7-Day Best Rwanda Gorillas & Golden Monkeys Safari

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

Kigali city tour and visiting the Kings palace

Upon arrival in Kigali, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to Hemingways Heaven Retreat for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis. The afternoon is at your leisure to begin discovering Rwanda’s vibrant capital at a relaxed pace. You may choose to explore lively local markets or visit the Caplaki Craft Cooperative, a renowned artisan hub showcasing beautifully handcrafted jewelry, textiles, and traditional masks made by local craftsmen. This gentle and refined introduction offers the perfect start to your Rwandan journey, allowing you to experience the city’s rich cultural heritage in a calm and meaningful way.

Main Destination:

Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali)

Accommodation:

Hotel des Mille Collines

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Nyungwe forest national park

After breakfast, you will depart for a scenic drive through Rwanda’s breathtaking highland landscapes en route to Nyungwe National Park in the southwest of the country.

This ancient rainforest is one of Africa’s most remarkable biodiversity hotspots, home to playful chimpanzees, various species of monkeys, and a rich variety of birdlife and colorful butterflies.

Accommodation upgrades are available upon request at an additional cost, offering enhanced comfort and luxury options for your stay.

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)

Chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk

Embark on a guided trek through the ancient Nyungwe National Park to track chimpanzees in their natural habitat. This included experience offers a thrilling encounter with our closest relatives as they swing through the high canopy. Your time in the park is otherwise flexible, with optional adventures such as the 200-meter-long Canopy Walkway, guided bird and forest walks, or an exhilarating zipline.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Lake Kivu

Today, you’ll depart Nyungwe and head to your next accommodation which is located on the white sandy shores of Lake Kivu. Here you can relax on the stunning palm-fringed beaches, kayak on the calm waters of the lake, take a boat tour to the nearby islands or coffee and banana plantations. You can also hike in the surrounding hills or visit Imbabazi Orphanage. Accommodation upgrades are optional at an extra cost.

Main Destination:

Lake Kivu

Accommodation:

Kigali Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Kivu and transfer to the Volcanoes national park

After a hearty breakfast, you’ll be driven from Lake Kivu to Parc National des Volcans (Volcanoes National Park), which is roughly a four-hour drive passing through breathtaking scenery. On arrival at your accommodation, you’ll have a briefing about tomorrow’s gorilla trek. Optional accommodation upgrades are at an extra cost.

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:

Five to Five Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla trekking

Following an early breakfast, venture into Parc National des Volcans for your gorilla trek. Guided by expert trackers, you’ll journey through the verdant foothills of the Virungas to find your assigned family. Whether the trek is brief or a longer expedition, the reward is a profound and intimate hour spent just meters from these gentle giants. Watching them interact under the silverback's watchful gaze is a humbling experience. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon to relax and reflect on this life-changing wildlife encounter. Optional accommodation upgrades are at an extra cost.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Five to Five Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Kigali international airport

On this morning, you’ll be driven back to Kigali, where you’ll have an opportunity to visit the Genocide Memorial and Education Centre which is a permanent memorial to those who were killed during the 1994 genocide. You will then be transferred to the airport to transfer back home.

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.