7-Day Rwanda Primates and Wildlife Safari from Burundi

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

Flight Transfer from Bujumbura to Kigali

Your adventure begins in Bujumbura, Burundi, with a transfer to Melchior Ndadaye International Airport. Depending on your flight schedule, you can be picked up from your hotel or proceed directly to the airport for check-in. Flights depart at 08:00 on Sundays and Wednesdays, or at 13:35 on other days of the week, with an approximate flight duration of 45 minutes to Kigali. Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, meet your professional safari driver guide and transfer to Hotel des Mille Collines for check-in. Spend the remainder of the afternoon relaxing and preparing for the exciting wildlife and cultural experiences awaiting you in Rwanda.
Accommodation: Hotel des Mille Collines or similar.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Hotel des Mille Collines

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Akagera and Boat Trip

Start with an early breakfast and depart Kigali for Akagera National Park, known for its rolling plains, lakes, and savannah landscapes. Upon arrival, enjoy a calming boat trip on Lake Ihema where you may spot hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of water birds. After the excursion, settle in at salt of Akagera or a peaceful evening overlooking the park.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park (Rwanda)

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

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

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Afternoon boat trip

Accommodation:

Salt of Akagera

• Mid-range lodge located inside Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Game Drive and Transfer to Volcanoes NP

Head out for a rewarding game drive through Akagera National Park and search for elephants, lions, giraffes, antelopes, and diverse birdlife. The drive offers excellent photography moments across wide open savannahs. After the safari, journey north toward Volcanoes National Park, arriving at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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 the day with an early briefing by experienced rangers before venturing into the misty forest to track a mountain gorilla family. Spend an unforgettable hour observing their behavior as they feed, groom, and interact naturally. Return to the lodge for lunch and enjoy a relaxed afternoon or optional cultural activities. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Activities:

• Gorilla tracking

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

Start with a Golden Monkey trek in Volcanoes NP, an engaging experience featuring playful and fast moving primates found only in this region. After the trek, depart for Nyungwe National Park, passing scenic countryside landscapes. Upon arrival, check in at Top View Hills Hotel and enjoy a restful evening before the next day’s adventures.

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

Activities:

• Morning nature hike/walk

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

Begin with an early morning chimpanzee trek in Nyungwe Forest, one of Africa’s oldest rainforests. Watch chimps leap across trees and communicate in their natural habitat. After lunch, enjoy the thrilling canopy walk suspended high above the forest, offering panoramic rainforest views. Spend the evening relaxing at Top View Hills Hotel.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Activities:

• Morning chimpanzee tracking & afternoon nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Colobus Trek and Transfer to Kigali

Take a morning trek to observe the large troops of Colobus monkeys that inhabit Nyungwe’s lush forest. After the trek, travel back toward Kigali with enriching stops at the Butare National Museum and the historic Nyanza King’s Palace. Arrive in Kigali and proceed to the airport for your outbound flight, marking the end of your incredible journey.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Activities:

• Morning nature hike/walk

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.