Rwanda: The Land of a Thousand Hills
In Rwanda, head for the hills and come face to face with the last of the endangered mountain gorillas — gentle giants who are our not-so-distant cousins.
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In Rwanda, head for the hills and come face to face with the last of the endangered mountain gorillas — an unforgettable encounter with those gentle giants who are our not-so-distant cousins. Trek through the misty slopes of the Virunga volcanoes, following our local experts as we track wildlife through the dense rainforest and bamboo.
Then trek up to the rim of the active Karisimbi volcano and look down upon ancient lava flows. Peek into Africa's best-kept secret, Nyungwe National Park, home to an array of primates and unique animal species — a hiker's paradise with waterfalls and suspended bridges that take you into the canopies of a forgotten jungle playground. Head to Lake Kivu and spend the day biking around the lake or even jet ski!
It is our turn to sneak a peek at Big Brother — and maybe also sneak a peak of the green heart of Africa from among the endless sublime hills.
Day 1: Kigali
Upon arrival into Kigali airport you are met and transferred to your well-appointed hotel in Kigali. Overnight Kigali Serena Hotel (Dinner)
Day 2: Kigali / Ruhengeri
You head to the Genocide Museum for a historical tour of Rwanda's past and a look into how other societies have coped with similar situations. From here you head towards Ruhengeri passing coffee, tea, and banana plantations. You get stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes and arrive at your lodge in time for a late lunch. You take the afternoon at leisure and enjoy a nice dinner. Your lodge offers splendid views of the Volcanoes! Overnight Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3: Volcanoes National Park
You awake early and have some breakfast before heading off to the Volcanoes National Park gate by 7:00am. You are allotted a gorilla group to track based on your level of fitness, generally categorized by easy, moderate, and difficult hiking. Each gorilla family spends its days in different regions and trackers know where they are. Each group consists of 8 members to see one gorilla family. You are given a comprehensive briefing by the park ranger about how to behave and gorilla interactions. You set out on your hike and get to spend one magical hour with the last remaining mountain gorillas in the misty slopes of the Virungas. After your gorilla tracking experience you hike back out and drive to your lodge for lunch and dinner. Overnight Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4: Volcanoes National Park / Kigali
Today you awake for another great day with the gorillas. You have the option to see the same family or choose a different family for a more rounded experience. After lunch at the lodge, you head to Kigali for a night's rest and dinner. Overnight Kigali Serena Hotel (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5: Depart
After a late breakfast you are transferred to Kigali airport for departures. (Breakfast)
Accommodations
Kigali Serena Hotel
A refined city base in Rwanda's vibrant capital, ideal for arrival and departure nights with easy airport connections.
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Perched on the edge of Volcanoes National Park with splendid views of the Virunga volcanoes — the closest luxury lodge to the gorilla families.
The Journey in Full
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Designed Around You
This featured journey is an example rather than a fixed package. Adventure International can adjust every element to match how you want to experience Rwanda.
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From the misty slopes of Volcanoes National Park to the shores of Lake Kivu and the streets of vibrant Kigali, we will design a private journey shaped around how you want to experience the Land of a Thousand Hills.