Budget Rwanda Safaris plus Cheap Gorilla Tours & Wildlife (2025)
Are you looking for budget Rwanda safaris? Rwanda is one of the best destinations in Africa that guarantee visitor captivating experiences. But what still puzzles many if it is possible to book budget Rwanda safaris and tours.
Rwanda is a compact destination and accommodates even budget travelers on African wildlife tours. Rwanda has multiple options for everyone to meet their travel dreams.
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Budget safaris and tours in Rwanda usher visitors to different destinations. Our signature budget Rwanda safaris and holidays encompass iconic destinations like Volcanoes National Park, Akagera National Park, Kigali, Nyungwe Forest National Park, and Gishwati-Mukura National Park.
Detailed guide to Budget Rwanda safari destinations
Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park serves both as a luxury and budget-friendly destination. Lying in Ruhengeri, Northwestern Rwanda is a spectacular Volcanoes National Park the best place to enjoy a captivating mountain gorilla trekking adventure. Rwanda Volcanoes National Park is where Dian Fossey pioneered her gorilla research and conservation journey. It is here where Dian Fossey set up a base to aid her long 18-year research activities.
Volcanoes National Park was established in 1925 and covers only 160 sq. km. It is one of the smallest parks on the African continent and visitors on East Africa safaris have an abundance of attractions to explore when they get here.
Planning to visit Volcanoes National Park on budget Rwanda safaris? Then expect the best of unique primate encounters. Top experiences to enjoy on-budget Rwanda safaris and tours include mountain gorilla trekking, budget golden monkey tracking, birding, and cultural tours.
If you plan to go on Rwanda gorilla trekking then secure a valid permit. Gorilla tours and safari packages are available leading to Volcanoes National Park.
Wildlife to encounter on a budget Rwanda safari holiday includes golden monkeys, mountain gorillas, olive baboons, black-fronted duikers, bushbucks, and forest elephants.
Over 200 species of birds survive in Volcanoes National Park including the Rwenzori turacos, black-billed turacos, dusky crimsonwing, Grauer’s swamp warblers, strange weaver, handsome spurfowl, and others.
Rwenzori double-collared sunbird, dusky turtle dove, Archer’s robin-chat, Rwenzori batis, scarlet-tufted sunbird, lagden’s bushrike, and African long-eared owl.
Akagera National Park
Lying in the Eastern end of Rwanda is extensive Akagera National Park. Akagera holds a huge profusion of wildlife of visitor interest on budget Rwanda safaris and tours.
Top wildlife to encounter on Akagera safari include topis, lions, hyenas, leopards, zebras, elephants, zebras, buffaloes, bushbucks, duikers, impalas, waterbucks, oribis, cape elands, and giraffes.
Top birds to find in Akagera National Park include the Dimorphic egret, brown-chested lapwing, blue-headed coucal, marsh owl, Amur falcon, crested barbet, Caspian plovers, Eleonora’s falcon, Denham’s bustard, brown-chested lapwing, shoebill storks, blue-spotted wood dove, and rufous-bellied heron.
Additional Akagera birds include short-tailed pipit, mustached grass-warblers, Marsh tchagra, lesser jacanas, semi-collared flycatchers, Ruaha chat, ring-necked francolins, Shelley’s francolins, yellow-bellied eremomela, striped pipit, western reef heron, and sooty falcon.
8 things to do in Akagera National Park Rwanda
The top 8 things to enjoy on budget Rwanda safaris in Akagera National Park include sport fishing, game drives (day), night game drives, boat cruises, helicopter tours, hot balloon wildlife tours, nature walks, and birding.
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Love primate encounters? Then book any of our signature budget Rwanda safaris to Nyungwe Forest National Park. A visit to Nyungwe is a lifetime opportunity for you to explore over 13 primate species that are surviving in the lush Nyungwe Forest. Popular primates to explore in Nyungwe Forest include chimpanzees, blue monkeys, owl-faced monkeys, l’hoest monkeys, vervet monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, Rwenzori colobus monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, etc.
Birds –over 310 species of birds are distributed in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Iconic birds to identify on bird watching tour in Nyungwe National Park include dusky crimsonwing, mountain masked apalis, yellow-eyed black flycatchers, blue-headed sunbird, regal sunbird, and more.
The top 5 things to enjoy in Nyungwe include a canopy walk, chimpanzee tracking, forest walks/hiking, birding, and colobus monkey trekking.
Gishwati-Mukura National Park
Gishwati-Mukura National Park is one of the leading budget Rwanda safari destinations. This newly founded protected area shelters a valuable population of primates and bird species. It is a preferred destination for chimpanzee tracking, birding, nature walks, and other experiences.
Top 10 activities/things to do on budget Rwanda safaris
Here are the top 10 things to expect to do on budget Rwanda safaris;
- Gorilla trekking: The best place to include on your budget wildlife tour package to experience unmatched gorilla tracking adventure at an affordable rate is Volcanoes National Park. Budget gorilla safaris and tours can be arranged through our expert leading to Volcanoes National Park. When crafting a budget gorilla tour in Rwanda, we ensure that we get the best budget accommodation for your overnight stay.
- Chimpanzee tracking: Rwanda is a perfect place to experience a unique chimpanzee trekking expedition. Two places to consider for budget chimpanzee tracking tours in Rwanda include Nyungwe Forest National Park and Gishwati-Mukura National Park.
- Canopy walk. Rwanda happens to be the first destination in East Africa to introduce guided canopy walk tours. Canopy walks are enjoyable in Rwanda’s Nyungwe Forest National Park. Visitors across the glove confine to Nyungwe to experience the best of a guided canopy walk set about 60 meters from the forest floor and extends up to 200m. Whether you are in Spain, the United Kingdom, Austria, Australia, Toronto, Canada, South Africa, or the United States of America, a canopy walk is such an enriching experience not to be missed.
- Budget Rwanda safaris go beyond primate adventures. Rwanda also offers the best birding tours across its diverse sites. Top important birding areas (IBA) in Rwanda include the 4 National Parks, Lake Kivu, Kigali, and other Ramsar sites.
- Volcano hiking. Rwanda is strategically set in the region where you can experience the best of Volcano hiking. Top Virunga Volcanoes to conquer on guided hikes in Rwanda include Bisoke, Muhabura, Karisimbi, and Gahinga.
- Game drives. A guided wildlife tour in Rwanda introduces you to the Big 5 destination –Akagera National Park. Visit Rwanda to experience the best wildlife safari as you explore your favorite wildlife including lions, elands, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and others.
- Boat cruise. There are multiple places to visit for boat cruise excursions including Lake Kivu, Lake Ihema, and others.
- Kigali city tours. Combine a Kigali city tour with a game safari and be rest assured of life-changing experiences. The Kigali city tour involves exploring sites such as the Kigali genocide memorial site, Inema Arts Centre, Belgian Peacekeepers Museum, Kigali Convention Center, and more.
- Cultural safaris. Rwanda is popular for its unique culture and traditions. Explore ethnic groups like Tutsi, Twa, and Hutu.
- Golden monkey tracking. Visit Volcanoes National Park to experience more than gorilla trekking. Golden monkey treks offer a chance for you to encounter golden monkeys in the wild.
Where to stay on budget Rwanda safaris and tours
Top budget Rwanda safaris lodges and camps to book include Kinigi Guesthouse, Dereva Hotel, Karenge Bush Camp, Gisakura Guesthouse, and others. Each budget safari destination in Rwanda has a list of budget or basic lodges for you to stay.
When to go on budget Rwanda safaris
Budget Rwanda safaris can be booked at any time of the year. However, the friendly months for budget travelers are the off-months that is from March to May or October to November. It is around the off months when there is a low turn-up of tourists to Rwanda destinations with lodges forced to cut down on their rates.
It is a different case with the peak months (June to September or December to February) when the number of visitors rises up with lodge’s rates kept normal.
Getting around
Once you have landed in Rwanda, you should have a well-planned means to help you connect to your destinations. The safest way to get around Rwanda is by using a rental safari vehicle. Book a 4×4 safari car in Rwanda with Flawless Adventure Planners Ltd to enjoy the best of your road trip. There is also an option of getting to your destination using helicopter tours.
How long can I stay in Rwanda?
Exploring Rwanda doesn’t have a specific number of days. You can spend as short as 2 days on a gorilla tour to 7 days Rwanda safari or even 15 days/30 days. Explore some of our budget-friendly packages to guide you when planning your next Rwanda safari.
How much are budget Rwanda safaris
The cost of budget Rwanda safaris isn’t specific. The cost is influenced by factors like accommodation, transportation means, and how long you intend to be at the destination.
What to carry on budget Rwanda safaris.
Essentials for you to consider on your packing list when planning for a budget Rwanda safari tour include long-sleeved shirts, daypacks, snacks, bottled drinking water, insect repellents, a camera, a sweater, long trousers, and waterproof hiking boots.
Is it safe to go for budget Rwanda safaris?
Yes, Rwanda is safe for budget tours whether you are interested in Rwanda gorilla trekking (gorilla tours), wildlife tours, cultural tours, chimpanzee tour packages/experiences, and more. Plan and book a budget-friendly tour package with Flawless Adventure Planners Limited to experience the unusual adventures.