East Africa

Rwanda

Land of a Thousand Hills

The most refined way to stand within arm's reach of a silverback. Rwanda pairs the world's most coveted wildlife encounter, the mountain gorillas of the Virunga volcanoes, with a new generation of ultra-luxury lodges, all a short private transfer from the capital.

Why Visit

A destination of singular wonder.

01Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
02Golden monkey tracking in the bamboo forests of the Virungas
03A new wave of ultra-luxury lodges: Singita, One&Only, Bisate
04Chimpanzees and canopy walks in ancient Nyungwe Forest

Signature Experiences

What we'll design for you.

Private gorilla permits & expert trackers
Golden monkey tracking in the Virungas
Nyungwe Forest chimpanzee & canopy walks
Lake Kivu retreats & Kigali culture

Best Travel Seasons

When to go.

June – September and December – February for drier trekking conditions

A Sample Itinerary

A starting point. Every journey is built for one party alone.

Days 1–2
Kigali
Private arrival in one of Africa's most graceful capitals: the moving Genocide Memorial, a curated art and coffee scene, and a quiet first night before the mountains.
Days 3–5
Volcanoes National Park
At dawn, private guided treks to habituated gorilla families high in the Virungas. By afternoon, golden monkey tracking and volcano-view spa recovery at an exclusive lodge.
Days 6–8
Nyungwe or Lake Kivu
Ancient rainforest chimpanzee tracking and a canopy walkway, or barefoot stillness on the shores of Lake Kivu.

Start Your Journey

Design my Rwanda journey.

A Destination Specialist will shape every detail around the feeling you are chasing.

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