RWANDA & UGANDA WILDLIFE SPECIALIST
Rwanda’s Gorilla & Luxury Safari Collection
Curated Locally,
Experienced Exceptionally.
Enchanting Rwanda is a locally owned luxury travel house dedicated to crafting extraordinary journeys through Rwanda. Created for discerning travelers who seek privacy, authenticity, and impeccable service, our journeys go beyond conventional safaris combining rare wildlife encounters, exceptional hospitality, exclusive experiences, and intimate connections with Rwanda’s landscapes and communities. Every detail is thoughtfully curated to create a journey that is entirely yours.
Gorilla trekking permits for 2026 peak season are in high demand. We recommend planning 3–6 months ahead.
RWANDA & UGANDA · EST. 2019 · KIGALI
EXPLORER OUR DESTIONATIONS
We plan personalized African Wildlife Safaris in luxury safari lodges and safari destinations across Rwanda and Uganda. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure through some of the Rwanda's most renowned wilderness regions and the pearl of Africa.
TAILOR MADE JOURNEYS.
Bespoken enchanting itineraries
At Enchanting Rwanda, every journey is crafted with intention, passion, and a deep understanding of what makes travel truly unforgettable.
Our itineraries are fully tailor-made, designed around your interests, pace, and travel style. From the moment you touch down to your final African sunset, we anticipate your every need ensuring comfort, seamlessness, and authentic experiences that speak to your heart.
Let us shape a journey that feels uniquely yours, thoughtfully curated and beautifully delivered.
Safari Inspirations
Let your imagination wander through the heart of Rwanda & Uganda, where misty mountains rise, ancient forests breathe, and wildlife roams in its purest form. Explore our hand-crafted example journeys, each one a glimpse into the magic that awaits. Then, when your heart starts to picture your own story here, reach out. Together, we’ll transform that spark of inspiration into a tailor-made adventure crafted just for you.
GORILLA TREKKING
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda _
An Extraordinary Encounter in the Wild
There are moments in travel that stay with you forever. Standing quietly in the misty forests of Rwanda as a mountain gorilla emerges from the vegetation is one of them.
Rwanda is one of the few places on Earth where you can encounter endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. In the ancient forests of Volcanoes National Park, surrounded by the dramatic Virunga Mountains, travelers have the rare opportunity to come face-to-face with these remarkable animals in an intimate and unforgettable wildlife experience.
A gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda currently costs USD 1,500 per person and is issued by the Rwanda Development Board. The permit gives you access to one of the habituated gorilla families and allows up to one hour in their presence once the group has been located.
To protect the gorillas and preserve the quality of the experience, visitor numbers are strictly controlled, with a maximum of eight trekkers per gorilla family each day.
At Enchanting Rwanda, we take care of the essential details on your behalf. From securing your permits and selecting exceptional accommodation to arranging private transportation, experienced guides, and seamless logistics, every element is thoughtfully coordinated before you arrive.
At Enchanting Rwanda, we believe luxury is not simply where you stay, it's how effortlessly everything comes together.
Private journeys. Exceptional service. Extraordinary wildlife. One unforgettable encounter.
PERMIT COST
USD 1,500 per person
TREK DURATION
3hrs - 6hrs
up to 4507m above sea level
DAILY PERMITS
96 across 12 families
BEST TRAVEL TIME
June-Sept : Dec - Feb
ENCHANTING RWANDA
LUXURY SAFARIS
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Dive into our Trip Chooser and let your imagination roam in East Africa most breathtaking landscapes. Explore curated journeys, discover new possibilities, and find the inspiration that will shape your perfect Rwanda adventure.
WHY ENCHANTING RWANDA
Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Luxury Safaris,
Where Exceptional Journeys Begin With Local Insight
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Local Knowledge, Exceptional Access
As a locally based specialist, we understand the practical details that can transform a good gorilla trek into an exceptional one from the best areas to stay and trekking logistics to seasonal conditions, local communities, and the rhythm of Volcanoes National Park. Our first-hand knowledge allows us to design your journey around the experience you want, rather than fitting you into a standard package.
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Seamless, Privately Curated Journeys
Your gorilla experience should feel effortless. We coordinate your permits, private transfers, accommodation, experienced guides, park arrangements, and additional experiences into one seamless journey. Whether you want to combine gorilla trekking with Akagera, Nyungwe, golden monkeys, cultural experiences, or simply time at an exceptional lodge, we curate the itinerary around you.
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Your Journey Supports Rwanda
Booking with a locally owned specialist means your journey contributes directly to Rwanda's tourism economy. We work with local guides, drivers, accommodation providers, artisans, and community initiatives, helping ensure that the benefits of tourism reach the people and places that make Rwanda extraordinary.
The Essence of the Land of a Thousand Hills
Planning a journey beyond the ordinary comes with questions. Discover the essential facts about Rwanda’s seasons, wildlife, climate, culture, and languages—everything you need to know before your adventure begins.
Rwanda key facts
Vibrant and thriving. In the heart of Africa, Rwanda is one of Africa’s most biodiverse regions. Its bustling capital, Kigali, exemplifies cleanliness and order; plastic bags are banned and car-less Mondays are encouraged. Fiercely protective over its wilderness and land, we are proud to be involved in reforestation programmes and the protection of endangered wildlife.
POPULATION SIZE
14.2 Million
GEOGRAPHIC SIZE
26,340 KM2
LANGUAGE
Kinyarwanda
CURRENCY
Rwandan Franc (RFR)
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
Year - around
Explore Rwanda's Wildlife
Discover the wild heart of Rwanda—where misty volcanic forests, breathtaking savannahs, and rare wildlife come together in an unforgettable adventure. Our expertly guided safaris and tours bring you closer to Africa’s most remarkable creatures, including species found nowhere else on Earth. Get ready to explore, encounter, and experience Rwanda like never before.
Lions
Akagera National Park is home to around 60 lions, a remarkable comeback story. Once wiped out by 2001, lions were successfully reintroduced in 2015.
SAFARI COLLECTION
Refined Rwanda safari collections
Every itinerary is thoughtfully designed around your interests, travel style, pace, and expectations. From private gorilla trekking and luxury safaris to intimate cultural encounters and unforgettable wildlife experiences, we carefully curate every detail to create a seamless journey that feels uniquely yours.
Why safari in Rwanda or Uganda?
Most travelers arrive in Rwanda and Uganda expecting gorillas. They leave having discovered something far harder to define, a region where extraordinary wildlife, dramatic landscapes, rich cultures, and genuine hospitality come together.
Rwanda offers an elegant introduction to East Africa. In the misty Virunga Mountains, endangered mountain gorillas move through ancient forests beneath towering volcanoes. In Akagera, savannahs, lakes, and wetlands are home to the Big Five, while Nyungwe's ancient rainforest shelters chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and hundreds of bird species.
Across the border in Uganda, the experience becomes even wilder. From the dense forests of Bwindi and Kibale to the vast savannahs of Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls, Uganda offers remarkable diversity and a deeper sense of exploration.
But the wildlife is only part of the story.
Meet communities whose traditions have been shaped by the land for generations. Walk through local villages, discover traditional crafts, taste locally grown coffee, cruise peaceful lakes, and experience the warmth of people who make every journey more meaningful.
Come for the gorillas. Discover the wilderness. Stay for the stories you will carry home.
Signature Rwanda & Uganda safaris collections
Luxury Lodges in Rwanda & Uganda
Our guests stay in some of East Africa’s most exceptional luxury lodges, carefully selected for their prime locations, outstanding service, elegant accommodation and unforgettable wildlife experiences.
BISATE LODGE - RWANDA
6 - luxurious private forest villas
Bisate is an exclusive luxury retreat nestled in the forest near Volcanoes National Park with easy access to unforgettable gorilla trekking experiences.
O&O GORILLAS NEST - RWANDA
21 - elegant tree top house suites
At our remarkable nature resort on the edge of Volcanoes National Park, life-changing encounters and unsung cultural wonders are immersed within daily life.
SINGITA LODGE - RWANDA
11 - private exclusive suites
Singita rests amid Rwanda’s dramatic volcanic landscape. Moss-covered volcanic stone, lush montane forest and sweeping grasslands create an enchanting setting
MAGASHI CAMP - RWANDA
8 - luxurious intimate suits
Deep inside Rwanda’s Akagera National Park is a stretch of virtually unexplored wilderness.
A place where the rest of the world seems to disappear.
KARENGE BUSH CAMP - RWANDA
7 - exquisite converse tents
Where the light glints off Lake Ihema’s calm surface, Ruzizi Tented Lodge makes for a serene gateway to wildlife adventures in this much underrated park.
SANCTUARY GORILLA FOREST CAMP - UGANDA
10 - luxurious rooms
This lodge is one of most luxurious in all of Bwindi, the rooms are spacious and cosy, made from canvas and build in en-suite bathrooms and an outdoor bath.
RUZIZI TENTED LODGE - RWANDA
9 - stunning converse tents
Set on the shores of Akagera’s largest lake, Lake Ihema, Ruzizi Tented Lodge provides spectacular views over the lake, and a variety of ways to explore the park.
CLOUDS MOUNTAIN GORILLA LODGE - UGANDA
8 - breathtaking exclusive rooms
This lodge is flagship of the Wild Places portfolio of Uganda, so it offers a remote and luxurious experience with fantastic gorilla sightings.
Two Enchanting Nations. Endless Wonders.
Whether you seek Rwanda's rolling green hills and modern eco-luxury or Uganda's raw, untamed wilderness and thundering waterfalls, we stitch together seamless cross-border adventures.
FAQs
Frequent Asked Questions about Gorilla Trekking
ESSENTIAL TRAVELER INFORMATION
GORILLA TREKKING FAQs
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Enchanting Rwanda Guarantee
At Enchanting Rwanda, we understand that every traveler is unique and your journey should reflect that. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all safaris. Instead, we listen, design, and deliver experiences that are personally crafted around your dreams, expectations, and travel style.
When you travel with us, you are choosing more than a tour operator, you are choosing a trusted local partner committed to your comfort, safety, and unforgettable experience from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart.
