Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Volcanic Highlands Safari

A transformative 7-day guided expedition into the misty mountains of Volcanoes National Park, ancient rainforests, and the stunning shores of Lake Kivu.

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Group Size

Max 8 Travelers

Difficulty

Challenging Terrain

Next Departure

June 10, 2026

Into the Mist

An Intimate Encounter with the Mountain Gorillas

Leave the ordinary behind and venture deep into the heart of Rwanda — the Land of a Thousand Hills. This meticulously curated 7-day expedition takes you into the mist-shrouded bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park, home to the world’s last remaining mountain gorillas, across the dramatic volcanic ridgelines of the Virunga range, and along the tranquil shores of Lake Kivu.

Led by expert Rwandan trackers and naturalist guides, you’ll come face-to-face with endangered silverback gorillas and golden monkeys in their natural habitat. From sunrise hikes along volcanic crater rims to sunset kayaking on Lake Kivu, every day is purposeful, awe-inspiring, and profoundly moving. Accommodations feature premium eco-lodges perched on volcanic hillsides, blending sustainable architecture with refined luxury.

Day by Day Plan

The Curated Itinerary

DAY 1 | Arrival in Kigali & Cultural Immersion

Arrive at Kigali International Airport where your private guide awaits. Visit the moving Kigali Genocide Memorial to understand Rwanda’s remarkable journey of resilience. Check into a luxury boutique hotel in Kigali’s vibrant Kiyovu district. Gather for a welcome dinner featuring modern Rwandan cuisine under the stars.

Every destination and itinerary is handpicked by travel experts based on safety, experience quality, and real traveler feedback, so you can explore with confidence.

Every destination and itinerary is handpicked by travel experts based on safety, experience quality, and real traveler feedback, so you can explore with confidence.

Every destination and itinerary is handpicked by travel experts based on safety, experience quality, and real traveler feedback, so you can explore with confidence.

Every destination and itinerary is handpicked by travel experts based on safety, experience quality, and real traveler feedback, so you can explore with confidence.

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Captured Moments

Visions of the Wild

Captured Moments

Visions of the Wild

"Tracking the silverbacks through the morning mist was the most profound wildlife encounter of my life. Every detail of this trip — the guides, the lodges, the food — was flawless."

Evelyn K.

San Francisco, CA

"Tracking the silverbacks through the morning mist was the most profound wildlife encounter of my life. Every detail of this trip — the guides, the lodges, the food — was flawless."

Evelyn K.

San Francisco, CA

"Tracking the silverbacks through the morning mist was the most profound wildlife encounter of my life. Every detail of this trip — the guides, the lodges, the food — was flawless."

Evelyn K.

San Francisco, CA

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