6-Day Rwanda Gorilla, Golden Monkey, Chimps Encounter

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

Arrival in Kigali and City Tour

Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, a representative from Naleyo Tours & Travels will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. If time permits, you’ll enjoy a brief city tour, visiting some of Kigali’s vibrant craft markets where you can browse a range of handmade items like pottery, sculptures, fabrics, and more. These markets are a great place to pick up souvenirs, though all activities and purchases are at your own cost.
Afterward, you’ll return to your hotel to relax and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Red Rocks Rwanda

• outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kigali Genocide Memorial & Transfer to Nyungwe Forest

After breakfast, your guide will take you to the Kigali Genocide Memorial for an insightful tour, where you’ll learn about Rwanda's history. Following the visit, you’ll begin your scenic drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park, one of East Africa's largest rainforests. Nyungwe is home to 13 primate species, including chimpanzees, blue monkeys, and colobus monkeys, and is a birdwatcher's haven with over 310 species. You’ll enjoy a lunch stop along the way before reaching your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

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:

Gisakura Guest House

• Budget guest house located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

Start your day with an early breakfast before heading out for chimpanzee tracking in either the Cyamudongo or Uwinka sections of Nyungwe Forest. After your exciting chimp encounter, return to the lodge for lunch and some rest. In the afternoon, experience East Africa’s only canopy walk, a 1½-hour adventure above the forest, where you can spot blue monkeys and various bird species.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Gisakura Guest House

• Budget guest house located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to volcanoes National park

After breakfast, you’ll begin your scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park, home to the magnificent Virunga volcanoes. Along the way, enjoy the changing landscapes as you make your way to the nearby town of Musanze. Once you arrive, check in to your lodge with stunning views of the volcanoes. You’ll have the rest of the day to relax and prepare for tomorrow’s gorilla trekking adventure.

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 just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking & Cultural Experience at Iby'iwacu Village

After breakfast, you’ll head to the park office where the head ranger will assign you to a group based on fitness level and interest. Then, you’ll trek to one of the habituated gorilla groups in Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll have the chance to observe these incredible creatures up close. In the afternoon, visit the Iby'iwacu Cultural Village, which focuses on conservation and community development by empowering reformed poachers and local communities through livelihood initiatives.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Hotel Muhabura

• Budget hotel located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Kigali Airport

On your final day, you’ll head to Volcanoes National Park for an exciting golden monkey trekking experience. These lively, endangered primates are known for their playful behavior as they leap and swing through the trees, making for a fascinating encounter. After the trek, you’ll return to your lodge for a relaxing lunch. Later, your guide will drive you back to Kigali Airport for your departure, bringing an end to your memorable Rwanda adventure.

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.