4 days · Rwanda
Four Days Lake Kivu & Nyungwe Relaxation and Rainforest
DURATION
4 days
DESTINATION
Rwanda
FROM
USD 3,000
Four days pairing lakeside relaxation on Lake Kivu with a gentle rainforest walk in Nyungwe Forest — Rwanda's landscapes without a strenuous trek.
BEST FOR
Travellers wanting Rwanda's landscapes without a strenuous trek
Journey highlights
- —Boat excursions and lakeside relaxation on Lake Kivu
- —Gentle rainforest walk in Nyungwe Forest — no trekking permit required
- —Canopy walkway above the forest floor
- —Rwanda's scenic Congo Nile Trail region
- —A slower-paced alternative to the classic gorilla itinerary
Day by day
Kigali → Lake Kivu
Drive west to the shores of Lake Kivu, arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon at leisure or a gentle boat excursion on the lake.
Lake Kivu at Leisure
A full day to relax along the lake shore, with optional kayaking, a village visit, or simply time at the pool overlooking the water.
Lake Kivu → Nyungwe Forest
Scenic drive along the Congo Nile Trail to Nyungwe Forest. Afternoon guided nature walk through the rainforest, no trekking permit required.
Canopy Walk & Departure
Morning walk across the forest canopy walkway suspended above the valley floor, before the drive back to Kigali.