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Rwanda Gorilla Trek
Volcanoes NP · Kigali · Lake Kivu · departs 12–19 Oct 2026
Kigali first, one soft landing day for the memorial, the coffee scene and a welcome dinner, because nobody should trek jet-lagged. Then north to the Virungas for four nights at Bisate, where you get two gorilla permits rather than the usual one, so a bad-weather morning never costs you the trip. Aline has trekked these families since 2018 and knows which ranger teams read the forest best. The last stretch drops the altitude and the pace: Lake Kivu, the Nyungwe canopy walk, and a farewell dinner looking out over the tea fields. Five nights high and hard, two nights slow.
Day by day
Day 1KigaliKigali arrival + Genocide Memorial and welcome dinner The Retreat, Kigali
Mornings start when the group is ready, not when a schedule says so. Aline confirms the day's timing the evening before, and every transfer is private.
Day 2MusanzeDrive to Volcanoes NP + Dian Fossey briefing Bisate Lodge
Mornings start when the group is ready, not when a schedule says so. Aline confirms the day's timing the evening before, and every transfer is private.
Day 3Volcanoes NPGorilla trek, Sabyinyo family (one permit each) Bisate Lodge
Mornings start when the group is ready, not when a schedule says so. Aline confirms the day's timing the evening before, and every transfer is private.
Day 4Volcanoes NPGolden monkey trek + Bisate reforestation planting Bisate Lodge
Mornings start when the group is ready, not when a schedule says so. Aline confirms the day's timing the evening before, and every transfer is private.
Day 5Volcanoes NPSecond gorilla trek + Iby’Iwacu village lunch Bisate Lodge
Mornings start when the group is ready, not when a schedule says so. Aline confirms the day's timing the evening before, and every transfer is private.
Day 6Lake KivuTransfer to Lake Kivu + sunset boat on the lake One&Only Nyungwe
Mornings start when the group is ready, not when a schedule says so. Aline confirms the day's timing the evening before, and every transfer is private.
Day 7NyungweNyungwe canopy walk + free afternoon, farewell dinner One&Only Nyungwe
Mornings start when the group is ready, not when a schedule says so. Aline confirms the day's timing the evening before, and every transfer is private.
Day 8KigaliReturn road to Kigali + airport transfer
Mornings start when the group is ready, not when a schedule says so. Aline confirms the day's timing the evening before, and every transfer is private.
What's included
- 7 nights across 2 award-winning lodges
- All private ground transport + driver-guide
- 2 gorilla permits per traveller
- Golden monkey trek + Nyungwe canopy walk
- 8 curated dining experiences
- 24/7 in-destination host (Aline)
- Trip insurance included
Not included
- International flights (we can book, +$1,840 est)
- Personal spa treatments
- Optional helicopter transfer ($640)
- Alcoholic beverages outside included meals
- Rwanda visa fee (issued on arrival)
Who's on this trip
Please note: Flight prices are not included. Final costs may vary based on current flight rates.
Hold this slot for 48 hours
We'll reserve 1 of the 4 remaining slots on Rwanda Gorilla Trek for 48 hours. No payment is taken now. Aline will reach out within a few hours to talk through the trip.