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Kigali is the city every Rwanda gorilla trip passes through. The airport is the reason for the night.

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Buildings in Kigali, Rwanda

Kigali, Rwanda

If you're thinking about a Kigali safari it usually means you're heading for a gorilla trek in the Volcanoes National Park - let us help you plan your trip.

Buildings in Kigali, Rwanda

  • Discover the Vibrant Soul of Kigali

    Founded in 1907 while Rwanda was under German colonial rule, Kigali has been the capital of Rwanda since 1962 when the country gained its independence. An attractive city with few large buildings, the city spreads over a number of hills and has a reputation for being clean, safe and friendly.

  • In the Heart of Kigali

    The city centre is both vibrant and colourful with the main shopping and commercial area set around the five-star Hotel des Mille Collines.  Local markets, the Muslim quarter and the genocide memorial in Gisozi are some of the main places of interest.

  • A Gateway to a Rwanda Safari

    Mountain gorilla from Susa Group in Karisimbi thicket of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda on December 1, 2019. Volcanoes National Park is the home of the largest population of Mou

    Kigali’s international airport is accessible via Johannesburg, Nairobi, Entebbe and Dar es Salaam, and is the entry and exit point for visitors on their way to the Volcanoes National Park for a gorilla trek. As the park is only 80km from the capital, many travellers transfer to the park or the nearby town of Ruhengeri straight after arriving for a Kigali safari – although there are several perfectly comfortable hotels near the airport.

    Browse our recommended tours or contact one of our Africa Safari Experts to tailor-make a gorilla trekking safari starting in Kigali – a great introduction to this little known country.

  • What travellers most enjoyed about Kigali

    • Cultural interactions

    • Food and wine

Where to go

When to go

  • Buildings in Kigali, Rwanda

    When to go

    The city is open all year. Book the gorilla permit for the drier months first, then fit Kigali around it.

Travel advice

  • Buildings in Kigali, Rwanda

    Before you travel

    Kigali's health advice is not automatically the same as the forest. Ask a clinic about the whole trip. Do not drive to the trailhead on the morning you land.

Kigali Tours & Safaris

If you’re looking for a gorilla trekking tour that starts in, ends in or includes Kigali, look no further than our selection of Rwanda tours and safaris. Tours that include Kigali embrace a part of Rwanda that is well known for its friendly people as well as its close proximity to the Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda’s top gorilla trekking area.

View our recommended Kigali tours below or click through to our Rwanda holiday finder for a full list of safaris in Rwanda.

  • Recommended Kigali Tours & Safari Holidays

    From KSh3,830,990 to KSh5,003,265 pps
    Highlights

    Luxury 5-star accommodation. Relaxing spa treatments.

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    Highlights

    An exclusive safari journey featuring luxury accommodations. Combination of Southern and East Africa – the best of both worlds.

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    From KSh1,452,685 to KSh1,992,735 pps
    Highlights

    Trek to the Dian Fossey Research Camp. Search for mountain gorillas & golden monkeys.

    Destinations visited
    From KSh2,552,260 to KSh3,541,490 pps
    Highlights

    Trek mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Rwanda. Stay in an exclusive beach villa on Zanzibar.

    Destinations visited
    From KSh928,215 to KSh1,360,515 pps
    Highlights

    Track rare mountain gorillas. Spectacular lake & volcano views.

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    Enquire for pricing
    Highlights

    Track Mountain gorilla, chimpanzee and the rare golden monkey. Incredible game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

    Destinations visited
    From KSh1,234,265 to KSh1,823,645 pps
    Highlights

    Chimpanzee trekking in ancient rainforests. Soul-stirring encounters with gorillas in the famous Volcanoes National Park.

    Destinations visited
    From KSh585,490 to KSh608,855 pps
    Highlights

    Relaxing at a luxurious hotel in Kigali. Spend time with endangered gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.

    Destinations visited
    From KSh2,326,375 to KSh2,602,890 pps
    Highlights

    Diverse wildlife experiences - amazing for keen photographers. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park .

    Destinations visited
    • From KSh3,830,990 to KSh5,003,265 pps
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      East Africa's Ultra-Luxury Gorillas & Safari

      11 days This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
      Highlights

      Luxury 5-star accommodation. Relaxing spa treatments.

      Destinations visited
      Kigali Rwanda Serengeti Tanzania Volcanoes National Park
    From KSh3,830,990 to KSh5,003,265 pps
    Highlights

    Luxury 5-star accommodation. Relaxing spa treatments.

    Destinations visited
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      The Ultimate Safari Sojourn: Southern & East Africa

      22 days This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
      Highlights

      An exclusive safari journey featuring luxury accommodations. Combination of Southern and East Africa – the best of both worlds.

      Destinations visited
      Cape Town Kenya Kigali Masai Mara Rwanda
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    Highlights

    An exclusive safari journey featuring luxury accommodations. Combination of Southern and East Africa – the best of both worlds.

    Destinations visited
    • From KSh1,452,685 to KSh1,992,735 pps
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      Rwanda Gorilla Encounter

      5 days This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Sustainability initiative
      Highlights

      Trek to the Dian Fossey Research Camp. Search for mountain gorillas & golden monkeys.

      Destinations visited
      Kigali Rwanda
    From KSh1,452,685 to KSh1,992,735 pps
    Highlights

    Trek to the Dian Fossey Research Camp. Search for mountain gorillas & golden monkeys.

    Destinations visited
    • From KSh2,552,260 to KSh3,541,490 pps
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      East Africa's Gorillas, Safari & Beach

      14 days This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
      Highlights

      Trek mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Rwanda. Stay in an exclusive beach villa on Zanzibar.

      Destinations visited
      Kigali Rwanda Serengeti Tanzania Zanzibar
    From KSh2,552,260 to KSh3,541,490 pps
    Highlights

    Trek mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Rwanda. Stay in an exclusive beach villa on Zanzibar.

    Destinations visited
    • From KSh928,215 to KSh1,360,515 pps
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      Adventurer Rwanda's Gorilla Tracking

      5 days This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Sustainability initiative
      Highlights

      Track rare mountain gorillas. Spectacular lake & volcano views.

      Destinations visited
      Kigali Volcanoes National Park
    From KSh928,215 to KSh1,360,515 pps
    Highlights

    Track rare mountain gorillas. Spectacular lake & volcano views.

    Destinations visited
    • Enquire for pricing
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      Uganda & Rwanda Primates and Wildlife Safari

      14 days
      Highlights

      Track Mountain gorilla, chimpanzee and the rare golden monkey. Incredible game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

      Destinations visited
      Entebbe Kibale Forest Kigali Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Rwanda
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    Highlights

    Track Mountain gorilla, chimpanzee and the rare golden monkey. Incredible game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

    Destinations visited
    • From KSh1,234,265 to KSh1,823,645 pps
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      Rwanda's Nyungwe, Lake Kivu & Gorillas

      7 days
      Highlights

      Chimpanzee trekking in ancient rainforests. Soul-stirring encounters with gorillas in the famous Volcanoes National Park.

      Destinations visited
      Kigali Rwanda Volcanoes National Park
    From KSh1,234,265 to KSh1,823,645 pps
    Highlights

    Chimpanzee trekking in ancient rainforests. Soul-stirring encounters with gorillas in the famous Volcanoes National Park.

    Destinations visited
    • From KSh585,490 to KSh608,855 pps
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      Affordable Rwanda Gorilla Trek

      4 days
      Highlights

      Relaxing at a luxurious hotel in Kigali. Spend time with endangered gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.

      Destinations visited
      Kigali Rwanda Volcanoes National Park
    From KSh585,490 to KSh608,855 pps
    Highlights

    Relaxing at a luxurious hotel in Kigali. Spend time with endangered gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.

    Destinations visited
    • From KSh2,326,375 to KSh2,602,890 pps
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      Secret Gorillas, Chimps, Serengeti & Crater

      15 days This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
      Highlights

      Diverse wildlife experiences - amazing for keen photographers. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park .

      Destinations visited
      Entebbe Kigali Ngorongoro Crater Rwanda Serengeti
    From KSh2,326,375 to KSh2,602,890 pps
    Highlights

    Diverse wildlife experiences - amazing for keen photographers. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park .

    Destinations visited

Popular tours and safaris in Kigali

Priced itineraries that pass through this place. Nights can still change when the quote is drawn up. Nothing is paid until you accept it.

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  • From KSh585,578 to KSh608,950 pps

    Affordable Rwanda Gorilla Trek
    The Retreat Bar and Pool at Night4 days

    Highlights

    A gorilla trek on the permit day. One trek uses one permit. Time on the water by boat or canoe.

    Destinations visited

    Kigali | Rwanda | Volcanoes National Park

  • From KSh928,356 to KSh1,360,723 pps

    Adventurer Rwanda's Gorilla Tracking
    Main pool retreat view to new wing15 days

    Highlights

    A gorilla trek on the permit day. One trek uses one permit.

    Destinations visited

    Kigali | Volcanoes National Park

  • From KSh1,452,910 to KSh1,993,044 pps

    Rwanda Gorilla Encounter
    Exterior of Kigali Serena Hotel5 days

    Highlights

    A gorilla trek on the permit day. One trek uses one permit.

    Destinations visited

    Kigali | Rwanda

  • Ask for the rate

    Rwanda Gorilla, Community & Conservation Safari
    Kigali Serena Hotel nsh deluxe 100 standard6 days

    Highlights

    A gorilla trek on the permit day. One trek uses one permit. Time on the water by boat or canoe.

    Destinations visited

    Kigali | Rwanda

  • Ask for the rate

    Rwanda's Nyungwe, Lake Kivu & Gorillas
    Kigali Serena Hotel exterior7 days

    Highlights

    A guided forest walk to look for chimpanzees. A gorilla trek on the permit day. One trek uses one permit.

    Destinations visited

    Kigali | Rwanda | Volcanoes National Park

  • From KSh2,199,490 to KSh2,787,665 pps

    Ultra-Luxury Rwanda Gorilla & Rainforest Experience
    Kigali Serena Hotel file 27 days

    Highlights

    A guided forest walk to look for chimpanzees. A gorilla trek on the permit day. One trek uses one permit.

    Destinations visited

    Kigali | Nyungwe | Rwanda | Volcanoes National Park

  • From KSh1,421,748 to KSh2,474,750 pps

    8-Day Luxury Tanzania & Rwanda
    Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge firepit8 days

    Highlights

    Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.

    Destinations visited

    Arusha | Rwanda | Serengeti | Tanzania | Volcanoes National Park

  • From KSh1,387,990 to KSh1,633,387 pps

    10-Day Affordable Gorilla & Safari Adventure
    The retreat kigali rwanda low res preview10 days

    Highlights

    Morning and afternoon game drives.

    Destinations visited

    Kenya | Kigali | Masai Mara | Nairobi | Rwanda | Samburu

Kigali Camps & Hotels

Accommodation in Kigali ranges from upmarket city hotels to affordable B&Bs – enough to suit all tastes, budgets and trip types. If you’re looking for the perfect place to stay pre or post a Rwanda gorilla trek, our selection of Kigali accommodation is sure to inspire you and will make planning your Rwanda holiday so much simpler.

View our recommended Kigali hotels below or click through to our Rwanda holiday finder for a full list of accommodation in Rwanda.

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Kigali stays

3 stays. The rate is per person sharing.

  • From KSh2,326,733 pps

    Heaven Boutique Hotel

    Heaven Boutique Hotel chalet exteriorKigali, Rwanda

    Activities travellers enjoyed

    Cultural visits | Bush dining | Bird watching | Picnics | Boat excursions | Fishing

  • From KSh585,578 to KSh3,831,578 pps

    Hemingways Retreat Kigali

    Shutterstock kigali 2Kigali, Rwanda

    Activities travellers enjoyed

    Cultural visits | Historical tours | Bush dining | Bird watching | Cooking lessons | Hiking

  • From KSh1,452,910 to KSh3,247,298 pps

    Kigali Serena Hotel

    Kigali Serena Hotel sun rise earlymorningKigali, Rwanda

    Activities travellers enjoyed

    Conservation projects | Cultural visits | Historical tours | Bird watching | Private dining experience | Boat excursions

Costs

Kigali is a city rate, small beside the gorilla permit. Keep them on the same quote so the transfer is visible.

International flights, visas, and tips sit outside the sample price. Nothing is paid until you accept the quote.