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Rwanda Travel Blog
Safari guides, gorilla trekking advice and planning tips from our Rwanda specialists, written to help you travel with confidence and a sense of wonder.
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Gorilla Trekking
3 October 2026
Everything first-time trekkers ask: how permits work, what the day looks like, how fit you need to be and what to pack for your trek.
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Guides for planning your Rwanda safari
Travel Planning
25 October 2026
Who needs a visa, what it costs and how visa on arrival works, explained simply.
Travel Planning
22 October 2026
Safety, health and practical advice for travelling in Rwanda, from the team who live here.
Gorilla Trekking
22 October 2026
Permits, age limits and what to expect on Rwanda’s liveliest primate trek, in the bamboo of Volcanoes National Park.
Travel Planning
22 October 2026
Real prices for 3 to 10 days: what permits, lodges and group size do to the cost, and how to get the best value.
Chimpanzee Trekking
15 October 2026
What first-time trekkers ask about chimpanzees in Nyungwe: how permits work, what the day looks like, how fit you need to be and what to pack.
Itineraries
18 September 2026
Three days or seven? A practical guide to how long Rwanda deserves, with sample routes for every pace.
Travel Planning
17 August 2026
Rwanda is a year-round destination, but the seasons shape what you will see, how comfortable the trekking is and how busy the lodges feel.
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