Luxury Volcanoes Gorillas Tour with Kigali City Experience

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, a VIP meet-and-greet service is provided, followed by a private transfer to a luxury hotel. After check-in and time to refresh, a guided city experience is conducted in Kigali, presented at a relaxed and curated pace. The experience includes visits to select cultural landmarks, curated artisan spaces, and elevated viewpoints that highlight the city’s orderly design and scenic setting.

A private visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial is included to offer historical understanding and respectful reflection, presented with sensitivity and professional interpretation. Lunch is arranged at a high-end restaurant known for contemporary Rwandan cuisine. The afternoon remains at leisure, allowing spa time or quiet relaxation. Dinner is served at the hotel or a fine-dining venue.

Accommodation options (Kigali):
Luxury: The Retreat by Heaven or Kigali Serena Hotel

After breakfast, departure is arranged for the Volcanoes region in northern Rwanda. Depending on preference, the journey is conducted either by a luxury road transfer or a scenic helicopter flight, allowing dramatic aerial views of Rwanda’s rolling hills and volcanic landscapes. Upon arrival, a warm welcome and assisted check-in are provided.

Lunch is served at the lodge, followed by a relaxed afternoon designed for acclimatization. A private briefing is conducted by the guide to explain gorilla trekking protocols, conservation ethics, and personalized logistics for the following day. The evening is spent enjoying lodge amenities, panoramic volcano views, and refined dining.

Accommodation options (Volcanoes area):
Luxury: Bisate Lodge or One&Only Gorilla’s Nest

An early start is arranged with breakfast served at leisure before transfer to the park headquarters near Volcanoes National Park. Registration and ranger briefing are conducted in a calm and organized setting. Trekking assignments are made with consideration for fitness level and trekking preferences.

The gorilla trek is led by highly experienced rangers and trackers through bamboo forest and montane vegetation. The duration varies according to gorilla movements, with the pace adjusted to ensure comfort. Upon locating a gorilla family, a strictly regulated one-hour viewing session is permitted, during which close observation of natural behaviors is conducted in silence and under professional supervision.

After the trek, return to the lodge is arranged for a gourmet lunch and relaxation. The afternoon may be spent enjoying spa treatments, private terrace views, or light nature walks around the lodge. A refined dinner concludes the day.

Accommodation: Same as Day 2

Following breakfast, a private cultural experience is arranged in the Volcanoes region. This may include a guided visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, presented in a non-commercial, educational format that highlights traditional leadership structures, music, storytelling, and conservation-linked livelihoods.

Lunch is served either within the community setting or back at the lodge. The remainder of the afternoon is reserved for leisure, allowing time for photography, reflection, or spa treatments. The evening is spent at the lodge, with personalized service and fine dining completing the experience.

Accommodation: Same as Day 2

After breakfast, departure is arranged for Kigali by luxury transfer or helicopter, depending on preference. Upon arrival in the city, time may be allocated for last-minute boutique shopping or café visits. A private transfer is then provided to Kigali International Airport for onward travel, marking the conclusion of the luxury safari experience.