Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda

Your gorilla trekking adventure begins upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, where a Williamson Adventures representative will meet you and transfer you to The Retreat. This award-winning luxury boutique hotel, just 20 minutes from the airport, offers the perfect introduction to Rwanda.

After a seamless check-in, enjoy the hotel’s 5-star facilities, including a heated saltwater swimming pool, jacuzzi, open-air fitness center, and spa. You can also explore Kigali with a guided visit to the Genocide Memorial, followed by lunch at Hotel des Mille Collines, one of Rwanda’s oldest hotels. In the evening, savor farm-to-table cuisine at the in-house Fusion Restaurant, or an innovative African menu at Heaven Restaurant.

After a hearty breakfast at your 5-star hotel, your guide will transfer you to One&Only Nyungwe House, your base for exploring Nyungwe National Park, a paradise for nature enthusiasts.

Nyungwe Forest shelters over 25% of Africa’s primate species, and you’ll enjoy a half-day chimpanzee trek, walking through the park to spot 14 different types of primates. Beyond its famous primates, Nyungwe is home to rare butterflies, endemic plants, and unique wildlife found nowhere else on Earth — a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.

A highlight of the park is the canopy walk, a 295-foot-long bridge suspended 130 feet above the forest floor. From here, you can observe primates and a variety of birds at eye level, making for an unforgettable encounter with this rich rainforest ecosystem.

After breakfast, meet your tour guide for a scenic drive through northwest Rwanda’s terraced hillsides to Ruhengeri, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park and the starting point for your gorilla trekking adventure. This charming town of 70,000 is known for its warm, welcoming people and stunning views of the surrounding volcanoes.

Check in to One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, your luxurious home base for exploring the park. Set against the backdrop of the Virunga Volcanoes, the lodge is surrounded by fragrant flora and offers open treehouse-style rooms with fireplaces and private terraces perfect for watching the sunrise.

The highlight of your stay is gorilla trekking, where you’ll come face-to-face with a family of mountain gorillas — an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

Today marks the final day of your gorilla trekking adventure. After breakfast at One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, enjoy a scenic drive back to Kigali, passing through Rwanda’s lush, terraced hills — a final glimpse of the country’s breathtaking landscapes.

Snacks will be provided along the way, allowing you to savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of Rwanda before arriving at the airport for your onward journey home.