7-Day Rwanda Big Five, Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali – Akagera National Park & Lake Ihema Boat Safari

After an early morning breakfast at your hotel, your driver guide meets ready to Depart Kigali and drive to Akagera National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on Lake Ihema, where you may spot hippos, crocodiles, and numerous water birds. After the cruise, check in at the lodge nestled in the bush with serene views of the lake. Overnight at Akagera Game Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Akagera Game Drive – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Following an early morning breakfast, Start the day with an early morning game drive through Akagera. Travel north through diverse landscapes, including Kilala Valley—famous for its rich wildlife—and the Crocodile Swimming Pool. Exit the park via the northern gate and head to Volcanoes National Park via Byumba. Overnight at the Garden Place Hotel or similar.

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:

The Garden Place Hotel

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking & Visit to Gorilla Museums – Volcanoes NP

After breakfast, head to Kinigi Park Headquarters for a briefing before starting your unforgettable gorilla trek. Spend an hour observing a gorilla family in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and the Gorilla Guardian Museum. Overnight at the Garden Place Hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

The Garden Place Hotel

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mount Bisoke Volcano Hike – Volcanoes National Park

Trek to the summit of Mount Bisoke, an active volcano with a stunning crater lake at the top. The hike offers incredible views and passes through lush rainforest. After the trek, return to your hotel for some well-earned rest. Overnight at the Garden Place Hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Mount Bisoke (Virunga Mountains)

Accommodation:

The Garden Place Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Ruhengeri (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Golden Monkey Trekking, Volcanoes NP - Nyungwe NP

After an early morning breakfast transfer to the park headquarters at Kinigi to go for golden monkey tracking. These primates are beautiful, endangered & more agile than the mountain gorillas. They live in bamboo thickets on the lower slopes of the mountains – and tracking them acclimatizes you perfectly to the slight altitude, marking your last views of the park's environs, and this will be followed by a transfer to Nyungwe National Park. Overnight at Ken Barham Guesthouse or similar.

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:

EAR Ken Barham Guest House

• Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk – Nyungwe NP

Following an early morning breakfast, at 4:30am, Leave early for chimpanzee trekking in either Cyamudongo or Uwinka sectors. Later, experience the thrilling canopy walk over a suspension bridge high above the forest floor. Overnight at Ken Barham Guesthouse or similar.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

EAR Ken Barham Guest House

• Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Colobus Monkey Trekking – Return to Kigali

After breakfast, embark on a trek to see the striking black-and-white colobus monkeys. Then begin the journey back to Kigali. Your guide will drop you at your hotel or airport for your outbound flight. End of Tour.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.