Overview
The 6-day Rwanda Gorilla and Lake Kivu safari will give you a once-in-a-lifetime experience with an unforgettable safari that will have you hiking the Mountain Volcanoes in search of the rare Silverback mountain gorillas. You will also experience a Kigali city tour, visit the Genocide Museum, enjoy a fishing experience, and relax on the beach of Lake Kivu.
Day 1: Transfer from the airport to the Hotel
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport and after passing through the immigration process, you will be welcomed by our safari driver who will brief you about your 6-Day Rwanda Gorilla and Lake Kivu Safari. You will then be transferred to your booked accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay are at the hotel.
Accommodation Options:
- Standard Accommodation: Chez Lando Hotel
- Midrange Accommodation: Parkinn by Radisson Blu
- Luxury Accommodation: Kigali Marriott Hotel
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park, travel time +2 hrs
Today, after an early morning breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and drive to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a site dedicated to honoring the memory of the more than one million Rwandans lost in 1994, through education and peace-building initiatives. Here, you will have the opportunity to watch video clips and listen to testimonies from some survivors. Later, you will drive to Musanze along a scenic route to your reserved accommodation, where you will enjoy a late lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing and preparing for the next day’s trekking. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.
Accommodation Options:
- Standard Accommodation: The Garden Palace Hotel
- Midrange Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Luxury Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Have an early breakfast and then get briefed by the park officials about the rules of visiting the park. After, enter the jungle to search for the shy mountain gorillas and enjoy exploring their homes. After meeting the gorillas, you can sit in close proximity and visit with these great apes for a whole hour. On a gorilla safari, a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as hiking shoes, packed food and water, insect repellent, sunscreen, and a hut. The gorilla tracking experience takes half or a whole day, depending on the movement of these primates. After this gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda, you will have an incredibly memorable experience for life. In the afternoon, you are free to relax.
Accommodation Options:
- Standard Accommodation: The Garden Palace Hotel
- Midrange Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Luxury Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Lake Kivu, travel time +2hrs
In the morning, after breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing on the code of conduct during the Golden Monkey Trek. After the briefing, you will head into the jungle to track these shy primates. Unlike gorilla trekking, golden monkey treks are less physically demanding. Once you encounter the golden monkeys, you will have an opportunity to observe them in their natural habitat before hiking back to the starting point. Afterward, return to the lodge for a hot lunch. Following lunch, you will transfer to Lake Kivu for an afternoon of relaxation. Dinner and overnight are at the lodge.
Accommodation Options:
- Standard Accommodation: The Palm Beach Resort
- Midrange Accommodation: Kivu Paradise Resort
- Luxury Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Coffee Plantation & Relaxation
After breakfast, you will visit Kimbiri for an engaging coffee plantation tour and experience. On your return journey, you will enjoy a scenic boat trip on Lake Kivu. Later, after lunch, you will spend the rest of the day relaxing at your reserved hotel and unwinding on the shores of Lake Kivu’s beach.
Accommodation Options:
- Standard Accommodation: The Palm Beach Resort
- Midrange Accommodation: Kivu Paradise Resort
- Luxury Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Airport Transfer
After breakfast, you will be driven to Kigali, with a stop for lunch along the way. If time permits, you may enjoy a city tour with opportunities to shop for souvenirs. Depending on your flight schedule, you will then proceed to the airport to catch your evening flight back to your home country. For a more relaxed and stress-free conclusion to your journey, we recommend scheduling an evening departure on this final day.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
| Price per person sharing in USD | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Options | 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | S.S.R |
| Standard Accommodation | $ 4,186 | $ 3,218 | $ 3,053 | $ 2,868 | $ 2,811 | $ 2,717 | $ 162 |
| Mid-range Accommodation | $ 4,873 | $ 3,636 | $ 3,476 | $ 3,286 | $ 3,220 | $ 3,135 | $ 425 |
| Luxury Accommodation | $ 6,386 | $ 4,543 | $ 4,447 | $ 4,193 | $ 4,140 | $ 4,054 | $ 976 |
Package includes:
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- All meals and soft drinks and meals
- 1 Gorilla permit: $1500 per person
- En-route lunches
- Kimbiri coffee tour
- WiFi access where applicable
- Kigali Genocide Memorial ground
- Kigali city tour
- Services of English-speaking driver/guide
- Enough Mineral Water
Package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Airfare, Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, personal shopping bills, and cigars.