HIGHLIGHTS
GREAT FOR
Honeymooners – Two luxe lodges with romance on tap
Photographers – The chance to photograph wild gorillas
AVAILABLE ACTIVITIES
Gorilla trekking
Golden monkey trekking
Birding
Mountain biking
BEST TIME TO GO
High Season⊕: May to October
Green Season⊕: November to April
OVERVIEW
A lot can happen in less then a week and this compact but impactful itinerary idea proves that. If you have always dreamt of sitting among mountain gorillas, watching golden monkey families and exploring some of Africa’s greatest strongholds of unusual primates like mangabeys, L’Hoest’s monkey, chimpanzees and fluffy colobuses, then this journey is perfect for you.
Starting in Kigali, you stay in one of Volcanoes National Park’s top lodges for gorilla and golden monkey trekking. The time you spend with them is made even more special because it is so short – be sure to put down your camera or phone and just take it all in. Then, another fabulous lodge beckons; this time in glorious Nyungwe Forest National Park.
TRIP SUMMARY
DURATION
5 Nights / 6 Days
DESTINATIONS VISITED
Kigali, Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda
ACCOMMODATIONS VISITED
DAILY ITINERARY
Rwanda is a clear example of a country that has learnt the valuable lessons of the past to craft a brighter, stable and equitable future. Nowhere is that clearer than in Kigali, the friendly capital. Modern buildings and well-kept streets are laid out amid its gentle hills, offering lovely views.
Your first night is spent at the Kigali Marriott, which has everything you would expect from an international hotel including several restaurants, well-appointed rooms and a sun-drenched swimming pool.
Why we love Kigali Marriott Hotel:
- Several types of rooms, right to the presidential suite
- Conveniently located in the city centre
- Gym and spa to shrug off any jet-lag
- Lovely outdoor terrace and bar to soak up the sun
After breakfast, settle back for the scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park, the epicentre of gorilla trekking the world. Named after several extinct and dormant volcanoes, it is an emerald jewel box of lush forest and families of rare mountain gorillas. These gentle giants, along with the smaller but no less fascinating golden monkeys, are your key focus here as you seek them out on expertly guided treks.
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is your supremely comfortable resting place for two nights.
Why we love Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge:
- Fully owned by the local community
- Charming stone cottages in peaceful gardens
- Post-trek, in-room massages next to the fire
- Deep tubs for soaking away any trekking stiffness
What an exciting 48 hours – with much more to come! Leaving behind Volcanoes National Park, you are driven to Nyungwe Forest National Park, a place of ancient rainforest shrouded in ethereal mist…
Hiking and trekking enthusiasts will love it here and, if your luck is in, you may even come across a group of chimpanzees. An old-fashioned swing bridge lets you walk high above the tree canopy, channelling your inner explorer. Nyungwe House provides your bed, bath, meals and almost anything else.
Why we love Nyungwe House:
- Cultural visits to charming Banda village
- Signature rituals at the stylish spa
- Explore the tea plantations at Gisakura
- Rooms are embedded in the lush vegetation
It is hard to believe it has been less than a week since you left buzzing Kigali behind to explore the natural world in two of Rwanda’s flagship national parks. Although gorilla trekking is no doubt a highlight of this trip, it is replete with so many other special moments – perhaps joining a drumming circle or being awed by an Intore war dance – that you will have much to contemplate on the drive back to the capital today.
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