5-Day Rwanda Primate & Canopy Adventure Safari

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

Arrival in Kigali & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a brief city tour of Kigali including the Genocide Memorial.

After lunch, depart for Volcanoes National Park, a scenic drive through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside often referred to as the Land of a Thousand Hills.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali)

Accommodation:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking Experience

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your unforgettable gorilla trek. Guided by experienced rangers, hike through the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family.

Once found, spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat—watching their behavior, interactions, and close family bonds.

Return to the lodge for relaxation after this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Nyungwe Forest

After breakfast, return to the park for golden monkey tracking. These lively and endangered primates are a delight to watch as they leap through bamboo forests.

After the trek, begin your journey south towards Nyungwe Forest National Park. Enjoy scenic views, tea plantations, and rolling hills along the way.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

EAR Ken Barham Guest House

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

Rise early for chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest. Follow expert guides into the rainforest to locate these energetic primates, known for their intelligence and social behavior.

In the afternoon, experience the famous canopy walk a thrilling suspension bridge high above the forest floor, offering spectacular views of the rainforest and wildlife below.

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

Show more

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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Cultural visit to King's palace & Return To Kigali

After breakfast, depart Nyungwe Forest National Park and begin your scenic journey back to Kigali.

En route, make a cultural stop at the King's Palace Museum in Nyanza. Here, you will explore Rwanda’s royal heritage, including the traditional thatched palace and the famous long-horned Inyambo cows, known for their cultural significance and ceremonial displays. This visit offers a deeper understanding of Rwanda’s pre-colonial monarchy and traditions.

Continue with your journey, enjoying lunch along the way and optional stops for souvenirs or local crafts.

Upon arrival in Kigali, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Rwanda primate and cultural safari.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.