7-Day Rwanda Gorillas Chimpanzees and Big Five Safari

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

Kigali City Tour

Embark on a morning Kigali City Tour, visit Kigali Genocide Memorial, a site dedicated to the victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
Later visit Belgian Peacekeepers Memoria, a tribute to Belgian soldiers who lost their lives during the Rwandan crisis,
After the city tour, drive to Transfer to Akagera National Park.

Main Destination:

Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Rutete Eco-Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Big Five game Drive in Akagera National Park

Spend the day exploring Akagera National Park, traveling from the southern section to the northern plains of the park. Akagera is a spectacular landscape of rolling savannah, woodlands, lakes, and wetlands, home to the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros—along with giraffes, zebras, antelopes, hippos and abundant birdlife.

Enjoy an exciting game drive through diverse habitats, including scenic routes alongside lakes and swampy areas where wildlife frequently gathers, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.

After a rewarding day of wildlife exploration, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

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:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Rutete Eco-Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Nyungwe Forest for an Afternoon Ziplining & Canopy Walk

After breakfast, embark on a scenic 6-hour drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park, travelling through the beautiful landscapes of western Rwanda.

Arrive in the afternoon and proceed for a ziplining and canopy walk experience, offering breathtaking aerial views over the lush forest canopy and surrounding landscapes. After the activities, transfer to your lodge 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

Activities:

• Afternoon nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Chimpanzee Lodge

• Budget hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Tracking Experience

Set off at 5:00 AM with your packed breakfast and drive to the starting point for an early-morning chimpanzee tracking experience.
Enter the forest in search of chimpanzees and observe them in their natural environment, accompanied by experienced trackers and guides.
After the experience, drive to Lake kivu- Kibuye for the afternoon rest.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Activities:

• Early morning chimpanzee tracking

Accommodation:

Cormoran Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Kibuye (Lake Kivu)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Boat Excursion on Lake Kivu – Kibuye

After a relaxed breakfast, enjoy a scenic boat excursion on Lake Kivu, exploring the beautiful waters and surrounding landscapes. Visit a traditional fishing village and Napoleon Island, known for its distinctive scenery and birdlife.
After the boat excursion, continue your journey with an approximately 3-hour drive to Volcanoes National Park, arriving in the evening for check-in at your lodge, dinner, and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Kivu

Activities:

• Morning boat trip

Accommodation:

Isange Paradise Resort

• Budget hotel located in Ruhengeri (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking Experience

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a comprehensive briefing about the trekking guidelines and allocation of your gorilla family.
Accompanied by park rangers, begin your hike through the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family, where you may encounter playful infants, juveniles, adult females, and the dominant silverback.
The trek can take approximately 2–6 hours, depending on where the gorillas nested the previous night and the pace of the group. Once the gorillas are located, you will spend one hour observing them. After that you will drive back to your hotel for evening rest.

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 gorilla tracking

Accommodation:

Isange Paradise Resort

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Tracking Experience

Return to the Volcanoes National Park offices for a briefing before beginning your hike into the Virunga Mountains in search of the endangered golden monkeys. These primates are endemic to the Virunga ecosystem, which is shared by Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
After the experience, drive approximately 2 hours to Kigali Airport for onward safari.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Activities:

• Morning nature hike/walk

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.