$3,861 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon arrival in Kigali, you will be welcomed by your professional safari driver-guide and begin the scenic drive to Musanze in Northern Rwanda. Travel through rolling green hills, rural communities, and beautiful countryside toward Volcanoes National Park.
Arrive at your lodge, check in, and enjoy time to relax while taking in views of the Virunga volcanoes. In the evening, you'll be driven to the Iby'ewacu cultural center, now known as Gorilla Guardians Village—is a community-run cultural center located in Kinigi, Musanze District, right on the edge of Volcanoes National Park. Watch or join in with the famous Intore warrior dances and traditional drumming. Thereafter, you will drive back to the lodge and your guide will brief you about the upcoming trekking activities and help you prepare for your Mountain Gorilla encounter.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Classic Resort Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
After an early breakfast, drive to the Kinigi Park headquarters for registration and a briefing from the park rangers. Trekking runs only once per day in the morning and you must arrive at the park headquarters in Kinigi by 7:00 AM for a safety briefing and group assignment. From there, a short 15-minute drive takes you to the trail edge.
Trek through the lush vegetation of the Virunga Mountains in search of the mountain gorillas. The hike may take a few hours or longer, depending on the location of the family and the terrain.
Once the gorillas are found, you leave your bags/walking sticks behind and approach with just your camera. You are granted exactly one hour with the gorillas to minimize their stress while observing their fascinating behaviour, from feeding and grooming to playful interactions between young gorillas and adults. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and a relaxing afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Classic Resort Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Nyungwe Forest
Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Nyungwe Forest
Rise early for breakfast before heading to Kinigi for your golden monkey trekking briefing. Accompanied by ranger guides, enter the bamboo forest to look for these lively and endangered primates, recognised by their distinctive golden-orange coats. Trekking runs only once per day in the morning and we must arrive at the park headquarters by 7:00 AM for a safety briefing and group assignment. From there, a short 15-minute drive takes you to the trail edge.
Observe the monkeys jumping between bamboo stems, feeding, and interacting in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to the starting point, enjoy your packed lunch, and begin the long drive south toward Nyungwe Forest National Park via Lake Kivu.
You will be driving through Rwanda’s spectacular countryside, passing green hills, rural settlements, and tea-growing landscapes. Arrive near Nyungwe in the evening, check in, and rest ahead of the following morning’s chimpanzee trek.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Wildlife in Nyungwe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park
Today you'll wake up early and enjoy breakfast, or take a packed breakfast if required, before proceeding to Uwinka Nyungwe reception centre. Meet the ranger guides for a briefing before entering the ancient montane rainforest in search of a habituated chimpanzee community.
Rangers follow vocalizations, fresh footprints, and abandoned night nests. Walks can last anywhere from 1 to 5 hours depending on how far the troops have traveled. Once the chimpanzees are located, observe their behaviour as they forage, climb, communicate, and move through the forest canopy. You may also encounter other primates and forest birds during the trek.
After the experience, return to your lodge to relax and enjoy the surrounding rainforest scenery. If timing and energy permit, you may arrange an optional visit to the Nyungwe Canopy Walkway, subject to availability and suitable scheduling.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer from Nyungwe Forest to Kigali
Transfer from Nyungwe Forest to Kigali
After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin the scenic drive back to Kigali. Enjoy views of Rwanda’s rolling hills, tea plantations, and countryside along the way.
Upon arrival in Kigali City, you will begin your city tour that offers a profoundly moving, vibrant, and eye-opening experience. Widely recognized as one of Africa’s cleanest, greenest, and safest capitals, Kigali delivers a fascinating contrast between tragic, resilient history and an ultra-modern, forward-looking energy. You can visit the Genocide Memorial, Convention Centre, and local markets. You'll also stop by a cafe for lunch before dropping you off at Kigali International Airport or your preferred hotel.
This marks the end of your five-day Rwanda primate safari, featuring mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, and chimpanzees.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali International Airport (Kigali)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
