Gorrila Trek and Lake Kivu Splash

Day 1: Kigali

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our tours representative, outside the airport arrivals section and transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation at Mille Collines/Kigali Serena Hotel(BB)

Day 2: Kigali - Volcanoes National Park

Early breakfast at your Hotel.

Enjoy a City Tour of Kigali. (Cost of city tour included)

The history of Rwanda dates back centuries, Kigali has been a part of it for 100 years. Founded in 1907 as a German settlement, Kigali did not become the capital until Rwanda’s independence in 1962 when it replaced the colonial seat of power in Butare.

Visit old Kigali and the craft centres then visit the genocide memorial site. Learn about Rwanda’s history from pre-colonial times to the 1994 genocide; learn about other genocides in the world and how this country has dealt with that past. Tour more and see the new developments in Rwanda; the recovery has been incredible, a testament to humankind’s resilience.

Lunch in Kigali.

Later, depart Kigali and drive to Ruhengeri. Approximately 2.5 hrs arriving in the early evening at the Volcanoes National Park.

Ruhengeri is the base for Gorilla trekking at the Parc National des Volcans. The town is located only 25km from Uganda boarder and is relatively a small city of about 70,000 people. The constant flow of humanity is quite remarkable. The Town has great views of the surrounding volcanoes. People are very friendly here and although a former Belgian colony (and thus French-speaking), many people speak English here. It is Approximately 2.5hrs drive from Kigali to the Volcanoes National park.

Overnight at Bisate Lodge/Virunga Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge/Bishops House/Mountain Gorilla View Lodge L-DBB

Day 3: Volcanoes National Park – Gorilla Trek

Early breakfast.

0620 hrs: Transfer to the Volcanoes National Park HQs for the gorilla trek.

0700 hrs: Briefing by your trackers then drive to the trail head for the start of your amazing Gorilla Tracking adventure.

Porters may be hired for the trek to carry your backpack and gear.

The cost is ten USD per person/per day. We advise that you utilize this service.

Your trek starts in the cultivated foothills of the Virunga’s offering stirring views in all directions. When it enters the national park, trekkers will be immersed in the mysterious intimacy of the rainforest, alive with the colorful bird calls, chattering golden monkeys, littered with fresh spoor of the mountains’ elusive buffalo and elephant. Through gaps in the canopy, the magnificent peaks are glimpsed, among the highest in Africa yet easily accessible, beckon an ascent.

Weaving through overhanging vines, moss-covered hagenia trees and giant lobelias that thrive in the tropical climate, our experienced trackers, who have spent their entire lives in or close to this forest, soon bring us up close with one of the Gorilla Families.

Upon sighting the gorillas, you will stay with them for a magical hour as they go about their daily life, feeding, playing, resting; raising their young. Coming face to face with a giant silverback must truly be one of the greatest wildlife experiences on earth!

After the trek, rejoin your driver Guide for a transfer to your lodge/hotel for lunch.

Afternoon, drive to Lake Kivu for overnight.

Overnight at Lake Kivu Serena/ Lake Kivu Gorilla Hotels (LDBB)

Day 4: Lake Kivu - Kigali - Depart

Spend the morning at leisure on the shores of Lake Kivu, with optional leisure activities. (Cost of optional activities offered separately)

Lunch at your hotel.

Afternoon, drive back to Kigali - with onward transfer to the airport for your evening outbound flight. Flight after 1900Hrs Recommended. (Cost of flight not included)