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Rwanda Gorillas & Lake Kivu Retreat

📍 Volcanoes NP + Lake Kivu ★★★★★ 5.0 · 14 reviews 🗓 6 Days / 5 Nights 👥 Private · 2–7 guests
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Duration6 Days / 5 Nights
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Group sizePrivate · 2–7
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Activity levelChallenging
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AccommodationLuxury Lodge
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Best timeJun – Sep, Dec – Feb
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DestinationsVolcanoes NP & Lake Kivu
Overview

About this safari

Romance and gorillas — trek to a mountain-gorilla family in the Volcanoes, then unwind on the serene shores of Lake Kivu with private coves, sunset boat trips and lakeside spa days.

Romance and gorillas — trek to a mountain-gorilla family in the Volcanoes, then unwind on the serene shores of Lake Kivu with private coves, sunset boat trips and lakeside spa days.

Gorilla trek in Volcanoes NP
Golden monkey tracking
Lake Kivu beaches & boat trips
Couples spa & sundowners
Day by day

Your itinerary

A guide to your journey — we’ll fine-tune every day around you.

Day1

Arrive in Kigali → Volcanoes NP

🍽 Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Bisate Lodge

Karibu! On arrival you are met by your safari specialist and travel on to Volcanoes NP. Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park — the realm of Dian Fossey — offers some of the most accessible mountain gorilla trekking on earth, set against a backdrop of dramatic, forested volcanoes.

🍽 Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Bisate Lodge ✦ Mountain gorilla trek✦ Golden monkeys
Day2

Exploring Volcanoes NP

🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Bisate Lodge

Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park — the realm of Dian Fossey — offers some of the most accessible mountain gorilla trekking on earth, set against a backdrop of dramatic, forested volcanoes. A full day to explore at your own pace, with morning and late-afternoon game drives when the wildlife is most active.

🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Bisate Lodge ✦ Mountain gorilla trek✦ Golden monkeys
Day3

Exploring Volcanoes NP

🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Bisate Lodge

Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park — the realm of Dian Fossey — offers some of the most accessible mountain gorilla trekking on earth, set against a backdrop of dramatic, forested volcanoes. A full day to explore at your own pace, with morning and late-afternoon game drives when the wildlife is most active.

🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Bisate Lodge ✦ Mountain gorilla trek✦ Golden monkeys
Day4

Travel to Lake Kivu

🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Cleo Lake Kivu

Today you journey on to Lake Kivu. One of Africa’s Great Lakes, Kivu is the serene finale to a Rwandan journey — sandy coves, island hops, fishing dhows at dusk and coffee plantations tumbling down the hills.

🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Cleo Lake Kivu ✦ Beaches & boat trips✦ Coffee & island hopping
Day5

Exploring Lake Kivu

🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Cleo Lake Kivu

One of Africa’s Great Lakes, Kivu is the serene finale to a Rwandan journey — sandy coves, island hops, fishing dhows at dusk and coffee plantations tumbling down the hills. A full day to explore at your own pace, with morning and late-afternoon game drives when the wildlife is most active.

🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Cleo Lake Kivu ✦ Beaches & boat trips✦ Coffee & island hopping
Day6

Departure

🍽 Breakfast

After a final breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight — or extend with a beach finale (just ask). We say kwaheri until your next adventure.

🍽 Breakfast
Your route

Where you’ll travel

Kigali → Volcanoes NP → Lake Kivu

Kigali
Volcanoes NP
Lake Kivu
Where you’ll stay

Your lodges & camps

Every property on this safari has its own page on our site — explore the rooms, amenities and gallery before you travel.

🏡 We work with 40+ lodges & camps across East Africa — every one featured here on our site, never an outside link. Browse all accommodation →
Transparency

What’s included

✓ Included

  • All internal light-aircraft flights & transfers
  • All park & conservancy entrance fees
  • Accommodation as specified
  • All meals on safari as specified (B/L/D)
  • Private 4×4 game drives with an expert local guide
  • Drinking water on safari
  • All government taxes & levies
  • Airport meet-and-greet & transfers

✕ Not included

  • International flights to/from East Africa
  • Visas & travel insurance
  • Gratuities for guides & camp staff
  • Premium drinks & champagne
  • Personal expenses & laundry
  • Optional activities (balloon safari, gorilla permits where not stated)
Set departures

Dates & prices

Join one of our guaranteed group departures below — or ask us to run this safari privately on any date you choose.

🛡 A flexible deposit secures any departure. Each set departure has limited spaces — once a date fills it closes, so the most popular dates go first.
Early birdLast minuteSaleGuaranteed
DepartsReturnsAvailabilityPrice (per person)
🗓 Prefer your own dates or a private group? We run this exact itinerary as a private safari on any date. Request private dates →

💰 Per person sharing, set-departure group rate. Single supplement +$1,560. Deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel — card · PayPal · M-Pesa.

Traveller reviews

What guests say about this safari

5.0
★★★★★
Based on 14 verified reviews · SafariBookings & Tripadvisor
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★★★★★
Sarah & Mark H.
SafariBookings · September 2025

From the first email to the final sundowner, every detail was flawless. Our guide knew exactly where the wildlife would be — we had front-row seats the whole way.

TF
★★★★★
The Delgado Family
Google · August 2025

They designed the trip around our kids and it was pure magic. Perfectly paced, brilliant camps, and the team treated us like family.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How does the tailor-made process work?

You tell us your dates, interests and budget, and a specialist designs a personalised itinerary — no fixed packages. We refine it together until it’s exactly right, then handle every booking and detail for you.

Is this safari suitable for children?

Yes — we offer a reduced child rate and can adapt the pace, game-drive timing and camps to suit families. Let us know your children’s ages and we’ll tailor it.

How do I secure my booking and pay?

A deposit secures your dates, with the balance due before travel. We accept secure card payments, PayPal and M-Pesa. Full terms come with your quote.

What about flights, visas and insurance?

International flights, visas and travel insurance are not included, but we’ll happily advise on all three and recommend trusted options.

Can I extend with a beach holiday?

Absolutely. A Zanzibar or Diani beach finale is a popular add-on — we’ll build it seamlessly into your itinerary.

Your safari starts with a conversation

Make this journey your own

Change the dates, the camps, the pace — anything. Tell us your dream and a real specialist will craft it around you, with no obligation.

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