Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Day 1

Arrival Kigali

Upon arrival at Kigali international airport, you’ll be escorted by car to your accommodation in Kigali.

The remainder of your day will be spent at leisure.

Day 2

Kigali – Nyungwe Forest Reserve

You’ll be transferred by car to the Nyungwe Forest Reserve in the southwest of the country. 

Check into your luxury lodge and soak up the views of the surrounding forest and tea plantations, spotting the native flora, fauna, and birdlife.

Day 3

Nyungwe Forest Reserve

Today you have the unique opportunity to venture deep into the forest to spot chimpanzees. Observe wild chimpanzees swinging through the canopy and witness their noisy social interactions.

Day 4

Nyungwe - Lake Kivu

After breakfast you’ll head out to see Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s great lakes. Laze on the beautiful beaches, take a boat trip on the lake, or enjoy sundowners with a view.

Day 5

Lake Kivu – Volcanoes National Park

Today you will head to the Volcanoes National Park for the highlight of your trip - gorilla trekking. Check into your luxury lodge and enjoy an afternoon at leisure.

Day 6

Volcanoes National Park

Over the next two days you’ll experience one of the most thrilling wildlife adventures in Africa – the opportunity to witness mountain gorillas in the wild. On both days, you’ll head out with an experienced guide to explore the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes in search of these gentle apes.

Tracking can take a full day but it will all be worth it when you spend an hour in the company of wild mountain gorillas.

Day 7

Volcanoes National Park

Continue to go in search of gentle apes at Volcanoes National Park with your experienced guide.

Day 8

Departure

Today you’ll be escorted to the airport for your onward journey.