RTT-PC007 - Rwanda Great Apes Expedition

This morning, we re-enter the forest for a second chimp and primate trek (primates are not habituated yet). Lunch enroute. After lunch continue west to Cyangungu on the shores of lake Kivu. From here, continue by speedboat to the lake resort town of Kibuye. Dinner and overnight at Kivu Serena Lodge. (BLD).

Nyungwe adds rainforest depth, chimpanzee tracking, canopy experiences and exceptional biodiversity to a Rwanda itinerary.

The day is paced around walking rhythm, hydration, steady ascent or descent and careful attention to how the body is responding to altitude.

After a leisure breakfast, drive to Gisenyi at the northern end of Lake Kivu and then to Kinigi. Picnic lunch en-route. Dinner and overnight at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (BLD).

Volcanoes National Park is Rwanda's most iconic gorilla region, combining bamboo forest, volcanic scenery and one of Africa's most moving wildlife experiences.

The overland movement is part of the travel story, with changing landscapes, local towns, escarpment views or border formalities handled as part of the day's rhythm.

Arrive at the park gates at 08h00. Registration and briefing by park guides. Enter the Parc National des Volcans and trek for 2 to 8 hrs depending on the family and the movement of the gorillas. The authorities permit only one hour of gorilla viewing. Descend for lunch at a lodge and in the afternoon visit the serene lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo. Overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel. (BL).

The Aberdares bring forested highlands, cooler air, waterfalls and a mountain-lodge atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with savannah safari areas.

The day is paced around walking rhythm, hydration, steady ascent or descent and careful attention to how the body is responding to altitude.

Depart After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight.

This stage of the journey is designed to keep the route coherent, comfortable and experience-led, with the day shaped around the best practical flow for travellers rather than rushed movement.

The routing is designed to reduce long road hours where possible, using scheduled flights or airstrip connections so that more of the day is spent in the destination rather than in transit.