7-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Mount Bisoke Hiking Adventure

Offered by: USD Safari Tours

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Journey Snapshot

🗺 Rwanda ⏱ 7 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof

Ruhengeri (city) Kigali Nyungwe NP(Chimps) Kibuye(Lake Kivu) Volcano NP(Gorillas)

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Experience an unforgettable seven-day Rwanda adventure combining mountain gorilla trekking and a challenging hike to the summit of Mount Bisoke in Volcanoes National Park. Trek through the misty forests in search of endangered mountain gorillas, then take on the scenic slopes of Bisoke Volcano, rising to 3,711 metres and crowned by a beautiful crater lake. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Virunga Mountains, lush volcanic landscapes, rich wildlife, and Rwanda's unique culture throughout the journey. This tour is ideal for tourists seeking a perfect combination of gorilla encounters, mountain hiking, nature, adventure, and spectacular scenery.

Route

Start	Ruhengeri (city) (Day 1)
Day 2	Kigali
Day 3	Nyungwe NP(Chimps)
Day 4	Kibuye(Lake Kivu)
End	Volcano NP(Gorillas)

Tour Features

Day 1:Arrival at Kigali International Airport Day 2:Kigali - Nyungwe National Park Day 3:Hiking, Trekking, Colobus Trails of Nyungwe and Canopy walk Day 4:Nyungwe - Kibuye Day 5:Kibuye - Gisenyi - Ruhengeri - Kinigi Day 6:Gorillas in the Mist Day 7:Bisoke Volcano Hiking - Kigali

Activities & Transportation

Route: Ruhengeri (city), Kigali, Nyungwe NP(Chimps), Kibuye(Lake Kivu), Volcano NP(Gorillas)
Duration: 7 days
Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day

Accommodation

Meals

Kigali Serena Hotel Luxury hotel located in Kigali

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Cormoran Lodge >Mid-range lodge located in Kibuye (Lake Kivu)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel> Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

No accommodation

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Arrival at Kigali International Airport

⏱Morning 🏨Kigali Serena Hotel Luxury hotel located in Kigali 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

You will be met by a Golden Rwanda Safaris driver-guide at the Kigali International airport, who you will meet and greet, and comment on the safari. Then, you'll drive and stay overnight at the 2000 hotel. Then, if you choose this, it will take you to wake up at least at 4 am so that you can be able to catch up with gorilla's tracking time.

Day 2 Kigali - Nyungwe National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

An early morning breakfast is followed by a drive to Nyungwe Forest. On the way, you'll visit Nyanza King's Palace, the National Museum of Butare, and Nyanza, which was the headquarters of the ancient Rwanda Kingdom before the arrival of the Europeans. The compound has the modern palace constructed by King Mutara in 1934. It is tastefully decorated with the traditional mats and utensils.

Day 3 Hiking, Trekking, Colobus Trails of Nyungwe and Canopy walk

⏱Morning 🏨Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, you will enter Nyungwe forest (6:00 am) to track the chimpanzee and Canopy walk. Thereafter, you will return to the Hotel for lunch. Afterward, you will be driving near Lake Kivu on your way to Kibuye. This road is around Lake Kivu and it has a good view of the Congo side. Your overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 4 Nyungwe - Kibuye

⏱Morning 🏨Cormoran Lodge >Mid-range lodge located in Kibuye (Lake Kivu) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast at the hotel, you'll spend your day at Kivu Beach. If you are a birdwatcher, this is a great place for this activity. They are located on one Island called Napoleon inside Lake Kivu. Then, we'll take you back to your hotel, spend time relaxing at Lake Kivu. After lunch, you will have a short Kibuye City Tour. Later, you'll go back and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Kibuye - Gisenyi - Ruhengeri - Kinigi

⏱Morning 🏨Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Distance 213 km with 6 hours driving time. After breakfast, you'll drive to Gisenyi and finally to Kinigi. The drive from Kibuye to Gisenyi is via the most beautiful providing spectacular views of the tea growing country of Gisovu and Kayove. Brief stops are provided for photography. A four-hour drive takes you to Gisenyi for lunch and a brief city tour. Thereafter, you'll drive for two hours to Ruhengeri and finally Kinigi, the base of gorilla tracking. Your overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 6 Gorillas in the Mist

⏱Morning 🏨Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel> Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Breakfast is allowed early morning, followed by a drive to Kinigi Park Headquarters for group, guide allocation, and briefing. This is followed by a drive to the trailheads, where hiking and trekking up the hills to the bamboo zone begins. Hiking, trekking, and tracking gorillas may take 2-4 hours. You'll see and stay with the gorillas for one hour. You'll descend to your hotel for lunch. You'll spend the afternoon at leisure or on a tour of the area, visiting Lakes Burera and Ruhondo. Your overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 7 Bisoke Volcano Hiking - Kigali

⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, you'll trek the mountains (Bisoke Volcano Hiking) for another memorable experience with the Volcano. You'll go back to your hotel for lunch. Then, you'll be driven to Kigali, have a Kigali city trip including a visit to the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gisozi, contact with local people for the discovery of artisanal products (Collar, Bracelet, etc). Then, you'll transfer to Kigali Airport.

7-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Mount Bisoke Hiking Adventure

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