to the smallest of details. Jacada did such a great job helping to plan the trip and then making sure everything went smoothly along the way.
Perfectly planned and executed African safari
Landing at airport and being greeted by a personal representative to walk you through every what, where and when.
Plan with peace of mind
When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.
If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.