5-Day Rwanda Gorilla Chimpanzee and Culture Tour

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali Nyanza Butare and Nyungwe National Park

After breakfast, depart Kigali at 6:00 AM for a scenic drive to Nyungwe National Park. Stop at Nyanza King’s Palace Museum to explore Rwanda’s royal heritage and continue to Butare National Museum, the country’s largest cultural museum. Pass through rolling hills and tea plantations before arriving at Nyungwe in the late afternoon. Check in at Ken Berham Guesthouse or similar, enjoy dinner, and relax with views of the surrounding mountains.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking)

High Season June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP)

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

Wildlife in Nyungwe NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

EAR Ken Barham Guest House

• Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk

Begin your day with an exciting chimpanzee trek through Nyungwe Forest alongside experienced trackers. Observe these primates in their natural habitat while listening to the forest’s morning sounds. After lunch, experience the Nyungwe Canopy Walk, a suspended bridge offering breathtaking panoramic views over the rainforest. Spend the evening relaxing at your lodge, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and mountain scenery. Overnight at Ken Berham Guesthouse or similar.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

EAR Ken Barham Guest House

• Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Colobus Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Start with a morning trek to spot the striking black-and-white Angolan colobus monkeys in Nyungwe Forest. After the trek, drive north to Volcanoes National Park, passing through scenic highland landscapes dotted with farms and villages. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon and settle in. Enjoy dinner and a restful evening at The Garden Place Hotel and Coffee Shop or similar, preparing for tomorrow’s unforgettable gorilla trek.

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:

The Garden Place Hotel

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Enjoy an early breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a detailed briefing. Embark on the gorilla trek, hiking through the lush mountains in search of a family of mountain gorillas. Spend up to one hour observing these gentle giants, capturing memories that will last a lifetime. Return to your lodge in the afternoon for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay at The Garden Place Hotel and Coffee Shop or similar.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

The Garden Place Hotel

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Golden Monkey Trekking and Kigali Transfer

Start your day with a golden monkey trek in Volcanoes National Park, observing these colorful primates in their natural habitat. Afterward, drive back to Kigali. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to gain insight into Rwanda’s history. Conclude your tour with a hotel or airport drop-off, marking the end of this unforgettable wildlife and cultural journey.

Main Destination:

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.