Luxury
7 Days Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari
Duration
7 Days
Destination
Rwanda
Trip Type
Gorilla trekking
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Overview
7 Days Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari
7 Days Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari is a premium Rwanda safari designed for travelers who want to combine gorilla trekking, golden monkey trekking, Lake Kivu relaxation and chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park in one comfortable luxury journey. The safari uses carefully selected luxury lodges, private guiding and a domestic flight from Kamembe to Kigali to reduce long road travel and make the itinerary smoother for luxury travelers.
The journey starts with a luxury overnight stay in Kigali before continuing to Volcanoes National Park for mountain gorilla trekking and golden monkey trekking. Guests stay at One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, giving easy access to the park headquarters and a refined lodge experience near Rwanda’s famous volcanic landscapes.
After the Volcanoes experience, the safari continues to Lake Kivu for relaxation before heading to Nyungwe Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking. The trip ends with a domestic flight from Kamembe back to Kigali, making this itinerary ideal for couples, honeymooners, solo travelers and luxury guests who want a smooth Rwanda safari with primates, scenery, comfort and reduced long-distance driving.
Trip Outline
- Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and Luxury Overnight Stay
- Day 2: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Transfer to Lake Kivu
- Day 5: Lake Kivu to Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Day 6: Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Day 7: Domestic Flight from Kamembe to Kigali and Departure Drop-off
Detailed Itinerary: 7 Days Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari
Your 7 Days Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari begins with your arrival at Kigali International Airport, where you will be welcomed by your professional driver-guide. After a warm meet and greet, you will be transferred to your luxury hotel in Kigali for check-in and relaxation.
This first day is kept calm and comfortable to allow you to rest after your international flight. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel or enjoy a short Kigali city experience before returning for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Serena Hotel Kigali
After breakfast at The Retreat by Heaven, you will check out and begin the scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda. The journey takes you through Rwanda’s rolling hills, clean roadside towns, farmlands and beautiful mountain landscapes.
On arrival in the Volcanoes region, you will check in at One&Only Gorilla’s Nest. This luxury lodge offers a refined stay near Volcanoes National Park, giving you comfort, privacy and easy access to the gorilla trekking starting point. The rest of the day is spent relaxing at the lodge as you prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking experience.
Accommodation: One&Only Gorilla’s Nest
After an early breakfast at One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, your guide will transfer you to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for registration and briefing. The park rangers will explain the gorilla trekking rules, safety guidelines and forest etiquette before assigning you to a gorilla family.
You will then enter the forest with experienced ranger guides in search of mountain gorillas. The trek can take a few hours depending on the movement and location of the gorilla family, but the experience is rewarding from the beginning because of the fresh mountain air, volcanic slopes and forest scenery.
Once the gorillas are located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them as they feed, rest, groom, play and move through their natural habitat. After the trek, you will return to the starting point and transfer back to One&Only Gorilla’s Nest for lunch, relaxation and overnight.
Accommodation: One&Only Gorilla’s Nest
After breakfast, you will return to Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey trekking. This experience takes place mainly in the bamboo forest, where golden monkeys are commonly found feeding, jumping and moving actively through the vegetation.
Golden monkey trekking is usually lighter than gorilla trekking, but it is a very beautiful primate experience because the monkeys are playful, active and interesting to watch. After the trek, you will return to the lodge for refreshment and later begin your scenic transfer to Lake Kivu.
On arrival at Lake Kivu, you will check in at Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel for a relaxing lakeside stay. The evening is free for rest, lake views and peaceful relaxation after your primate experiences in Volcanoes National Park.
Accommodation: Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel
After breakfast at Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel, you will enjoy a relaxed morning by Lake Kivu before continuing your journey to Nyungwe Forest National Park. The drive follows Rwanda’s beautiful western route, with lake scenery, green hills, countryside views, tea plantations and forested landscapes.
On arrival near Nyungwe Forest, you will check in at One&Only Nyungwe House. This luxury lodge is set within a beautiful tea estate and offers a peaceful forest atmosphere, making it one of the best luxury stays for travelers visiting Nyungwe.
The rest of the day is for relaxation at the lodge. You may enjoy the quiet surroundings, tea estate views and fresh forest atmosphere as you prepare for chimpanzee trekking the following morning.
Accommodation: One&Only Nyungwe House
After an early breakfast at One&Only Nyungwe House, your guide will transfer you to the chimpanzee trekking starting point in Nyungwe Forest National Park. After registration and briefing, you will enter the forest with experienced park guides in search of chimpanzees.
Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe is an exciting forest experience because chimpanzees are active, vocal and often move quickly through the trees. As you walk through the forest, you may also enjoy the sounds of birds, forest life and the natural beauty of one of Rwanda’s most important rainforest destinations.
Once the chimpanzees are located, you will spend time observing them as they feed, move, call and interact in their natural habitat. After the trek, you will return to One&Only Nyungwe House for lunch and a relaxed afternoon at the lodge.
Accommodation: One&Only Nyungwe House
After breakfast at One&Only Nyungwe House, you will check out and transfer to Kamembe Airport for your domestic flight back to Kigali. This flight helps reduce the long road journey from Nyungwe to Kigali and gives the safari a smooth luxury ending.
On arrival in Kigali, you will be welcomed and assisted with your onward arrangements. Depending on your international flight schedule, you may be dropped off at Kigali International Airport for departure or transferred to your hotel in Kigali. This marks the end of your 7 Days Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari.
Inclusions
- Luxury accommodation during the safari
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Domestic flight from Kamembe to Kigali
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Rwanda gorilla trekking permit
- Golden monkey trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Lake Kivu visit and relaxation
- Nyungwe Forest visit
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Pickup and drop-off in Kigali
Exclusions
- International flights
- Rwanda visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
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Frequently Asked Questions about 7 Days Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari
The safari includes luxury accommodation during the safari, meals as mentioned in the itinerary, private 4x4 safari transport, a professional English-speaking driver-guide, Rwanda gorilla trekking permit, golden monkey trekking permit, chimpanzee trekking permit, Lake Kivu visit, Nyungwe Forest visit, bottled drinking water, domestic flight from Kamembe to Kigali, pickup and drop-off in Kigali.
The safari starts in Kigali. Guests can be picked up from Kigali International Airport, a hotel in Kigali or another agreed location within the city.
The safari ends in Kigali after the domestic flight from Kamembe. Guests can be dropped off at Kigali International Airport or at a hotel in Kigali, depending on their onward travel plan.
The planned luxury lodges are The Retreat by Heaven in Kigali, One&Only Gorilla’s Nest near Volcanoes National Park, Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel at Lake Kivu and One&Only Nyungwe House near Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Yes, the safari includes gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. This is the main highlight of the itinerary and gives guests one unforgettable hour with a mountain gorilla family after they are located.
Yes, the safari includes golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park. This gives travelers another beautiful primate experience in the bamboo forest after the gorilla trekking day.
Yes, the safari includes chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park. This makes the itinerary more complete because guests experience gorillas, golden monkeys and chimpanzees in one luxury Rwanda safari.
Yes, the safari includes a domestic flight from Kamembe to Kigali on the final day. This reduces the long road transfer from Nyungwe to Kigali and gives the journey a smoother luxury ending.
Yes, Lake Kivu is included for relaxation between the Volcanoes and Nyungwe sections of the safari. It gives guests time to enjoy peaceful lakeside views, fresh air and a slower travel pace before continuing to Nyungwe Forest.
Yes, the safari can be customized depending on travel dates, lodge preference, arrival time, budget and interests. Extra nights, a Kigali city experience, canopy walk, cultural visits, spa time or a longer Rwanda luxury safari extension can be added.
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