4-Day Rwanda Ultimate Primate Tour

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

Kigali

You'll arrive in Kigali on an evening RwandAir vessel from Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will enjoy meet & assist, including luggage handling, immigration support, and access to the VIP lounge. You will be transferred by our driver-guide to Kigali Serena Hotel for check-in, where you can unwind after your journey. You'll enjoy a relaxed evening before dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Kigali Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kigali - Volcanoes National Park (2h30 Drive)

After breakfast, you will embark on a guided city tour, starting with the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a moving tribute to Rwanda’s past. You will continue to Niyo Art Gallery, showcasing local talent and cultural heritage. You'll enjoy lunch at Khana Khazana, a top-rated Indian restaurant in Kigali.

In the afternoon, you will depart for Volcanoes National Park, passing through Rwanda’s stunning highland landscapes. You'll arrive at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel for check-in, followed by an evening at leisure.

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 Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Volcanoes National Park (Trek Gorillas)

You'll start early with breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking etiquette. You will drive to the trailhead and begin your once-in-a-lifetime trek, navigating lush, misty forests in search of a mountain gorilla family. You'll spend an unforgettable hour observing these majestic primates before returning to the hotel for lunch and a well-earned rest.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, an immersive museum experience dedicated to gorilla conservation. You'll return to the lodge for a fireside evening and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Volcanoes - Kigali

After breakfast, you will check out and drive back to Kigali, arriving in time for lunch at Heaven Restaurant. After lunch, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport, where your driver-guide will bid you farewell before your outbound air transfer.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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