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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arrival/Transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe National Park

Arrival/Transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe National Park

Morning: Arrival at Kigali International Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you and lead you to the VIP lounge, assist with all the immigration procedures, sort your luggage and later introduce you to your driver guide. Proceed on a scenic drive to South Western Rwanda where Nyungwe National Park is located with an en route stop at the Ethnographic Museum.

Arriving at Munazi Eco Lodge later in the afternoon, assisted with check in followed by lunch. Rest of the day is at leisure or decide to do the Gisakura Tea Factory visit (extra cost)

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

Accommodation:
Munazi Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Chimpanzee Trekking

Chimpanzee Trekking

The day begins bright and early, driving to the park headquarters at 05h00 with a delicious packed
breakfast. After an insightful chimpanzee trek briefing, you’ll be escorted to the Evergreen Forest and the adventure begins.

During the trek, you are likely to spot a wide variety of bird life, monkeys, reptiles and a wide range of plant species.

Their playfulness and human–like characteristics make this journey so rewarding. You may even be welcomed by chimp morning calls deep in the forest. Upon encountering the chimps, you will enjoy their acrobatics, feeding, and day-to-day behaviors. Later return to the lodge for lunch.

Main Destination:
Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Munazi Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Optional Zip Line & Canopy Walk/Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Optional Zip Line & Canopy Walk/Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Breakfast at the resort, check out and settle any extras. You have an option to do the Zipline and Canopy Walk experience (extra cost) which start at 08h00. Both experiences take about 2 hours to finish. Later embark on a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park.

You will have lunch en route at a recommended restaurant before proceeding to Musanze, arrive in the evening, check in at Tiloreza Volcanoes Eco Lodge, freshen up and relax.

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

Accommodation:
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Gorilla Trekking Experience

Gorilla Trekking Experience

Early breakfast at the lodge then proceed to the park headquarters in time for Gorilla Trek briefing which starts at 07h00. After the briefing and allocation of gorilla families and park guides, drive to the start point of your guided walk that begins at 08h00.

A gorilla family is led by a silverback and the troops also include several younger males, adults, juvenile females, and infants. The Silverbacks schedule feeding trips, resting time, and other movements. They also father the majority of the young in the group.
After this memorable experience, you will return for your lunch and in the afternoon you have an option to do a cultural experience (extra cost) or just relax at the resort.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Optional Golden Monkey Trek/Transfer to Kigali for Departure

Optional Golden Monkey Trek/Transfer to Kigali for Departure

On this day, you will have breakfast, check out and settle any extras. There's an option to do Golden Monkey trekking (extra cost) if you have a late evening departure back home.

Kigali City also has a variety of art & craft centers where you can decide to do some shopping for souvenirs.

Main Destination:
Kigali
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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  • This tour is offered by Ever Retreat Tours, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Ever Retreat Tours.