5-Day Rwanda Primates Experience Safari

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

Arrive in Kigali & Transfer to Nyungwe Forest

Upon arrival in Kigali, meet your safari guide and enjoy a brief city tour before departing for Nyungwe National Park. The journey takes you through Rwanda's rolling hills, vibrant villages, and tea plantations, offering spectacular views along the way before arriving at your lodge for relaxation.

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:

Emeraude Kivu Resort

• Mid-range resort located in Cyangugu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

Rise early for an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience in Nyungwe Forest. Accompanied by expert trackers, venture into the rainforest in search of these fascinating primates. Later enjoy the famous canopy walk suspended above the forest, offering unique views of the treetops and abundant wildlife.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Emeraude Kivu Resort

• Mid-range resort located in Cyangugu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, depart Nyungwe and travel north through Rwanda's breathtaking landscapes towards Volcanoes National Park. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of tea plantations, rural communities, and rolling hills. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon with time to relax and prepare for the gorilla trek.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking Experience

Following an early morning briefing at the park headquarters, begin your mountain gorilla trekking adventure through the forests of Volcanoes National Park. Once located, spend a memorable hour observing a gorilla family in its natural habitat. Return to the lodge and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Twin Lakes(Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo) Excursion & Departure

Enjoy a morning visit to the beautiful Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. Surrounded by volcanic peaks and lush countryside, the lakes provide excellent opportunities for photography and cultural interaction. Afterwards, return to Kigali for souvenir shopping and transfer to the airport for departure.

Main Destination:

Lake Burera

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.