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Kigali
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Hiking
This 5-day journey stands out as one of the most appealing and sought-after tours from Rwanda, as it offers travelers the opportunity to engage in various tourism activities across multiple regions simultaneously. You’ll have the chance to explore two key attractions in Volcanoes National Park: the mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, along with a scenic boat ride on Rwanda’s largest lake, Lake Kivu.
Our Lion Safaris staff/driver-guide will come to pick you up from your residence or airport in Kigali. You'll go for a city tour where you will visit the Genocide memorial site and the local market. You will have lunch and drive to Volcanoes National Park and check in for dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge - Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You will wake up in the morning, get your early breakfast and head to the park headquarters to be briefed about how to behave while you are visiting then proceed to track the gorillas. After the remarkable adventure with the gorillas, you will have lunch. Then the driver-guide will bring you back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge - Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You'll wake up in the morning, have breakfast at the hotel, and head to the park headquarters for a briefing on how to behave on golden monkeys when you meet them from their natural habitat. By 8.00 am, you will set off in your cars and drive to the start of the walking point. From here, you'll get hiking sticks and start your walk to the golden monkeys and enjoy them. Later, you will return to the vehicle and the driver-guide will drive you back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge - Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Kivu, have lunch, and then go for a boat ride and visit the fishing villages, spring water, birds, the island, and many more tourist attractions. Then the driver-guide will take you back for an overnight stay at the Kivu Serena Hotel which is located so close to Lake Kivu.
Main Destination: Lake Kivu
Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel - Luxury hotel located at Lake Kivu
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You will wake up in the morning and then have your late breakfast. After breakfast, you will check out. Then the Lion Safaris driver-guide will come to pick you up and drive you back to Kigali to catch your flight back home depending on your flight time or he will drop you off at your residence in Kigali.
Main Destination: Kigali
Accommodation: No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:
Meals at own expense
Drinks not included
This itinerary is one of Rwanda’s most popular routes because it balances high-intensity wildlife encounters with scenic relaxation. The 5-Day Rwanda Gorillas, Golden Monkeys and Lake Kivu Tour features trekking for two rare primate species in Volcanoes National Park and a tranquil lakeside experience on the shores of Lake Kivu.
The trek in Volcanoes National Park is considered “Moderate to Challenging.” While the 5-Day Rwanda Gorillas, Golden Monkeys and Lake Kivu Tour is accessible to most travelers, you should be prepared for 2 to 6 hours of hiking on slippery, uneven terrain at high altitudes.
To ensure the long-term health of the mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, you must maintain a 10-meter (32-foot) distance. This protocol on the 5-Day Rwanda Gorillas, Golden Monkeys and Lake Kivu Tour is strictly enforced to prevent the transmission of human respiratory illnesses to the animals.
Yes, Lake Kivu is one of the safest lakes in Africa for swimming. It is free from hippos, crocodiles, and bilharzia. During your 5-Day Rwanda Gorillas, Golden Monkeys and Lake Kivu Tour, you can enjoy a refreshing dip or try water sports like kayaking and paddle boarding.
The dry seasons—June to September and December to February—are the most popular. During these months, the forest trails are firmer and the weather at Lake Kivu is perfect for boat rides and outdoor relaxation.
