5-Day Rwanda Primate Adventure Safari

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

Kigali to Nyungwe National Park

Begin your adventure in Kigali, Rwanda's clean and dynamic capital. After a hearty breakfast, enjoy your city tour starting from the genocide memorial then a visit to the local market. Later embark on a scenic drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park, passing through lush hills, tea plantations, and charming rural landscapes. Upon arrival, check in at Nyungwe forest camp, offering panoramic views of the surrounding forest. Spend the evening enjoying the serene environment, preparing for the thrilling activities ahead.

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)

Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk

Start your day early with a guided trek into Nyungwe Forest to track its lively chimpanzee population. Witness these intelligent primates in their natural habitat, an awe-inspiring experience. Afterward, take on the iconic canopy walk—a suspended bridge high above the forest floor, providing breathtaking views of the treetops and wildlife. Return to your hotel for a relaxing evening, reflecting on the day’s adventures.
Accommodation: Nyungwe forest camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activities
• Chimpanzee trekking
• Canopy walk.

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)

To Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, embark on a long yet rewarding journey to Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda. The 6-hour drive is filled with captivating scenery, including the glittering Lake Kivu and rolling hills. Check in at your lodge a cozy midrange accommodation near the park. Spend your evening soaking in the cool mountain air and preparing for the highlight of your trip—gorilla trekking.
Accommodation: Mountain gorilla view lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.

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:

Mountain Gorilla View 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)

Gorilla Trekking

Today is the pinnacle of your Rwandan adventure! Set out early for a guided gorilla trek through the dense, misty forests of Volcanoes National Park. Spending time with a family of endangered mountain gorillas in their natural environment is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. After this extraordinary encounter, return to the lodge for a well-earned rest and a celebratory dinner.
Accommodation: Mountain gorilla view lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activities
• Gorilla trekking.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kigali International Airport

Bid farewell to the volcanic landscapes as you drive back to Kigali, a 3-hour journey through Rwanda’s picturesque countryside. Depending on your flight schedule, have a stop over for lunch then head to the airport for your flight back home, carrying memories of an incredible adventure in the "Land of a Thousand Hills."
included
• Airport transfers.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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