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Three countries, gorillas, volcanoes, lakes & drummers in 8 epic days
This 8-day Great Lakes circuit explores three of Africa's most fascinating countries. Start in Kigali, Rwanda with gorilla trekking at Volcanoes NP. Cross to Goma, DRC for the Nyiragongo lava lake overnight. Continue to Bujumbura, Burundi for Lake Tanganyika beaches, Rusizi safari, and the Royal Drummers.
This is one of Africa's most adventurous multi-country itineraries — three cultures, three landscapes, and three unforgettable experiences.
Cinematic Timeline
Touch down and begin your journey across the Great Lakes — three nations, three cultures, Africa's most extraordinary wildlife. Your expert guide greets you and transfers you to your accommodation, where a welcome spread of Rwandan brochettes awaits. An orientation briefing sets the stage for the adventure ahead.
Touch down and begin your journey across the Great Lakes — three nations, three cultures, Africa's most extraordinary wildlife. Your expert guide greets you and transfers you to your accommodation, where a welcome spread of Rwandan brochettes awaits. An orientation briefing sets the stage for the adventure ahead.
Your first game drive ventures into prime territory as the African sun turns golden. Watch for volcanic landscapes, chimpanzees, lava lake as your expert tracker reads the bush like a book. Pause for sundowner drinks as the sky blazes amber.
Your first game drive ventures into prime territory as the African sun turns golden. Watch for volcanic landscapes, chimpanzees, lava lake as your expert tracker reads the bush like a book. Pause for sundowner drinks as the sky blazes amber.
Rise before sunrise for the most rewarding game drive of the trip. Your tracker follows fresh spoor through the bush, seeking mountain gorillas and lava lake. The morning light creates perfect photography conditions as Virunga NP reveals its secrets.
Rise before sunrise for the most rewarding game drive of the trip. Your tracker follows fresh spoor through the bush, seeking mountain gorillas and lava lake. The morning light creates perfect photography conditions as Virunga NP reveals its secrets.
Rise before sunrise for the most rewarding game drive of the trip. Your tracker follows fresh spoor through the bush, seeking chimpanzees and mountain gorillas. The morning light creates perfect photography conditions as Nyiragongo reveals its secrets.
Rise before sunrise for the most rewarding game drive of the trip. Your tracker follows fresh spoor through the bush, seeking chimpanzees and mountain gorillas. The morning light creates perfect photography conditions as Nyiragongo reveals its secrets.
Rise before sunrise for the most rewarding game drive of the trip. Your tracker follows fresh spoor through the bush, seeking lava lake and mountain gorillas. The morning light creates perfect photography conditions as Lake Tanganyika reveals its secrets.
Rise before sunrise for the most rewarding game drive of the trip. Your tracker follows fresh spoor through the bush, seeking lava lake and mountain gorillas. The morning light creates perfect photography conditions as Lake Tanganyika reveals its secrets.
Rise before sunrise for the most rewarding game drive of the trip. Your tracker follows fresh spoor through the bush, seeking chimpanzees and mountain gorillas. The morning light creates perfect photography conditions as Kibira Forest reveals its secrets.
Rise before sunrise for the most rewarding game drive of the trip. Your tracker follows fresh spoor through the bush, seeking chimpanzees and mountain gorillas. The morning light creates perfect photography conditions as Kibira Forest reveals its secrets.
Rise before sunrise for the most rewarding game drive of the trip. Your tracker follows fresh spoor through the bush, seeking volcanic landscapes and lava lake. The morning light creates perfect photography conditions as Volcanoes NP reveals its secrets.
Rise before sunrise for the most rewarding game drive of the trip. Your tracker follows fresh spoor through the bush, seeking volcanic landscapes and lava lake. The morning light creates perfect photography conditions as Volcanoes NP reveals its secrets.
Rise before sunrise for the most rewarding game drive of the trip. Your tracker follows fresh spoor through the bush, seeking volcanic landscapes and chimpanzees. The morning light creates perfect photography conditions as Virunga NP reveals its secrets.
Rise before sunrise for the most rewarding game drive of the trip. Your tracker follows fresh spoor through the bush, seeking volcanic landscapes and chimpanzees. The morning light creates perfect photography conditions as Virunga NP reveals its secrets.
Your final morning in Rwanda, DRC & Burundi allows time for last photographs and fond farewells. A farewell breakfast of Rwandan brochettes marks the end of an extraordinary journey. Transfer to the airport carrying memories that will last a lifetime.
Your final morning in Rwanda, DRC & Burundi allows time for last photographs and fond farewells. A farewell breakfast of Rwandan brochettes marks the end of an extraordinary journey. Transfer to the airport carrying memories that will last a lifetime.
9 Experiences · 31h Journey
8:00 AM departure · 3:00 PM return · Every moment accounted for
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Yes. Rwanda, DRC & Burundi is a well-established tourism area with excellent safety records. Our guides have 10+ years of experience and all vehicles are fully insured. Over 14,000 guests have travelled with Ingwe Africa Safaris.
The price covers 7 nights accommodation, gorilla permit, volcano permit, all meals. Not included: international flights, drinks, visa fees. Hotel pick-up and drop-off is complimentary.
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