Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
You will be met by our driver/guide upon arrival at Kigali International Airport and be
transferred to Kigali for a city tour including a genocide memorial site and shopping of African art and craft. Later, proceed to Ruhengeri to enjoy the rolling hills for which Rwanda is famous for. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Nest Lodge/La Palme Hotel/Kinigi Guest House
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in PNV
Have an early breakfast and be transferred to Kinigi Park Headquarter for briefing before you start the trekking activity in the park. Trekking through the forest, hills and swamps can be tough, strenuous and tiring, sometimes taking up to 8 hours in the forest. But coming in contact with the great primates is well worth the effort. You spend one hour with the gorillas which is a truly amazing experience. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Nest Lodge/La Palme Hotel/Kinigi Guest House
Day 3: Drive to Nyungwe Forest
After breakfast drive to Nyungwe Forest, a renowned home to over 13 primates species including chimpanzees. Drive further southwards visit the Old kings Palace in Nyanza. Drive past green hills of tea plantations and the vast Nyungwe Forest. Check in at ORTPN Gisakura Guest House (FB) for an overnight.
Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe Forest
Early start trekking for the chimpanzees, this can take anything from a few hours to a full day depending on where the chimpanzees are. It should be mentioned that it is not guaranteed to see the chimps as they are unpredictable and can move long distances in one day. There are several other primates in Nyungwe such as the Rwenzori colobus, L’Hoest’s monkey, Silver monkey, Owl faced monkey and the Grey cheeked Mangabey. Dinner and overnight Gisakura Guest House
Day 5: Departure
Transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight back home.
END OF THE TOUR IN RWANDA
Below are the different Rwanda Safari Offers available at discounted prices within this year of the Gorilla. These tours will enable you discover Rwanda's unique delights; Parc National des Volcans (PNV) in the Virunga volcanoes, home to the mountain gorillas to which Dian Fossey dedicated her life, Nyungwe Forest, one of the largest montane forests in Central Africa and Akagera National Park, a savannah park with elephants, hippo and crocodile.
| TOUR | WHAT TO SEE | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Days Gorilla Safari in PNV | See the gorillas in PNV | From USD 950 |
| 4 Days Gorilla Safari (gorilla tracking twice ) | Trek the mountain gorillas in PNV twice | From USD 1650 |
| 5 Days Gorillas, Chimps | Track the gorillas and chimpanzees in Rwanda | From USD 1880 |
| 7 Days Classic Rwanda Safari | See Rwanda's willdife; birds, gorillas, chimpanzees etc | From USD 2300 |