SANYU Adventures · Journey Document
Rwanda — A land of a thousand hills.
Rwanda has become East Africa's most refined conservation story — a small country of extraordinary landscapes, thoughtful design and the region's most exclusive gorilla experiences. A place to move slowly, and to think.
Best months
Jun–Sep · Dec–Feb
Duration
4–7 days
From
$3,800 pp
Highlights
- • Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- • Golden monkey encounter in bamboo forest
- • Kigali's poignant Genocide Memorial
- • Restful nights on Lake Kivu
Day-by-day
- Day 1Arrival in Kigali
Welcome at Kigali International. Afternoon city tour and the Genocide Memorial with a local historian.
- Day 2Kigali to Volcanoes NP
Scenic drive through terraced hills to your lodge at the foot of the volcanoes.
- Day 3Gorilla Trekking
The morning of a lifetime — one precious hour with a mountain gorilla family. Afternoon at leisure.
- Day 4Golden Monkeys & Return
Morning golden monkey trek. Return to Kigali for farewell dinner and evening departure.
Inclusions
- • Airport meet & greet and private transfers
- • All accommodation in hand-picked lodges and camps
- • All meals as noted in the itinerary
- • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- • Park and conservation area entrance fees
- • Bottled water throughout the journey
- • 24/7 support from the SANYU concierge team
- • One gorilla trekking permit (Volcanoes NP)
- • Kigali city tour with a local historian
Exclusions
- • International flights to and from East Africa
- • Travel insurance (mandatory — proof required)
- • Visas and entry fees
- • Personal expenses, laundry and telephone calls
- • Alcoholic and premium beverages
- • Gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff
- • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Available Departures
20 July 202617 August 202614 September 202612 October 20269 January 20276 February 2027