Gorillas and Lake Kivu – Rwanda 3 Days

Track the mountain gorilla in the unique vegetation of the Virunga volcanoes and enjoy the spectacular landscapes of Rwanda's hills and the serenity of Lake Kivu's shores. Highlights: the last mountain gorillas · Lake Kivu and its islands · the unique landscapes of the Land of a 1000 Hills. Practical aspects: about 350 km of tracks and roads on board of comfortable vehicles. 2 nights spent in good hotels. Equatorial type of climate (25 – 30°C). Nights can be fresh, mostly at high altitudes. Risks of rains in the Virunga region. Experienced, English speaking guide during the whole safari.

Duration: 3 days
Type: Gorilla trekking
Destination: Volcanoes National Park

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Itinerary

1Day 1: Arrival – Kinigi

Meet in the morning on arrival at the airport. Visit the genocide memorial museum. Follow the road as it climbs to the base of the majestic volcanoes, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Depending on arrival time picnic lunch en route or lunch at Muhabura hotel in Ruhengeri. Continue toward Kinigi. NB: If arriving in the afternoon, after meeting at the airport, drive directly to Kinigi. Overnight at your preferred lodge.

2Day 2: Mountain gorillas

As the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura, we make our way into the Parc National des Volcans. Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy conditions. To see a gorilla, the trek will have been worth the hardship. After lunch at Mountain Gorillas Nest, continue toward Gisenyi, a nice small town, located on the northern shore of Lake Kivu.

3Day 3: Lake Kivu – Kigali – departure

Enjoy during the early morning hours the peaceful atmosphere of the calm and pristine waters of Africa's highest lake. From the terrace of your hotel enjoy the fantastic views over Lake Kivu and its ragged shore. Drive back to Kigali. Time permitting lunch at Hotel des 1000 Collines.