Luxury Gorilla Safari Rwanda

About This Tour

This is Rwanda's gorilla trekking experience built around one of its true flagship properties: One&Only Gorilla's Nest, set in the forest at the foot of the Virunga volcanoes, a few minutes from Kinigi park headquarters. Rwanda Safari Tours designs this as a fully private, bespoke itinerary with a personal RDB-certified guide throughout.

Two private gorilla treks are included as standard — not an optional add-on — so you visit two different habituated gorilla families over the course of the stay, a genuinely different encounter each time.

Choose Your Room at One&Only Gorilla's Nest

Real room rates at this property vary enormously, so rather than hide that behind one blurry number, here's the honest breakdown — each price below includes 2 nights in that room, both gorilla permits, your private 4x4 with driver-guide for 3 days, and all park fees:

Forest Treehouse

$15,500 / person

1 king bed, sleeps 2 — an idyllic luxury lodge for couples.

Room rate: $8,260/night

Susa Treehouse

$15,900 / person

1 king bed, sleeps 3 — an idyllic two-bedroom retreat for families.

Room rate: $8,570/night

Virunga Lodge

$19,500 / person

Ultra-spacious suite filled with light. King bed plus sofa bed in the living room.

Room rate: $11,740/night

Ingagi Lodge

$35,500 / person

Expansive living and dining spaces, our most spacious standard suite.

Room rate: $26,090/night

Silverback Lodge

$38,500 / person

Our most exclusive suite — private swimming pool, maximum privacy.

Room rate: $28,750/night

All five rooms include the same gorilla trekking experience — two private treks, different families, the same personal guide throughout. The difference is entirely the room itself.

A luxury Rwanda safari can extend beyond the gorilla leg to Akagera National Park (Magashi Camp) and Lake Kivu (boutique lakeside lodges) for travelers who want the fuller circuit. Private charter flights between destinations are available to eliminate long road transfers.

Dining on the terrace at a boutique Lake Kivu lodge partner, for travelers extending to the lake

Every detail is managed for you: RDB permit bookings (secured 6–12 months in advance), private airport meet-and-greet, all ground transport in a private Land Cruiser, personal guide, lodge reservations and bespoke excursion planning.

Tour Highlights

What's Included

Tour Itinerary

• 1
  Day 1

  Arrival in Kigali — Private Transfer to One&Only Gorilla's Nest

  Private meet-and-greet at Kigali International Airport. Transfer to One&Only Gorilla's Nest near Volcanoes NP (2.5 hours). Welcome dinner with volcano views. Briefing on tomorrow's gorilla trek.
• 2
  Day 2

  Private Gorilla Trekking — Volcanoes National Park

  Your personal RDB guide escorts your private party exclusively. 7 AM briefing at Kinigi HQ and gorilla family assignment. Trek the Virunga forest and spend 1 hour with a wild gorilla family. Return to the lodge for a spa treatment and gourmet lunch.
• 3
  Day 3

  Second Gorilla Trek — A Different Family

  Your second gorilla trek is included as standard — visit a different habituated family from Day 2 for a genuinely different encounter. Transfer to next destination (Akagera or Lake Kivu) afterward, or back to Kigali for departure.
• 4
  Day 4–5

  Akagera — Magashi Camp (Optional Extension)

  Transfer (or fly by charter) to Akagera National Park. Check into Magashi Camp, on the shores of Lake Rwanyakazinga in Akagera's quieter northern sector. Private game drives, boat safaris and guided bush walks.
• 5
  Day 6–7

  Lake Kivu & Kigali Departure (Optional Extension)

  Option to add 1–2 nights at a boutique Lake Kivu lodge. Boat excursions, Congo Nile Trail cycling and lakeside relaxation. Final transfer to Kigali for departure flight.

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