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Rwanda · 5-7 days

Rwanda: Gorillas & Lake Kivu

1.9°S · 30.1°E
At a glanceA gorilla trek, one of the most extraordinary wildlife encounters on Earth, followed by a calm lakeside stay. The planning total includes the international gorilla permit.
~9h flight estimate5 to 7 days£180 to £1015+ per daySome effort needed
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The itinerary

  1. Volcanoes National Park2 nights
  2. Lake Kivu3 nights

Why this trip works

This itinerary combines natural landscapes, adventure, switching off, wildlife watching, and safari across Volcanoes National Park and Lake Kivu. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.

How flexible is it? This itinerary can credibly be planned with a relaxed to active daytime pace, serene evenings and hidden gem to mixed crowd settings within its fixed route. The typical version has balanced days, serene evenings and a off-beat setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

Best time to go

The strongest travel period is June to September. December to February are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by road transfers or a hire car.

Jan27°CShoulder
Feb28°CShoulder
Mar27°COther
Apr26°COther
May25°COther
Jun25°CBest
Jul27°CBest
Aug28°CBest
Sep28°CBest
Oct27°COther
Nov26°COther
Dec26°CShoulder

Cost

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £180 a day at the budget end, around £350 a day mid-range, and £1015+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £3540 to £4480 per person. The range includes about £1180 for international gorilla-tracking permit. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

Frequently asked questions

How long do you need for Rwanda: Gorillas & Lake Kivu?

This itinerary works best over 5 to 7 days across 2 stops: Volcanoes National Park and Lake Kivu.

When is the best time for this trip?

The strongest travel period is June to September. December to February are useful quieter alternatives.

How much does it cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £180 a day at the budget end, around £350 a day mid-range, and £1015+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £3540 to £4480 per person. The range includes about £1180 for international gorilla-tracking permit. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

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