Mountain gorillas, volcanic landscapes and a sophisticated gateway in Kigali
Rwanda is compact enough to deliver an unusually focused high-end journey. Most travellers come for the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park, but Kigali, Lake Kivu and the country’s rolling green landscapes make it worth allowing more than a quick in-and-out visit.
Gorilla trekking is the defining experience and requires permits and advance planning. Staying close to the park allows an early start without a long transfer, while additional nights create room for golden monkey trekking, community experiences, forest walks and time to enjoy the lodge itself.
Where to explore in Rwanda
Our current Rwanda collection takes in Kigali, Lake Kivu and Volcanoes National Park. Each area has been selected because it adds something distinct to a tailor-made journey, whether that is wildlife, landscape, culture, food, coast or simply the chance to slow the pace.
Rather than treating these as a checklist, we can help decide which regions belong together and how long to spend in each. The aim is a journey that feels coherent, with sensible transfers and enough time to enjoy the properties and experiences along the way.
Who Rwanda suits
Rwanda works particularly well for wildlife travellers, milestone trips and East Africa itineraries where a once-in-a-lifetime primate experience is the central focus. The detail can then be shaped around the people travelling – preferred pace, room or villa requirements, interests, celebrations and how much structure you want built into each day.
Planning your stay
Private Hideaway Escapes can arrange the complete journey, including handpicked accommodation, private transfers, internal flights where appropriate, guides and experiences. We can also combine Rwanda with another destination when the routing genuinely improves the trip rather than simply adding another stop.
Speak to Private Hideaway Escapes for current availability, rates and a personalised itinerary built around the way you want to travel.
