Kigali, with context
Private airport welcome, a refined city stay and an introduction to Rwanda with a thoughtful specialist host.
One of travel's rarest encounters
Rwanda, Among the Mountain Gorillas
The journey
A tightly permitted journey into Rwanda's mist forest, paired with exceptional conservation-led lodges, expert guiding and meaningful context.
The gorilla encounter is the heart of the journey, but Rwanda's people, landscapes and remarkable conservation story give it lasting depth.
Duration6 nights
Best timeJune to September & December to February
Travel stylePrivate conservation journey
AccommodationLuxury city hotel & forest lodge
The itinerary
Day by day,
beautifully considered.
This is the journey's natural rhythm. Every stage can be refined around your dates, interests and preferred pace.
To the volcanoes
Travel privately through the hills to your forest lodge, with an afternoon designed for rest and preparation.
Among the mountain gorillas
Enter Volcanoes National Park with expert trackers for a strictly managed encounter, then return to quiet, restorative hospitality.
Conservation in practice
Meet conservation partners, visit a community initiative or choose an optional second trek according to permit availability.
Golden monkeys or the forest at leisure
Choose a lighter primate encounter, a private nature walk or an unhurried day at the lodge.
Return to Kigali
A private journey back to the capital with a final cultural visit and farewell dinner.
Departure
Private airport assistance or a seamless continuation to Tanzania, Kenya or the Indian Ocean.
The experience
Considered in every detail.
- Guaranteed gorilla permit once the journey is confirmed
- Expert private guide from arrival to departure
- Conservation-led lodge close to the park
- Optional second gorilla trek or golden monkey encounter
Included with ELEGANS
- 6 nights in exceptional accommodation
- Daily breakfast, selected lunches and dinners
- One gorilla trekking permit per person
- Private guide, vehicle and park arrangements
- Dedicated ELEGANS journey concierge
Not included
- International and regional flights
- Second gorilla trek unless specifically quoted
- Travel and medical evacuation insurance
- Visas, gratuities and personal expenses