Our 5 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari takes you to track mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National park and chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Visit Rwanda with Luxury Rwanda Safaris for the absolute best experience.
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport
Upon your morning or afternoon arrival at Kigali International airport, complete the Immigration formalities. On your arrival exit, you will meet the driver guide holding a paper bearing your names. Meet and greet with our office representative then you will be driven to Ruhengeri with Optional visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund which is a multi-acre facility eco-friendly facility proceeds to Ruhengeri. It’s the gateway to Volcanoes National Park, It is known for its Mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. The park encompasses the soaring Mount Karisimbi and 4 other forested volcanoes. On the town’s outskirts, dense greenery surrounds the bat-filled Musanze Caves. Meals and Overnight at Bisate Lodge (Luxury) or Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (High end) Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner. Click Here To Enquire
Day 2: Volcanoes Gorilla trekking and Iby’Iwacu Cultural Experience
Have an early morning breakfast at your hotel. Pick and wear the Gorilla trekking attires, you will be transferred to the starting point for briefing and you will be grouped into 8 people. Each group will be assigned to a specific gorilla family. Begin your walk into the forest, which might take 2-6 hours, but you are entitled to 1 hour of interacting with the Mountain Gorillas. The mountain ranges of this region are a rich mosaic of montane ecosystems holding the evergreen and bamboo forest, open grassland, swamp and heath. The park is part of the Virunga Massif consisting of several mountain ranges, including Karisimbi—the highest at 4,507m, Bisoke with many Crater Lakes, Sabinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura. Later you will be returned, and that marks the end of your Mountain Gorilla trekking session. The evening will be spent on Iby Iwacu cultural experience to explore the tradition, norm and culture of the Rwandan people. Meals and Overnight at Bisate Lodge (Luxury) or Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (High end) Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park (5 hours drive)
After breakfast, drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park which is rich in biodiversity and very beautiful. The mountainous area is rich of wildlife including the small population of chimpanzees with the other 12 species of primates like L’hoest Monkey, Red-tailed monkey, crowned monkey, Dent’s Mona Monkey, Velvet Monkey, Olive baboon, Grey-cheeked mangabeys among others. On arrival have lunch and the evening will be for resting and relaxation. Overnight at One & Only Nyungwe House (Luxury) or Mantis Kivu Marina Bay (High end) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk
Today, you indulge in chimpanzee tracking. Nyungwe Forest National Park is rich in biodiversity and very beautiful. The mountainous area is rich of wildlife including the small population of chimpanzees and only 8 people are allowed to track the chimps each day. It is also an opportunity to see the other 12 species of primates in Nyungwe Forest National Park including L’hoest Monkey, Red-tailed monkey, crowned monkey, Dent’s Mona Monkey, Velvet Monkey, Olive baboon, Grey-cheeked mangabeys among others. Botanists will marvel at the 1,068 plant species and 140 orchids. The bird watching is among the best in Africa with 322 bird’s species including Red-collared Babbler and 29 other Albertine Rift Endemic species. Butterflies are also a common sight, with at least 120 species. The evening will be spent on Canopy walk. This 90 meters suspended metallic bridge will give you a great overview of Nyungwe forest and on a luck day spot one or two more primates in the forest as you take a walk on this bridge. Overnight at One & Only Nyungwe House (Luxury) or Mantis Kivu Marina Bay (High end)
Day 5: Transfer to Kigali Airport. Travel time +5 hours
Leave your lodge after breakfast ready for the drive back to Kigali. En-route visit to the Royal Palace Museum and Ethnographic Museum in Southern Province and it will make you learn the Rwandan culture, norms and traditional style of Kingship life. Upon your arrival at the city, proceed to airport to catch up with your evening flight to the next destination. Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch. END OF SERVICE.
The 5 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari package includes;
- Transportation by 4 WD Safari vehicles, Fuel expenses
- The costs also cover the services of English speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation and Meals while on safari as shown on the program
- 1 soft drink per meal i.e. a soda or mineral water at/during lunch and dinner
- Park entrance fees
- One gorilla permit per person
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Canopy walk
- Iby Iwacu Cultural Experience
- Airport drop off on the same day
- Ranger fees
- Fuel plus all activities while on the tour as will be detailed in your itinerary.
- AMREF Emergency Evacuation Insurance covers
Excluded in the 5 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari are:
Local and international flights, Airport transfers, accommodation in Kigali, visit to Ellen DeGeneres campus, Personal Travel insurance, Visa Fees, drinks, cigarettes, tips, souvenirs and any other items of personal nature.