4-Day Gorilla Trekking & Lake Kivu Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Kigali City Tour – Transfer to Musanze

Pickup in Kigali will be followed by a guided city experience, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a deeper understanding of Rwanda’s history. After the visit, you depart the city and enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside toward Musanze, with views of rolling hills, local communities, and rural landscapes along the way.

Main Destination:

Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali)

Accommodation:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking & Ellen DeGeneres Campus

Early morning transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning the gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park. After spending time observing the gorillas, you will return from the forest and later visit the Ellen DeGeneres Gorilla Fund Campus to learn more about conservation efforts and ongoing research.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Cultural Visit – Bigogwe – Lake Kivu

You begin the day with a visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, where you will experience traditional Rwandan culture through performances, storytelling, and community interaction. You will continue the journey with a scenic drive through the Bigogwe countryside before arriving at Lake Kivu for relaxation and lakeside views.

Main Destination:

Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

Accommodation:

Gorillas Lake Kivu Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Kivu – Return to Kigali

You'll enjoy a relaxed morning by Lake Kivu, with time to take in the scenery or walk along the shoreline. Later, you will begin the return journey to Kigali with a comfortable drive through Rwanda’s landscapes, followed by a drop-off at your hotel or preferred location.

Main Destination:

Lake Kivu

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.