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8-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Primates Safari

Rwanda
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Duration

8-Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

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Overview

You will track chimpanzees and other primates in Nyungwe Forest National Park and mountain gorillas and golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park on this 8-day Rwanda gorilla and primate safari. You’ll experience authentic Rwandan culture and community, canopy walk adventure, tea experiences, boat cruise, and lovely Colobus monkeys in Nyungwe Forest. You will be using your Jeep land cruiser touristic vehicle.

Highlights

  • Rwanda
  • Start Kigali (Day 1-2)
  • Day 3-4 Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
  • Day 5 Lake Kivu
  • Day 6-7 Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
  • End Kigali (Kigali) (Day 8)

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival and Transfer to the Hotel
 Day 1 Arrival and Transfer to the Hotel

Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the airport by our driver-guide for meet and greet services and transfer you to the hotel. Depending on your arrival, you will start with exchanging the currency or buying a local sim, and enjoy your property amenities with a dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Kigali

Accommodation:
Rwanda 2000 Hotel
Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included

Day 2 Kigali City Tour with a Transfer to Musanze
Day 2 Kigali City Tour with a Transfer to Musanze

After your breakfast, you will start your tour with a Kigali city tour and visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Later after lunch, you will be transferred to Musanze, the home of mountain gorillas. The journey north passes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterize much of Rwanda’s landscape and gradually climbs to the base of the Virunga Volcanoes. You'll enjoy your afternoon cultural activities at Gorilla Guardians, the former Ibyiwacu Cultural Village.

Main Destination:
Kigali
Accommodation:
Hotel Muhabura
Budget hotel located in Ruhengeri (City)

Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included

Day 3 Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Experience in Volcanoes National Park
Day 3 Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Experience in Volcanoes National Park

On this special day, you will have the rare opportunity to observe the famous Rwandan mountain gorillas. Tracking the gorillas through the forested slopes of the Virunga is a magical experience. You will get to the gorillas, spend an hour with them, and be back at the base in time for lunch. Upon arrival at the lodge for lunch, you will enjoy lunch at the hotel or in a local restaurant in Musanze City. Later in the afternoon, you will enjoy a community walk experience and banana beer-making experiences. Enjoy your property amenities.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Hotel Muhabura
Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included

Day 4 Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Lake Kivu
Day 4 Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Lake Kivu

On this day, you will depart for golden monkeys trekking to observe the famous Rwandan mountain in the Volcanoes National Park. You'll enjoy lunch in the local restaurant before you depart from the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes and drive to the shore of Lake Kivu in Karongi.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:
Rwiza Village Guest House
Mid-range hotel located in Kibuye (Lake Kivu)

Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included

Day 5 Lake Kivu and Canopy Walk Adventure
Day 5 Lake Kivu and Canopy Walk Adventure

After breakfast, you will start your morning boat cruise exploring different Islands located in the lake. On this day, you will drive to Nyungwe National Park at an altitude of 1600-2950m above sea level, this mountainous rainforest reserve is rich in flora and fauna, with over 260 species of trees and shrubs, and over 100 types of orchid and giant lobelia alone. As well as incredible biodiversity, the park also has breathtaking views. On arrival, you will have lunch with an afternoon canopy walk adventure. During your hike, you may also spot migratory birdlife including the Ross’ turaco, grey-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk, and regal sunbird. After lunch, you will spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Lake Kivu

Accommodation:
Gisakura Guest House
Budget guest house located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included

Day 6 Chimpanzee Trekking and Tea Experiences
Day 6 Chimpanzee Trekking and Tea Experiences

On this day, you will enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before embarking on a thrilling hike in search of chimpanzee communities. The Rwandan chimpanzee population is thought to consist of approx. 400-500 individuals, confined to the Nyungwe National Park, including a small community in the Cyamudongo Forest. Prepare to hear these excitable primates before you see them, as their pant-hoots travel through the deep forest. After this experience, you will have your afternoon tea plantation experiences with the local community in Gisakura. You'll relax at your property and enjoy your lodge amenities.

Main Destination:
Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Gisakura Guest House
Budget guest house located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included

Day 7 Colobus Monkey Trekking and Museum Tour
Day 7 Colobus Monkey Trekking and Museum Tour

On this day, you will enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before embarking on a thrilling hike in search of Colobus monkey communities. During your hike, you may also spot migratory birdlife including the Ross’ turaco, grey-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk, and regal sunbird. After lunch, you will spend the afternoon transferring to Kigali City. On your way, you will also experience Rwandan culture at the former Mwami Palace (King’s Palace) in Nyanza. You will transfer to Kigali.

Main Destination:
Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:
Rwanda 2000 Hotel
Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included

Day 8 Transfer to the Airport
Day 8 Transfer to the Airport

On your last day in Rwanda, you will be picked up by your professional driver-guide. You will go shopping at the local market with a transfer to the airport.
End of our service.

Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (Kigali)

Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included

Included/Excluded

  • Park fees
  • (For non-residents)
  • Gorilla permits
  • (One per person, non-resident)
  • Chimp permits
  • (One per person, non-resident)
  • All activities
  • (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation
  • (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • International flights
  • (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items
  • (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals
  • (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks

Tour's Location

Rwanda

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