Step into the mist of Volcanoes National Park where mountain gorillas move through ancient forests, or ride the golden plains of Akagera where lions hunt at dawn. Satimax curates the kind of safari that changes you.
Each journey is built for those who demand authenticity and excellence
Move through mist and ancient forest to witness mountain gorillas in their natural world
Track lions at dawn and elephants across golden plains where the land stretches endlessly
Follow chimpanzees through dense canopy where every sound tells a story of the wild
Every tour is customisable. Tell us your dates and group size and we will tailor the itinerary.
Volcanoes National Park — day trip from Kigali
Rwanda, a land of a thousand hills, has become the travel delight of many tourists. This single-day gorilla trek delivers the full mountain gorilla experience — departing Kigali at 4:30 am and spending one unforgettable hour with a habituated gorilla family in Volcanoes National Park.
Genocide Memorial + Volcanoes National Park
The 2-day Kigali City Tour and Gorilla Trekking package offered by Satimax Travel and Tours Ltd is value-packed. The kick-off point is from Kigali with the first stop at the Genocide Memorials, before embarking on a gorilla trek from Musanze into Volcanoes National Park.
Volcanoes National Park + Kigali exploration
The 3-day gorilla trekking package leaves every tourist wanting more. Beginning and ending in Kigali, the journey takes you to Northern Rwanda to trek with mountain gorillas, with time to explore the genocide memorial and the vibrant city of a thousand hills.
Canopy walk, chimp tracking, and cultural museums
The 3-day Chimpanzee Trekking experience takes you deep into Nyungwe — one of Africa's oldest montane rainforests. Encounter over 500 chimpanzees, Vervet and Red-tailed monkeys, the Africa-exclusive canopy walk, and Rwanda's rich cultural heritage.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — departs Kigali
Cross into Uganda for a gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — the "Switzerland of Africa". This 3-day journey departs Kigali and delivers an intimate encounter with mountain gorillas in one of the world's most atmospheric forest environments.
Gorilla trek + Lake Kivu beach + Kigali
Our 4-day Gorilla and Lake Kivu package has been specially designed to give you a complete Rwandan experience. Mountain gorilla trekking at Volcanoes National Park is followed by relaxation at the stunning shores of Lake Kivu before a final Kigali city exploration.
Gorilla trek + Mount Bisoke volcano crater lake
The 4-day Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Bisoke Hiking tour combines two of Rwanda's most iconic wildlife experiences. Trek to meet mountain gorillas on day 2, then scale the slopes of Mount Bisoke volcano to reach its spectacular crater lake at over 12,000ft.
Rwanda's complete primate trilogy
The 6-day Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Golden Monkey trek is designed for adventurers excited by primates. You'll track chimpanzees and do the canopy walk in Nyungwe, trek mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, and search for golden monkeys and the Dian Fossey grave site.
Nyungwe chimpanzees + Volcanoes gorillas
This 6-day tour gives you a rich experience of Rwanda's premium primate destinations: chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest and mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, with time in Kigali at both ends of the journey.
Akagera game drives + Nyungwe chimps + Volcanoes gorillas
The 7-day Rwanda Gorilla Wildlife Safari delivers the complete Rwandan safari experience: Big Five game drives and a Lake Ihema boat cruise at Akagera National Park, chimpanzee trekking and the canopy walk at Nyungwe Forest, and mountain gorilla trekking at Volcanoes National Park.
Two gorilla treks across two countries
This 7-day Rwanda-Uganda safari crosses borders for the ultimate gorilla experience — trekking in both Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda). Golden monkey tracking, a Queen Elizabeth boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest complete the journey.
Nyungwe + Lake Kivu + Ruhengeri + Karisoke
This 8-day experience leaves every tourist wanting more. Explore Nyungwe Forest, the Butare Cultural Museum, Lake Kivu, Ross Carr's Orphanage, the Batwa Pygmy community, and the Karisoke Gorilla Research Centre founded by Dian Fossey herself.
The complete East Africa primate and wildlife odyssey
The 10-day Gorilla Safari in Rwanda and Uganda is the flagship Satimax experience. Interact with chimpanzees in Nyungwe and Kibale, trek gorillas in Volcanoes NP and Bwindi, search for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, cruise the Kazinga Channel, and end with a chimp trek in Kibale Forest.
We handle everything from the moment you arrive at Kigali International Airport to the final sunset over the savanna. Your safari is not just a trip — it is a seamlessly orchestrated experience.
Every arrival and departure managed — meet and greet, baggage handling, and seamless transfers.
Secure your international flights through our certified desk with preferred airline partnerships.
Purpose-built safari vehicles with pop-up roofs and guides who know every trail.
Rest at world-class lodges selected for their excellence in service and location.
Four steps from conversation to departure. We move deliberately, never rushing the details that matter most.
We listen to what calls you. Your interests, your pace, your vision for the wild shape everything that follows.
Our team crafts a journey that balances wildlife encounters with rest, adventure with reflection.
We secure gorilla permits, park passes, and reservations at luxury lodges so you never worry about logistics.
Your guide meets you ready. The Land Cruiser is prepared. The wild is waiting.
These numbers reflect our commitment to excellence. Every guest served, every year in operation, every five-star rating earned — they are proof that we know how to deliver the safari you deserve.
15,000+
Travelers who have trusted us to guide them into the heart of Africa
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Operating from Kigali since 2015, earning trust across every continent
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IATA-certified desk booking across all major global carriers
"The gorillas moved through the mist like ghosts, and I understood why people spend lifetimes chasing moments like this."
Margaret Chen
Couple from Singapore
"Satimax didn't just book us a safari — they orchestrated an awakening across ten days that rewired how I see the world."
James Whitmore
Traveler from London
"Every detail was handled with such grace that we never once worried about logistics, only about being present."
Sofia Rossi
Family from Milan
"The Land Cruiser, the guides, the lodges — it all felt like it was designed specifically for us, because it was."
David Okonkwo
Executive from Lagos
"I came for the gorillas and left understanding why Satimax has been trusted for twenty years."
Elena Vasquez
Photographer from Barcelona
"This wasn't a tour — it was a conversation with Africa, guided by people who genuinely care about your story."
Thomas Mueller
Entrepreneur from Zurich
"The sunset over Akagera, the chimpanzees in Nyungwe, the quiet moments at the lodge — all of it was exactly right."
Amara Okafor
Writer from Cape Town
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