Rwanda Honeymoons

Discover Rwanda's spectacular wildlife together with East Africa's tropical coastline.

Wildly romantic and utterly unique

Rwanda's mix of gorillas, and spectacular scenery make it the perfect honeymoon destination

If you are after something a little different from the usual barefoot beach escape, Rwanda offers an extraordinary honeymoon. It's a place where you can share once in a lifetime moments - trekking through ancient rainforest to meet wild mountain gorillas, watching the sun rise over mist-covered volcanoes, or soaking in a private hot tub with views across the jungle canopy.

Rwanda is intimate, adventurous, and quietly luxurious. It's tailor-made for couples who want more than just a holiday.

It offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences. There's no sugar-coating it: gorilla trekking is emotional. It's physical, it's raw, and it certainly stays with you. Sharing that kind of profound moment with someone who you love adds a whole other layer to it. And it's not just about gorillas - think chimpanzees, golden monkeys, canopy walks, lakeside sunsets, and stargazing in the wild.

Rwanda does small and special beautifully. You will find eco-conscious luxury lodges tucked into the forest, lakeside retreats with kayaks and hammocks, and chic city hotels perfect for a night or two in Kigali. Many offer private villas, fire-lit decks, and personal butler service - ideal for honeymooners looking for privacy without compromising on comfort.

Whether it's your private guide waiting with cold drinks after a trek or a surprise romantic dinner under the star, service here is thoughtful and genuine. Rwanda's tourism scene is built on quality over quantity, so even the most remote stays feel considered and well run.

One of the best things about a honeymoon in Rwanda is how well it combines with other East African highlights. Start with a few unforgettable days trekking gorillas and exploring Rwanda's stunning landscapes, then fly directly to Kenya or Tanzania for a classic East African safari - the Masai Mara or Serengeti are just a short hop away. You can also easily get to Zanzibar or the Kenyan coast for white-sand beaches, turquoise seas, and total relaxation!

You get the best of all worlds: dramatic rainforest, big game safari, and Indian Ocean bliss. It's a smooth, easy combination that still feels wildly adventurous.

That said, you don't have to combine Rwanda with other countries to have an unforgettable honeymoon. Everything you need is right here. You can start with gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, head south to the rainforest of Nyungwe for chimpanzees and canopy walks, then round things off with a Big Five safari in Akagera - a beautifully restored national park that offers classic game drives, boat safaris, and far fewer crowds. For downtime, Lake Kivu is ideal: think peaceful boat trips, lakeside sunsets, and gentle walks along the shore. It's a wonderfully balanced honeymoon!

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Our Rwanda expert Ben says:

"For Honeymooners, Rwanda is as much about romance as it is about adventure. Waking up on the shores of Lake Kivu, with its refreshing water and endless greenery, feels wonderfully serene, while trekking to see mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park is a powerful, once-in-a-lifetime experience for you to share as a couple. It’s the kind of journey that brings you closer together, your first proper adventure as a married couple, with stories you’ll tell forever. I cannot recommend Rwanda enough, if you want a honeymoon that strays away from the ordinary."

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FAQs About Your Rwanda Honeymoons Holiday

Planning a holiday to Rwanda Honeymoons? Our experts share advice on everything from what to pack, when to go, to tips for families, covering the questions we get asked the most.

Shirley Newman

What can I say….my son and myself had the most wonderful time in Kenya thanks to the first-class itinerary that Ben and Louise put together for us. We spoke with Ben many times to ensure he ‘got it right’. This was our 2nd visit to Kenya, and it certainly lived up to our expectations and memories. We stayed in four locations, firstly at the wonderful El Karama Lodge, Laikipia Wildlife Conservancy, where we even had a visit from Ruth from Far and Wild! Then, for a return visit, to Saruni Samburu, which is absolutely stunning and still one of our favourite places in the world. Next came Basecamp Mara Camp, where we saw our first Cheetah, the only animal we didn’t see on our first visit. After that, onto the wonderful Leopards Hill in the Naiboisho Conservancy, what a way to spend the last four days of this trip. Here we finally spent many hours with a beautiful leopard. Throughout our time in Kenya, we saw many lions, giraffes, elephants, ostriches, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards, to name just a few. Nothing was too much trouble for all the staff; we cannot have been looked after any better. Since our return again Ben phoned to see how it went in addition to emails. I would highly recommend Far and Wild; they are so knowledgeable and have personally visited the lodges and areas. We are already planning another visit, and we cannot wait.

16 Aug 2025
Elizabeth Spells

I have just returned from the most amazing trip to Tanzania, booked with Far & Wild. Everything went so smoothly from the first time I spoke with them. The planning was great, the itinerary was perfect for us, and the lodges were amazing. We spent 10 nights with an amazing guide, travelling through Northern Tanzania and even got to see the migration, which was a lifetime ambition of mine. This wasn't our first safari, so we were nervous as to how it would compare, but it was spot on. We're particularly grateful that she suggested a private 'bush lunch' in the Ngorongoro Crater as the public picnic spot was very busy! I will certainly be using them again to book our next trip....we're thinking of a relaxing beach stay next time to get over the excitement of safari!

17 Sept 2025
Orla Rhodes

Just back from another amazing F&W organised trip to Namibia with the family (8 adults). Having been there before, Alistair tailored our trip to include our favourite locations and added a new one for us, Okonjima Plains camp, which we loved.The quality of accommodation and guiding, activities, food and drinks was exceptional throughout. Although not inexpensive I felt it was good value for the level of luxury we had. Kwessi Dunes, Shipwreck lodge, Ongava, Okonjima with pit stops Windhoek (city tour recommended ), Swakopmund (Sandwich Harbour and Walvis Bay tour) and Grootberg lodge (best sundowner drive )

31 Jul 2024
Arnhild Schia

We had a wonderful trip to São Tomé and Príncipe - a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea with paradise (almost empty) beaches and jungle forest. It was all well organised by Far and Wild and we stayed at Omali lodge at Sao Tome, then on Roca Sundy, and Sunday Praia at Principe - a great combination of different types of resorts/hotels. Omali is close to Sao Tome town with its colonial buildings, markets, hustle and bustle. Roca Sunday gives an old plantation experience and Sundy Praia a luxury beach experience. Very friendly (from time to time a bit slow) service, great fresh food, specifically if you like fish/seafood, vegetables and fruits (almost all sourced locally). Nice temperature between 23 and 30 degrees Celsius, nice swimming conditions. We really recommend this for those who want to experience a pristine destination with few other tourists and friendly and welcoming people. The islands also feel (and I believe are) very safe. At Principe, there are no dangerous animals, snakes or whatever, and it was great to be able to hike in the jungle without being very conscious of where to put your hands and feet. Go before everyone else does!

3 Jul 2024
Henri Papenfus

Back home again, basking in the joys of a superb safari. Every aspect you arranged for us, including linking up with Mack Air and Wild Horizons locally to transport us. The choice of camps, Camp Hwange in Zimbabwe and Muchenenje Safari Lodge in Botswana, was spot on and exactly what we had hoped for - ideally situated, comfortable, in good surroundings, and with excellent wildlife on the doorstep and throughout the wider country. The service staff in each looked after us very well, catering was excellent, and the game guides were professional, knowledgeable and helpful. The weather was, as usual for that part of the world, also good at the time of our visit. Blue skies and stunning sunsets. Warm but not too hot during the day, although quite cold at sunrise when viewing game. The viewing started. You made us happy, and we recommend you to similar safari enthusiasts with confidence.

28 Jun 2024
AC

Far and Wild went above and beyond to make sure my trip to Zambia was special. I would definitely recommend them and their services to anyone wanting to travel to Africa.

5 Jun 2024
Tiny

Lovely holiday at the amazing Almanara on Galu beach, a beach like no other. Far and Wild excelled themselves from beginning to end of our holiday in beautiful Kenya.... What a country!,

5 Jun 2024
Stodge

Wow! These guys are amazing. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Friendly AND efficient! Sorted out our trip (last minute and lots of different family member needs, sorry!) in record time and everything worked like clockwork. Trip of a lifetime to the Masai Mara. Will be back (and use F&W again!)!

5 Jun 2024
Fiona C

It was a dreamy holiday on the Kenyan Coast - Far and Wild, their efficiency and professionalism allowed us to relax and be the happiest family alive !! We cannot fault them, their care and understanding of what we wanted from a holiday ensured we had the most memorable trip. We will be booking with them again for sure!

5 Jun 2024

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