The ideal 8 Days Rwanda Congo Gorilla Trekking Tour has been customised to enjoy a comparison visit to the Eastern Lowland Gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National Park and the Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Enquire Now With the most experienced safari guide to assist you with the border crossing procedure into the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we take pride in customising multi-country primate safaris so you may enjoy visits to gorillas, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys. The gorilla trekking, Golden Monkey, and Chimpanzee stays in opulent lodges that have cultivated a positive working connection with Primate Safari Experiences over the years are the main highlights of the safari. Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Golden Monkey Tracking at Volcanoes National Park, Cultural Encounters at Iby’iwachu Cultural Village, Chimpanzee Tracking at Nyungwe Forest National Park, and Eastern Lowland Gorilla Trekking at Kahuzi Biega National Park are all included in the 8-day Rwanda Congo Gorilla Trekking Tour.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
On arrival you will be welcomed by our tour guide, who will take you for a city tour. You will visit Gisozi genocide memorial, craft shop and local market. After, the driver will drive you to Ruhengeri the home of gorillas.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Lodge, Virunga Lodge.
Meals: (Lunch, Dinner).
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience – Visit Twin Lakes
After breakfast, you will visit Kinigi Park Headquarters to observe the gorillas in Parc National des Volcans. Tracking gorillas across hills and forests may be challenging, taxing, and stressful; at times, it can take up to eight hours. After you’ve found the gorillas, spend an hour with them taking photos and videos before returning to the park’s main office to collect your certificate. After lunch, explore the Twin Lakes of Rubondo and Bulera while admiring the surrounding landscape and a variety of species.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Lodge, Virunga Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking Experience
After breakfast in the morning, you will return to the same forest to see the golden monkeys, another endangered species. They are habituated, so the trip is not as exhausting as it would be for gorillas, and you can enjoy seeing them jump around the tops of the trees. After that, head back to your resort for lunch. The guide will take you to the Ibyi’wachu cultural village after lunch. This cultural ensemble performs songs, dance, and Kinyarwanda. Discover Rwandan culture here.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Lodge, Virunga Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park.
After breakfast drive to Nyungwe National park, the home of chimpanzees.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel, Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe – Canopy Walk Experience.
After breakfast, you’ll go chimpanzee tracking. The Lhotse’s monkey and the grey-cheeked Mangabey are two other monkeys you may encounter. Like in most tropical jungles, you may encounter birds beside the road in addition to the beautiful birds. Enjoy the opportunity to observe chimpanzees in their natural environment. After lunch, take a canopy walk—the first of its type in East Africa. This is a great place to see the incredible richness of this rare woodland. Monkeys and other primates can be seen up close in the canopies, and you can take in the majority of the attractions from above.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel, Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 6: Nature Walk-Cross Cyangugu/Rusizi Border to Congo.
One of the highlights of Nyungwe is the Waterfall Trail, which is an incredible climb. It takes three to five hours and begins at the park’s Gisakura side. Through a primeval-looking “Hollywood”-style rainforest with trees covered in vines and a humid, heavy atmosphere, the trail winds up and down steep hillsides. The main attraction is a secluded waterfall where you can swim shallowly. Following that, the guide will take you across the Congo’s Cyangungu/Rusizi border.
Accommodation: Begonias Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 7: Low Land Gorilla Tracking in Kahuzi Biega National Park
After an early breakfast, proceed to Kahuzi Biega National Park’s lowland gorilla monitoring location. It’s an incredible experience to go up against lowland gorillas, which are larger than their mountain counterparts. Compared to mountain gorillas, lowland gorillas live in larger families; once you see the incredible primates, you won’t regret your safari adventure! You return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay after tracking.
Accommodation: Begonias Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 8: Return to Kigali – Departure.
In the morning after Breakfast, The guide will drive you back to Kigali for your flight back home.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch).
End of the 8 Days Rwanda Congo Gorilla Trekking Tour.
The 8 Days Rwanda Congo Gorilla Trekking Tour includes;
- 2 Gorilla Permits per person.
- 1 Chimpanzee Permit per person.
- 1 Golden 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.