Duration(in days): 12
On this epic Rwanda holiday, you'll come face to face with wild gorillas in the Virunga Mountains and track chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest. Start in the capital of Kigali, where you’ll learn about the recent history of this tiny African nation, before heading to Akagera National Park. In the far east of the country, this lush marshland is a great place to spot elephants, lions and hippos splashing in the rivers. Head west to Nyungwe Forest Reserve, where you’ll track chimps through the thick canopies before climbing into the vast Virunga Mountains on the border of the Congo. Here, you’ll experience a magical hour with mountain gorillas, after a lengthy trek to meet these fascinating creatures. This is the ultimate Rwanda holiday.