Trek through the misty forests of Volcanoes National Park to spend time with mountain gorilla families in their natural habitat. An intimate, unforgettable wildlife encounter unlike anything else in Africa.
5 Days | 4 Nights | Private Safari
Enter a world of mist-shrouded mountains, ancient rainforest and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife encounters.
This is Rwanda at its most intimate — a journey designed around two unforgettable gorilla treks in the legendary Volcanoes National Park. Deep in the emerald forest, you’ll come face to face with a family of mountain gorillas, watching their quiet intelligence, powerful presence and extraordinary social bonds unfold just metres away.
Between treks, retreat to the spectacular Virunga Lodge, where the volcanic peaks rise dramatically beyond your private sanctuary. Travel through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside, discover the country’s remarkable story in Kigali, and experience a destination where conservation, community and wilderness are deeply connected.
A second gorilla trek transforms this from a once-in-a-lifetime encounter into something even more profound — two opportunities to enter the forest, two families to discover, and twice the chance to experience the magic of Rwanda’s mountain gorillas.
Met on arrival at Kigali International. A short, scenic drive into the city, cleaner and quieter than most capitals you've known. Dinner at Four Points By Sheraton-Kigali Hotel an early night before the volcanoes.
Morning drive north along the spine of Rwanda u2014 terraced hillsides, banana groves, the Virunga peaks rising on the horizon. Lunch at the lodge, briefing for tomorrow's trek, an afternoon to acclimatise.
An early breakfast and short transfer to the park headquarters. Group assignment, ranger briefing, then into the forest. Treks vary from one to four hours u2014 the moment you find the family is unforgettable.
A different family, a different forest, a different experience. By the second trek you understand the rhythm u2014 and the chance of incredible photography is even higher. Afternoon at the lodge, perhaps a community visit.
Late morning drive back to Kigali via the Genocide Memorial u2014 sobering, necessary, beautifully curated. Lunch at Question Coffee, then evening international flight home.
