
Twin Lakes & Volcanoes Elite
Built around the water: private boat charters carry you between Lake Kivu and the twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo, including an island picnic found on no other itinerary. Pair that with an exclusive canopy lodge in Nyungwe and mountain gorilla trekking from an ultra-luxury Volcanoes lodge, and you have thirteen days that feel entirely unhurried.
Duration
13 Days / 12 Nights
Group Size
Private tour, any group size
From
$50,000 per person
About This Rwanda Tour Package
The Twin Lakes & Volcanoes Elite is a 13-day, 12-night Rwanda tour package from $50,000 per person, part of our Luxe tier. Built around the water: private boat charters carry you between Lake Kivu and the twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo, including an island picnic found on no other itinerary. Pair that with an exclusive canopy lodge in Nyungwe and mountain gorilla trekking from an ultra-luxury Volcanoes lodge, and you have thirteen days that feel entirely unhurried.
Day by day, this Rwanda safari package unfolds as follows. On Day 1, check in to a private villa in Kigali. On Days 2-3, ultra-luxury camp stay. On Days 4-5, exclusive canopy lodge stay. On Days 6-8, private boat charters on Lake Kivu and Lake Bulera/Ruhondo, including an island picnic. On Days 9-10, ultra-luxury lodge stay with mountain gorilla trekking. On Day 11, golden monkey trek and a campus visit. On Day 12, leisure day and farewell celebration. On Day 13, transfer back to Kigali for departure.
Like every Rwanda tour package on this site, the Twin Lakes & Volcanoes Elite is priced per person and includes gorilla + chimp + golden monkey permits, private boat charters, private vehicle & driver-guide, 12 nights ultra-luxury lodges, full board & premium drinks, and private chef, with no hidden fees added after booking. A 60% deposit ($30,000) confirms your dates and secures permits and accommodation, with the remaining 40% due 20 days before travel. This itinerary is designed for Private tour, any group size, and like all of our Rwanda safari packages it can be adjusted further — extra days, a different lodge category, or combined with another itinerary — to fit exactly what you have in mind.
Highlights
- ●Private boat charters on Lake Kivu, Bulera & Ruhondo
- ●Exclusive island picnic experience
- ●Mountain gorilla trekking from an ultra-luxury lodge
- ●Luxury vehicle & driver-guide throughout
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali
Check in to a private villa in Kigali.
Days 2-3
Akagera National Park
Ultra-luxury camp stay.
Days 4-5
Nyungwe Forest
Exclusive canopy lodge stay.
Days 6-8
Lake Kivu & Twin Lakes
Private boat charters on Lake Kivu and Lake Bulera/Ruhondo, including an island picnic.
Days 9-10
Volcanoes Region
Ultra-luxury lodge stay with mountain gorilla trekking.
Day 11
Golden Monkey Trek & Campus Visit
Golden monkey trek and a campus visit.
Day 12
Free Day
Leisure day and farewell celebration.
Day 13
Departure via Kigali
Transfer back to Kigali for departure.
Included
- ✓Gorilla + chimp + golden monkey permits
- ✓Private boat charters
- ✓Private vehicle & driver-guide
- ✓12 nights ultra-luxury lodges
- ✓Full board & premium drinks
- ✓Private chef
- ✓Dedicated luxury 4×4 + driver/guide
- ✓Private security if required
- ✓Professional photographer/videographer
- ✓Personal concierge throughout the trip
- ✓Private Kigali experiences and cultural access
- ✓Private Lake Kivu experience
- ✓Bespoke surprises and special arrangements
Not Included
- ✕International flights
- ✕Visa fees
- ✕Travel insurance