Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda

One-Week Best of Rwanda Safari for Seniors

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Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist

Countries Visited

Rwanda

Places Visited

Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park

Suggested Duration

8 Days

Gorillas and chimpanzees offer an irresistible invitation to explore their 700 members strong troops of colobus monkeys and rare mangabeys as Rwanda delights in bringing the unique. Handcrafted for senior travelers, this one-week safari itinerary will celebrate the country’s authenticity with a keen sense of exploration with an ease that opens up to exclusive wildlife encounters. Featuring excellent hotels and tailored activities, this will be an authentic safari adventure.

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Trip Highlights

  • Come face to face with a wild mountain gorilla troop and spend an hour with the world’s largest primates
  • Journey into the mystical world of Nyungwe Forest and rare monkeys and mangabeys will provide a day of enchantment
  • Spend a day chimpanzee trekking for a unique opportunity to meet one of the Congo Basin’s wild troops
  • Explore Rwanda’s complicated history with a private guide as you visit the poignant memorial sites and discover the country’s color and enthusiasm
  • Go behind the scenes of gorilla research with a guided visit to the Gorilla Research Centre, along with the chance to meet some of the local communities who coexist with the gorillas
  • Enjoy Rwanda’s finest accommodation, with handpicked five-star hotels and lodges throughout your itinerary
  • Discover the rural charms of Rwanda on your drive from Volcanoes National Park to Nyungwe Forest as you wind along the shores of Lake Kivu and visit traditional villages
  • Marvel at some of Africa’s rarest sights, including 700-strong troops of colobus monkeys and rumbustious forest elephants
  • Trek for gorillas and chimpanzees with your guide on a journey that is tailored towards senior travelers to minimize the length of the trek and provide additional assistance when desired

Starting Price

$8,400 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service

4.85 stars based on 68 reviews.

Rwanda, Kenya Luxury Vacation Review: Gorilla Trekking,...

The trip, overall, was amazing!! The planning was flawless and flowed smoothly throughout the trip.

When I envisioned this trip, I never imagined it would be as nice as it was. Every single detail you can imagine was thought of by Zicasso's travel agent. I can't thank her enough for her hard work and diligence. Throughout the trip, she kept in touch and was literally available 24/7 if anything went wrong. She went above and beyond!!! Unfortunately, she only coordinates trips to Africa!! I wish she coordinated trips across the world.

Reviewed By Mark A.

Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda Anniversary Trip Review: Wildlife,...

There are no words to describe the amazing trip Zicasso's trip designers planned for us. There were four of us traveling; two couples. After talking with our travel agent at length about what we wanted to see and do, he hit every one of our requests, from elephants to gorillas. They far exceeded our expectations. We visited three countries: Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, and every detail was planned for us. All we had to do was show up.

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Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania Tour Review: Gorilla Trekking, Big...

The trip was exhilarating and the job done by our Zicasso travel agent was second to none.

Our trip was 20 days, with multiple locations, flights, and activities. Our agent arranged things so well, we hardly had to do anything. Guides and contacts always arrived on time and led us through each location efficiently and safely.

The gorilla trek in Rwanda was amazing. On safari, we saw the Big Five by the end of day two and saw many, many unique animal encounters. We did a walking safari one day, which was also a highlight. Our agent recommended the Lewa Conservancy as a stop and this was wonderful for seeing many black and white rhinos.

I would give our travel company a 10/10 for personal care and attention. I highly recommended them for a high-quality, memorable African adventure!

Reviewed By Michael D.

Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania Vacation Review: Great Migration,...

We can't speak highly enough about using Zicasso's travel specialist and her company. They put together a complicated package covering three completely separate areas and were able to connect us with local guides in each place. The guides they worked with were all fabulous, as were the locations we stayed at.

At one point, the airline that was handling our trip out changed the flight due to local conditions. I learned of this first through our specialist, who was immediately on the situation and kept us apprised of the change. The company provided us with an online portal that covered every part of our trip. It was constantly updated and we always knew who the next contact was in the new area.

Throughout the process, we had constant questions and changes. Our travel company was very pleasant and accommodating of our concerns. Their work was in the middle of a larger trip. Even though they were not handling the stops before and after their portion, they were more than happy to help out with those portions and added that information to our itinerary at no cost.

In a word, they were fabulous. If you want more detail on their work and my unqualified recommendation of them, please reach out and I'm happy to provide you with more information.

Reviewed By John G.

Tanzania, Rwanda Tour Review: Wildlife, Gorilla Trekking,...

Zicasso's travel agent is a superstar. We really didn’t know where to go and what to do in Africa, so his excellent advice was critical. We did exactly what he recommended and, as a result, our trip was just perfect. We are eternally grateful.

Reviewed By Peter D.

Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Trip Review:...

It was very well planned. Zicasso's travel specialist was responsive and flexible in the planning process and throughout the final details.

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