Rwanda · 5-7 days
Rwanda: Gorillas & Lake Kivu
The itinerary
- Volcanoes National Park2 nights
- 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.
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.
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.