6-Day Nyungwe & Volcanoes National Park Primate Tour

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

Kigali

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by our friendly representative and meet your expert driver-guide, already waiting to welcome you. After a quick stop to exchange currency, relax as you’re driven to your hotel for a restful overnight stay—your Rwandan adventure has officially begun.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Hotel Des Mille Collines

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kigali - Nyungwe

After breakfast, travel south to explore Rwanda’s royal and cultural legacy. First, stop in Nyanza to visit the Mwima Mausoleum and take a guided tour of the King’s Palace Museum, featuring traditional architecture and royal regalia. Then continue to Huye, Rwanda’s intellectual and cultural hub, where you’ll visit the Ethnographic Museum—home to centuries-old artifacts and exhibits on Rwandan heritage. Enjoy lunch at Boni Consili Restaurant before continuing to Nyungwe. Upon arrival, check in and take in the forest views. Dinner and overnight 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)

Nyungwe

Rise early for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe National Park, starting at 06:00. With an expert guide, venture into one of Africa’s oldest rainforests to track and observe these intelligent primates in their natural habitat—an exhilarating and humbling wildlife encounter. After the trek, enjoy a well-deserved breakfast at the park restaurant, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the forest. At 12:00, embark on a guided canopy walk, suspended 60 meters above ground, offering a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of the forest and its unique biodiversity. This thrilling adventure provides a rare perspective on one of the continent’s most important ecological hotspots. In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on a day filled with discovery and wonder.

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)

Nyungwe - Volcanoes National park (5h30)

After breakfast, depart for Musanze, journeying through Rwanda’s lush countryside. Along the way, stop at the Pfunda Tea Plantation for a guided experience of tea cultivation—from the careful plucking of leaves to traditional processing methods—while enjoying sweeping views of the rolling green hills. Upon arrival in Musanze, check into your lodge and relax over a freshly prepared lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Gorilla Guardians Village for an immersive cultural encounter. This vibrant community initiative offers you the chance to participate in traditional Rwandan activities: try your hand at drumming and dancing, weave baskets with local artisans, grind sorghum using ancient methods, and explore customs once practiced by reformed poachers. It’s a respectful and joyful way to connect with Rwanda’s heritage and people. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Volcanoes

Start your day with an early morning golden monkey trek in the enchanting bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park. These rare and endangered primates are known for their vibrant golden-orange coats and playful behavior, often seen leaping energetically through the treetops in tight social groups. Guided by expert trackers, you’ll witness them up close in their natural habitat—a thrilling and heartwarming wildlife encounter. After the trek, return for a well-earned lunch and some time to relax. In the afternoon, delve into Rwanda’s pioneering conservation efforts with a visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Here, explore interactive exhibits, cutting-edge research labs, and educational displays that honor Dian Fossey’s legacy and support the future of great ape conservation. In the late afternoon, begin your scenic journey back to Kigali. Celebrate the end of your unforgettable adventure with a special farewell dinner in the capital city.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Depart

Breakfast at the lodge and check out. Set off for Kigali. Arrive and have lunch at Pilipili restaurant while debriefing on your tour. Transfer to Kigali international airport and check in for your outbound air transfer back home.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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