5-Day Gorilla Tracking and Canopy Experience in Rwanda

• 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 to Volcanoes National Park

Your private guide will pick you up from your Kigali hotel for a journey through Rwanda’s scenic countryside. Begin with a moving visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, honoring the victims of the 1994 genocide. Continue northwest for approximately 2.5 hours to Volcanoes National Park, home to mountain gorillas and Dian Fossey’s research legacy. Arrive in time to relax at your lodge and enjoy the surrounding nature. Overnight at The Garden Place Hotel and Coffee Shop or similar.

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:

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

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

After an early breakfast, transfer to Kinigi Park Headquarters for a pre-trek briefing. You will be assigned to a gorilla family and guided through the lush rainforest. Trekking time varies depending on gorilla location, but once found, you will have one hour to observe these magnificent creatures. Return to your lodge afterward to rest and reflect on this unforgettable experience. Overnight 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 Trek and Transfer to Nyungwe National Park

Enjoy an early morning golden monkey trekking adventure in Volcanoes National Park. Witness these playful primates in their natural habitat. Afterward, embark on a scenic drive to Nyungwe National Park, known for its biodiversity and rainforest-covered hills. Arrive in the late afternoon and unwind at your lodge. Overnight at Ken Berham Guesthouse or similar.

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:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Canopy Walk and Wildlife Exploration in Nyungwe

Start the day with the Nyungwe Canopy Walk, a suspended bridge offering breathtaking panoramic views of the rainforest. Enjoy wildlife spotting along the trails, including colobus monkeys and diverse bird species. Spend the rest of the day exploring the park or relaxing at your lodge surrounded by nature. 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

Nyungwe to Kigali

After an early breakfast, transfer from Nyungwe National Park back to Kigali. The drive takes approximately 5–6 hours. Upon arrival, your guide will drop you at you planned hotel concluding your 5-day wildlife and adventure tour through Rwanda.

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.