From Kigali: 5-Day Golden Monkey-Gorilla Trekking, Lake Kivu｜Rwanda

Day 1: Kigali City Tour – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Your journey begins with pickup from your hotel or Kigali International Airport by a professional driver-guide. Start with a Kigali city tour, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and a local market for a glimpse into everyday life.

After lunch, enjoy a scenic drive through Rwanda’s rolling hills to Volcanoes National Park. Check in at your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner.

Accommodation options:
Isange Paradise Resort/Amikus Hotel: Budget range
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge: Standard range
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel: Luxury range


Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before your trek. Enter the rainforest in search of a mountain gorilla family.

Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing these incredible primates in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch, relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

Accommodation options:
Isange Paradise Resort/Amikus Hotel: Budget range
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge: Standard range
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel: Luxury range

Day 3: Golden Monkey Trekking – Transfer to Lake Kivu

Enjoy breakfast before heading back to the park for golden monkey trekking. These playful and endangered primates are known for their speed and vibrant energy in the bamboo forest.

After the trek, begin your scenic transfer to Lake Kivu. Arrive in the afternoon and check in at your lakeside accommodation. Relax and enjoy dinner with beautiful lake views.

Accommodation options:
Inzu Lodge: Budget range
Paradise Malahide: Standard range
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel: Luxury range

Day 4: Lake Kivu Boat Experience & Exploration

After breakfast, embark on a relaxing boat ride on Lake Kivu. Explore nearby islands, visit traditional fishing villages, discover natural spring water sources, and spot a variety of bird species.

Spend the rest of the day enjoying optional activities such as swimming, beach relaxation, or exploring the surrounding area. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation options:
Inzu Lodge: Budget range
Paradise Malahide: Standard range
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel: Luxury range

Day 5: Hot Springs – Return to Kigali

Start your morning with a relaxed breakfast, followed by leisure time by the lake. Visit nearby hot springs and enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings.

After lunch, check out and begin your return journey to Kigali, arriving in the afternoon.