This tour offers you an opportunity to track chimps in Rwanda and trek through the low land forests of Congo to see the low land gorillas. The trip experience, is crowned by a visit to the Lwiro primate sanctuary to see hundreds of orphaned primates.This trip will also give you a chance to experience life in two different countries and glance at their different natural features.
Trip summary
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest.
Day 2: Chimp tracking and afternoon Canopy walk
Day 3: Transfer to Bukavu in Congo via Kamembe border post
Day 4: Lowland gorilla tracking and visit Lwiro sanctuary
Day 5: Transfer back to Kigali
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Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest.
In the morning, you will be picked from Kigali and transfer southwards to Nyungwe Forest NP. En route stops at the King’s palace Nyanza may enrich you with knowledge about how ancient kings of Rwanda lived, while a stopover at Butare National Museum will give you a glimpse of Rwanda’s natural history. You will then proceed to Nyungwe Forest NP, reaching in the late afternoon. Overnight at Gisakura guest house (budget)/ Emeraude Kivu lodge (deluxe/luxury)/ One and Only Nyungwe house (high end)
Day 2: Chimp tracking and afternoon Canopy walk
In the morning, you will be transferred to the park headquarters at Uwinka for briefing and proceed to track chimps. The time one takes to find these primates is not specific and depends on one’s luck and the movement of these animals on a particular day. Once you catch up with them, you will be allowed a maximum of 1hr to observe and take photos before returning to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you will go for a canopy walk to catch the spectacular views of the forest from high above and later return to your lodge. Overnight at day 1
Day 3: Transfer to Bukavu in Congo via Kamembe border post
In the morning, you will transfer to the Congo border in Kamembe where your Congo guide will pick you up from and transfer you to Bukavu. Overnight and dinner at Panorama hotel.
Day 4: Lowland gorilla tracking and visit Lwiro sanctuary
In the morning, you will be driven to the Kahuzi Biega NP headquarters for briefing before proceeding to track the low land gorillas. Once you catch a glimpse of them, you will be allowed to stay with them for not more than 1hr and later return to your hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Lwiro Primates rehabilitation center to see the orphaned primates that include chimps and other monkey species. You will tour the facility and learn about the conservation work being done there before returning to your hotel. Overnight and dinner at Panorama hotel.
Day 5: Transfer back to Kigali
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the border by your Congo guide and proceed to Kigali with your Rwanda guide.
Safari Cost includes
• Chimpanzee permits
• Nyiragongo hiking fees
• 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
• Personal Insurance
• Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities
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- Mandatory hand washing
- Mandatory face masking
- Keep a distance of 2 meters away
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