6-Day Rwanda Primates & Culture Safari
Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest and a Lake Kivu finish.
Go beyond the expected.
A fuller Rwanda itinerary combining gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking and the Nyungwe canopy walkway with a relaxed finish on the shores of Lake Kivu.
- One gorilla trekking permit in Volcanoes National Park
- Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe National Park
- Nyungwe canopy walkway
- Time on the shores of Lake Kivu
- Community cultural experience near Volcanoes National Park
What's included
Included
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
- All accommodation as specified
- Private vehicle with driver-guide
- Park entrance fees
- Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Kigali
Kigali
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Drive to Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park
Drive north to the Musanze area, with an afternoon visit to a community cultural experience bordering the park.
Day 3 Gorilla trekking
Volcanoes National Park
Briefing followed by your guided trek to find a habituated gorilla family, with one hour permitted once found.
Day 4 Transfer to Nyungwe Forest
Nyungwe National Park
A full day's drive south through Rwanda's highlands and tea plantations to Nyungwe Forest, one of the oldest rainforests in Africa.
Day 5 Chimpanzee tracking and canopy walkway
Nyungwe National Park
An early guided search for a habituated chimpanzee community, followed by a walk across Nyungwe's canopy walkway for views over the forest.
Day 6 Lake Kivu and return to Kigali
Lake Kivu to Kigali
Drive to the shores of Lake Kivu for a relaxed morning before continuing to Kigali for your onward flight.
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