A private gorilla trek in the Virunga foothills followed by slow lakeshore days on Lake Kivu, with couples massages, island picnics and sunset boats across the inland sea. Few honeymoons hold this much wild and this much calm at once.
Experience Highlights
Share a protected hour with a mountain gorilla family
Toast the trek with champagne back at the lodge
Cross Lake Kivu by private boat at golden hour
Picnic for two on a quiet island
Unwind with a couples massage on the lakeshore
Fall asleep to water and birdsong, nothing else
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Kigali & the Volcanoes
A gentle Kigali arrival, then north to a lodge beneath the Virungas.
The Gorillas
Your private trek to a gorilla family, with champagne waiting at the lodge.
Lake Kivu
Boat crossings, island picnics and lakeshore spa afternoons.
Departure
A slow lake morning before the drive back to Kigali.
Tour Price Includes
Gorilla Permits: Volcanoes National Park trekking permits for two.
Private Guide & Driver: A dedicated guide and vehicle throughout.
Lakeshore Suite: Three nights in a suite at the wateru2019s edge.
Couples Spa Ritual: A signature lakeshore treatment for two.
Private Boat Days: Golden-hour crossings and island picnics on Kivu.
Transfers Throughout: All private transfers across Rwanda.
Tour Price Excludes
International airfare to/from Rwanda
Visa, passport and vaccination fees
Comprehensive travel insurance (required)
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Personal expenses such as laundry, calls and shopping
Premium drinks and meals not specified in the itinerary