The Pinnacle Kigali

Join a one-day mountain gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park. The journey begins early as you travel north toward the forested slopes that house Rwanda’s protected gorilla families. With an expert guide, you’ll start your trek based on that day’s gorilla movements, so the duration and difficulty can vary.

Once you reach a habituated family, you’ll spend up to an hour watching them interact – feeding, resting, grooming or caring for their young. This experience gives you a direct look at gorilla behaviour and conservation efforts, making it one of the most meaningful wildlife encounters you can have in Rwanda.

From The Pinnacle Kigali, you can head east to Akagera National Park for a guided safari across its open savannah, wetlands and gentle hills. As you move through the park, you’ll see how different habitats support a wide mix of wildlife, from grazing herbivores to skilled predators. Your guide helps you track animals, understand their behaviour and spot details you might miss on your own.

Between drives, you’ll pause at a scenic spot for a simple picnic surrounded by views that stretch across the park’s vast landscape. It’s a day that lets you experience Rwanda’s wide-open spaces and the varied life that depends on them.

Travel to the Azizi Life Weaving Cooperative in the Muhanga District to spend a day learning from local artisans. You’ll start by meeting the women who lead the cooperative and hearing how weaving shapes their daily lives. Lunch is a shared, home-cooked meal with the host family, giving you time to talk, listen and understand more about their routines and stories.

Afterward, you’ll learn the full process of weaving: harvesting natural fibers, preparing them and creating a small piece of sisal jewellery. As you sit and work with the women, you’ll follow their instructions, hear their conversations and experience their craft at a natural pace.