Rwanda: gorillas and the lake
Two treks, one lake, six nights.
Rwanda · Couples and honeymoons
Rwanda for couples
Gorilla trekking from a lodge in the Virungas, then quiet days on Lake Kivu.
Rwanda for two is a journey built around a single hour: the one you spend with a gorilla family in the forest. Around it we build a lodge with a view of the volcanoes, a few days on the lake and, if you want it, a safari in Akagera.
Tell us the month and whether you want one trek or two. Permits are limited and are the first thing we secure.
Where we go
A lodge near Volcanoes National Park for two or three nights and one or two treks, then two or three nights on Lake Kivu for walks, kayaking and the quiet. Nyungwe for chimpanzees or Akagera for a classic safari extend the trip.
How the week runs
Trek mornings start early and last from one to six hours; afternoons are for the fire and the view. Kigali is a night at either end with a guide for the memorial and the city. A private driver throughout; the roads are good and the distances short.
Who it suits and when
Honeymoons and anniversaries for couples who want something singular. June to September and December to February are driest; the forest is beautiful in any month, and the gorillas do not mind the rain.
- Best time
- June to September and December to February for drier trekking. Permits are limited year-round and should be booked early.
- Suits
- Honeymoons · Anniversaries and milestones · Couples who travel often and want something quieter
Example journeys
Couples and honeymoons itineraries in Rwanda
Where to stay
Stays for couples and honeymoons in Rwanda
Volcanoes lodge
On the edge of the park, a short drive from the trek.
Good to know
Questions about couples and honeymoons in Rwanda
How close do we get?
Park rules set a distance of several metres, but the gorillas set their own. An hour with a family is as close as most people will ever be to a wild animal.
Is there a planning fee?
No. The first conversation and the proposal are free. You pay when you accept the plan.
Is this a live booking?
No. It is a starting point. A specialist writes a private proposal and availability is confirmed then.
Plan couples and honeymoons in Rwanda
A specialist replies personally with a first private proposal: stays, pacing, and a guide price. No obligation for the first conversation.