4-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari

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

Transfer to volcanoes and Culture Tour

Pick-up from Kigali is at 7:30 AM with a professional guide from Universal Ventures Rwanda. Begin your journey with a scenic drive to the Twin Lakes region and enjoy a peaceful boat trip on Lake Ruhondo, taking in the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. After the boat tour, have lunch at a local spot before heading to your hotel for check-in and a short rest. In the afternoon, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for an immersive experience of Rwanda’s rich traditions. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

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:

Ingagi Park View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla trek

Wake up early for breakfast and transfer to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing by park rangers. Begin your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure as you hike through the lush rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once found, enjoy a magical hour observing them in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, reflecting on this unforgettable wildlife encounter.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ingagi Park View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden monkey Trek and Transfer to lake Kivu

Start the day with an early breakfast before heading to Volcanoes National Park for the golden monkey trek. These playful and endangered primates are a delight to watch as they leap through the bamboo forests. After the trek, return to the lodge for a brief refresh and check-out. Then drive to the beautiful shores of Lake Kivu. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on the lake, taking in the stunning views and gentle breeze. Dinner and overnight stay by the lake.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Rubona Hill Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning relax and drive back to kigali

Enjoy a slow morning with breakfast and time to relax at your lakeside hotel. Later, embark on a peaceful one-hour boat cruise on Lake Kivu, soaking in the serene scenery and fresh air. After the cruise, check out and begin your scenic drive back to Kigali in the afternoon. Arrive in the city in the early evening, marking the end of your unforgettable Rwanda safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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