6-Day Burundi Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Adventure Tour

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

Bujumbura to Kigali Transfer

Start your journey with a hotel pickup in Bujumbura at 08:00 on Sundays and Wednesdays or at 13:35 on other days. Transfer to Melchior Ndadaye International Airport for a 45-minute flight to Kigali. Upon arrival, meet your guide and check in at Hotel Des Mille Collines or similar. Spend the afternoon relaxing, preparing for the exciting wildlife and cultural experiences ahead. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Hotel des Mille Collines

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes NP

After breakfast, meet your guide at 08:30 for a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about Rwanda’s history and resilience. Continue through scenic countryside toward Volcanoes National Park. After lunch, visit the Gorilla Museum and explore the Gorilla Guardians Village to experience local traditions, dances, and conservation stories. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge 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:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge 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 NP

Begin early with a briefing by park rangers before entering the lush forests. Trek to find a mountain gorilla family, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Spend approximately one hour observing gorillas as they feed, groom, and interact naturally. Return to the lodge for lunch and spend the afternoon resting or enjoying optional lodge activities. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Golden Monkey Trek and Transfer to Nyungwe NP

Enjoy a morning trek to spot the rare Golden Monkeys in Volcanoes NP. After this unique wildlife experience, travel to Nyungwe National Park. Check in at Top View Hills Hotel or similar and relax for the evening, preparing for the next day’s chimpanzee adventure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

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:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk in Nyungwe NP

Start the day with a guided trek to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat. After lunch, experience the Nyungwe Canopy Walk, offering panoramic views of the rainforest and its diverse wildlife. Spend the evening at the lodge reflecting on the day’s wildlife encounters. Overnight at Top View Hills Hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Colobus Monkey Trek and Transfer to Kigali

Embark on a morning trek to see Colobus Monkeys in Nyungwe NP. Begin your journey back to Kigali with stops at Butare National Museum and Nyanza King’s Palace to explore Rwanda’s rich history and culture. Arrive in Kigali in time to transfer to the airport for your outbound flight, marking the conclusion of your 6-day adventure.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

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.