Trekking Rwanda: Wildlife & Culture

Although most travelers are drawn to Rwanda to see the endangered mountain gorillas—a wildlife experience that is truly unlike any other—it is the resilient spirit of the Rwandan people, their rich culture and the beauty of the country’s diverse landscapes, ideal for hiking and safari, that leave travelers with a sense of awe and a desire to return. Don’t miss what is sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience: this exhilarating eight-night itinerary gives travelers access to one day of chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park and two days of gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park—with expert guides from luxury lodges One&Only Nyungwe House and Wilderness Safaris Bisate Lodge.

To learn more about these primates and what you will experience on the ground, listen to Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley's Passport to Everywhere podcast episode with Tara Stoinski, who serves as the President and CEO and Chief Scientific Officer for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Click here to listen.

• Once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience: trek to find chimpanzees in the dense canopies of Nyungwe National Park as well as endangered mountain gorillas in the magnificent forests of Volcanoes National Park. You will have the opportunity to spend time up-close with these incredible primates and meet with conservation specialists, researchers and innovators, who will share insight on modern environmental initiatives promoting anti-poaching and reforestation.

• Behind-the-scenes tour of the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about the multifaceted work being done to protect the gorillas. A donation will be made to the fund on behalf of this journey.

• Spend time touring in the growing urban center of Kigali, with a visit to the Nyamata Church Genocide Memorial.

• Relax at three of Rwanda’s best eco-luxury lodges that offer a variety of immersive wilderness and cultural activities, as well as pampering amenities: The Retreat by Heaven, One&Only Nyungwe House and Wilderness Safaris Bisate Lodge.

Please note that elements of the itinerary may change.

INDAGARE IMPACT At Indagare, we believe that travel can and should have a positive impact on the destinations we visit. We are proud to operate as a 100 percent carbon-neutral company, and you can rest assured that the unavoidable emissions from your trip have been offset through trustworthy carbon projects. By offsetting all company operations, staff travel, and trips booked for both members and Journeys participants, our travelers know that they have done as much as possible to ensure they are not negatively impacting the environment. And through the Indagare Impact Fund, we donate an additional percentage of our annual revenue to carefully vetted non-profits committed to helping preserve culture, heritage and the environment. Indagare will be making a donation to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund on behalf of this journey.