Rwanda, known as the “country of a thousand hills,” is the destination of your Gorilla Tracking Rwanda trip. Trekking with gorillas and chimpanzees are both possible in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe National Park, respectively. You have the choice to go on a Kigali city excursion, go golden monkey tracking, or visit Nyungwe Forest National Park for a canopy walk, among other things, in addition to trekking Rwandan gorillas.
Overview
- Day one: Arrival and transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park.
- Day two: Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest National Park.
- Day three: Drive to Volcanoes National Park.
- Day Four: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
- Day Five: Departure back to Kigali to end the tour.
Booking this African safari itinerary guarantees an unforgettable wildlife experience, immersing you in breathtaking landscapes and close encounters with iconic animals like gorillas, lions, elephants, and rhinos. It combines luxury and adventure, with expert guides ensuring safety and the best game-viewing opportunities. Carefully planned routes take you through diverse ecosystems, from savannas to lush wetlands, maximizing your chances of witnessing the Big Five. With seamless accommodations, cultural experiences, and conservation-focused travel, this itinerary offers a once-in-a-lifetime journey into the heart of Africa.
DAY 1: Arrival and transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park.
When you arrive, a knowledgeable tour guide will be there to greet you and show you around Kigali and the surrounding area to give you a feel for this beautiful land of a thousand hills. We will drive you to Nyungwe for the night after this expedition.
Accommodation
Savings Plan: Chimpanzee Lodge
Middle Price Point: Hotel Nyungwe Top View Hill
Elegance: Unique and Personal Young Nyungwe!
Weekly Menu: Two Meals Per Day
Four to five hours of driving
DAY 2: Chimpanzee trekking or Canopy walk in Nyungwe
You will be driven to the headquarters of Nyungwe jungle National Park for a briefing after breakfast. Following that, you will go chimpanzee trekking in the jungle. You will need to get up early in the morning if you want to have a chance of seeing chimpanzees at Nyungwe Forest National Park because they are semi-habituated. Also, if you’re up for an adventure, there’s the canopy walk, which takes you throughout the forest to see different kinds of monkeys and birds. Stop back at the lodge for the night.
Accommodation
Savings Plan: Chimpanzee Lodge
Middle Price Point: Hotel Nyungwe Top View Hill
Elegance: Unique and Personal Young Nyungwe!
Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast Menu
Time required to drive: 45 minutes
DAY 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Your journey to Volcanoes National Park will begin after breakfast, and you will arrive in the late afternoon. After saying goodbye to Nyungwe Forest National Park, you will spend the night at your lodge.
Place to stay:
Le Bambou and Da Vinci Gorilla Lodges: Costs
Upper Range: Five Volcanoes Resort
Five-Star: The One and Only Gorilla Lodge
Total travel time: six to seven hours
Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast Menu
DAY 4: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Get a head start on your day with a delicious lodge breakfast before taking an exhilarating drive through the Switzerland of Rwanda Park. This park is ideal for gorilla trekking because of its lush indigenous forest and its ability to reveal the true beauty of nature. Participating in this activity will put you in the middle of a bizarre rainforest experience complete with the chirping of tropical birds, the uncommon golden monkey’s chatter, and the fresh droppings of the elusive populations of elephant and buffalo. Enjoy lunch at the lodge before unwinding at the end of a long and eventful day.
Place to stay:
Le Bambou and Da Vinci Gorilla Lodges: Costs
Upper Range: Five Volcanoes Resort
Five-Star: The One and Only Gorilla Lodge
Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast Menu
DAY 5: To Kigali
Your international flight departs from Kigali, therefore it’s a good idea to return there after breakfast.
Two hours of driving
Planned Meals: Morning Meal and Lunch
Includes
Excludes
- All transportation as scheduled
- All Activities Included in the itinerary
- All park entrance fees
- Meals: breakfast – lunch and dinner as shown
- English speaking driver guide
- Complementary bottled water
- Airport transfers on first and last day
- Every Accommodation included
- Anything outside the regular itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
- Any items of personal nature
- International vaccinations
- Local and international flights
- Personal Travel insurance
- Visa Fees
- Tips and souvenirs
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