Safaris au Rwanda
Pays des
Mille Collines.
Meet the mountain gorillas. Trek ancient rainforests with chimpanzees. Safari the savannahs. Rwanda is small in size but extraordinary in depth — one of Africa's most intimate and transformative destinations.
L'histoire la plus remarquable d'Afrique
Rwanda has undergone one of the most extraordinary transformations in modern history — from tragedy to triumph, it is today one of Africa's safest, cleanest, and most forward-thinking nations. For wildlife lovers, Rwanda offers something no other country can match: the intimate experience of sitting with a family of mountain gorillas in ancient volcanic forest. Combined with chimpanzee trekking, Big Five safaris, pristine lakes, and the remarkable warmth of the Rwandan people, it is a destination that leaves every visitor changed.
5 Destinations incontournables
Les lieux sauvages du Rwanda en un coup d'oeil
Volcanoes National Park
Mountain Gorillas · Virunga Volcanoes
Nyungwe Forest
Chimpanzees · Only Canopy Walkway in E. Africa
Akagera National Park
Big Five · Lake Ihema Boat Safaris
Lake Kivu
Scenic Inland Sea · Congo Nile Trail
Kigali
Africa's Cleanest Capital · Cultural Hub
Seulement 96 permis de gorilles émis par jour — réservez longtemps à l'avance
Notre promesse
Pourquoi réserver avec The Extreme Wilderness
Nés à Arusha
Nos guides ont grandi à côté de ces parcs. Connaissance locale, sans intermédiaires.
Véhicules 4×4 privés
Chaque safari se déroule dans un 4×4 dédié et aménagé — jamais partagé.
Petits groupes uniquement
Maximum 6 hôtes par véhicule. Faune plus proche, meilleures photos.
Entièrement assuré et agréé
Membre TATO, entièrement cautionné et agréé par le gouvernement.
Assistance 24h/24 7j/7
Votre planificateur dédié est joignable avant, pendant et après.
20+ ans d'expérience
Des centaines de safaris menés. Chaque parc, chaque saison, maîtrisé.
Les records
Le Rwanda en chiffres
~1,000
Mountain gorillas on Earth
Only great ape population growing
12
Primate species in Nyungwe
Africa's most diverse primate forest
$1,500
Gorilla permit cost
Funds conservation & communities
4,507m
Mt Karisimbi summit
Highest Virunga volcano
700+
Bird species recorded
29 Albertine Rift endemics
1 hour
With a gorilla family
Most intimate wildlife encounter on Earth
Le processus
Comment réserver votre safari
Partagez votre vision
Dites-nous vos dates de voyage, la taille du groupe, le budget et la faune de vos rêves. Pas de forfaits rigides — chaque voyage commence de zéro.
Nous concevons votre itinéraire
Votre planificateur basé à Arusha crée un itinéraire sur mesure. Vous l'examinez, l'ajustez et le perfectionnez ensemble.
Confirmer et sécuriser
Réservez votre safari avec un acompte. Nous gérons tous les frais de parcs, réservations de lodges, transferts et permis.
Arriver et vivre l'expérience
Votre guide privé vous accueille à l'aéroport. De là, le Rwanda se déploie exactement comme vous l'aviez imaginé.
Permis gorilles — Réservez bien à l'avance
Rwanda issues just 96 gorilla permits per day (8 per habituated family, 12 families). Permits are in high demand year-round and sell out months ahead for peak season. We handle all permit bookings as part of your itinerary — contact us early for the best availability.
Permit Cost
$1,500 USD per person
Groups Limited To
8 people per family
Time With Gorillas
1 hour maximum
Families Available
12 habituated families
Minimum Age
15 years old
Trek Duration
30 min – 6 hours
Découvrez les lieux sauvages du Rwanda
Des forêts volcaniques de gorilles aux plaines savanes, des forêts tropicales aux villes au bord des lacs — le Rwanda concentre une remarquable diversité.
Home of the Mountain Gorilla
Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park is one of the most extraordinary wildlife destinations on Earth and the centrepiece of any Rwanda itinerary. Situated within the Virunga massif at elevations reaching 15,000 feet, the park shelters roughly half of the world's remaining mountain gorilla population — a critically endangered species numbering fewer than 1,000 individuals. Gorilla tracking involves a guided forest trek of around 90 minutes through lush bamboo and rainforest before spending a magical hour with a habituated gorilla family. The park also protects the playful golden monkey, and its five dormant volcanoes — Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabinyo, Gahinga, and Muhabura — offer spectacular high-altitude hiking. The late primatologist Dian Fossey conducted her famous gorilla research here, and her story adds a powerful conservation dimension to every visit.
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Africa's Most Diverse Primate Destination
Nyungwe National Park
Nyungwe National Park is a phenomenon of nature — one of Africa's oldest and most biodiverse rainforests, draped across Rwanda's southwestern highlands. The park harbours 12 primate species, making it the most diverse primate destination on the continent. Chimpanzee trekking is the headline experience, but Nyungwe's signature attraction is its breathtaking canopy walkway — the only one in East Africa — suspended 60 metres above the forest floor. With 1,068 plant species, 140 orchid varieties, 322 bird species, and 15 marked hiking trails, Nyungwe rewards slow, thoughtful exploration. The park is also home to the owl-faced monkey, endemic to the Albertine Rift and found almost nowhere else.
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Rwanda's Big Five Savannah Safari
Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park in northeastern Rwanda is a triumph of conservation — a park that was once devastated by conflict and poaching, now fully restored to its former glory. The park spans 1,122 km2 of savannah, acacia woodland, papyrus swamps, rolling highlands, and a necklace of beautiful lakes, making it the largest wetland park on the continent. Akagera achieved a historic milestone in 2015 and 2017 when lions and black rhinos were reintroduced after decades of local extinction, completing the Big Five once more. Lake Ihema offers exceptional boat safaris where hippos, crocodiles, and over 500 bird species can be observed at close quarters, including the prehistoric-looking shoebill stork.
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Rwanda's Serene Inland Sea
Lake Kivu
Lake Kivu is one of Africa's Great Rift Valley lakes — and one of the most beautiful. Spanning 2,700 square kilometres along Rwanda's western border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, the lake sits at altitude in a landscape of rolling green hills tumbling dramatically into shimmering water. Unlike most East African rift lakes, Kivu is completely safe for swimming with no hippos or crocodiles. The lakeside town of Rubavu retains charming colonial architecture and offers some of Rwanda's finest restaurants and sundowner bars with panoramic lake views. The 220-kilometre Congo Nile Trail follows the shoreline south to Rusizi, offering world-class cycling and trekking through terraced hills and fishing villages.
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Africa's Cleanest, Greenest Capital City
Kigali
Kigali is one of Africa's great surprises — a spotlessly clean, green, and vibrant capital that defies every preconception about African cities. Surrounded by hills and mountains, the city's dramatic topography makes it one of the most photogenic capitals on the continent. Rwanda's extraordinary recovery after 1994 makes Kigali a city of profound emotional resonance: the Kigali Genocide Memorial is essential and moving. But the city also throbs with creative energy — a radiant arts scene, locally owned boutique hotels, rooftop restaurants serving Rwandan and international cuisine with panoramic hill views, and a modern spirit that has made it a hub for tech startups and pan-African business.
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Meilleure période pour visiter le Rwanda
Rwanda is a year-round destination. Gorilla trekking is possible every day, but dry seasons bring easier trails and more comfortable conditions.
Jun – Sep
Grande saison sèche
Best gorilla tracking — dry trails, less rain in forests. Peak season: book permits 6+ months ahead.
Oct – Nov
Grandes pluies
Lush green landscapes. Gorilla tracking still possible. Good birding. Fewer tourists.
Dec – Feb
Petite saison sèche
Excellent second-best season. Comfortable temperatures. Great for all Rwanda activities.
Mar – May
Petites pluies
Heaviest rainfall. Trails can be muddy. Lower permit demand — better availability. Lush scenery.
Rwanda + Tanzanie :
Des gorilles au Serengeti
Rwanda's gorillas and Tanzania's Serengeti plains are the two most iconic wildlife experiences in Africa. Combining them in a single itinerary gives you the complete East African picture — ancient rainforests, volcanic mountains, sweeping savannahs, and the world's greatest wildlife spectacle.
Votre visite finance la conservation des gorilles
Rwanda's gorilla permit fees directly fund conservation programmes and benefit local communities. Since tourism resumed, mountain gorilla numbers have grown from around 620 in 2008 to nearly 1,000 today — the only great ape population that is increasing. Every visitor plays a real role in keeping these animals alive.
Planifions ensemble votre aventure au Rwanda
Gorilla permits are the most sought-after wildlife permits in Africa. Reach out now and our team will secure your dates, design your itinerary, and handle every detail.
Solo travellers · Couples · Families · Private groups — all welcome