Trek to adventures in “The Land of a Thousand Hills.” This landlocked paradise south of the Equator offers breathtaking scenery, as well as gorilla & golden monkey tracking in Parc National des Volcans on the slopes of the Virungas mountains where roughly half of the world’s wild population of mountain gorillas reside. The resort town of Gisenyi on the shore of Lake Kivu is a must-see attraction, as is the capital city of Kigali with its Genocide Memorial, Crafts Center and Pottery Project.
Language
Kinyarwanda, French, English, Swahili
Time Zone
GMT +2
Currency
Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Average Temp
66° F
Rwanda
Mountain Gorillas in the Virungas
Inspire Your Expedition with Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – KIGALI, RWANDA / PARC NATIONAL DES VOLCANS
Arrive in Kigali
Transfer to Parc National des Volcans
Accommodations: Volcanoes Virunga Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 – PARC NATIONAL DES VOLCANS
Gorilla Tracking
Accommodations: Volcanoes Virunga Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 – PARC NATIONAL DES VOLCANS
Choice of one excursion:
- 2nd gorilla trek (supplement applies)
- Track Golden Monkeys
- Trek to Dian Fossey’s grave and research center
- Enjoy the resort town of Gisenyi on Lake Kivu
- Visit the Twin Lakes
Accommodations: Volcanoes Virunga Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – PARC NATIONAL DES VOLCANS / KIGALI
Choose activity from Day 3 options
Afternoon private transfer to Kigali
Accommodations: Kigali Serena Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 – KIGALI / HOMEWARD BOUND
Private Morning tour:
- Genocide Memorial
- Crafts Center
- Pottery Project
Private transfer to airport
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Starting at $7,200.00 per person
(two travelers, double occupancy, airfare not included)
Itineraries are customized to travelers’ interests and preferences.
Final prices will vary based on dates of travel and number of travelers.
We took three trips arranged by NEI to Peru, Ecuador and Tanzania. Our private tours, with just the driver/guide, my wife and me, were planned with great attention to detail and helped us enjoy ourselves without having to worry about the logistics. All vacations were spectacular, done very well by the NEI staff and their local contacts. Highly recommend.
Lou D.
Lakewood Ranch, FL
When to go:
Year-round (dry season is June through October)
What to eat:
Isombe (stew made from cassava leaves), Igisafuria (chicken, vegetables & plantains), Matoke (steamed & mashed local bananas)
What to pack:
Neutral colored clothing: long-sleeved shirts & t-shirts, jeans, safari trousers & shorts, rain jacket & sweater; gloves; swimwear; comfortable walking shoes & hiking boots; sunscreen, sunglasses, hat; insect repellent; camera equipment & binoculars; universal adapter
