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Gorillas & Walking Wilderness
Rwanda (Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge) + Kicheche walking/fly-camp · Mon, Feb 1 – Sat, Feb 13, 2027 (Mon–Sat, 13 days); +3-night Diani dive add-on → 2027-02-16
Where we stay
| Camp / lodge | Nights | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge – Deluxe Forest Cottage | 3 | ~5 cottages + VIP/family wing | Tripadvisor 4.6 (244); Google 4.6 (56) |
| Kicheche Valley Naboisho (incl. 1 wild-camp night) | 3 | 6 tents; wild camp = dome tents | Tripadvisor 5.0 (243); Google 4.9 (56) |
| Kicheche Bush Olare | 2 | 6 tents | Tripadvisor 5.0 (570); Google 4.9 (31) |
- Bed
- 🛏 Double / king — confirm in writingDa Vinci cottages and Kicheche tents have doubles. Ask what bedding the one-night wild camp uses (some fly camps use two camp beds).
- Route
- Kigali (1) → Volcanoes NP, Kinigi (3) → Nairobi (1) → Naboisho + Olare Motorogi conservancies incl. wild camp (5)
- Meals
- Da Vinci full board; Kicheche full board incl. drinks
- Vehicle
- Private driver-guide in Rwanda; Kicheche shared (≤4 typical), private $350/day optional
- Diving
- None in base; optional Diani add-on (Waterlovers 3 nights + Diving The Crab 2 days) ≈ +$3,708
- Reviews
- Da Vinci TA 4.6/244, Google 4.6/56 (upgrade: Amakoro Songa TA 4.9/98); Kicheche camps 5.0 TA
Why
- Mountain gorillas + golden monkeys in Rwanda's short dry season
- Walking safaris, a wild fly-camp night, night drives and a balloon
- Kicheche bride-50% honeymoon rate
- Room in budget for a dive add-on or a lodge upgrade
Trade-offs
- Gorilla permits $1,500 pp — book early
- Several transfers and flights
- Diani add-on is better as 4 nights (≈ +$4k) for dive-to-fly slack
- Confirm Kicheche’s discount applies to the fly-camp night
Sources (16)
- davincilodge.com https://davincilodge.com/rates/
- volcanoesparkrwanda.org https://www.volcanoesparkrwanda.org/accommodation/mid-range/da-vinci-gorilla-lodge/
- uncompromised.travel https://uncompromised.travel/expeditions/best-time-rwanda-gorilla-trekking
- travel.africageographic.com https://travel.africageographic.com/destinations/rwanda/volcanoes-national-park/golden-mon…
- africaunpacked.com https://www.africaunpacked.com/rwanda/visa/us
- chaloafrica.com https://www.chaloafrica.com/accommodation/amakoro-songa-lodge-musanze-rwanda/
- wetu.com https://wetu.com/iBrochure/en/Information/14988/VolcanoesSafari/Rates
- kicheche.com https://kicheche.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2027-Kicheche-Camps-RACK-Rates.pdf
- kicheche.com https://kicheche.com/rates-and-specials/
- kayak.com https://www.kayak.com/flights/BOS-KGL/2027-02-01/NBO-BOS/2027-02-12?sort=bestflight_a
- kayak.com https://www.kayak.com/flights/KGL-NBO/2027-02-05?sort=bestflight_a
- tripadvisor.com https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g12120944-d10832099-Reviews-DA_Vinci_Gorilla_Lodg…
- tripadvisor.com https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g12120944-d12693880-Reviews-Amakoro_Songa_Lodge-K…
- tripadvisor.com https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g19945123-d2304664-Reviews-Kicheche_Camps-Naboish…
- tripadvisor.com https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g294209-d646627-Reviews-Kicheche_Bush_Olare-Maasa…
- wwwnc.cdc.gov https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/rwanda
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