Luxury Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

After an early breakfast, prepare for your transfer to your next destination – Liuwa Plain National Park. You will catch the 07h30 flight to Kalabo departing from Livingstone Airport with an estimated arrival time of 09h15. A Ker & Downey® Africa representative will meet you on arrival and transfer you to King Lewanika Lodge. As the first permanent luxury lodge in the park, King Lewanika Lodge boasts world-class architecture and design as well as award-winning safari guides. The highlights of your stay will be witnessing Africa’s second-largest wildebeest migration which occurs in Liuwa Plain National Park and a luxury sleep out under the stars (an optional activity). Spend the next three days on walking safaris, game drives, canoeing safaris, guided wildflower walks, and scenic helicopter flights. Use your time in Zambia to become acquainted with the majestic big 5 and prepare yourself for your introduction to another one of Africa’s great species – en endangered mountain gorilla of East Africa.

Your journey continues in South Luangwa National Park, a destination famous for its unrivaled walking safaris. This morning, you will catch a 09h35am flight from Kalabo flying via Livingstone and Lusaka to reach your final destination, Mafuwe Airstrip. On arrival, a lodge representative from Chinzombo will welcome you to the park and transfer you to your luxury villa. Located on the curve of the Luangwa River and designed by award-winning architects, it comes as no surprise that the property has won its title as the Best New Property in Africa in 2 consecutive years. During your 4 nights stay you can expect to witness world-class predator action on daily game drives as well as discover other wildlife on walking and boating safaris. For relaxation, request an in-house spa treatment or enjoy the panoramic views of the abundant wildlife that frequents the river bank.

After your memorable stay in Zambia, it is time for gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Your day is off to an early start with your first flight departing Mfuwe Airstrip at 08h55 en route to Lusaka. Board your connecting flight in Lusaka on Rwandair Express (WB 107) and arrive in Kigali at approximately 21h20. Your driver will be awaiting your arrival and transfer you to your hotel for the night, The Retreat. This 5-star boutique hotel is Kigali’s first entirely eco-friendly property and makes for a perfect home base for your night in the city.

After breakfast at The Retreat, meet your driver to embark on your guided tour of the Kigali Genocide Museum and the buzzing capital city of Rwanda. Following your half-day tour, you will be transferred to the exclusive Bisate Lodge on a 2-hour scenic drive to Ruhengeri. Located adjacent to Volcanoes National Park, Bisate Lodge is one of the most prestigious lodges in Rwanda and promises the ultimate luxury gorilla trekking experience for its guests. Make yourself at home in your luxury forest villa and enjoy 2 days discovering Volcanoes National Park on gorilla treks and guided hikes. The camp is conveniently located within easy driving distance of the Volcanoes National Park Headquarters from which gorilla treks depart daily. Here, you will be allocated to one of the twelve habituated gorilla groups for a one-hour encounter with Africa’s endangered mountain gorilla. Other activities to enjoy during your stay includes golden monkey trekking, community visits, birding, hiking and participating in the lodge’s reforestation programme.