Rwanda · 6-9 days
Rwanda: Volcanoes Gorillas & Lake Kivu
The itinerary
- Kigali1 night
- Volcanoes NP (gorillas)3 nights
- Lake Kivu2 nights
Why this trip works
This itinerary combines natural landscapes, adventure, history and culture, switching off, road trips, wildlife watching, and safari across Kigali, Volcanoes NP (gorillas), 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 December to February and June to September. October to November 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 £95 a day at the budget end, around £180 a day mid-range, and £520+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £2930 to £3630 per person. The range includes about £1180 for international gorilla-tracking permit. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, 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: Volcanoes Gorillas & Lake Kivu?
This itinerary works best over 6 to 9 days across 3 stops: Kigali, Volcanoes NP (gorillas), and Lake Kivu.
When is the best time for this trip?
The strongest travel period is December to February and June to September. October to November are useful quieter alternatives.
How much does it cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £95 a day at the budget end, around £180 a day mid-range, and £520+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £2930 to £3630 per person. The range includes about £1180 for international gorilla-tracking permit. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.