Chimpanzees and the canopy walk in Nyungwe, then two slow days by the water on Lake Kivu.
A softer Rwanda journey for travellers who want forest and water rather than volcanoes. Two nights in Nyungwe for the chimpanzees and canopy walk, then down to the lakeshore at Karongi for kayaking, island hopping and long lunches.
It pairs beautifully with a gorilla trek before or after.
Rwanda
Luxury safari
Handpicked luxury lodges and camps, chosen for their setting, service and guiding.
Private safari
Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.
Made to measure
Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.
Start any day
Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.
Solo travellers welcome
Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.
Minimum age 15
Suitable for travellers aged 15 and over.
Pace and fitness
Relaxed, fitness: moderate.
Drive south via Nyanza and Huye to Nyungwe House.
Overnight
One&Only Nyungwe House (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Rooms inside a working tea plantation, on the very edge of Nyungwe Forest.
Chimps at dawn and the canopy walkway after lunch.
Overnight
One&Only Nyungwe House (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Rooms inside a working tea plantation, on the very edge of Nyungwe Forest.
Wind down from the mountains to Karongi and your chalet on the water.
Overnight
Cormoran Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Wooden chalets on the lakeshore at Karongi, with kayaks at the water's edge.
A boat to Napoleon’s Island and its fruit bats, then an afternoon kayak and the fishermen’s evening song.
Overnight
Cormoran Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Wooden chalets on the lakeshore at Karongi, with kayaks at the water's edge.
A slow morning by the water and the drive back to Kigali.
One&Only Nyungwe House (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Rooms inside a working tea plantation, on the very edge of Nyungwe Forest.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Cormoran Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Wooden chalets on the lakeshore at Karongi, with kayaks at the water's edge.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Important to know
Rates per person
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High season (Jun to Oct, Dec to Feb) | US$4,600 | US$3,450 | US$3,243 | US$3,243 | US$3,243 | US$3,243 | Get quote |
| Low season (Mar to May, Nov) | US$4,190 | US$3,040 | US$2,858 | US$2,858 | US$2,858 | US$2,858 | Get quote |
Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge and permit prices change each year.
Best time for this trip Jun to Sep, Dec to Feb
For gorilla and chimp treks, bring sturdy waterproof hiking boots, long trousers you can tuck into your socks, a long-sleeved shirt, a light rain jacket and gardening gloves for grabbing vines. Porters are available at the trailhead and we recommend hiring one: it helps your trek and supports the local community.
Pack light, neutral colours for game drives, a warm fleece for early mornings, a sun hat and good sunscreen. Light aircraft have a soft-bag limit of 15 kg per person including hand luggage, so leave the hard suitcases at home.
Made to measure
Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.
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