Ever Retreat · Rwanda
Guides, stories, and updates on gorilla trekking, Akagera safaris, Kwita Izina, and where to rest on Lake Kivu after your trek.
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Start with our first-trek tips, then plan your permits, season, itinerary and where to rest after the gorillas.
Featured Guide · August 2026
Permits, fitness, what to wear, porters and gorilla etiquette, plus quick answers on permit prices, trek times and the minimum age. Start here before you book.
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Permits · October 2026
What a gorilla permit costs in 2026, what's included, and how to secure the date you want.
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Travel Tips · October 2026
Dry season or rainy season? How each one changes the trails, the crowds and when to book.
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Itinerary · October 2026
A morning with the gorillas, then two slow days at B&P Ever Retreat Villa. Drive times included.
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Stay · August 2026
Where to relax on Lake Kivu after a morning in the Virungas: pool, private beach and slow days.
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Safari · October 2026
Lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos and leopards, about 2.5 hours from Kigali. Here's how to add a safari to your trek.
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Recap · September 2026
A look back at Rwanda's 21st gorilla naming ceremony — 22 babies, the names, and the moment.
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Gorilla trekking, Lake Kivu, accommodation — one trip, planned around you.
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Gorilla Trekking
Permits, packing, terrain, and what to expect on the day.
Travel Tips
Best time to visit, what to bring, health advice, and getting around Rwanda.
Lake Kivu
Where to stay, what to do, and why it's the perfect end to any trek.
Accommodation
B&P Ever Retreat Villa on Lake Kivu — where to rest after your trek, and how to book.
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