Mountain Gorillas Trekking
Mountain gorilla trekking begins early, in the cool mountain air, as you drive toward the edge of Volcanoes National Park while the forest slowly wakes up. After a short briefing with the rangers, the walk begins — sometimes gentle, sometimes steep — following fresh signs through bamboo and dense greenery.
As you draw closer, the forest grows quieter. Then suddenly, they are there: a gorilla family moving calmly through the vegetation — mothers with babies, young ones at play, and the silverback watching over the group. You’ll spend a precious hour in their presence, close enough to notice expressions, gestures, and the quiet intelligence in their eyes.
It’s a powerful and humbling encounter — one of the rarest wildlife experiences on earth. Strictly limited permits protect the gorillas and their habitat, making each visit both deeply respectful and truly special.
Primates Trekking
Primate trekking in Rwanda offers a different rhythm of discovery. Walking through ancient forests, you may encounter chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and other primates moving swiftly through the canopy or calling out from the trees.
Each trek is shaped by the forest itself — the sounds, the light, and the unpredictability of wildlife. Observing these animals in their natural environment brings a sense of connection to Rwanda’s rich biodiversity, while directly supporting conservation and research efforts. It’s immersive, lively, and quietly exhilarating.
Wild Places, Exceptional Comfort
In Rwanda, comfort is woven naturally into the journey. Many of the country’s finest lodges are set in extraordinary locations — on the edge of rainforests, overlooking rolling hills, or close to gorilla trekking routes.
After a day in the wild, guests return to beautiful rooms, thoughtful service, excellent dining, and peaceful spaces to unwind. It’s less about indulgence and more about privacy, warmth, and ease — allowing you to experience Rwanda at its very best, without ever feeling removed from the landscape around you.
Roz Carr & Imbabazi Orphanage
A visit to Imbabazi is both gentle and deeply moving. You’ll stroll through English cottage gardens filled with colorful flowers and birds, with sweeping views of Mount Karisimbi, Mikeno, and Nyiragongo in the distance.
Here, you’ll learn about the life and legacy of Rosamond Carr and her profound influence on the local community of Mudende. The tour includes the former Imbabazi Orphanage, where stories of resilience, kindness, and purpose come to life. You’ll also hear about Mrs. Carr’s lasting friendship with Dian Fossey and see the actual locations where scenes from Gorillas in the Mist were filmed — grounding history, conservation, and human connection in one remarkable place.
Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park offers a completely different side of Rwanda. As Central Africa’s largest protected wetland and Rwanda’s only savannah park, it stretches across 2,500 square kilometers of open plains, lakes, and rolling hills.
A safari here includes a full game drive and a boat safari on Lake Ihema. You may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, buffalo, and a remarkable diversity of birdlife — over 500 species. With the recent reintroduction of black rhinos, Akagera has once again become a true Big Five destination, offering a classic African safari experience within Rwanda’s borders.
Tripadvisor Reviews
Simply put, Gadi and Mussa curated, guided, and executed one of the best and most memorable trips I have ever been on.
Their strengths are attention to detail,... read more immediate action and communication, warmth, ability to make the trip both comfortable and push you out of your comfort zone, diversity in activities and more. But the real super power comes in their deep knowledge of Rwanda, their connections with the right locals to make the experience great, and personal experiences and stories they can share with you. Not to mention two friendly faces you can count on and are excited to see. This cant be replicated with other services.
Rwanda itself is a must see country, and Green Way Safaris is a must use service to maximize your trip's potential.
August 20, 2023
Unforgettable Experience - We did a 10-day trip (5 people total) and it was absolutely incredible. Gadi and Mussa are an amazing duo - they anticipated our every need, made sure we were... read more well-prepared for each activity, and added so many detailed, thoughtful, and personal touches to our experience. The driver they are partnered with, Damasan, is fantastic. I can’t say enough nice things about every single person we interacted with along the way. We felt extremely taken care of throughout the trip as we were one of few groups that managed to see every single animal (close up and personal, too!) we trekked to, even though we know there are no guarantees in nature. Gadi made sure we had the very best trek guides, saw the very best views, and even shared his personal experience living through the genocide with my very nosy family. You can tell this pair is special! I look forward to seeing all they accomplish and keeping in touch in the future. Thank you so much for such an unforgettable trip!
August 19, 2023
Once in a lifetime luxury experience! - If you are searching for a company to plan and ensure your trip to Rwanda is one of the most incredible experiences of a lifetime, then look no further... read more than Greenway Safaris Rwanda.
From the pre planning zoom calls to the adventure itself, Gadi and Mussa provided a luxurious and personalized experience that is unmatched.
Their local connections and in depth knowledge of the various trekking locations ensure that you will enjoy the most optimal gorilla, chimp and monkey trekking hands down. (They offer Akagara safaris as well). We were able to get up close with the chimps while other groups traveled for many more hours with zero sightings, and seeing the gorillas only a few feet away, playing, feeding, and communicating amongst themselves and with the guides was amazing.
Gadi and Mussa’s willingness to share their own life stories offered us an insight to Rwandan history and culture that was eye opening and allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the country and its people. They are creative (both accomplished photographers in their own right) and also offered the chance to meet some of Rwanda’s most talented and passionate artists and designers.
They planned a luxury experience for us where no detail was overlooked. They have a background in hospitality and it shows. Gadi accompanied us every step of the way and continuously ensured that our needs were anticipated and our experience was seamless.
We will never forget this fabulous experience, the warmth and professionalism of Gadi, Mussa and Green Safaris - this is an opportunity not to be missed!
August 19, 2023