4-Day Rwanda Primates Trekking Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival to Kigali and Transfer to Kigali Serena Hotel for Overnight

Arrive at Kigali International Airport and proceed to the Kigali Serena Hotel, preferably in the late afternoon or evening.

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our transfer drivers and transferred to the Kigali Serena Hotel for a warm reception, check-in, and freshening up.

-Later Dinner and overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Kigali Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Scenic Drive from Kigali to Volcanoes NP

7:00 AM -Breakfast and check out from Kigali Serena Hotel.

Your designated guide will meet you at the reception for a pre-safari briefing, and you will embark on a scenic transfer to Volcanoes National Park, passing through Rwanda’s stunning mountainous landscape and lush green countryside—true to its name, “The Land of a Thousand Hills.”

Arrival and check-in for lunch at Da Vinci Lodge, a super mid-range accommodation overlooking Karisimbi Mountain, one of the eight volcanoes of the Virunga Ranges

Afternoon: Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about gorilla conservation, Diana Fossey’s legacy, and the ongoing community and research programs that make this the perfect sustainable tourism destination.

Dinner and overnight at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Community Visit

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. Carry sufficient drinking water, healthy snacks, and consider hiring a porter, as the duration of the trek is unpredictable.

After the briefing by the park rangers, you’ll be assigned a gorilla family group and begin your trek into the forest in search of these gentle giants. The trek can range from a few hours to a full day, depending on the location of the assigned gorilla family. A good level of physical fitness is recommended for this activity; however, for those who may need assistance, sedan chairs are available for hire. Once you locate the gorillas, spend up to an hour observing them, making for a perfect photo opportunity.

After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and a relaxing break.

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided community walk to Red Rocks, a local initiative for improving livelihoods through environmental conservation.

Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure from Vlcanoes NP and Kigali City Tour

7:30 AM: Breakfast at the lodge, check out and transfer to Kigali. Depending on your flight schedule, you will have a Kigali city tour that includes a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Museum, where you’ll gain insight into the events of the 1994 genocide.

You will also have the opportunity to explore local markets and experience the city's vibrant culture. Sample Rwandese cuisine over lunch hour, and experience fine and healthy African dining!

Drop off at the Kigali International Airport for your departure.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.