Signature JourneysVolcanoes & Lake Kivu Escape
Rwanda
Volcanoes & Lake Kivu Escape
A gorilla trek followed by a quiet lakeside finish — one of the site’s named honeymoon routes
The Expedition Narrative
Honeymoon routes usually work best mixing one strong safari stop with a quieter finish — here, a Volcanoes gorilla trek followed by Lake Kivu’s shoreline, kept private, lodge-focused, and easy to manage.
Curated Highlights & Inclusions
One of the live site’s named honeymoon pairings: a gorilla trek followed by a lakeside finish
Lake Kivu is the easiest way to soften the end of a Rwanda trip after the trek
Kept deliberately low-key — few moves, comfortable lodges, a pace built around you, not a group schedule
How This Route Can Be Built
Opening
Volcanoes National Park
The gorilla trek — the anchor of most Rwanda itineraries.
Transition
Descent to Lake Kivu
A short drive down from the volcanic highlands to the lake’s shoreline.
Closing
Lake Kivu Rest
Unhurried days by the water to close out the trip before flying home from Kigali.
Bespoke Pacing Notice:All routes can be lengthened, shortened, or merged with Zanzibar beach retreats or Nyungwe primates.
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Year-Round
DurationFully Tailored — No Fixed Length
Prime SeasonJune – September & December – February (drier footing, clearer cloud views)
Style100% Private Expedition