Akagera National Park has recently been listed among the world’s top 25 destinations by National Geographic, while Rwanda’s mountain gorillas remain one of the most amazing wildlife experiences on Earth. On this 5 days gorilla trekking Rwanda and Akagera National Park itinerary, you will move from Big Five savannah to mist shrouded volcanic slopes and end on the calm lakeside of Lake Kivu. You will start in Kigali, drive out to Akagera for full day game viewing, then continue to Volcanoes National Park for your gorilla trek before relaxing by the lake.

This itinerary will suit travelers with a moderate fitness level. The gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park may involve 2 to 6 hours of hiking on uneven, sometimes high, muddy forest trails at altitude, and you will need to be able to walk steadily with support from a walking stick. Game drives in Akagera and time at Lake Kivu will be relaxed, with your driver guide setting a comfortable pace.