Travel across Rwanda’s western highlands for mountain gorillas, Lake Kivu and Nyungwe’s chimpanzees. This 6-day route follows the scenic Lake Kivu shoreline and offers a relaxing mid-trip break by the water before the forest.
We arrange your driver-guide, accommodation and park permits, and every itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, interests and budget. Contact us for a personal quote.
Pick-up in Kigali and drive to Musanze for a relaxed first evening near Volcanoes National Park. Dinner and overnight.
Trek to your assigned gorilla family and spend one hour with them. Afternoon at leisure or a visit to the twin lakes. Overnight near the park.
Drive west to Lake Kivu, enjoying the views along the way. Afternoon relaxation by the lake, with optional kayaking or a boat ride. Dinner and overnight by the lake.
Continue south along the lake and through tea country to Nyungwe Forest. Settle into your lodge and prepare for the next day's trek. Overnight near Nyungwe.
Rise early for chimpanzee trekking, spending one hour with a habituated community, then enjoy an afternoon nature walk or the canopy walk. Overnight.
Drive back to Kigali, about 5 to 6 hours, for your onward flight or hotel.
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Kigali
- Rwanda gorilla trekking permit, arranged by us
- 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced driver-guide
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during the trip
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Accommodation for 5 nights
- International flights
- Rwanda visa or East Africa Tourist Visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guides, rangers and staff
- Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
- Optional activities such as golden monkey tracking or porters
- Domestic flights unless confirmed in your quote
The dry seasons from June to September and from December to February are the easiest for trekking and game drives. Gorillas can be visited all year, and the rainy months bring greener scenery and fewer visitors.
Most visitors need a visa for Rwanda, and many nationalities can apply online before travel. Check the latest rules for your nationality on the official Rwanda immigration site. Speak to your doctor or a travel clinic about vaccinations and malaria prevention.
Yes. We arrange your gorilla trekking permit for your travel date. Permits are date-specific and paid in full at booking, so book early for the dry months. The minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15.
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests, group size and budget, and we will adjust the itinerary, accommodation level and pace to suit you. Every trip is tailor-made, and we provide a personal quote.
