There is no wildlife encounter quite like sitting two metres from a wild mountain gorilla family -- watching them eat, play, and groom, completely unbothered by your presence. Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park protects more than half the world's remaining mountain gorillas, and this eight-day journey combines the trekking experience with chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest, a powerful visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, and a tranquil finale on the shores of Lake Kivu. A trip that stays with you.
Trip Highlights
Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1
Land in Kigali -- Africa's cleanest, safest capital. Private transfer to your hotel. Afternoon visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a moving and essential piece of Rwanda's history. Welcome dinner.
Day 2
Drive north through Rwanda's famous thousand hills to the base of the Virunga Volcanoes. Check in to your luxury lodge on the edge of the park. Afternoon orientation briefing.
Day 3
Rise early and drive to the park headquarters for briefing. Your ORTPN-certified guide leads you through bamboo forest and volcanic slopes until you locate your assigned gorilla family. One unforgettable hour in their presence.
Day 4
Use your second included permit for another gorilla family encounter -- different dynamics, different personalities -- or opt for golden monkey tracking, a playful, photogenic alternative in the Virunga bamboo forest.
Day 5
Trek to the summit of Mount Bisoke (3,711m) and its stunning crater lake. On clear days, views extend over Uganda, the DRC, and Rwanda's green hills. Return to lodge for a recovery dinner.
Day 6
Drive south through Rwanda's tea-covered hills and past Lake Kivu to Nyungwe National Park -- one of Africa's oldest and most biodiverse montane rainforests.
Day 7
Dawn chimpanzee tracking through the deep forest -- Rwanda's chimps are well-habituated. Afternoon on the spectacular Nyungwe canopy walkway, suspended 60 metres above the forest floor.
Day 8
Transfer to the serene shores of Lake Kivu for a relaxing final night, or connect directly to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight. A journey you will describe to others for the rest of your life.
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