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
£5,500 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
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Request a Custom ItineraryShorter Rwanda tours
Not everyone has 13 days. Here are the common alternatives — all customisable, all private:
4–5 days
Safari focus
Akagera only. Good for wildlife and photography without the gorilla permit cost.
5–6 days
Gorillas and Volcanoes
Kigali arrival, gorilla trek, golden monkey trek, Musanze Caves, and departure.
7–8 days
Gorillas and Rainforest
Volcanoes National Park followed by Nyungwe — two very different forests, two primate species.
10–13 days
Full Rwanda tour
The complete itinerary. Safari, gorillas, rainforest, and the lake. The only way to see the whole of Rwanda.
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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