Satisfy your adventurous side in Rwanda's untameable jungles. Trek mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park and marvel at the antics of the chimpanzees and monkeys in Nyungwe Forest. There is also time to kick off those hiking boots and soak up the sun at Lake Kivu. On a vacation to Rwanda, it is impossible not to be moved and inspired by the rebuilding of the country following the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
There is arguably no wildlife encounter more affecting and life altering than spending time observing our closest cousins idling peacefully in their natural environment. Gorilla trekking at Volcanoes National Park is the ultimate bucket-list experience. Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge offers wonderful views of the Virunga volcanoes and the surrounding countryside. After recovering from the gorilla trekking on the shores of Lake Kivu, you will head to Nyungwe Forest National Park for a stay at the ultra-luxurious One and Only Nyungwe House. Here you will be totally immersed in the best-preserved rainforest in Central Africa. Trek the jungle on remarkable animal encounters and discover the intricacies of the tea plantation. Mountain bike through the lush forest terrain or take a helicopter over incredible views.
Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Kigali
1 night - Kigali Serena Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda
3 nights - Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
1 night - Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, Lake Kivu, Rwanda
3 nights - One and Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda
Ends - Transfer to Kigali for your international flight home
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Rwanda
8 Nights
City
Safari
Scenic
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Includes flights from JFK
Highlights
Dramatic views to the Virunga Volcanoes
Gorilla tracking in the Volcanoes National Park
See chimpanzees and troops of colobus monkeys in Nyungwe Forest
Relax in a jungle spa with rainforest scents
Explore the treetops on a canopy walk at Nyungwe National Park
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Gorilla Trekking Permits (2 Days)
Kigali City Tour
Golden Monkey Tracking, Chimp Tracking and Colobus Money Tracking
Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Personal travel insurance
Any sightseeing activities mentioned
Visa fees
Beverages with the exception of all inclusive hotels
Additional Gorilla Trekking Permits
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Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Primate Trekking
Helicopter Flights
Cultural Experience
Canoeing/Kayaking
Fishing
Hiking
City Sights
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wellness/Spa
Family Activities
Cycle Tours
Cultural Excursion
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ICONIC WILDLIFE
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Chimpanzee
Colobus Monkey
Bushbuck
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Rwanda
8 Nights
City
Safari
Scenic
Includes flights from JFK
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Primate Trekking
Helicopter Flights
Cultural Experience
Canoeing/Kayaking
Fishing
Hiking
City Sights
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wellness/Spa
Family Activities
Cycle Tours
