Experiences

Let’s Go Ape – A Rwanda Adventure Beyond the Ordinary

Journey Through the Land of a Thousand Hills

Discover Rwanda in a way you never imagined. Immerse yourself in ancient forests, stay in exclusive lodges, and enjoy unforgettable close-up primate encounters alongside rich coffee and tea experiences. Balance active adventures like hiking and cycling with pure relaxation in world-class wellness and spa facilities. This journey truly has it all.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Rwanda

All accommodations & scheduled meals
National park fees
Gorilla trekking permits
Internal flights and all transfers

WHEN TO TRAVEL

Best from June to September and December to February for primate trekking and wildlife viewing, but Rwanda’s parks are rewarding year-round.

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HIGHLIGHTS

GORILLAS, CHIMPANZEE TREKKING, CYCLING THROUGH TEA FIELDS, CULTURAL IMMERSION

The Experience

This adventure begins in Kigali, alive with a vibrant art scene and some of the world’s finest coffee. It continues to the ancient rainforests of Nyungwe for chimpanzee trekking and cycling through tea fields, before culminating in Volcanoes National Park with a bucket-list gorilla trek, dramatic volcanic scenery, rich culture, and exceptional handpicked luxury lodges. It’s the kind of journey you’ll wish lasted longer.

Responsible Travel Elements: Our Team has curated this experience to be focused on conservation experiences.

Welcome to Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills. Check in at Hemingway’s Retreat in Kigali, a serene base for exploring vibrant markets, cultural landmarks, and moving memorials. Re-energize by diving into Kigali’s coffee scene, discovering the journey from bean to cup through tastings, stories, and local expertise and tradition.

It’s time to leave the city and journey to Nyungwe National Park, one of Rwanda’s oldest and largest rainforests. Check in at One&Only Nyungwe House, a five-star sanctuary of striking wooden villas, thoughtfully clustered and secluded amid tea plantations and the wonderfully untamed landscapes of the surrounding national park environment.

Pack your binoculars and lace up your hiking boots to spot playful chimpanzees and colobus monkeys on a guided trek through Nyungwe National Park. In the afternoon, unwind at the spa, then enjoy dinner featuring innovative garden-to-fork cuisine and traditional African recipes, served with sweeping views from the restaurant.

Begin the day cycling through rolling tea fields, then journey to Volcanoes National Park, home of the iconic mountain gorillas. Check into the luxurious Singita Kwitonda Lodge and relax with views of volcanic peaks. Prepare for your gorilla trek while exploring village life, local crafts, dramatic scenery, and warm hospitality.

Rise early for breakfast before your Golden Monkey trek. Led by a ranger, hike through forest to meet these playful, endangered primates in their natural habitat. Endemic to the region, they gather in groups of up to one hundred. Observe them for an hour, then unwind in lodge’s spa and plunge pool.

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trek, hiking through misty bamboo forests to spend time with a gorilla family. Observe their powerful yet gentle behavior up close in the wild. Afterward, enjoy relaxed walks through volcanic landscapes or visit a local village, framed by sweeping mountain vistas at golden hour moments.

Savor a final farm-to-table breakfast before the journey back to Kigali for your onward departure. A fitting farewell to an unforgettable adventure.

The Experience

Responsible Travel Elements: Our Team has curated this experience to be focused on conservation experiences.

The Experience

Responsible Travel Elements: Our Team has curated this experience to be focused on conservation experiences.

WHY TRAVELLERS LOVE THIS EXPERIENCE

“One day you’re in the treetops with chimps, the next you’re face-to-face with a silverback – this is a story you’ll tell forever.” – The Nomad Africa Team