Brimming with wildlife, Rwanda is home to two of the most precious primate species, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee. Mountains, volcanos, and jungle dominate the landscape and each precious eco-system holds new secrets.
1. Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Your adventure begins in Volcanoes National Park, the home of the magnificent and rare mountain gorillas. Accompanied by knowledgeable guides and experienced trackers, you will venture into the misty mountains, navigating through dense foliage in search of these majestic creatures. Trekking through the luscious rainforest, the anticipation builds until you catch a sight of a family of gorillas lounging and playing in their natural habitat. Witnessing these gentle giants in their elements is a truly awe-inspiring and humbling experience.
2. Luxury Eco-Lodge Living
In the evenings, your luxury eco-lodge provides a home secluded amongst tropical jungle and soaring mountains where floor to ceiling windows have been designed to invite this wild and rare natural world inside. Whilst indulging in local cuisine, you will become immersed within the rich culture and traditions of Rwanda with curated performances where traditional music and dance provide a captivating glimpse into the country’s heritage.
3. Chimpanzee Habituation in Nyungwe Forest National Park
Take part in a Chimpanzee Habituation Experience trekking with experienced guides who will take you deep into the forest in search of these intelligent and playful creatures.
Resulting in the most mesmerising interaction with chimpanzees whilst enabling significant research to be collected on the chimp’s behaviour to be used for safeguarding. Observe their social interactions, listen to their calls, and witness their acrobatic skills as they swing through the trees. Keep your eyes out for the many additional species including various monkey species.
4. Spot the Big Five in Akagera National Park
Spend the night sleeping beneath the stars in a luxury tented camp overlooking picturesque lakes and grassy plains. Head out on game drives and bush walks accompanied to spot a wide array of wildlife species including elephants, lions, giraffes and hippos. Soar above the national park on board a helicopter, gaining a birds eye perspective of the shimmering Lake Kivu, rolling hills and lush tea plantations whilst witnessing game roaming freely through the vast plains.
5. Volcanic Tea tasting
Rwanda's tea plantations are spectacular, backdropped by rolling hills and jungles whilst the rich volcanic soil makes for fragrant and rich flavour. You'll visit a private tea estate for a tasting before heading into the plantations where a private lunch awaits you, surrounded by vibrant shades of green and dining on fantastic flavours curated by your private chef and inspired by the tea leaves that surround you.
The Route: Volcanoes National Park - Nyungwe Forest National Park - Akagera National Park