The 5 days Rwanda gorillas and chimp trekking safari gives you a glimpse of Rwanda’s primate diversity. A visit to Volcanoes National Park, home of the mountain gorillas and then Nyungwe Forest NP; home to the chimpanzees and other primate species will be fulfilling. You will stay at the most luxurious lodges in the area and enjoy first class service. Go gorilla trekking in the bamboo forest of Volcanoes National Park located in North Western Rwanda. The 6 Days safari gives you chance to meet of one of the 10 gorilla families living in this forest. You will enjoy a trek to see golden monkeys whose lively character make them best. Volcanoes Park is also home to the endangered golden monkeys, colobus monkeys, forest elephants and chimpanzees. The pak also boosts in over 180 birds which make it a paradise for birders. Yo can also take part in Volcano hiking, nature walkins, bird watching, cultural tours and visiting twin lakes during your safari to VNP. The 6 Days Rwanda safari also take you to Nyungwe Forest National park home for the endangered chimpanzees. Be part of the lifetime chimpanzee trekking in either Cyamudongo forest or the main Nyungwe Forest to meet up with your close relatives. Canopy walk is another interesting adventure you will do on this 5 Days safari guided by Gorilla Trek Africa
Trip Summary
Day 1: Pick up from Kigali and transfer to Nyungwe Forest NP (5-6hrs drive)
Day 2: Chimp tracking and afternoon canopy walk
Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Tracking and afternoon nature/cultural walk.
Day 5: Golden monkey tracking and transfer back to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Kigali and transfer to Nyungwe Forest NP (5-6hrs drive)
In the morning, you will be picked from your hotel and be driven southwards to Nyungwe NP. An en route stop over at the King’s palace Nyanza and another at the Butare national museum may captivate your journey and help you stretch your legs during this long drive. The Nyanza king’s palace is a replica of the ancient palace the King of Rwanda kingdom and you will be taken through the experience of how a king used to live and go about his daily activities. Proceed to reach your lodge in the afternoon. Overnight at One and Only Nyungwe house.
Day 2: Chimp tracking and afternoon canopy walk
In the morning, you will be driven to the park office for briefing and proceed to track chimps in either Uwinka forest or Kyamudongo forest that is a bit detached from the main forest. On your trek, you may be lucky to see other primate species including black and white colobus monkey and other monkey species. Once you have reached where the chimps are, you will be allowed a maximum of 1hr to be with them and later return to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you will go for a canopy walk to see an aerial view of this forest. Overnight at One and Only Nyungwe house. FB
Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
You will be picked from your lodge after breakfast and drive northwards to Volcanoes National Park, with en route stops for sightseeing.. Dinner and overnight stay at Bisate lodge / Sabyinyo Silverback lodge. FB
Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Tracking and afternoon nature/cultural walk.
Assemble at the park headquarters for a briefing in the morning together with your trekking gear and drinking water and ascend in the forest to track the gorillas. Once you have caught up with them, you will be allowed not more than an hour to observe, learn and take photos of these gentle giants before returning to your lodge. In the evening, you may go for cultural walk to the Iby’wachu village for a cultural treat or take a nature walk to the twin lakes. Dinner and overnight stay at your Lodge.
Day 5: Golden monkey tracking and transfer back to Kigali.
In the morning, you will go for briefing at the park headquarters and proceed for golden monkey tracking, a somehow easier trek that is less strenuous compared to the gorilla trek. You are also allowed to be with them for not more than an hour. On return, you will transfer back to Kigali.
Price: USD9900 per person staying at Bisate lodge and One and Only Nyungwe house
USD7900 per person staying at Sabyinyo Silverback lodge and One and Only Nyungwe house
Included in this tour package;
• Gorilla Permit
• Golden Monkey Trekking Permit
• Park Ranger Fees
• Relevant Government Taxes
• Full Board Accommodation
• Full time English speaking Driver/Guide
• Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends.
Exclusions:
• Airfares
• Visa Fees for Rwanda
• Personal Insurance
• Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.
Safari Lodges and Vehicles
