8-Day Rwanda Primate Adventure Safari=An Unforgettable Journey Through The Land Of A Thousand Hills

Embark on an incredible 8-day adventure safari in Rwanda, a country celebrated for its stunning landscapes and diverse primate populations. This comprehensive tour is designed for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, offering in-depth experiences with three of Rwanda’s most iconic primate species. You will enjoy a scenic journey through the country, with highlights including chimpanzee trekking, a thrilling canopy walk in Nyungwe National Park, a serene boat ride on Lake Kivu, and unforgettable gorilla and golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park. This safari promises a blend of thrilling encounters and cultural immersion.

Safari Rates & Accommodation

  • Rates based on 6 Pax (Foreign Non-Residents)
    • Accommodation options on full board
    • Cost per person: 4790 USD (Mid-range)
    • Minimum: 6 people

Inclusions

  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
  • Accommodation and meals as per itinerary.
  • Gorilla permit ($1500 per person).
  • Chimpanzee permit (per person).
  • Golden Monkey permit (per person).
  • En route lunches.
  • Boat ride on Lake Kivu.
  • Soft drinks during meals.
  • Visit to Diane Fossey Institute.
  • Visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial ground.
  • Canopy walk permit.
  • Services of an English-speaking driver/guide.
  • 1-liter bottle of mineral water per day per person.
  • Porter fee while trekking if needed.

Exclusions

  • Airfare & Visa.
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping, etc.).
  • Tips to local guides.
  • Personal insurance.

Itinerary

1 DAY 1: ARRIVAL & KIGALI TRANSFER

Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our guide. After a warm welcome, you will be transferred to your booked hotel in Kigali for dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for the adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Hotel des Mille Collines.

Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner

2 DAY 2: TRANSFER TO NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK

 Following an early breakfast, we will journey to the Western Province. En route, we will visit the Royal Palace Museum and the Ethnographic Museum to explore Rwanda's rich history and traditional culture. After an en route lunch, we'll arrive at Nyungwe National Park for a relaxed afternoon.

Accommodation: Kivu lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

3 DAY 3: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING AT NYUNGWE

Today's main event is a thrilling chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe's natural forest, which is home to 13 primate species. After a briefing, you will enter the forest and spend a dedicated hour observing the chimpanzees. The afternoon is for relaxing or an optional visit to a local tea plantation.

Accommodation: kivu lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

4 DAY 4: CANOPY WALK & TRANSFER TO GISENYI

 This morning, enjoy the exhilarating canopy walk, a 70-meter suspended bridge offering a treetop perspective of the Nyungwe forest. Afterward, we will transfer to Gisenyi, cruising along the stunning Kivu belt with panoramic views of Lake Kivu and the Congo side. You will spend the afternoon at leisure by the beach.

Accommodation: Kivu lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

5 DAY 5: LAKE KIVU BOAT RIDE & TRANSFER TO MUSANZE

 Start the day with a boat ride to explore the beautiful islands of Lake Kivu, a popular spot for birdwatching and known for its bat-harboring islands. We will then drive to Musanze, a town near Volcanoes National Park, and visit the renowned Diane Fossey Institute before settling in at our lodge.

Accommodation: Mountain gorilla view lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

6 DAY 6: GORILLA TREKKING AT VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

 The pinnacle of your safari awaits! After a morning briefing, you will enter the jungle to search for the elusive mountain gorillas. This unforgettable experience allows you to spend an hour observing a gorilla family, capturing their unique social behaviors. A reasonable degree of fitness is required for this trek.

Accommodation: Mountain gorilla view lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

7 DAY 7: GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING & RETURN TO KIGALI

 Today, we'll embark on a less strenuous but equally exciting golden monkey trekking adventure. You will get to spend an hour with these playful primates. Afterward, we'll return to Kigali, with time permitting, we can visit local markets and the Kigali Genocide Memorial before heading to your hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel des mille collines

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

8 DAY 8: DEPARTURE FROM KIGALI

After a final breakfast, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport to catch your flight home, filled with wonderful memories of your Rwanda adventure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast.

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