Main Info
This 4 Days Rwanda Safari combining gorilla tracking and a leisurely stay at Lake Kivu. Travel to the Volcanoes National Park, one of the best places to see mountain gorillas in Africa. Within this montane forest, go gorilla tracking and meet the great apes in the wilderness. After the gorilla trek, travel to the nearby Lake Kivu, one of the best places to relax and wind after during your holiday in Rwanda.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Parc National Des Volcans
After an early morning breakfast, you will then transfer to Parc National Des Volcans which is found in the northern area of the country. The park is well known for its rare mountain gorillas and there fore Gorilla trekking is its major tourism activity. Upon arrival you will go for Ruhengeri city tour, after, transfer to your place of accommodation for dinner and overnight at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge (Budget) / Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge (Midrange) / Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Five Volcanoes Lodge (Luxury)
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Parc National Des Volcans
Early in the morning after breakfast and a briefing from the ORTPN officials, set off for the gorilla tracking. This experience of gorilla tracking is a once in a life time adventure. The rangers will lead you deep into the forest in search for the Gorillas. You will move up and down the rugged terrain until you finally meet these harmonious creatures that will entertain you with performances for about 1 hour. The activity in Rwanda can take 3-5 hours since the gorillas move up and down. This is an awe some and exciting moment. Enroute there are a lot of chimpanzees and other types of the primates such as the monkeys, birds and so more. Return for lunch at the Lodge and in the afternoon, visit the Karisoke research center and the graves of Diane Fossey a woman who was murdered because she was protecting these endangered mountain gorillas. Return for dinner and overnight stay at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge (Budget) / Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge (Midrange) / Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Five Volcanoes Lodge (Luxury)
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Kivu
Pre-breakfast, you will transfer to Lake Kivu in western Rwanda. Arrive in time for lunch after which you will take a launch cruise on the lake. This will give you spectacular views of the area. Dinner and overnight stay at Paradise Malahide (Budget) / Emerald Hotel Kivu (Deluxe) / Lake Kivu Serena Hotel (Luxury)
Day 4: Transfer to Kigali and Kigali City Tour
Early morning, you will take a boat ride to different Islands on the lake and get to experience spectacular views of the surroundings and hills. Return to the lodge for a late breakfast and after transfer back to Kigali city the capital of the country. Upon arrival in the city, you will go for a short city tour and visit different places you missed out on the day of your arrival. Drop off will be at your Hotel in Kigali or at the Airport depending on your flight.
