8 nights
0.141t C0²
Strict Cancellation

Gorilla Trekking and the Gems of Rwanda

From €3630 / person in May

Trek into Volcanoes National Park to find its resident gorillas before heading down to Nyungwe Forest National Park – an ancient rainforest with incredible biodiversity. Top it off with a lake-side stay at one of our favourite eco-friendly getaways in Lake Muhazi.

Trip Route

  • Arrival

    Kigali International Airport

    1

    3 nights

    Musanze

    Nestled in the foothills of the Virunga Massif in Rwanda’s popular northwest, Musanze (also known as Ruhengeri) is a buzzing city known as the gateway to nearby Volcanoes National Park. Visitors planning to track the area’s famous mountain gorillas might make Musanze their base, as the city is only 13 km away from the park’s Kinigi headquarters, and has many accommodation options, in addition to various restaurants and a thriving and vibrant nightlife.

    Your Hotel

    Virunga Lodge

    An enchanting retreat nestled in the mountains near Volcanoes National Park

    From€ 900/person
  • 2

    2 nights

    Nyungwe Forest National Park

    Nyungwe Forest National Park is a vast and ancient mountain rainforest — one of the oldest in Africa — and the ultimate destination for nature lovers! Bursting with biodiversity and beautiful landscapes, it is a breathtaking place to explore. You can absorb the spectacular scenery on the Igishigishigi Trail hiking trail, get above the treetops on The Canopy Walk, go chimpanzee tracking, and observe some of the over 300 species of birds, colobus monkeys, baboons, and other wildlife that call the park home — lucky them!

    Your Hotel

    Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel

    Explore Lake Kivu and Nyungwe National Park in style at this luxury hotel

    From€ 280/person
  • 3

    3 nights

    Lake Muhazi

    Your Hotel

    UMVA Muhazi

    Experience nature and community at an eco-conscious lakeside oasis boasting unique architecture

    From€ 124/person
  • Departing

    Kigali International Airport

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