Rwanda Tour: From Gorillas to Chimpanzees
⁍ Journeys ◦ Africa ◦ Rwanda ◦ Safari ◦ Family ◦ Couples ◦ Private Driver
Highlights
Rwanda: A One&Only Journey
✓ You’ll combine two iconic One&Only resorts in Rwanda, each with a completely different setting and experience.
✓ You’ll travel through Volcanoes National Park for an extraordinary encounter with Rwanda’s mountain gorillas.
✓ You'll go in search of chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park and explore the tea plantations that surround the rainforest.
✓ You'll also discover Rwanda beyond the jungle, from local coffee culture to tea plantations and Rwandan traditions.
Luxury Rwanda Tour at One&Only Resorts
First, you come face to face with a mountain gorilla. A few days later, you hear chimpanzees moving through an ancient rainforest. It doesn’t take long for Rwanda to make an impression.
For the first four nights, you’ll stay among the Virunga volcanoes at One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, where lush greenery, eucalyptus trees, and misty mountain slopes set the scene for one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife experiences. Accompanied by experienced trackers, you’ll venture into Volcanoes National Park in search of the mountain gorillas that live here under protection. Afterward, at One&Only Nyungwe House, Rwanda takes on a different character. As you head toward Nyungwe, the volcanoes give way to tea plantations and a rainforest home to thirteen species of primates. Chimpanzees take center stage here.
Four nights in Virunga. Three nights in Nyungwe. Two One&Only properties that bring you surprisingly close to Rwanda.
Itinerary
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From Kigali, you’ll travel north through Rwanda, where the Virunga volcanoes looms ever larger on the horizon. Nestled among tall eucalyptus trees is One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, your home base for the coming days. The highlight is the gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park, where experienced trackers will guide you deep into the mountain forest. In addition to the trek, you’ll also discover local Rwandan culture—from coffee and cuisine to stories about nature and the communities surrounding the national park.
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You’ll travel straight across Rwanda toward the southwest, as volcanic landscapes give way to rolling hills covered in tea plantations. One&Only Nyungwe House is nestled in the heart of this lush greenery, right on the edge of the national park. From here, you’ll venture into the rainforest in search of chimpanzees and other primates that live high among the treetops. You’ll also get to experience Rwanda’s tea culture and follow the journey from freshly picked leaves to a cup of tea with a view of the plantation. After your final morning among the tea fields and rainforest, the journey home begins, enriched with many memories. Not ready to head back yet? If you’re looking for a tropical finale after Rwanda, you can extend your trip to Zanzibar. Imagine white sand, warm ocean water, and a few extra days on the coast—the perfect contrast to the gorillas, chimpanzees, and the rainforest.
Practical Information
Duration 8 days, 7 nights
Price upon request
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This price is subject to change. The estimated price includes a private driver and accommodations but excludes flights.
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Our highlight from the trip
“A gorilla trek is an unforgettable experience. You know you’re out looking for them, but nothing can really prepare you for the moment when you suddenly find yourself just a few meters away from a gorilla family.”
Maïté Quijo, Luxury Travel Advisor
Featured hotels
One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, Rwanda
Amid tall eucalyptus trees, near Volcanoes National Park, detached lodges and suites are tucked away in the lush greenery. Here, architecture and landscape blend seamlessly, with local art and large windows that keep the surroundings constantly in view. It is the location, above all, that makes this destination exceptional: the mountain gorillas of the Virunga Mountains are literally right on your doorstep.
One&Only Nyungwe House, Rwanda
On the edge of Nyungwe National Park and in the heart of a working tea plantation, Rwanda reveals yet another side of itself. Suites and villas overlook a landscape of tea fields and dense rainforest, while chimpanzee trekking is one of the highlights of the stay. It is one of those rare destinations where a spectacular nature experience isn’t just surrounding the hotel—it’s an integral part of it.
Featured experiences
Face to face with mountain gorillas
Early in the morning, you’ll head into Volcanoes National Park accompanied by experienced trackers. Branches crackle, the foliage grows denser, and then suddenly a family of gorillas appears among the vegetation. This isn’t a safari from a vehicle, but an encounter within walking distance that’s unlike any other wildlife experience.
On the Trail of the Chimpanzees
Nyungwe National Park is home to more than thirteen species of primates and provides the setting for a completely different kind of trek. You’ll follow the sounds high up among the trees and, with a little luck, see chimpanzees darting through the canopy at lightning speed. Here, the jungle itself dictates where you look and which direction you head.
From tea leaf to tea cup
Accompanied by a guide, you’ll take a walk through the tea plantation surrounding One&Only Nyungwe House. You’ll try your hand at picking the right leaves and then discover how they’re processed, dried, and tasted. It’s a small experience that reveals a surprising amount about this side of Rwanda.
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