3-Day Gorilla Trekking and Mountain Biking at Lake Kivu
Overview
Tour Overview
Rwanda Safari: The Rwandan countryside on a mountain biking adventure. Equipped with quality bikes, helmets, and gloves, you’ll navigate a network of trails that
Day by Day
Itinerary
Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 1Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park You'll start with a 4:30 am transfer to Volcanoes National Park, arriving by 7:00 am. By 8:00 am, you'll hike to observe a lively troop of 40-100 golden monkeys as they leap and play in the trees. After lunch, you'll visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to explore gorilla conservation efforts. You'll end the day with dinner and an overnight stay at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, where you can relax and reflect on your wildlife encounters. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier) High Season June to September (Permits are scarce) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Volcanoes NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeNone ElephantRare BuffaloRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Show more GiraffeNone LionNone LeopardNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Gorilla Trekking - Lake Kivu
Day 2Gorilla Trekking - Lake Kivu Gorilla Trekking - Lake Kivu You'll arrive at Volcanoes, join a group of up to 8, and meet your ranger. You'll drive to the trailhead for a 1-3 hour trek through the forest to encounter mountain gorillas. You'll spend an unforgettable hour observing these majestic primates in their natural habitat. You'll have a private transfer to Lake Kivu, a 2-hour drive. At 4:30 pm, you'll explore the coast and witness traditional fishing boats setting out at dusk. You'll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, savoring one of Rwanda's most spectacular sights. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel Luxury hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) +23 Photos +22 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Mountain Biking - Kigali
Day 3Mountain Biking - Kigali Mountain Biking - Kigali You'll explore Rwanda’s countryside on a quality mountain bike or e-bike with a helmet and gloves provided. You'll traverse scenic trails and small village tracks, immersing yourself in local life. You'll meet friendly residents, see traditional market activities, and observe local farming. Your experienced guide will tailor the ride to your preference, offering easy, moderate, or challenging routes. Discover the charm of rural Rwanda and its vibrant communities while enjoying a personalized cycling adventure. Main Destination: Lake Kivu Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Golden Rwanda Safaris , not SafariBookings. This operator res
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Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
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- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What travellers say
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We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and loved the country. Our guides, Marc and Dennis, with whom we spent 15 days were exceptional. We will definitely return. Thank you. (automatic translation from Spanish)
Taufique was an exeptional guide and even more so, an exeptional person. We left Rwanda and Golden Rwanda Safaris with wonderful memories that we will carry with us for life now. Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge, your love of...
We had an incredible 7-day family trip in Rwanda organized by Golden Rwanda Safaris earlier this month, and everything exceeded our expectations. From the planning stage to the final day, the experience was seamless and very well...
Top, top trip. Outstanding Gorilla safari experience. Something special to trek in steep and dense terrain for 2 hrs and then being immersed by a gorilla family and see them thrive in their natural habitat. We were very well taken care of....
Fantastic trip to Rwanda over New Year organised by Golden Safari. Sufiani was brilliant and took care of everything for us - absolute asset for the company. Couldn’t recommend a trip to Rwanda enough.
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