6 Days Gorillas & Lake Kivu Tour – Gorilla Hour Uganda

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About Tour Package

Discover the best of Rwanda in just six immersive days — from the misty Virunga volcanoes and close encounters with endangered mountain gorillas, to the tranquil shores of Lake Kivu, and the classic East African savanna wildlife of Akagera National Park. This journey showcases Rwanda’s remarkable diversity: lush highlands, dramatic lakes, and open plains teeming with the Big Five.

Accomodation

3 Star Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Transportation

4x4 Car

Group Size

2-8

Language

English

Animal

No Pets Allowed

Age Range

15-100

Season

Dry,Wet

Highlights of the Tour

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park — spend an unforgettable hour observing a habituated gorilla family in their misty forest home.
Relaxing Lake Kivu experience with boat cruises, beach time, and stunning sunsets over Africa's "inland sea."
Big Five game drives and a scenic boat safari in Akagera National Park, home to lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffaloes, plus abundant giraffes, zebras, hippos, and over 500 bird species.
Scenic drives through Rwanda's legendary "land of a thousand hills," terraced farmlands, and rolling landscapes.
Optional cultural touches, such as Kigali city insights or local community interactions.

Tour Itinerary

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Kigali, Lake Kivu, Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali & Transfer to Lake Kivu

Arrive at Kigali International Airport and meet your guide. Enjoy a short city orientation (optional Genocide Memorial visit for historical context) before a scenic 2.5–3 hour drive westward to the shores of Lake Kivu (Gisenyi or Kibuye area). Settle into your lakeside lodge, unwind with lake views, and perhaps take a short evening stroll or boat ride as the sun sets over the water.

Day 2: Lake Kivu Relaxation & Exploration

A full day to soak in the beauty of Lake Kivu — enjoy a leisurely boat cruise to explore islands, fishing villages, and birdlife, or simply relax on the beach with swimming and fresh lake breezes. Optional activities include a community coffee tour, local market visit, or a gentle bike ride along the shore. Overnight at your lakeside retreat.

Day 3: Lake Kivu to Volcanoes National Park & Cultural Prep

Morning departure (about 1.5–2 hours drive) through breathtaking hilly countryside to Volcanoes National Park. Arrive in Kinigi/Musanze area, check into your lodge near the park, and spend the afternoon on an optional Iby'Iwacu cultural village visit to learn about local Batwa traditions, traditional dances, and Rwandan life. Evening briefing for tomorrow's gorilla trek.

Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

The highlight of the trip — early morning gorilla permit briefing at park headquarters, followed by a guided trek into the misty forests of the Virungas. Track and spend one magical hour with a family of mountain gorillas, observing their gentle behaviors up close. Afternoon free for relaxation at the lodge or an optional golden monkey trek/diurnal primate walk.

Day 5: Volcanoes to Akagera National Park

After breakfast, depart for Akagera National Park (approximately 4.5–5.5 hours drive through scenic Rwanda). Arrive in the afternoon for your first game drive or a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Ihema, spotting hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds, and perhaps elephants or giraffes at the water's edge. Overnight in the park or at a nearby lodge with savanna views.

Day 6: Akagera Wildlife Safari & Return to Kigali

Early morning game drive in Akagera to search for the Big Five (including the park's reintroduced black rhinos), plus lions, leopards, and vast herds of plains game. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then depart for Kigali (about 2–2.5 hours drive). Depending on your flight time, enjoy a final lunch in Kigali or transfer directly to the airport for departure.