Explore the wonders of Rwanda on this 7 Days Gorillas and Chimpanzee Safari in Rwanda. Enquire Now With this tour, which includes a gorilla and chimpanzee hike, you can learn more about this amazing country, its varied wildlife, breathtaking mountain scenery, and its welcoming people.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival – Kigali International Airport.
Uon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be received by our company representative who will brief you on the 7 day safari in Rwanda and take you to a hotel already booked for you in Kigali. Depending on your arrival time, you may go on a tour of Kigali City where you will visit a number of places including the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi. Return to your hotel, have dinner and stay overnight.
Accommodation: Kigali Marriott Hotel, Hotel Chez Lando.
Meals: (Lunch, Dinner).
Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park.
The drive southwest towards Nyungwe will take the entire day today. On the way, make a stop at Nyabisindu, the former royal capital, to see a model of the Mwami’s (king’s) palace. Before reaching your lodge in the late afternoon, continue on to Huye and stop by the first-rate Ethnographic Museum, which has one of Africa’s best ethnographic collections.
Accommodation: One&Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Top View Hill Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Your small group’s journey to find chimpanzees in the scenic surroundings of Nyungwe Forest National Park begins early. In addition to these amazing primates, the rainforest is home to about 300 different kinds of birds, the Ruwenzori colobus, and the l’Hoest’s monkey. In the afternoon, go back to your resort to relax.
Accommodation: One&Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Top View Hill Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: Transfer to Gisenyi.
Stop for a picnic lunch en route to Gisenyi as you travel north along Lake Kivu’s eastern shore. You can spend the remainder of the afternoon lounging by your hotel’s pool or taking in the scenery from the sandy shore.
Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 5: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
Drive towards your lodge in Volcanoes National Park and the breathtaking views of the Virunga Mountains, a series of eight ancient volcanoes, after spending a free morning at your accommodation.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
Start your day early in order to find the amazing mountain gorillas. Depending on where the gorillas are, you may have to walk for up to six hours after receiving a briefing on proper trekking technique. After spending an unforgettable hour with them, head back to your accommodation to unwind. Why not extend your trip by one day to enjoy the wonders of a second gorilla walk, if you can?
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 7: Return to Kigali – Departure.
Drive back to Kigali airport for your onward flight.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch).
End of the 7 Days Gorillas and Chimpanzee Safari in Rwanda.
The 7 Days Gorillas and Chimpanzee Safari in Rwanda includes;
- 1 Gorilla Permit per person.
- 1 Chimpanzee 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.