10-Day Rwanda Luxury Primates Safari

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

Arrival in Kigali – Rwanda

On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your luxury hotel in Kigali – the capital of Rwanda for check-in and relaxation. Depending on your arrival time, you may take a stroll in Kigali City with your guide.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Kigali Marriott Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kigali City Experience

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast as you prepared for a Kigali City Experience, visiting the key cultural and highlights of Kigali City such as Kigali Genocide Memorial for an insight in the horrific Rwanda Genocide, local artisan markets and selected culinary experiences.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Kigali Marriott Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

After breakfast, depart Kigali for Nyungwe Forest National Park – the primate haven of Rwanda with a scenic countryside views along the way. En-route, enjoy cultural stops and lunch before continuing to your lodge for check-in and evening of rest, dinner and overnight stay.

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:

One&Only Nyungwe House

• Luxury+ lodge bordering Nyungwe NP (Chimps) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking Experience

Wake up early for breakfast at your lodge and be transferred to the Park Headquarters for briefing about the safe measures while in the forest, with armed ranger guide you will head into the forest in search for chimpanzees. The trek takes approximately 2 to 4 hours or more depending on the movement of the chimpanzees and where they spent their previous night, spend an hour watching the chimpanzees play, feed and groom each other while taking beautiful photos and videos.
After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation and optional activities on offer. Dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

One&Only Nyungwe House

• Luxury+ lodge bordering Nyungwe NP (Chimps) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Waterfall Hike Experience in Nyungwe Forest

After breakfast at the lodge, you will head back to Nyungwe Forest National Park for a guided waterfall hiking experience, through the lush Nyungwe Forest Trails. This scenic walk offers beautiful rainforest views, birdlife and a visit to one of the beautiful hidden waterfalls of Nyungwe Forest.
After this incredibly thrilling experience, return to your lodge for relaxation and leisure.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

One&Only Nyungwe House

• Luxury+ lodge bordering Nyungwe NP (Chimps) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, check out of your lodge and depart Nyungwe Forest for Volcanoes National Park – home to mountain gorillas with en-route lunch. Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon, check in and spend the rest of the day at rest as you prepare for your gorilla trekking adventure the next day.

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:

One&Only Gorilla's Nest Lodge

• Luxury resort located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

First Gorilla Trekking Experience

Today you will have your first encounter with mountain gorillas in the misty forests of Volcanoes National Park. Wake up early, enjoy breakfast and drive to the park headquarters in Kinigi, a senior ranger guide will take you through rules and regulation to follow while in the forest and present of the gorillas. With armed ranger guides, head into the forest in groups of 8 people in search for mountain gorillas, the trek takes approximately 2-4 hours or more with one hour of being in presence of the gorillas, observe their behavior, watch them play and groom each other.
After the trek, return to the lodge for leisure and relaxation.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

One&Only Gorilla's Nest Lodge

• Luxury resort located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Second Gorilla Trekking Experience

Today you will enjoy a second gorilla trekking experience allowing for completely different gorilla family encounter in the misty forests of Volcanoes National Park. This trek gives you a chance to witness the similarities and differences of gorilla families in Rwanda.
After this amazing experience, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

One&Only Gorilla's Nest Lodge

• Luxury resort located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Kigali

After breakfast, check out of the lodge and transfer back to Kigali. Depending on timing, you can enjoy optional visits and shopping around Rwanda's beautiful malls and visit to craft shops for souvenir shopping can be arranged before check-in at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Kigali Marriott Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and be transferred to Kigali International Airport for departure flight.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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