Rwanda
Gorilla treks in the Virungas
Rwanda, an hour with the gorillas — and one of Africa's most thoughtful tourism stories.
We book Rwanda for one experience: an hour, on foot, with a habituated mountain gorilla family in the Virungas. Singita Kwitonda and Bisate are the rooms; the permits sell out a year in advance.
Pair with a chimpanzee trek in Nyungwe (One&Only) or a Kigali design close before flying east to Tanzania.
A year in Rwanda
Peak gorilla trekking, drier trails, easier hikes.
Lush forests, fewer permits booked, soft rates.
Ideal trekking weather, gorilla naming ceremony.
Wet trails, dramatic landscapes, low season pricing.
Where to stay in Rwanda
Handpicked stays we love and recommend, chosen for their exceptional service, setting, and style — for every kind of traveler.
Where to go in Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla trekking, misty mountains and one of Africa’s most meaningful wildlife experiences.
Singita Kwitonda Lodge · One&Only Gorilla’s Nest · Wilderness Bisate
Kigali
Clean, calm and thoughtful, with museums, restaurants and an important cultural context.
The Retreat by Heaven · Kigali Serena Hotel · The Governor’s Residence
Nyungwe Forest
Chimpanzee tracking, canopy walks, tea plantations and ancient rainforest scenery.
One&Only Nyungwe House · Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel · Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel
Akagera National Park
Savannah safari, lakes, wildlife and a strong conservation success story.
Magashi Camp · Mantis Akagera Game Lodge · Ruzizi Tented Lodge
Lake Kivu
Peaceful lake stays, beaches, boat rides and a soft ending after trekking.
Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel · Mantis Kivu Queen uBuranga · Cormoran Lodge
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