Rwanda Revealed

Arrive in Kigali, Rwanda’s tidy, thriving capital. Stay the night at an elegant 5-star resort with a popular restaurant and an enviably low environmental footprint, being the first in the city to be 100% solar powered.

The Retreat

An early morning transfer to Kigali airport for your flight to Kamembe where you will be met and transferred to your cosy, luxurious lodge set on a lush tea plantation at the edge of the Nyungwe National Park. This afternoon is at leisure.

One&Only Nyungwe House | Meals: BLD

Enjoy two whole days exploring Nyungwe Forest, a relatively small but incredibly rich reserve with rainforest, grassland, swamp and bog within its borders. Those without a fear of heights should partake in the canopy walk. A chance encounter with the park’s 13 primates isn’t out of the question but if you’re specifically looking for chimps, it’s worthwhile dedicating a whole day to seeking them out.

One&Only Nyungwe House | Meals: BLD

Transfer by road today to the peaceful resort town of Kibuye on the shores of Lake Kivu. The lake is as impressive as it is picturesque. Forming part of the Great Rift Valley, this body of water is the largest lake in Rwanda and one of the largest in Africa. Perched high on a hillside embracing panoramic views, your hotel offers a range of relaxing experiences from spa treatments to sunset boat cruises – the perfect setting for an intermission between chimp and gorilla trekking.

Cleo Lake Kivu | Meals: B

Enjoy a day a Lake Kivu, where there are myriad of ways to explore its waters. Set out on kayaks right from the jetty, explore one of the many islands or enjoy a sunset boat cruise. For those looking for a little rest and relaxation appreciate a dip in the pool and book yourself in for a signature spa treatment.

Cleo Lake Kivu | Meals: B

Continue on by road to the Volcanoes National Park. Your home for the next few nights is an indulgent lodge cocooned in verdant forest which carpets the foothills of Rwanda’s looming Virunga Volcanoes.

One&Only Gorilla Nest | Meals: BLD

After an early breakfast, you are driven to park headquarters and allocated a gorilla tracking group. The hike begins after a short briefing and can take anywhere from one to five hours, depending on the location of the troop. Traverse farmland, bamboo groves and rainforest to reach a family group, with whom you’ll spend a memorable hour watching them feed, forage, play, rest and nurse. Return to base, where you are met and taken back to your lodge for lunch. This afternoon, embark on a scenic drive, to see the twin volcanic lakes of Ruhondo and Burera.

One&Only Gorilla Nest | Meals: BLD

Today offers another chance to seek out the mountain gorillas, most likely a different family group to the one you saw the day before. The terrain might be different, but the experience will be equally unforgettable.

One&Only Gorilla Nest | Meals: BLD

After breakfast, transfer by road back to Kigali to meet your departing flight.

Meals: B