Main Info
This 4 Day Rwanda safari combines mountain gorilla trekking and Lake Kivu tour. The trip will start and end in Kigali. It will involve visiting Volcanoes National Park for gorilla treks and later relaxing at the shores.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our safari guide and transferred north on a scenic drive through Rwandan countryside to Ruhengeri township in the foothills of the Virunga volcanoes.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Luxury), Le Bambou Lodge (Midrange), Kinigi Guest House(Budget)
Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking
After breakfast, make sure by 8:00am you are at the Park headquarters for a short briefing and Gorilla Group distribution. After this you will set out in the forest to search for these rare Mountain Gorillas. In Africa, they are only found in Rwanda and in Bwindi Uganda. You will have with you your packed water since it the trekking can be rough some times especially when it’s a dry season and when the Gorillas have moved a long distance. Unlike in Uganda, Gorilla tracking in Rwanda can take between 2-7 hours depending on the Gorilla Movement. You are only allowed to stay with the Gorillas for one hour which will be enough for you to take Pictures, Video coverage and enjoy your selves. After the one hour, you will return back to your lodge for refreshments and Lunch. In the evening you can visit the twin Lakes or take a short self guided walk around Kinigi.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Luxury), Le Bambou Lodge (Midrange), Kinigi Guest House(Budget)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Second day of Gorilla Trekking
Early morning transfer to Park offices, again for pre-trek briefing for all guests and choosing the gorilla group you want to trek to. After the trek, we will drive you to Gisenyi, a lovely town located on the shores of Lake Kivu. Lake Kivu is one of the great lakes in Africa and the largest of the fresh water lakes that gleam in the Albertine (Western) rift of the Great Rift Valley. Lake Kivu stands at 1461m (4,790ft) above sea level and is Africa’s highest lake. The northern shore is subject to eruptions from nearby Mt Nyiragongo. Gisenyi offers excellent views of the lake and the Virunga volcanoes massif. With its waterfront and sandy beaches, Gisenyi is a wonderful place to relax, with the captivating feel of a tropical beach resort. The afternoon will be spent relaxing and re-energizing, your reward after two days of trekking!
Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel (Luxury), Stipp Hotel (Midrange), Paladis Malahide Hotel (Budget)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Return to Kigali
Have breakfast at the lodge and later drive back to Kigali to be dropped off at your preferred hotel or transferred to the airport in time for departure flight.
