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6 Days Rwanda Primates Tracking

6 Days Rwanda Primates Tracking

Nyungwe chimpanzees + Volcanoes gorillas

Duration
6 days
Max Group
8 people
Starting From
$2,800
Country
Rwanda

Overview

This 6-day tour gives you a rich experience of Rwanda's premium primate destinations: chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest and mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, with time in Kigali at both ends of the journey.

Trip Highlights

  • Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest
  • Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
  • Overnight in Kigali with guided city time
  • Stopover at Ruhengeri for landscape photography
  • Return to Kigali with airport transfer

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Travel to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Your dedicated driver/guide will be waiting at Kigali International Airport. Based on your arrival time there may be opportunity to explore Kigali markets and craft sellers. Afterwards you set out for Nyungwe Forest National Park — one of the largest forests in East and Central Africa.

Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Dinner
Airport pickup Kigali exploration (time permitting) Drive to Nyungwe
2

Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe

Immediately after breakfast the driver takes everyone to park headquarters for ranger briefing and then to the chimpanzee trail. Return later in the day for lunch. Dinner and overnight at Crater Safari Lodge.

Crater Safari Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Chimpanzee trekking trail in Nyungwe Primate and bird observation
3

Travel to Kinigi via Kigali

After breakfast, depart to Kinigi via Kigali. Much of the day is spent in Kigali where you'll visit a couple of places. Dinner and accommodation in your preferred hotel in Kigali.

Kigali hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive from Nyungwe to Kigali Kigali city time Transfer onward to Kinigi
4

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Set out early after breakfast for the mountain gorilla trekking preparation. Before setting out, you receive updates and briefing from the Volcanoes NP headquarters.

Musanze lodge
Breakfast, Dinner
Drive to Volcanoes NP Park headquarters briefing Acclimatisation walk
5

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

An exciting journey to interact with nature and get a full view of the wildlife primates. The experience includes hiking on a steep volcano at the Volcanoes National Park and memorable encounters with mountain gorilla families. Lunch is arranged at your preferred time during the day.

Musanze lodge
Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Mountain gorilla trek in Volcanoes NP One hour with gorilla family Volcano forest hiking
6

Transfer Back to Kigali

The adventure has come to its eventful end. The driver is available to take you back to Kigali for your departure flight.

Breakfast
Drive from Musanze to Kigali Airport transfer

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