6-Day Gorilla Trekking Lake Kivu and Nyungwe Forest Tour in Rwanda
Highlights
Kigali, Nyungwe Forest National Park
trekking, cultural, Wildlife
Group Tour
6 Days
Easy
English, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Languages
English, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Description
Explore Rwanda’s most iconic landscapes on this six day group adventure combining wildlife culture and scenery. Discover Kigali’s history and local life before trekking mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Cycle along Lake Kivu’s Congo Nile Trail while enjoying kayaking swimming and coffee visits. Journey south to Nyungwe Forest for canopy walks and chimpanzee encounters. This immersive experience blends rainforests lakes primates and culture into a memorable journey across Rwanda’s diverse regions.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and Cultural Orientation
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and meet your guide for transfer to a central boutique hotel.
Enjoy a short city orientation walk to understand Kigali’s atmosphere and layout.
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for cultural and historical context.
Dine at a lively local restaurant to experience authentic Rwandan flavours.
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Day 2: Kigali to Musanze and Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Depart early for Musanze and continue to Volcanoes National Park headquarters.
Attend a briefing before beginning the gorilla trekking experience based on fitness group allocation.
Spend one hour observing a mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat.
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with a short acclimatisation walk or community cultural interaction.
Return to the lodge in the evening for rest.
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Day 3: Musanze to Lake Kivu and Congo Nile Trail Experience
Drive to Gisenyi on the shores of Lake Kivu.
Meet a cycling guide and begin a half day ride along the Congo Nile Trail.
Experience scenic lakeside routes with rewarding climbs and descents.
Spend the afternoon kayaking swimming or visiting coffee plantations.
Overnight stay at a lakeside lodge.
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Day 4: Lake Kivu to Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Travel south on a scenic drive through hills villages and tea plantations.
- Arrive at Nyungwe Forest National Park and check in to a forest lodge.
- Enjoy a short guided nature walk or tea plantation visit in the late afternoon.
- Prepare for the following day’s forest activities.
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Day 5: Nyungwe Canopy Walk and Primate Encounters
- Begin the day with the Nyungwe Canopy Walk above the rainforest.
- Explore Nyungwe Forest during a guided primate focused experience.
- Track chimpanzees in their natural habitat during an afternoon trek.
- Return to the lodge for rest after a full day of activity.
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Day 6: Nyungwe Forest to Kigali and Departure
- Depart Nyungwe Forest in the morning for the return drive to Kigali.
- Visit local craft markets or enjoy a final local meal depending on flight time.
- Transfer to Kigali International Airport for departure.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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