4 Days Rwanda Tour with Gorilla, Lake Kivu and Chimpanzee Trekking

Experience Rwanda's top three highlights: mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and the stunning Lake Kivu. This diverse tour showcases the best of Rwanda's primates and natural beauty.

This 4-day Rwanda tour immerses travelers in the country's vibrant wildlife and stunning landscapes, featuring unforgettable encounters with mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. Start your adventure with a city tour of Kigali, followed by a trek in Volcanoes National Park to observe the majestic gorillas. Explore the serene beauty of Lake Kivu on a boat cruise and visit a local tea plantation. The journey concludes with a memorable chimpanzee trek in Nyungwe National Park, offering rich cultural insights and breathtaking views throughout the tour.

Tour Highlights

- Enjoy guided treks to see gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitats
- Experience a scenic boat cruise on Lake Kivu and a tea plantation tour
- Comfortable accommodations and all meals included throughout the tour
- Private transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide

Mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest, relaxation at Lake Kivu beaches, boat cruises and water activities, canopy walkway experience, diverse landscapes, and multiple ecosystems exploration.

What to Expect

• An unforgettable gorilla encounter in the misty jungles of Volcanoes National Park

• A peaceful lakeside retreat at Lake Kivu with breathtaking views

• A guided Kigali city tour showcasing history, culture & local life

• Scenic countryside drives through Rwanda’s iconic thousand hills

• A thrilling chimpanzee trekking experience in the ancient Nyungwe rainforest

• Visits to vibrant tea plantations in Gisakura

• Comfortable lodges, delicious meals & professional guiding throughout

   

Primate Paradise 

Two great ape species (gorillas and chimpanzees), golden monkeys, colobus monkeys, 13 primate species in Nyungwe, diverse birdlife, stunning lake and mountain scenery, cultural experiences.

Tour details

Day 1: Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Your adventure begins at 8:00 AM when your Afri Safaris guide picks you up from your hotel in Kigali. After a warm welcome and short briefing, embark on a 2.5-hour Kigali city tour before heading to the mountains.

Kigali City Tour Highlights (8:00 AM – 10:30 AM):

• Explore the vibrant Kigali City Center

• Walk through the peaceful Car-Free Zone

• Visit the moving Kigali Genocide Memorial, a place of remembrance and learning

After the memorial visit, begin your scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park, enjoying rolling hills and lush landscapes.

Mid-way Stopover at SŌOKO Xperiences

Stretch your legs, enjoy a good cup of coffee, use the washrooms, and browse unique Rwandan art pieces in their elegant exhibition hall.

Continue to Kinigi, arriving in time to check in, freshen up, relax, and enjoy lunch.

Accommodation: Ingagi Park View Lodge

Spend the evening enjoying traditional Rwandan dances and breathtaking views of the Volcanoes National Park.

Dinner and overnight at Ingagi Park View Lodge.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park & Transfer to Lake Kivu

After an early breakfast, your driver will pick you by 6:30 AM and transfer you to the RDB Kinigi Headquarters for the official briefing.

Gorilla Trekking Experience

• 7:00 AM: Enjoy morning coffee at the park HQ

• Receive a full briefing on gorilla behavior, trekking expectations, and guidelines

• Get assigned a gorilla family based on fitness level and age

• 8:00 AM: Transfer to the trailhead, meet your ranger guides and porters

Trekking typically lasts 2–6 hours, depending on gorilla movement. Once you find the gorillas, enjoy a magical one-hour encounter, observing and photographing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

After returning to the starting point, proceed to Migano Restaurant in Musanze for lunch.

Afternoon: Transfer to Lake Kivu (Karongi)

Enjoy a scenic drive to the shores of Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes.

Accommodation: Cormoran Lodge

Check in, relax, and enjoy dinner overlooking the calm waters of the lake.

Day 3: Lake Kivu Boat Experience, Transfer to Nyungwe & Gisakura Tea Plantation

After breakfast, set off at 8:00 AM for a refreshing boat ride on Lake Kivu. Explore peaceful islands, enjoy cool breezes, and take in the stunning lakeside scenery.

Lunch will be served at Bethany Hotel.

In the afternoon, depart for Nyungwe Forest National Park, one of Africa’s oldest rainforests.

Gisakura Tea Plantation Experience

On arrival in Gisakura, enjoy a 1-hour tea plantation tour, learning how Rwanda’s world-class tea is grown, harvested and processed, surrounded by rolling emerald hills.

Proceed to your lodge for check-in and relaxation.

Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel or Munazi Lodge

Enjoy dinner and a peaceful evening with incredible views over the Nyungwe rainforest canopy.

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe & Return to Kigali

Start early with a 5:00 AM transfer to the park headquarters for your briefing.

Chimpanzee Trekking

Head into Nyungwe Forest—home to Rwanda’s largest population of chimpanzees and 13 primate species. Enjoy watching chimps as they call, play, and leap through the treetops, along with the rich birdlife and ancient forest atmosphere.

After the trek, begin your journey back to Kigali, stopping for lunch at Uwinka or Huye depending on timing.

Your guide will drop you off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport for your departure.