7-Day Rwanda Gorillas, Wildlife, & Chimp Trekking Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali - Volcanoes National Park

Our representative will pick you up in Kigali and transfer you to Volcanoes National Park. If time allows and you are interested, you may visit the Kigali Genocide Museum before driving to Musanze/Ruhengeri. Other possible sites in Kigali include the Presidential Museum, Kimironko Market, and Ivuka Arts Centre. After the city tour, you will drive to Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda, passing through the scenic landscapes of Musanze (formerly Ruhengeri). Check in at the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Hotel Muhabura

• Budget hotel located in Ruhengeri (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Volcanoes National Park

You will head to the Volcanoes National Park gate immediately after breakfast for a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the presentation, explaining what to expect during the trek, and will assign the trekking groups. Other visitors will likely join you. The trek can take a few hours or many, depending on how deep inside the forest the gorillas are.

In the afternoon, you have the option to learn about the local culture and the area's history by visiting the Ibyiwacu Cultural Village in Kinigi, right at the park’s boundary. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the hotel.

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:

Hotel Muhabura

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Volcanoes National Park - Lake Kivu

You will start the day by visiting Volcanoes National Park to trek the golden monkeys, or alternatively, visit the Dian Fossey Karisoke Research Centre. After the golden monkey trek, we will drive to Lake Kivu. Check in at the hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening by the lake.

Main Destination:

Lake Kivu

Accommodation:

Paradise Kivu

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Kivu

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Kivu - Nyungwe Forest National Park

Today you will transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park via the Lake Kivu/Kibuye area. The drive from Lake Kivu (Kibuye area) to Nyungwe Forest National Park takes about three-to-four hours. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the hotel.

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:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Nyungwe Forest National Park - Kigali

After breakfast, we will drive to Nyungwe Forest to track chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Nyungwe Forest is a prime destination for chimp trekking in Rwanda, with visitors having more than a 50% chance of encountering the animals. If you are lucky, you may also see other primate species, including Rwenzori colobus, blue monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys. After the chimp trek, you will drive back to Kigali for your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Five to Five Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kigali - Akagera National Park

Transfer to Akagera National Park for game drives and a boat cruise. Akagera is Rwanda’s only savannah safari park and the best wildlife safari destination in the country. See and learn about various wildlife, including giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and more. This trip is the perfect complement to a gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda. Your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

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

Accommodation:

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Akagera National Park - Kigali

In the morning, you will drive back to Kigali city center. You will depart from Kigali Airport to continue to your next destination.

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.