Overnight at Gisakura Guest House – lunch and dinner
(This is the only real accommodation in Nyungwe; the 2-star guesthouse is basic and simple, but comfortable).

Day 2: Nyungwe National Park – Lake Kivu
After an early breakfast, enter the Nyungwe Forest Reserve in search of primates.
Nyungwe Forest Reserve extends across the majestic hills of southeast Rwanda. This Forest reserve is the largest mountain forest remaining in East Africa. Of the larger mammals, primates are the most visible with 13 recorded species, representing 25% of the African primate checklist, including chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, grey-checked mangabey and redtailed monkey. Nyungwe is also home to more than 275 bird species.
The trekking will take you until around 13.00hrs. Enjoy lunch at the Guesthouse.

OPTION 1: In the afternoon, from Nyungwe Forest, drive to Kibuye, on the shores of Lake Kivu (3 hours on a very good road).

OPTION 2: In the afternoon, drive west to Cyangungu on the shores of Lake Kivu and from here, proceed by speedboat to the lake resort town of Kibuye, also on the shores of Lake Kivu (cost of the speedboat is separate)

Overnight at Centre Bethanie – all meals
(This is a simple guesthouse right at the waterfront with spectacular lovely views of the lake. There is no luxurious accommodation in Kibuye)

Day 3: Lake Kivuku – Ruhengeri (Volcanoes National Park)
Today after a leisurely lakeside breakfast, drive to Gisenyi at the northern
end of Lake Kivu, with lunch en route. From Gisenyi, you will have a 90-minute drive to your lodge in Kinigi, at the base of the Volcanoes.

Overnight at Gorilla Nest Lodge

Day 4: Volcanoes National Park (Mountain Gorillas) – Kigali
After breakfast at the lodge, report to the Volcano Park office for gorilla trekking formalities. Drive to the edge of the Volcanoes National Park, briefing by the park's guides before a morning in the forest tracking the gorillas. Lunch at the lodge

NB: We Cannot Guarantee Seeing the Gorillas in Rwanda, there are 7 habituated gorilla groups that can be viewing by tourists. Each group can be visited by a maximum of 8 people per day and the visit lasts only 1 hour.

The trekking can take from 1 to 6 hours and climb to altitudes in excess of 7,500 feet. The terrain is rough and at times muddy. Although the hike is physically demanding the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery make the trekking worthwhile. Once the gorillas are located all fatigue is forgotten, as the experience is often described as being the most profound natural history experience in the world. Cameras and plenty of fast speed film is recommended. It can rain at a few minutes notice; hence waterproof clothing is a good essential including zip lock bags for cameras and film.

Day 04 continued:
In the afternoon, if time permits visit the twin Lakes Bulera and Ruhondo
before proceeding back to Kigali.

Overnight Novotel Umubano – breakfast and lunch

Day 5: Departure
Breakfast at the Hotel. Use of room until 10.00hrs only. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Included:

Arrival and departure airport transfers as per itinerary
All other transfers as per itinerary
Accommodation as indicated on the itinerary
Transportation on safari in 4x4 vehicle, driven by English-speaking driver/guide (exclusive use of vehicle)
Park entrance fees
Mineral water while trekking in the forest
Gorilla tracking permit