This 6 Days Rwanda gorilla safari is a primate tour in Rwanda which also includes tracking chimpanzees and golden monkeys. It also includes visiting Lake Kivu in the west of the country. Meet face to face with the endangered gorillas in Volcanoes National park and chimpanzees in Nyungwe national park for a lifetime experience. The trip also involve canopy walk for great aerial views of wildlife and the beautiful surroundings of Nyungwe national park. This trip starts and ends in Kigali, Rwanda.
6 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari - Trip summary
Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe National park.
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking and afternoon Forest Canopy walk.
Day 3. Transfer to Gisenyi on the shores of L. Kivu
Day 4: Boat cruise and transfer to Volcanoes NP
Day 5. Gorilla tracking and afternoon cultural walk.
Day 6. Golden monkey tracking, transfer back to Kigali and city tour.
Detailed Itinerary of the 6 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari
Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe National park
In the morning, you will be picked by the tour guide and set off a scenic drive to Nyungwe National park. You will have en route visit to Nyanza Kings palace for cultural visit, Butare national museum, Murambi genocide museum among others. Proceed and reach Nyungwe in the evening for dinner and overnight at Gisakura Guesthouse (budget)/Emeraude Kivu Resort (Deluxe/ luxury).
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking and afternoon Forest Canopy walk
In the morning, you will set off to the forest for chimpanzee tracking adventure. Embark to the hotel for lunch and in the afternoon, go for forest canopy walk to enjoy the panoramic views of the forest. Dinner and overnight (Day 1).
Day 3. Transfer to Gisenyi on the shores of L. Kivu
Early morning, you will set off a spectacular drive to Gisenyi on the upper shores of L. Kivu. In the evening, embark on a canoe rid with the singing fishermen on the lake as you enjoy the scenic views of the sun setting over the lake. Dinner and overnight at L. Kivu Serena hotel (luxury)/ Paradise Malahide (deluxe)
Day 4: Boat cruise and transfer to Volcanoes NP
In the morning, you will go for a boat cruise to the hot springs. On return, you will transfer to Volcanoes NP. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Gorilla View lodge/ Five volcanoes hotel/ Tiloreza Volcanoes eco lodge (luxury)/ Gorilla Solution lodge / Davinci gorilla lodge(deluxe)/ Muhabura hotel (budget).
Day 5. Gorilla tracking and afternoon cultural walk
Early morning, with packed lunch, you will go to the park headquarters for briefing before embarking on the gorilla tracking adventure. In the evening, you will go for a cultural walk to Iby'wachu for cultural visit where you will learn more about the Banyarwanda culture. Dinner and overnight (Day 4).
Day 6. Golden monkey tracking, transfer back to Kigali and city tour
Early morning, you will go for golden monkey tracking, enjoy them play in the forest. On return, transfer to Kigali, reaching early to visit the Gisozi genocide memorial, local markets among others. You will then transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Included in this tour package;
• Hiking permit fee
• 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.
Safari Lodges & Vehicles
