5 Day Primate Adventure Rwanda | Gorilla Trekking

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5‑Day Primate Adventure Rwanda | Gorilla Trekking

Tour Highlights
  • Start kigali
  • End kigali
  • Main Country rwanda
  • Transportation -op-up-roof-4x4-vehicle
  • Main Focus Gorilla and/or chimp trekking only (without a game drive safari)
  • Safari Type Private Tour
  • Special Food Gluten-Free, Halal, Vegetarian, Lactose-Free, Diabetic-Friendly

Itinerary Overview

This 5 days Rwanda primate adventure combines unforgettable wildlife encounters, rainforest exploration, cultural experiences, and conservation-focused travel. The journey takes you from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park for mountain gorilla trekking and then to Nyungwe Forest National Park for chimpanzee tracking and guided forest walks.
Designed for adventure travelers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts, the safari offers a combination of primate encounters, scenic landscapes, outdoor activities, and authentic cultural experiences. Travelers explore Rwanda's volcanic mountains and tropical rainforests while gaining insight into the country's remarkable biodiversity and cultural heritage.

Itinerary Description

Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest
Guided rainforest forest walk
Kigali city tour
Community cultural experience in Kinigi
Scenic landscapes of Rwanda's volcanic highlands
Exploration of Rwanda's diverse forest ecosystems

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

Destination: Kigali City
Activities: Arrival at Kigali International Airport
Meet and greet with your safari representative
Airport transfer to the hotel
Check-in and relaxation
Safari briefing and preparation
Experience:

Arrive at Kigali International Airport, where you will meet your company representative and receive assistance before transferring to your hotel.

After check-in, enjoy time to relax and prepare for the upcoming primate adventure.


Accommodation: Hotel in Kigali
Meals: dinner, picnic
Drinks: water
Day 1 image

Day 2: Kigali City Tour then Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Destination: Kigali City
Activities:

Breakfast at the hotel
Guided Kigali city tour
Explore Kigali's cultural and historical highlights
Lunch
Scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park
Check in at the lodge and relaxation

Experience:

After breakfast, meet your professional safari guide and begin a guided Kigali city tour. Explore key areas of Rwanda's capital while learning about the country's history, culture, and modern development.

After lunch, depart Kigali and travel north toward Volcanoes National Park, passing through Rwanda's scenic countryside and dramatic mountainous landscapes.

Accommodation: Lodge near Volcanoes National Park
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Drinks: water
Day 2 image

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking then Community Cultural Experience

Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Activities:

Early breakfast
Transfer to the gorilla trekking briefing point
Mountain gorilla trekking
Wildlife and rainforest observation
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation
Visit a local community in Kinigi
Cultural activities and interaction with the local community

Experience:

After breakfast, meet your professional guide and proceed for your mountain gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park.

The trek takes place in the forested volcanic mountains and provides an opportunity to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Trekking duration and difficulty can vary depending on the location of the gorilla family assigned to your group.

After the trek, visit a local community for a cultural immersion experience, providing an opportunity to learn about local traditions, daily life, and community activities.

Accommodation: Lodge near Volcanoes National Park
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Drinks: water
Day 3 image

Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest then Guided Forest Walk

Destination: Nyungwe Forest National Park
Activities:

Breakfast
Scenic transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Check-in and lunch
Guided rainforest walk
Forest and wildlife observation
Relaxation at the lodge

Experience:

After breakfast, depart for Nyungwe Forest National Park, traveling through Rwanda's changing landscapes.

Upon arrival, enjoy a guided forest walk, exploring the rainforest environment and learning about its vegetation, wildlife, and ecological importance.

The forest walk provides a more relaxed opportunity to appreciate Nyungwe's rich natural environment before the following day's chimpanzee tracking experience.


Accommodation: Lodge near Nyungwe Forest
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Drinks: water
Day 4 image

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking the Transfer to Kigali

Destination:
Activities:

Early breakfast
Chimpanzee tracking
Guided rainforest exploration
Return to the lodge and refreshment
Transfer to Kigali
Departure from Kigali International Airport

Experience:

Rise early for chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest. Accompanied by your professional guide, enter the rainforest in search of chimpanzees and experience one of Rwanda's most distinctive primate encounters.

After the activity, begin the journey back to Kigali for your departure.

The safari ends with your transfer to Kigali International Airport or your preferred drop-off point.

Accommodation:
Meals: breakfast, picnic
Drinks: water
Day 5 image

Include

  • Parking fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned
  • All accommodations mentioned
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • Drinks

Cancellation Policy

  • 1– 7 days prior to the start date: 100% of the total cost no refund
  • 8 – 20 days prior to the start date: 80% of the total cost
  • 21 – 30 days prior to the start date: 70% of the total cost
  • 31 – 60 days prior to the start date: 50% of the total cost
  • 61 days+ prior to the start date: 0% of the total cost full refund