Our 8 Days Rwanda Primate Tracking Safari comprises the most popular tourist activities in Rwanda. Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is one of the few sites on Earth where you may view mountain gorillas. This explains why so many visitors come to Rwanda each year to go gorilla trekking in the country’s northeast. Proceed to Nyungwe Forest National Park to track chimps. This is one of our most popular and captivating safaris because it offers an excellent opportunity to see chimpanzees in the country of a thousand hills in southwest Rwanda.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival – Kigali International Airport
When you arrive at Kigali International Airport, our driver will greet you and transport you to your accommodation for supper and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel, Hotel Chez Lando.
Meals: (Dinner).
Day 2: Kigali City Tour – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast at the hotel, see the city and the Genocide Memorial Museum. Then, eat lunch at a local Kigali restaurant. After that, take a scenic drive through Volcanoes National Park. The journey north takes you past the scenic terraced hills that make up much of Rwanda’s landscape before slowly dropping to the base of the Virunga Volcanoes, where you may occasionally glimpse up to five peaks.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Mount Gorilla View Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
You will have an amazing opportunity to see the iconic Rwandan mountain gorillas today, assuming gorilla permits are available. Following the gorillas through the Virungas’ wooded slopes is an incredible experience. If you’re lucky, you might get to spend an hour with the gorillas. You will return in time for a late lunch at the base. It can take a full day to locate some gorilla families, especially in muddy and rainy conditions. After lunch, return to the lodge to rest for the afternoon.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Mount Gorilla View Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park
Following breakfast, you will depart for Golden Monkeys Trekking to see the well-known Rwandan mountain. After lunch at The Lodge, leave the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes and travel to Kibuye, the capital of Rwanda’s Western Province and nicknamed “beach city.” Kibuye is home to rocky beaches, tranquil islands, and the stunning Ndaba Falls, which are only a short drive from the city.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Mount Gorilla View Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 5: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park – Canopy Walk
After an early breakfast, you will leave your lodge and go to Nyungwe National Park. This hilly rainforest reserve, located between 1600 and 2950 meters above sea level, is home to over 260 different tree and plant species, as well as over 100 different orchid varieties and gigantic lobelia. The park’s stunning environment complements its remarkable biodiversity. After lunch at the Lodge, join the optional canopy walk in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel, Emeraude Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 6: Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park
After a great breakfast at your lodge, embark on an adventurous walk to locate chimpanzee groups. It is thought that 400 to 500 Rwandan chimpanzees live in Nyungwe National Park, which contains a tiny village in the Cyamudongo forest. As they pant-hoot through the dark jungle, expect to hear these lively monkeys before seeing them. While hiking, you may encounter migratory birds such as the red-breasted sparrow hawk, grey-cheeked hornbill, Ross’ turaco, and royal sunbird. After lunch, enjoy a leisurely stroll around the grounds or make use of the lodge’s amenities.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel, Emeraude Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 7: Colobus Monkey Tracking in Nyungwe Forest.
After an early breakfast at your lodge, you will embark on an exhilarating walk to locate populations of Colobus Monkeys. While hiking, you may encounter migratory birds such as the red-breasted sparrow hawk, grey-cheeked hornbill, Ross’ turaco, and royal sunbird. After lunch, enjoy a leisurely stroll around the grounds or make use of the lodge’s amenities.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel, Emeraude Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 8: Return to Kigali – Departure.
After breakfast, drive to Butare, Rwanda’s cultural centre, which has numerous universities and the renowned Mwami Palace (King’s Palace). Visit the Butare National Museum, as well. It is an ethnographic museum that displays historical artefacts, maps, pictures, and traditional dress. After lunch at a neighbourhood cafe in Butare, you will be transported to Kigali International Airport to prepare for your next trip.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch).
End of the 8 Days Rwanda Primate Tracking Safari.
The 8 Days Rwanda Primate Tracking Safari includes;
- 1 Gorilla Permit per person.
- 1 Chimpanzee Permit per person.
- 1 Colobus Monkey Permit per person.
- Transportation in a 4WD safari vehicle.
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide.
- Park Entrance Fees.
- Bottled water in the car.
- Accommodation and Meals as per itinerary.
- Government Taxes.
However, the tour cost excludes; Air Fare, Visa fees, personal shopping bills, travel insurance, tips to local guides, souvenirs, items of personal nature such as laundry, cigarettes and items not listed as included in the cost.