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6 Days Rwanda Mountain Gorillas Trekking and Lake Kivu Adventure
Overview of the 6 Days Rwanda Mountain Gorillas Trekking and Lake Kivu Adventure
The 6 days mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda is a comprehensive and enriching itinerary that immerses travelers in the very best of Rwanda’s wildlife, landscapes, and cultural experiences. This unforgettable journey includes Kigali city sightseeing, a thrilling primate trekking tour, a scenic and relaxing Lake Kivu adventure, a coffee experience, and light hiking, giving you a well-rounded perspective of Rwanda—the Land of a Thousand Hills. Whether you’re a nature lover, culture enthusiast, or adventure seeker, this safari offers something for everyone in just six days.
Your six-day gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Lake Kivu adventure begins with a warm welcome in Kigali, where you’ll explore Rwanda’s capital and gain insight into its history, resilience, and transformation. From there, you’ll head to Volcanoes National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Here, the highlight of your safari unfolds with a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience, where you’ll hike through lush rainforest to observe these gentle giants in their natural habitat. The itinerary ensures that your five days gorilla safari combined with Lake Kivu includes more than just the iconic trek—it also delves into Rwanda’s vibrant traditions through cultural encounters and community visits.
After the exhilarating gorilla trek, the adventure continues to the shores of Lake Kivu, where tranquility awaits. This portion of the six days Lake Kivu adventure and mountain gorilla trekking allows you to unwind with boat cruises, island visits, and opportunities to discover Rwanda’s lakeside charm. You’ll also take part in a coffee tour, learning about the cultivation and processing of Rwanda’s world-renowned beans right from the source. The journey is further enriched by hiking experiences that let you soak in the region’s dramatic scenery and biodiversity.
Altogether, this well-crafted 6-day Rwanda gorilla safari covers all three of Rwanda’s national parks and features their most iconic activities. It offers a seamless blend of wildlife encounters, cultural heritage, and scenic beauty, making it one of the most engaging and rewarding ways to discover Rwanda in less than a week.
Day 1: Half Kigali city tour and transfer volcanoes national park
- Pick up from hotel and start a half city tour in Kigali that takes you to places like Genocide Memorial, Campaign Against Genocide Museum, Richard Kandht House, Inema Art Center.. Then after lunch, Transfer to Musanze during afternoon time reach there with in 2 hours and half explore Iby’iwacu Culture Village to lean more about Rwandan culture including traditional weddings, medicines, dancing,…and head to the hotel for overnight stay in Musanze tOwn. or closer to the Volcanoes National Park.
Day 2: Mountain gorilla trekking and transfer to Gisenyi.
- To day it’a thrilling adventure! This is a perfect way to venture into the Volcanoes National park exploring the rare mountain gorillas. The national park is a home to 10 habituated gorilla families available for trekking. After this unforgettable experience head Gisenyi for a night stay.
Day 3: Kivu lake Adventure and coffee tour.
- After your break fast take the boat ride and Transfer to kimbiri.
- At Cyimbili, go on a fascinating tour of the artisanal coffee plantations, Expolorer more about coffe plantation from lands to the cup. after this experience proceed with boat ride to kibuye and enjoy lunch with fresh food like fish,..
- Spend a capo munities relaxing at lake shore, then discover the lake by kayaking to the bat island, leave the boat and do the hiking to Napoleon island, Enjoy it’ great views, take your time to take good souvenirs pictures and embarking the boat again heading to the shores for departure to the hotel for everning relax and stay.
Day 4: The Canopy way walk adventure and Tea exprience.
- Have a morning relax and breakfast , leave hotel 11 am to driver and catch up nyungwe national park reception for your afternoon activities start by the canopy way walk, Discover this one which is 70 meters suspended metallic bridge, this one will give you a great overview of Nyungwe forest and on a luck day spot one or two more primates in the forest as you take a walk on this bridge.
- After this great experience proceed with tea plantation visit, Gisakura tea gardens, learn on how tea if plated to harvesting time and processing. You will take great photos and later drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking and Colobus Monkey Trek
- Early wake up and head to the park reception reach there 5am for briefing and departure for the chimpanzees, You will be entitled to one hour on finding the chimpanzees, discover their behaviors and stay a capo munities with them.
- Head back to uwinka reception take lunch and a bit relax for afternoon activity, have briefing before you head to search for the colobus monkeys, and on finding them, you will be allowed to take as many pictures as you wish . To day you are done with adventure and head to the hotel for evening stay and relax.
Day 6: Back to Kigali and king palace museum
- Take the break fast and leave hotel 9am to drive around 6 hours, have en-route lunch and stopover for leg stretching , visit Nyanza King’s Palace Museum, the King’s Mutara III Rudahigwa’s Palace. It offers a detailed look into the Rwandan monarchical system and its abolition in early 1960s due to colonialism. Reach Kigali in evening. Depending to your plan transfer direct to the hotel/home stay or airport for your drop off.
End of tour
✅ What’s included?
- Entrance Fee
- Gorilla Trekking Permit
- Entry fee-Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
- Accommodation: 3-4 Stars
- Transportation 4×4 jeep
- Meals and soft drinks
- Wi-Fi internet
- Bottled water
- Professional driver guide
- Pick-up and drop-off
❌ Exclusions
- Alcoholic drinks
- Anything not explicitly mentioned.
🧳 What do I need to bring?
- Comfortable clothing
- Sturdy and comfortable footwear
- Rain gear
- Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Camera and extra batteries
Cancellation policy:
- Bookings are non-refundable. All sales are final.
