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Gorilla Trekking on a Honeymoon in Rwanda.

Rwanda is a famous safari destination to track the gorillas on your honeymoon that is the country is known as the world’s most exclusive and romantic honeymoon experiences, combining natural beauty with exclusive luxurious experiences.

Trekking mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park is much more than just a wildlife encounter; rather, it is a shared safari experience that bonds couples together through physical experience, emotional, and respect for conservation. A gorilla trekking safari honeymoon in Rwanda is known by private moments, genuine hospitality, and a sense of wonder; it proves to be a meaningful way to begin married life with Nyumbu Beyond Journeys.

The Allure of Exclusivity and Luxury.

Rwanda has unmatched exclusivity and luxury in its gorilla trekking experience due to its high-end, low-volume tourism approach which seems perfectly suited for an exclusive and luxurious honeymoon. The quick drive from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park is a short trip that allows guests to spend all their time relaxing in the area. The area in the park and the surrounding amenities is one of Africa’s most magnificent exclusive lodges and resorts. The lodges are easily kept private and have unparalleled accommodations like stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes, private villas with fireplaces, and exceptional service personalized for guests.

During the safari the couples can enjoy delicious meals, spa treatments designed especially after their hike, and time together, feeling good to know that the whole experience on quality rather than quantity. This creates a sense of exclusivity and focus on detail that keeps the couple as the primary focus of attention on the unique experience they are about to make known together. Elements of the intimacy and romance factor in this unique experience being shared takes place in the wild. Moreover, the steep price (currently an individual permit cost of $1,500 USD) guarantees the unspoiled nature of the experience, as well as; there will little to no crowding.

The shared journey: intimate adventure.

Gorilla trekking is an inspiring metaphor for marriage it requires mutual hard work, altruistic encouragement, and all for the payoff of shared memory that was beautiful and unforgettable. The trek could vary from relatively easy to very strenuous hiking in steep and muddy terrain in an area intention to loosen mud. Couples share this experience traversing together.

The work from the physical activity leads to one amazing hour with one habituated gorilla family, and any person that has been on this experience will tell you that is the hour they will cherish the most of the experience. The hour is intensely personal and usually quite emotional. While it’s impossible to put into words the intimacy of being with an amazing silverback, or the emotion of watching a mother interact with her infant, or the jovial playfulness of juveniles, you can share these things with your partner.

In this slow and transformational moment to experience, we and only one other small trekking group were shared in this sacred experience with the gorilla family. Feelings of purpose and commonality grew for this recently married couple, knowing that their price of admission, the expensive gorilla trekking permit, went to conservation of these awesome animals.

Gorilla Trekking Honeymoon to Add to Experiences.

If you are on a gorilla trekking honeymoon it is generally complemented with some other activities that fit well with the foray of romance and adventure.

Golden Monkey Tracking:

This is a great, lighter activity to go with a brutal gorilla trek. Golden monkeys are very active and playful animals, and like their name suggests there are golden colored. They are pure joy and provide a cheerful, high-energy counterbalance to the more gorilla encounter. You can also enjoy another rare primate species without an arduous hike.

Cultural Experience:

Visiting a local community or the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village offers a genuine way to learn and appreciate Rwandan traditions and provide time to mingle with the local people of the community whose lives are dependent on the success of the park.

Scenic drives and relaxation:

Rwanda’s small size means less time in transit. Couples can experience stunning drives around Lake Kivu with gorgeous lakeside scenery and opportunities for relaxing moments together before or after the major trek.

Gorilla Trekking on a Honeymoon in Rwanda
Lake Kivu

A Rwandan gorilla honeymoon is an experience that far surpasses a traditional beach holiday. It is a timeless adventure, ethical, and romantic experience that provides a couple with the first major opportunity to share a memory in the dramatic beauty and incredibly successful conservation of the Land of a Thousand Hills with Nyumbu Beyond Journeys.

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