A gorilla trek and a lakeside retreat for two: a lodge in a volcanic cone, then slow days on Lake Kivu.
This honeymoon is built around two very different places. You begin in the cloud forest of the Virunga volcanoes, with a night at Wilderness Bisate Lodge and a morning with the gorillas, and you finish on the quiet shore of Lake Kivu at Cormoran Lodge.
There is one big adventure and a lot of rest, with private time at both lodges, a sunset boat on the lake and no early starts after the trek.
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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
Gorilla permits are only issued to visitors aged 15 and over.
Pace and fitness
Relaxed, fitness: active.
Drive north from Kigali through Musanze to Wilderness Bisate Lodge, set in the rim of an old volcanic cone with forest below. The afternoon is for the view and a quiet dinner for two.
Overnight
Wilderness Bisate Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Six forest villas on the slope of an eroded volcanic cone, facing Bisoke and Karisimbi.
Trek with your guides to find your gorilla family and spend an hour with them in the forest. The rest of the day is for the lodge and a long soak.
Overnight
Wilderness Bisate Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Six forest villas on the slope of an eroded volcanic cone, facing Bisoke and Karisimbi.
Drive west to Lake Kivu and Cormoran Lodge, on the shore, in time for a late lunch and a sunset boat trip on the lake.
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.
Take the morning to paddle a kayak or swim, then spend the afternoon at the lodge. Your guide can arrange a visit to a coffee washing station if you would like one.
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 breakfast beside the lake, then the drive to Kigali, arriving in the afternoon.
Wilderness Bisate Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Six forest villas on the slope of an eroded volcanic cone, facing Bisoke and Karisimbi.
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$8,340 | US$7,070 | US$6,646 | US$6,646 | US$6,646 | US$6,646 | Get quote |
| Low season (Mar to May, Nov) | US$7,320 | US$6,200 | US$5,828 | US$5,828 | US$5,828 | US$5,828 | 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. The gorilla permits are included at the current RDB rate and are subject to availability.
Best time for this trip All year
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.
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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