8 Days Remarkable Rwanda Safari, Gorilla’s Nest Lodge

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Kigali – Volcanoes National Park – Nyungwe Forest National Park
8 Days / 7 Nights
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Date of Issue: 10 October 2025

Introduction

Start	Accommodation	Destination	Basis	Room Type	Duration
Day 1	Hemingways Retreat Kigali	Kigali	HB	Luxury Pool Villas	1 Night
Day 2	One & Only Gorilla’s Nest	Volcanoes National Park	FB+	Forest Tree House	3 Nights
Day 5	One & Only Nyungwe House	Nyungwe Forest National Park	FB+	Nyungwe Tree House	3 Nights

Key
HB: Half Board – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
B&B: Bed and Breakfast
FB+: Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

PRICES
High season Months -01 Jun 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 22 Dec 2026 – 06 Jan 2027

2 Pax-$24 981.00 per person sharing
4 Pax-$24 332.00 per person sharing
6 Pax-$24 118.00 per person sharing
SRS-$9 537.00
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Low Season Months -01 Nov 2026 – 21 Dec 2026 01 Mar 2027 – 31 May 2027
2 Pax-$17 754.00 per person sharing
4 Pax-$17 105.00 per person sharing
6 Pax-$16 885.00 per person sharing
SRS-$6 215.00

 

Included

•   Airport transfers
•   VIP Meet & Greet assistance on arrival. 
•    All activities as highlighted in the itinerary. 
•    3 Nights at Volcanoes National Park – at Singita Kwitonda
-Meals inclusive. 
•    3 Nights at One & Only Nyungwe House.
•    Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Museum. 
•    1 Gorilla permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, and trek – US$1,500
•    1 Golden Monkey permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, and trek – US$ 100
•    Visit Ellen DeGeneres Gorilla Fund Museum. 
• Visit the Gorilla Guardian Village. 
•   Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe 
•    Canopy Walk in Nyungwe. 
•    Isumo waterfall hike  
• Exclusive use of a private safari land cruiser 4×4 with WI-FI in receptive areas. 
•Services of a professional, experienced French-speaking driver guide.
•Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour.
•Our assistance.

Excluded

• • International and domestic airline tickets, unless otherwise indicated,

• • All extra activities, visits, entrances, and extra meals/drinks are not mentioned in the itinerary.

• • Entry visa fees,

• • Tea plantation visit. 

• • Optional extras whilst in Kigali.

• •  Drinks throughout the trip,

• •  Tips and gratuities,

• •  Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porterage, travel insurance, etc.

Day 1:            Hemingways Retreat Kigali, Kigali      

Kigali

Perched at an elevation of approximately 1,850 metres, Rwanda’s capital city sprawls across a series of verdant hills and valleys and is the country’s financial, commercial and cultural hub, . This undulating terrain provides panoramic vistas, with Mount Kigali offering well-marked trails for hikers to explore its lush vegetation and unique wildlife. The city’s history is deeply etched in sites like the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a poignant tribute to the nation’s past. Today, Kigali thrives with a vibrant arts scene, exemplified by venues such as the Inema Arts Center, where contemporary Rwandan art flourishes. Culinary enthusiasts can indulge in the city’s burgeoning food scene, including traditional milk bars that serve fresh dairy-based beverages. The Kimironko Market presents a sensory feast of fresh produce, textiles, and crafts. The Uganda National Mosque, commissioned by Libya’s former leader Muammar Gaddafi, was built to strengthen diplomatic and religious ties between Libya and Rwanda. Nearby, Nyamirambo brims with colourful streets, local boutiques, and a lively nightlife.

Day Itinerary

 

• • TBA: Arrival at Kigali International Airport.

• • TBA: VIP Meet & greet assistance through immigration.

• • TBA: Pick up from Kigali International Airport for a 25-minute transfer to your hotel 

• • TBA: Check in at your hotel. 

• • TBA: Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Overnight: Hemingways Retreat Kigali         View iBrochure

Tucked away in Kigali’s quiet Kiyovu neighbourhood, Hemingways Retreat Kigali is Rwanda’s first eco-conscious luxury boutique hotel, a serene base from which to explore the capital’s cultural landmarks, markets, and memorials.
With just 20 individually styled rooms and suites, the property blends handcrafted Rwandan design with modern luxury, placing wellness, sustainability, and community at the heart of every stay.

Basis

Half Board – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 2:            One & Only Gorilla’s Nest, Volcanoes National Park        

Volcanoes National Park

Bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rwanda, and set high on the jungle-covered slopes of the volcanic Virunga Mountains, the Volcanoes National Park is best known as a sanctuary for the region’s rare mountain gorillas. Visitors flock here to experience face to face encounters with these intriguing creatures. Regulated treks through the reserve allow visitors to spend an hour at a time with these incredible primates in their natural habitat. While the gorillas are without a doubt the main drawcard, visitors can also look forward to exploring a network of scenic hiking trails, with the beautiful day hike to the crater lake on Mount Bisoke being a particular highlight. Make sure to visit the fascinating Karisoke Research Centre and the tomb of the world-famous Dian Fossey.

Day Itinerary

 

• • 0800: Begin the day with breakfast. 

• • 0900: Transfer to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Museum for a visit 

• • 1030: Transfer to Volcanoes. 

• • 1300: Estimated time of arrival and check-in 

• • 1320: Lunch at the hotel. 

• • 1500: Visit the Ellen Gorilla Fund Museum

• • 1800: Dinner and overnight stay at your Lodge. 

Overnight: One & Only Gorilla’s Nest          

Cushioned in the foothills of the breathtaking Virunga Volcano range, One&Only Gorilla’s Nest makes the magical possible as you enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime, personal encounter with the rare and majestic mountain gorilla, roaming free in its own natural habitat. Offering an exclusive front-row seat to the world’s most popular mountain gorilla sanctuary. You’ll be captivated as exotic colourful birds and one of the planet’s greatest array of primate species flourish before your eyes and welcome you into their world. Then retreat to your own world, a spectacular modern haven, where every creature comfort is yours to behold. An all-inclusive resort, guests can look forward to savoring locally inspired dishes and taking part in two complimentary daily on-resort experiences.

Activities

Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum

The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum

Located just outside of Kigali City Centre in the Gasabo district, Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum was created by a joint partnership of the Kigali City Council and the UK-based Aegis Trust. The centre is an extremely moving, challenging, educational and ultimately inspiring as well as a great place to understand the cause, tragedy and successful rebuilding post-genocide.

The memorial hosts a tour which is transparent and educational but very sombre and humbling when guests realise that over 250,000 deceased are buried on the site of the memorial.

The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is an expansive, 12-acre property that rests adjacent to the Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda. The campus showcases the best in sustainable architecture, local resourcing, and environmentally responsible practices and will offer state-of-the-art laboratories, a scientific conservation library, and meeting space for large groups. The goal of the campus is to inspire everyone who visits, to cherish gorillas and encourage a lifetime of conservation.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Day 3:            One & Only Gorilla’s Nest, Volcanoes National Park        

Day Itinerary

 

• • 0600: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.

• • 0630: Transfer to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking briefing. 

• • 0800: Start the gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.

• • 1200: Estimated time of returning from the jungle.

• • 1230: Transfer back to the Lodge.

• • 1300: Lunch at the Lodge. 

• • 1500: Afternoon relaxation at the Lodge. 

• • 1800: Dinner and overnight stay at Bisate Lodge. 

Activities

Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park

Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park

Gorilla Trekking in the Volcanoes National Park offers visitors the unique opportunity of discovering the 10 families of gorillas that live within the national park. Visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee before the trek starts and will be separated into groups of 8 depending on their physical abilities. Each group is guided by a guide and two scouts who are well trained in emergency situations. The amount of time set aside per trek is different depending on where the gorilla family is situated. Some trips may take as little as half an hour and some taking the better part of the day.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Day 4:            One & Only Gorilla’s Nest, Volcanoes National Park        

Day Itinerary

 

• • 0600: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.

• • 0630: Transfer to the park headquarters for the Golden Monkey trekking briefing. 

• • 0800: Start the Golden Monkey trek.

• • 1200: Return from the Jungle. 

• • 1300: Lunch at your Lodge 

• • 1500: Afternoon Iby’wacu Cultural Visit 

• • 1800: Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge. 

Activities

Volcanoes National Park Golden Monkey Trekking

Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village

Volcanoes National Park Golden Monkey Trekking

Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda offers Golden monkeys trekking. This unique experience allows guests in groups of up to eight to look for and discover golden monkeys within their natural habitat.

The monkeys are incredibly active and enjoy showing off for tourists and researchers that they encounter daily. The monkeys can be found closer to the base of the volcano and enjoy eating the bamboo vegetation in the area.

Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village

Offering an adventurous stay in a traditional rural, Rwandan village that has existed for centuries living with and next to mountain gorillas in Parc National des Volcans.  Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village gives you a rare chance to meet local people, in their environment, with a taste of our culture and traditions. The community you visit will genuinely welcome you as a special guest while they proudly present to you aspects of their traditions and beliefs. This will truly be an experience of a lifetime as you home stay with the community and become part of their family

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Day 5:            One & Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Forest National Park            

Nyungwe Forest National Park

Situated in southwestern Rwanda, the Nyungwe Forest National Park is known for its exceptional biodiversity and its wide range of endemic species. The park is composed of lush tracts of rainforest set high up on fertile mountain slopes. It is one of Africa’s most ancient forests and the home of Rwanda’s sole remaining chimpanzee population, as well as 85 additional mammal species, 43 reptile species, nearly 300 bird species and over 1000 plant species. Visitors can enjoy spotting colobus monkeys and chimpanzees hiding in the trees, hiking on a well-maintained network of trails passing through lush equatorial rainforest and catching a glimpse of a beautiful array of colourful birdlife. Don’t miss the thrilling Canopy Walk; it is one of its kind in Africa and offers impressive views of the forest.

Day Itinerary

 

• • 0700: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.

• • 0740: Drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park 

• • 1320: Estimated arrival time at the Lodge with check-in. 

• • 1330: Lunch at the Lodge. 

• • 1530: Relaxation at the Lodge. 

• • 1800: Dinner and overnight stay at your Lodge. 

Overnight: One & Only Nyungwe House     

Nestled on the edge of the vast and ancient Nyungwe rainforest, within the lush green expanse of a working tea plantation, One & Only Nyungwe House in Rwanda offers guests the opportunity to go where few have gone before, with once-in-a-lifetime experiences in one of the world’s most exceptional natural locations. Immersed in wild beauty surrounded by awe-inspiring jungle views, every element of the resort has been carefully considered, with inspired farm-to-table dining, spa and wellness offerings that embrace nature and local traditions, and curated, authentic experiences to discover.

FOREST SUITE

Hidden amongst thriving rainforest canopy and verdant tea plantations, our spacious two-bedroom Forest suite offers a warm, welcoming home to adventurers. Both bedrooms have their own wings, with wood-burning stoves and private furnished decks with hypnotic emerald views. Floor-to-ceiling glass frames the centralised living and dining area, perfect for coming together and spotting wonders in the forest. A roaring gas fireplace draws you further into the suite, adding a rustic touch to your African accommodation.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Day 6:            One & Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Forest National Park            

Day Itinerary

 

• • 0500: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.

• • 0530: Prepare for transfers to the Park headquarters for the Chimpanzee trek briefing.

• • 0530: Start the Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forests.

• • 1230: Estimated time to return from the jungle. 

• • 1330: Lunch at the Lodge and an entire day relaxing and winding down at the Lodge. 

• • 1500: Take on a Canopy Walk experience 

• • 1800: Dinner and overnight stay. 

Activities

Nyungwe Forest National Park Cyamudongo Forest Chimpanzee Trekking

Canopy Walk

Nyungwe Forest National Park Cyamudongo Forest Chimpanzee Trekking

Located within the Nyungwe National Park, the Nyungwe Forest National Park Cyamudongo Forest Chimpanzee Trekking provides visitors with a unique chimpanzee experience. Visitors will follow a path through the lush vegetation to a point where they will be able to witness the chimpanzees acting out their daily activities, such as waking up, eating and socialising within their natural environment.

Canopy Walk

Suspended above ravine amidst the lush vegetation and montane forest of the Ngungwe National Park, Canopy Walk offers participants an exhilarating perspective atop the ancient treetops and wildlife. The 160 meters long suspended bridge is accessible as apart of a guided hike along the Igishigishigi trail or those hiking the Imbaraga and Umuyove trails.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Day 7:            One & Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Forest National Park            

Day Itinerary

 

• • 0800: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.

• • 0900:Ready for Isumo Waterfall Trail 

• • 1300:  Lunch at the Lodge and an entire day relaxing and winding down at the Lodge. 

• • 1500: Tea plantation Tour – OPTIONAL 

• • 1800: Dinner and overnight stay. 

Activities

One & Only Nyungwe House Nyungwe Forest Isumo Waterfalls Hike

Optional

Tea plantation Tour Nyungwe

One & Only Nyungwe House Nyungwe Forest Isumo Waterfalls Hike

The impressive Isumo Waterfall Trail starts off winding its way through green tea fields with grassy verges maintained by goats and is full of sun-loving wildflowers and butterflies. After this, the trail moves into the dense vegetation of Nyungwe Forest where a variety of fauna and flora can be seen. The main attraction of the hike is the Isumo Waterfall, roughly 17 metres in height. Many species of primate and birds can be seen near the waterfall. There are two main vantage points for taking in the beauty of the waterfall.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Day 8:            End of Itinerary     

Day Itinerary

 

• • 0700: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.

• • 0800: Drive to Kigali 

• • 1100: Visit the Ethnographic Museum. 

• • 1230: Lunch en route. 

• • 1400: Proceed to Kigali and transfer to Kigali International Airport.

• • 1600: Estimated arrival time at the Airport. 

• • 1620: Check in for your outbound flight to your next destination.

• • TBA: Flight time to be advised. 

Activities

The Ethnographic Museum

The Ethnographic Museum

The Ethnographic Museum is situated on the main campus of Addis Ababa University and is the first university museum in Ethiopia. The museum seeks to create awareness of the country’s abundant cultural resources. The hall is home to two sections of exhibitions, the 1st exhibition deals with the life cycle and the rites of passage, and the 2nd part deals with the wealth of diverse material cultures and its impact on ways of life. The museum also contains manuscript treasures that showcase the history of currency in Ethiopia.

Basis

Breakfast and Lunch

Transport

Transfers

Date	Company	Pick Up	Drop Off	Time	Vehicle
		Kigali International Airport [KGL]	Hemingways Retreat Kigali		Transfer
		Hemingways Retreat Kigali	One & Only Gorilla’s Nest		Transfer
		One & Only Gorilla’s Nest	One & Only Nyungwe House		Transfer
		One & Only Nyungwe House	Kigali International Airport [KGL]		Transfer