Gorilla trekking off the beaten track
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Gorilla trekking
off the beaten track
Home to species so similar to our own, Rwanda is undoubtedly the destination for gorilla trekking, and there’s so much more to see besides.
To think of Rwanda is to think of its national parks: the success story of Akagera; Africa’s oldest rainforest at Nyungwe; and the work of Dian Fossey at Volcanoes National Park. Paired with bountiful bucket-list activities it’s all too easy to be enraptured by the animal kingdom.
Kigali is the place to start. A capital city of art, architecture and bustling markets, begin by paying respect to the past at the Genocide Museum and Memorial, recognising the cause, tragedy and successful rebuilding that shaped the country following civil war. When it’s time to take a walk on the wild side, head to Akagera National Park. A thriving example of conservation in action, this is the place to spot the Big Five on safari. After some much-deserved downtime, seek out mountain gorillas at Volcanoes National Park.
Itinerary
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- First take the time to understand Rwanda’s history in the capital, Kigali; gain a sense of the scale of tragedy and successful rebuilding at the Genocide Memorial.
- Embrace the adrenaline – or pluck up thecourage – for a canopy walk through the treetops of Nyungwe Forest National Park, watching for
Colobus monkeys and keeping an ear to birdsong.
- Awake with the sunrise and hike to the heart of the tropical rainforest for the best chance to see chimpanzees; synonymous with the Nyungwe Forest, troops are often spotted together.
- Briefed by resident conservationist Charles Nsabimana, begin the day with Rwandan coffee before embarking on an exciting gorilla trek to see one of 12 families living in Volcanoes National Park.
- Feel the legacy of Dian Fossey in a behind-the-scenes tour of the Fossey Fund conservation gallery and scientific lab – and, of course, take the opportunity to quiz the experts.
- Trek to the base of the Virunga mountain ranges to be surrounded by golden monkeys; a rare and endangered species, watch as they busy around their only remaining natural habitat.
- Meet the veterinarians monitoring and treating the mountain gorillas of Rwanda, with exclusive access to their research facility in Musanze.
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The Retreat by Heaven, Kigali
Aesthetically pleasing; proudly independent: this boutique-darling likes to treat guests to a taste of local life in between their poolside pauses. Think neighbourhood art walks and hands-on banana wine making.
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Wilderness Magashi Camp, Akagera National Park
Looking to the Mutumba mountains over the waters of Lake Rwanyakazinga, this eight-suite addition to Akagera National Park perches on the Magashi peninsula; an exclusive spot for private safari adventures.
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One&Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Forest National Park
A tranquil tea plantation at the edge of a millionyear-old rainforest, the One&Only Nyungwe House epitomises contemporary African flair and grants easy access to a population of primates.
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Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel, Kibuye
There’s a grown-up air about the boutique collection of rooms spilling down the hillside into the glassy waters of Lake Kivu, the waters of which invite adventures no land-based lodge can.
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Singita Kwitonda Lodge, Volcanoes National Park
No stone is left unturned in the finer details; a telescope sits on the terrace waiting to be trained on the wildlife, while cosy corners beckon to curl up despite the open-plan aesthetic.
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