Permit included
Volcanoes3 days
Gorilla trekking & golden monkeys in the Virungas
4.9· 212 reviewsout of 5
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$1,890per person
HoneymoonPrivate tour
Gorillas, golden monkeys & a lakeside finale
4.9· 57 reviewsout of 5
Volcanoes National Park & Lake Kivu- Duration5 days · 4 nights
- GroupPrivate · 2 guests
- DifficultyModerate
- Start & endKigali airport
Gorillas, then the lake
Two unforgettable mornings in the Virungas, then a short drive to the shores of Lake Kivu for boat trips, island coffee and long sunsets — our favourite trip for couples.
- Gorilla and golden monkey treks
- Two nights on Lake Kivu
- Sunset boat to the islands
- Hand-picked romantic lodges
Day by day
- 01
Days 1–3 · Volcanoes
Gorillas & golden monkeys
Arrive in Kigali, drive north and spend two mornings in the forest.
Bisate Lodge Full board
- 02
Days 4–5 · Lake Kivu
Slow days by the water
Drive to Gisenyi for boat trips and island coffee, then back to Kigali.
Cormoran Lodge Full board
What’s included
Included
- Gorilla and golden monkey permits
- Private 4×4 and guide
- 4 nights full board
- Lake Kivu boat trip
- Airport transfers
Not included
- Flights
- Visa
- Insurance
- Tips
Where you’ll stay
Two romantic lodges
A forest villa at Bisate facing the volcanoes, then a lakeside cabin at Cormoran Lodge.
· 4 nights· Full board
Prices
Per person in US dollars. Prices fall as your group grows.
| Travellers | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $3,696 | $6,864 |
| 2 travellersMost booked | $2,640 | $5,148 |
| 3–4 travellers | $2,429 | $4,884 |
| 5–6 travellers | $2,270 | $4,726 |
Gorilla trekking essentials
How fit do I need to be?
Treks take 1–5 hours on steep, muddy slopes at 2,500–3,000 m. Rangers match groups to gorilla families by fitness, and porters ($15) can carry your bag and help on steep sections.
Is there a minimum age?
Gorilla trekking is open to visitors aged 15 and over. Younger travellers can join the golden monkey trek, the cultural village or a nature walk instead.
What should I pack?
Waterproof hiking boots, long trousers, a rain jacket, garden gloves for gripping vegetation, and a small daypack. We lend walking sticks at the park.
What happens if it rains?
Treks go ahead in light rain — the forest is at its most atmospheric. In the rare event the park cancels, we rebook your permit or refund it in full.
4.9
4.9out of 5
57 reviews of this tour
- 5.0· June 2026out of 5
The perfect honeymoon — gorillas one day, sunsets on the lake the next.
Nadia & Sam · Dubai
Combine it with the savanna
Most guests add a second park. We can join any of these to your trip.
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All of Rwanda10 days
The complete Rwanda: gorillas, chimps & savanna
5.0· 94 reviewsout of 5
From
$4,980per person
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