Day 1 - Arrival into Kigali

Day 2 - Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

12:30 - Lake Ruhondo Island Lunch

With the best view of all five of the Virunga Volcanoes in Rwanda, you will enjoy your lunch on a small island in the middle of Lake Ruhondo.

14:00 - Lake Ruhondo North Shore Walk

Guided by an experienced Kingfisher Journey’s activity leader, you can enjoy a flat, gentle and relaxing walk along the shores of this stunning lake. Include a motorboat trip to a local restaurant or visit a small island for a picnic lunch - where you can see the best views of all five of the Virunga Volcanoes in Rwanda. Along the way you will spot aquatic birds, see local fishermen on the lake, maybe find some local beehives and pass a few small, friendly communities.

17:00 - Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Close to Volcanoes National Park, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel is a quality, and really friendly lodge with 8 deluxe double/twin rooms, a Family Suite, and its Volcano Manor house. Complete with its own restaurant, a pool, and a beautiful garden the friendly staff will make your stay here an incredibly memorable occasion.

Day 3 - Mount Bisoke Hike

07:00 - Mount Bisoke

After meeting your park rangers at Volcanoes NP at 7am, there is a short drive to the trailhead and then you’re off for the hike in the lush, native rainforest. Entering the forest is like being in a different world. You will begin a steep climb surrounded by vines and tall native trees, as birds soar above the canopy. The muddy trail can be a bit of a slippery challenge in the wet season but high above the foothills, there are amazing views. As you ascend the vegetation changes as you pass through stands of bamboo, giant lobelia, hagenia and ultimately to alpine meadows. On the way, there are stunning views of Karisimbi, the highest of the Virunga volcanoes, and from the summit, weather permitting, you will gain a really spectacular view of the crater lake that sits on the border between Rwanda and DRC and across to Mt Mikano that is just over the border in DRC.

Day 4 - The Gorillas - Your Finale:

07:00 - Mountain Gorillas

On arrival, everyone will be split into groups of up to 8 people – and maybe joined with other tourists – before being allocated a ranger. You will then drive a short distance to the start of the trail, from where you will trek in the forest for around 1-3 hours or so to meet the gorillas. When you find them, the hour you spend with these incredible primates is a true lifetime experience that you will never forget. To see – and walk amongst – a family of mountain gorillas is a wildlife encounter unlike any other on Earth. You’ll be so close to the individual gorillas. Boisterous adolescents will be misbehaving whilst playful children are constantly demanding the attention of their parents as aunts and uncles wander together in an extended family group under the watchful eye of the silverback. You may only be a visitor, but you will briefly be part of their family in a really remarkable way. Once you have returned to the Head Quaters, head back to your hotel for a celebration lunch, followed by an afternoon at leisure to relax or visit the local community projects in the area.

Day 5 - Return to Kigali & Depart