9-Day Around Rwanda Primates Tracking & Big Five Safari

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

Arrival Kigali Airport, Rwanda – Hotel

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt to visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for an introduction to Rwanda’s history and resilience. Overnight at Hotel Des Melli Collines or Similar.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Hotel Des Mille Collines

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Kigali – Nyungwe National Park

Following a morning breakfast begin a scenic transfer to Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda’s southwest. En route, enjoy breathtaking views of the countryside and a stop at cultural or historical landmarks (Kings Palace Nyanza & Butare national museum). Overnight Nyungwe Top View Hills Hotel 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:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk, Nyungwe NP

After an early breakfast, set off into the dense rainforest for an exhilarating chimpanzee tracking experience. In the afternoon, take a guided canopy walk suspended above the forest, offering stunning views and the chance to spot birdlife and other primates. Overnight Nyungwe Top View Hills Hotel or similar.

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
• Drinks not included

Colobus Monkey Trekking, Nyungwe NP – Volcanoes NP

This morning, enjoy a guided trek in search of the endangered Angolan colobus monkeys. Later, transfer north through scenic landscapes to the foothills of the Virunga Mountains, home of the mountain gorillas. Overnight Mountain Gorilla View Lodge 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:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking Experience, Volcanoes National Park

Today is the highlight of your journey — an extraordinary gorilla trekking expedition. Spend an awe-inspiring hour with a habituated gorilla family, guided by expert rangers. This once-in-a-lifetime experience offers a deep connection with one of our closest relatives. Overnight Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

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
• Drinks not included

Golden Monkey Trekking, Volcanoes National Park - Kigali

Track the rare and energetic golden monkeys in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park. Afterwards, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund or the Gorilla Guardians Village before returning to Kigali.
Overnight Hôtel des Mille Collines or similar.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Hotel Des Mille Collines

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Kigali – Akagera National Park

Following an early morning breakfast, Depart Kigali for Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah park. Upon arrival, enjoy a short game drive en route to the lodge which is located inside the park. Afternoon boat safari on Lake Ihema. Overnight 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

Full-Day Game Drive safari, Akagera National Park

Enjoy a full-day game drive across Akagera’s varied landscapes, home to the Big Five, giraffes, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, and over 500 bird species. Stop for a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your exploration. Overnight Akagera Game Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Akagera National Park – Kigali – Departure

After a leisurely breakfast and optional morning game drive, transfer back to Kigali for your international departure or onward travel arrangements. End of tour.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.