This 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Lake Kivu Fishing Tour takes you on a memorable adventure where you will embark on a gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park and fishing on the beautiful Lake Kivu. This tour begins and ends in Kigali, Rwanda.
Highlights for 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Lake Kivu Fishing Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes NP for Gorilla Trekking and Iby’iwacu Village Tour
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Kivu for Fishing Tour
Day 4: Drop off at Akagera National Park
Detailed Itinerary for4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Lake Kivu Fishing Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by your driver guide from our company. You will be transferred to your hotel in Kigali.
Note: If your flight arrivals in Kigali within the morning or early afternoon hours, you can take a tour of Kigali city where you will visit the genocide memorial center, Richard Kandt House, Inema Arts Centre and Kimironko market)
Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes NP for Gorilla Trekking and Iby’iwacu Village Tour
Wakeup to an early morning breakfast and report to the park headquarters for briefing and allocation of Gorilla trekking groups. Later, you will head into the cold and misty forested slopes of Virunga National Park for your Gorilla trek.
The trek can be anywhere between 2 to 6 hours depending on the movement of the Gorillas and upon finding them, you will be allowed 1 hour to see and take photos after which you exit the forest.
Have lunch and then proceed for a cultural tour to Ibyi’wacu Village which is located near the national park. Get to watch dance and singing performances from the local intore dance troupe. Later drive to lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan Provided: Lunch
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Kivu for Fishing Tour
After having your breakfast, meet up with your driver guide and take a 30-45mins drive to Lake Kivu in Gisenyi. Enjoy a half-day fishing excursion on the lake with experienced local guides. You’ll have the chance to catch tilapia and sambaza (a local sardine-like fish) while learning about traditional fishing methods.
Savor a fresh lakeside lunch featuring your catch (if you’re lucky!) or a selection of local Rwandan cuisine.
Leisure Time:
After lunch, unwind by the lake—take a walk along the shore, go for a swim, or simply relax and enjoy the views.
Retire to your resort.
Meal Plan: Lunch
Recommendations for lodges/hotels: Kivu Serena Hotel, Kivu Gorilla Lodge, Paradise Kivu Resort.
Day 4: Coffee Tour and Transfer Back to Kigali
After having your breakfast, you will check out of your lodge and head out for a coffee tour at Kinunu Washing Station. Take a tour of the coffee processing plant and also get to taste a cup of Rwandan Coffee. Have lunch and then drive back to Kigali where your driver guide will drop you off at a hotel of your choice or airport as you will advise.
End of the 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Lake Kivu Fishing Tour.
Quotation Includes;
- Pickup and drop off in Kigali
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Fishing on Lake Kivu
- Ibyi’wacu Village Tour
- En-route meals as per itinerary
- 4X4 safari vehicle (with popup roof) & Fuel
- Full time English speaking driver/ guide
- Park entrance fees
- Vehicle entrance fees
- Bottled mineral water while on safari
- All activities as indicated
Excludes;
- All optional activities as indicated
- Tips
- Accommodation and meals at your lodge
- Visa fees
- Air tickets
- All items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beer, e.t.c
- Anything else not included in the itinerary
