13-Day Rwanda Photography Tour
Gorilla photography, wildlife photo safari, rainforest and Lake Kivu. Photographer-led. Customisable. Expert instruction throughout.
13 days
Standard itinerary
4 national parks
Fully covered
100% private
Your group only
Customisable
Shorten, lengthen, or focus
Days
National Parks
Guide
The full Rwanda experience in two weeks
The standard itinerary runs 13 days and takes in all four of Rwanda's major national parks: Akagera in the east (savannah and Big Five), Volcanoes in the northwest (mountain gorillas), Nyungwe in the southwest (chimpanzees and the canopy walk), and the Lake Kivu shoreline that runs along Rwanda's western border.
Every day involves taking our time and enjoying the serenity. The itinerary is deliberately paced — we don't rush from one sight to the next.
Accommodation is selected both for character and luxury. We stay in both small lodges and guesthouses, and luxurious hotels after more strenuous days on safari and trekking.
Day-by-day itinerary
Sample itinerary — tailored to your dates and interests.
Exceptional value
US$7,600 per person
A fully private, 13-day guided Rwanda tour — for less than most operators charge for a group trip.
Included
- ✓All accommodation throughout
- ✓Daily breakfast
- ✓Private SUV transport throughout Rwanda
- ✓Airport transfers
- ✓Welcome dinner
- ✓Your own private guide for every day
Not included
- –International flights
- –Park entrance fees
- –Gorilla / trekking permits
- –Lunches and evening meals
- –Beverages
This itinerary is a starting point.
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Request a Custom ItineraryShorter Rwanda tours
Not everyone has 13 days. These three fixed-price itineraries cover the highlights in a shorter stay — all private, all photographer-led, with accommodation, meals and transport included:
5 days · US$2,850 per person
Safari and Gorillas
Kigali, two days on safari in Akagera, then two days in Musanze — gorilla trekking, the lava caves, craft centres and a day at the Twin Lakes.
View itinerary →5 days · US$2,750 per person
Lake Kivu and Rainforest
Kigali, two days on Lake Kivu — boat trip, local market, Chateau Le Marara — then two days in Nyungwe rainforest: trekking, the zip line, and chimpanzee or birding treks.
View itinerary →3 days · US$1,900 per person
Kigali and Safari
A day in Kigali and two days on safari in Akagera: game drives, the Big Five and a boat safari on Lake Ihema. Ideal as a short break or an add-on to a longer stay.
View itinerary →Any length
Built around you
Combine any of the above, add days on Lake Kivu or in the rainforest, or start from the 13-day tour and shorten it. Every tour is private, so the itinerary is yours to shape.
Request a custom itinerary →Explore each destination
Wildlife Photo Safari
Photograph the Big Five on golden hour game drives in Rwanda's only savannah park. Vehicle positioned for the best shots.
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Gorilla Photography
Photograph mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park. Camera technique guidance included.
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Rainforest Photography
Photograph Africa's oldest rainforest. Chimpanzees, 300+ bird species, and the canopy walk in challenging, rewarding light.
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Lake Kivu
Golden hour boat trips, sunsets over the Congo, and Rwanda's finest landscape photography. Rest, edit, and review your images.
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