8-Day Day Rwanda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

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

Arrival in Kgali

Arrival in Kigali, airport reception, meet, greet and transfer to your accommodation in this fascinating city, the country's capital, which is pleasant at any time of year. Overnight
And prepare for a rare and unforgettable African adventure. From Kigali’s vibrant city life to ancient rainforests and volcanic landscapes, this journey offers.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Quiet Haven Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Transfer To Volcanoes National Park

This morning, after breakfast, we will depart for Ruhengeri, a town located at the gateway to Volcanoes National Park, a reserve covering 125 km² on the border between Rwanda and Congo. The transfer drive through Rwanda’s rolling hills, local communities and small towns is an interesting journey. Hotel.

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:

Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Have an early morning breakfast, and with packed lunch transfer to the Kinigi Park headquarters for briefing about the gorilla trekking rules and regulations. You will be registered and allocated a gorilla family to trek. At 8:00am, start the hike through the bamboo forest searching for the endangered mountain gorillas. The trek can take between 2-6 hours depending on where gorillas will be located that day. After meeting the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend an hour in their presence. Enjoy to see gorillas play, feed and socialize in their natural habitat. Take memorable photos and enjoy tis magical encounter. You will then hike down and transfer to your lodge. In the evening go for a visit to the Iby’iwacu cultural village to learn and experience the traditions, norms customs and beliefs of Rwanda local people. Dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, transfer to Kinigi to briefing on guidelines of golden monkey trekking experience. The trek to meet these playful primates start at 8:00am and can last for between 2-4 hours. Enjoy an encounter with these playful primates which continuously jump across tree branches. Return to the lodge for refreshment, check out and transfer to Gisenyi for dinner and overnight.

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:

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

Boat Cruise after Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Following breakfast, go for a boat cruise on Lake Kivu to visit the Nyamyumba hot spring and learn about them. You can also do an optional traditional massage at the hot springs ($30pp). The cruise is also an opportunity to explore different corners and islands of the Lake. The cruise also offers you scenic views of the calm waters, fishing villages, Virunga Volcanoes and terraced farmlands. In the afternoon, drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park for dinner and overnight.

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:

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

Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park

Have an early breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for briefing and registration on the dos and don’ts of chimpanzee trekking. At 8:00am the trek begins up and down hill through the forest searching for the chimpanzees, man’s close relatives. The trek searching for gorillas is an opportunity to meet other primates and birds which live in this rain forest. The allowed time with chimpanzees is strictly an hour counted from the time you meet the endangered primates. In the afternoon, you can do an optional canopy walk for greater aerial views of the forest, Virunga mountains and communities. Alternatively do an optional colobus monkey trekking to learn and enjoy an encounter with these amazing primates. Dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nyungwe National Park-Butare-Nyanza-Kigali

After breakfast, departure. Stop in Huye (Butare), the country's second largest city and a cultural center. Highlights include the University and the National Museum. Interesting artisan shops and workshops. We continue to Nyanza, the former political capital. The Royal Palace has been renovated and features an exhibition of artifacts belonging to King Mwami. We then proceed to Kigali.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Quiet Haven Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Kigali and Transfer to the Air Port

Free time in Rwanda's fascinating capital until your transfer to the airport. Meal plan: Breakfast.

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.