14 Days - Kayak, Bike & Hike Rwanda & See the Gorillas
Offered by - Kingfisher Journeys
Tour Features
This immersive and active tour of Rwanda is an incredible way to experience the wildlife, meet local people and explore the spectacular landscapes for which Rwanda is so famous. You'll journey through the national parks and countryside, kayak on Lake Kivu, bike on trails around small villages and hike through the forests to the summit of one of the Virunga volcanoes - and your finale will be to walk amongst a family of mountain gorillas. Come on the most amazing journey in Rwanda.
Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
Transportation | This tour uses: Normal 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Rwanda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
1-2 | Heaven Boutique Hotel No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
4-5 | Nyungwe Top View Hotel. No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
6 | Cormoran Lodge No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
7 | Cormoran Lodge or Camping No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
8 | Paradis Kivu No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
9-12 | Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
13 | Heaven Boutique Hotel No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
14 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Arrival into KigaliUpon arrival at Kigali International Airport, your guide will greet you and transfer you to Heaven Boutique Hotel for overnight stay.
Main Destination: Kigali
Accommodation: Heaven Boutique Hotel
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Explore KigaliAfter breakfast, embark on a comprehensive city tour including the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Belgian Memorial, Nyamirambo Women Center, Umusambi Village, Kimironko Market, and Question Coffee. Return to Heaven Boutique Hotel for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Kigali
Accommodation: Heaven Boutique Hotel
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 4 - Transfer to Nyungwe NP - Colobus Monkey Trek & Gisakura TeaTrack black-and-white colobus monkeys in Nyungwe Forest and visit Gisakura tea plantation. Overnight at Top View Hotel.
Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hotel.
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 5 - Waterfall Hike & Canopy WalkwayExplore a newly discovered waterfall and enjoy stunning views from the Canopy Walkway in Nyungwe National Park. Overnight at Nyungwe Top View Hotel.
Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hotel.
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 6 - Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Lake Kivu (Karongi)Early morning chimpanzee tracking in Cyamudongo section of Nyungwe Forest, then transfer to Karongi (Lake Kivu) for overnight at Cormoran Lodge.
Accommodation: Cormoran Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 7 - Lake Kivu Kayak AdventureEmbark on a kayak adventure from Kibuye, exploring the 'Bay of Islands' and Napoleon Island. Camp overnight on an uninhabited island.
Accommodation: Cormoran Lodge or Camping
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 8 - Kibuye to GishayuContinue kayaking to Kinunu and transfer to Gisenyi. Dinner and overnight at Paradis Kivu.
Accommodation: Paradis Kivu
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 9 - Hike Muhungwe Mountain & Transfer to Volcanoes NPHike Muhungwe Mountain, then transfer to Volcanoes National Park for overnight at Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 10 - Mountain Biking in Volcanoes & Mukungwa River Canoe TripEnjoy mountain biking in Volcanoes NP and a canoe trip on Mukungwa River. Overnight at Tiloreza.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 11 - Mountain Bisoke Hike (OR Dian Fossey Tomb Hike) & Ellen DeGeChoose between hiking Mount Bisoke or visiting Dian Fossey's Tomb, followed by a visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus. Overnight at Tiloreza.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 12 - Golden Monkey Trekking & Visit Twin LakesTrack golden monkeys in their natural habitat and visit the picturesque Twin Lakes. Overnight at Tiloreza.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 13 - Trekking with Mountain GorillasEmbark on a memorable gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes NP, followed by a private transfer to Kigali
Main Destination: Kigali
Accommodation: Heaven Boutique Hotel
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 14 - DepartureDrop off to the airport for departure. End of Service
Main Destination: Kigali
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Oct 9, 2024 - Oct 9, 2025
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
This tour starts in Kigali and ends in Kigali, Rwanda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
This tour starts in Kigali and ends in Kigali, Rwanda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
Offered By

Kingfisher Journeys

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