A TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAY DESIGNED BY SPECIALISTS
At The Ultimate Travel Company, all our holidays are created individually to suit your preferences and the Classic Rwanda itinerary can be used for inspiration or as a starting point for your luxury Rwanda holidays. Whether you prefer a different style of accommodation, a greater focus on a particular experience or wish to include extra stops on your journey, our experts will design an itinerary that is entirely unique to you.
ABOUT THE ITINERARY
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Arrive in Kigali where you will make a road transfer to Volcanoes National Park, or Parc National des Volcans. The three-hour journey passes through beautiful terraced hillsides, a scene typical of Rwanda’s landscapes. You’ll arrive at Virunga Lodge, a luxury eco-lodge overlooking the shimmering lakes of Ruhondo and Bulera. The Virunga Volcanoes provide an awe-inspiring backdrop.
The next day you will experience the highlight of a visit to Rwanda – gorilla trekking. Hiking through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virungas can be tough, but getting to observe mountain gorillas at close range is well worth the effort. As you walk, you should also keep your eyes peeled for golden monkeys.
During your stay there will be time for visits to the Dian Fossey memorial and walks to pretty lakeside villages.
Stay: Three nights at Virunga Lodge – full board
NYUNGWE FOREST
Your next stop is the mystical forest of Nyungwe, the largest expanse of mountain rainforest on the continent. Your accommodation is a luxury lodge set on a working tea plantation on the edge of the national park.
The Nyungwe Forest is incredibly diverse, supporting 275 species of bird and 75 different mammals including various species of primates. One of the most popular activities in the area is chimpanzee trekking, but you’ll also have a chance to spot black and white colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys and colourful birds like the giant hornbill, great blue turaco and red-breasted sparrow hawk. Other activities include walks to waterfalls, mountain biking, kayaking and interactions with the local community.
Stay: Three nights at One&Only Nyungwe House – full board
KIGALI
On day eight you’ll make a road transfer to Kigali where you’ll be spending one night at the grand Mille Collines Hotel, complete with stunning views over the city’s hills. You’ll have time for a city tour before boarding your flight the following day.
Stay: One night at Kigali Serena Hotel – bed & breakfast
FLY HOME
Your Rwanda adventure comes to a close. Today you’ll be transferred to Kigali Airport for your flight home.
PRICE INCLUDES
- Domestic flights
- Bed & breakfast at Mille Collines Hotel
- Full board at Virunga Lodge and One&Only Nyungwe House
- Private transfers
- Gorilla trekking permits
- Based on two people travelling
PRICE EXCLUDES
- International flights
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