8-Day Primates Big Five and Cultural Experience

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

Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After your breakfast at your hotel, embark on a Kigali City Tour, visit Kigali Genocide Memorial, A solemn and moving site dedicated to the victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Visitors gain insight into Rwanda’s tragic history and its journey of reconciliation and recovery.
Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial: A tribute to Belgian soldiers who lost their lives during the Rwandan crisis, highlighting Rwanda’s history of international involvement in peacekeeping.
After the city tour, enjoy a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park, a lush area in northern Rwanda famous for its volcanic landscapes and primate trekking.

Main Destination:

Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Isange Paradise Resort

• Budget hotel in Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Tracking & Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Early morning trek in Volcanoes National Park to observe the endangered golden monkeys in their natural habitat. The trek offers spectacular views of the Virunga volcanic mountains and the chance to see playful, colorful monkeys.
After the trek, drive approximately 4 hours to Nyungwe Forest National Park, a vast rainforest known for its biodiversity, including chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and hundreds of bird species.

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:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest

Embark on a morning trek in Nyungwe to observe chimpanzees in their natural environment. The forest offers a thrilling experience with lush vegetation and diverse wildlife.
In the afternoon, experience Nyungwe’s famous canopy walk—a 90-meter-long suspension bridge above the forest floor, offering stunning aerial views of the rainforest and its wildlife.

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 just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps, Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Akagera National Park

Travel east toward Akagera National Park on an approximately 6-hour drive, passing through Rwanda’s lush countryside, terraced hillsides, rural villages, and open savannahs. Along the way, observe daily life in the heart of the country before arriving at Rwanda’s only savannah national park, home to diverse wildlife and sweeping landscapes.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park (Rwanda)

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:

Rutete Eco-Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive in Akagera National Park

Spend the full day exploring Akagera, a savannah and wetland park home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino) and abundant birdlife. Enjoy boat safaris on Lake Ihema for hippos and crocodiles, and spot giraffes, zebras, and antelopes across the savannah.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Silent Hill Hotel

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Gitega, Burundi via Tanzania

Depart Akagera and journey south toward Gitega, Burundi, crossing two international borders — Rwanda–Tanzania and Tanzania–Burundi — on an approximately 8-hour drive including border formalities. The route unfolds through Tanzania’s rural heartland, with changing landscapes of farmland, small towns, and open countryside before reaching Burundi’s political capital.

Main Destination:

Gitega (City, Burundi)

Accommodation:

Jerusalem Hotel Gitega

• Mid-range hotel in Gitega (City, Burundi)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gishora Drum Sanctuary & Batwa Cultural Experience

Visit this historic site to witness traditional Burundian drumming, a UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage that plays an important role in Burundi’s history and ceremonies.
Engage with the Batwa community to learn about their traditional forest-based lifestyle, crafts, and cultural practices. This is an immersive cultural experience offering insight into one of Burundi’s indigenous groups.
After the experiences, drive to Bujumbura, the largest city and former capital of Burundi.

Main Destination:

Gishora Drum Sanctuary (Cultural Village, Burundi)

Accommodation:

Hotel Du Lac

• Budget hotel in Cyangugu (Town, Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Bujumbura City Tour & Departure

Explore the city’s highlights including markets, the lively waterfront, and local cultural sites.
Transfer to Bujumbura Airport for onward travel.

Main Destination:

Bujumbura (City, Burundi)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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