6 Days/ 5 Nights Parc National des Volcans (Gorillas) & Nyungwe National Park (Chimpanzees) Safari - Rwanda

(Our 6 days/5 Nights Rwanda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda. It involves visiting Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla Trekking and Nyungwe Forest National Park for Chimpanzee Tracking.)

6 Days/ 5 Nights Rwanda Gorillas & Chimpanzees Safari

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6 Days/ 5 Nights Rwanda Gorillas & Chimpanzees Safari is a Gorilla and Chimp tracking Rwanda safari that takes you through the 2 best National Parks of Rwanda, which include Nyungwe National Park – a home to 13 primates species and Volcanoes National Park – home of 360 Mountain Gorillas.

Our 6 Days/ 5 Nights Rwanda Gorillas & Chimpanzees Safari begins and ends in Kigali. The tour takes a visit to Nyungwe, in South West of Rwanda, a huge afro-montane forest. With over 10000 square kilometers in size, Nyungwe is the undisputed giant in Central Africa.

The natural forest is renowned for its large troops of Colobus monkeys, Chimpanzees, Butterflies and a rich variety of Orchids. Over 300 bird species have been recorded. Visit some cultural sites en route - the Museum in Butare and the palace at Nyanza.

Visit Parc National des Volcans (PNV) in the north of Rwanda where about 300 Mountain Gorillas live. You can track gorillas, climb the Visoke Volcano, track the golden monkeys or visit the Karisoke Research Centre, which Dian Fossey the famous primatologist set up, or visit local villages.

Explore the Genocide Memorial Museum, Kimironko fruits markets, the old town of Nyamirambo, the new handicraft village and the Batwa pottery and dance center among others.

6 Days/ 5 Nights Rwanda Gorillas & Chimpanzees Safari Summary Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Rwanda at Kigali International Airport and explore Kigali City Tour
Day 2: Nyungwe National Park Hiking and trekking Colobus trails
Day 3: Chimp trekking in Nyungwe forest – Kibuye City
Day 4: Kibuye – Gisenyi – Ruhengeri – Parc National des Volcans, Kinigi (PNV)
Day 5: Parc National des Volcans Gorillas tracking Adventure
Day 6: Final day in Rwanda

6 Days/ 5 Nights Rwanda Gorillas & Chimpanzees Safari Prices

Notes

6 Days/ 5 Nights Rwanda Gorillas & Chimpanzees Safari Prices Include:

* Gorilla Tracking Permit
* Chimps Trekking Permit

* Relevant Government Taxes

* Entrance Fee to Kimironko fruits markets

* Fee to the Batwa pottery and dance centre
* Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle

* Entrance Fee to the Genocide Memorial Entrance

* Entrance Fee to Nyamirambo and Muslim quarter

* Services of our professional English speaking Driver/ Guide

* Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends
* Full Board Accommodation (5 Nights) and en-route meals as indicated in the itinerary

6 Days/ 5 Nights Rwanda Gorillas & Chimpanzees Safari Prices Exclude:

* Airfares
* Visa Fees
* Personal Insurance
* Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities

6 Days/ 5 Nights Rwanda Gorillas & Chimpanzees Safari Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Rwanda at Kigali International Airport and Explore Kigali City Tour
After your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our safari or company guide who will take you around for a city Tour where you will visit the Genocide Memorial Museum, curio markets and the Kimironko fruits markets where you have a chance to meet the local people and choose your preferred fruit basket.

Kigali city tour also includes the old town of Nyamirambo and Muslim quarter, the new handicraft village and other shops, the Batwa pottery and dance centre and the Gisozi Genocide Memorial. The tour takes a couple of hours and is so interesting. After lunch, connect to Nyungwe Park for dinner and Overnight. Approximate driving time: 6 hours.

Accommodation Option:

Mid range Accommodation: Ibis Hotel

Luxury Accommodation: Nyugwe Forest Lodge

Budget Accommodation: Gisakura Guest House

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Nyungwe National Park Hiking and Trekking Colobus Trails
Have an early breakfast, enter Nyungwe forest to track the Nyungwe Colobus monkeys. Have a walk in the forest and learning experience conducted by our knowledgeable tour-guides who are well versed in botany, ornithology and interspecies relationship in Nyungwe forest.

Return to your respective lodge for lunch. Relax in late afternoon as and wait for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Accommodation Option:

Mid range Accommodation: Ibis Hotel

Luxury Accommodation: Nyugwe Forest Lodge

Budget Accommodation: Gisakura Guest House

Meal Plan {Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Chimp Trekking in Nyungwe forest – Kibuye City

You are expected to wake up a bit early enough, have your breakfast and then enter Nyungwe forest to track the chimpanzees. This will take 1-8 hours but if you wish to stay and sight these chimpanzees, that’s ok only that you will find a late lunch at the Lodge.

For those who are not interested, will have to return to the lodge for lunch and wait for those who stayed in the forest.

Accommodation Option:

Budget Accommodation: Home St jean

Luxury Accommodation: Morial Hill Resort or Birambye Lodge

Mid range Accommodation: Kibuye Guest house or Hotel Centre Bethanie

Day 4: Kibuye – Gisenyi – Ruhengeri – Parc National des Volcans, Kinigi (PNV)

After an early breakfast, connect to Kinigi (Volcanoes National Park Head quarters) from Kibuye via Gisenyi and Ruhengeri. This is a 6 Hours drive (213 Kilometers).

The drive Kibuye-Gisenyi is via the most beautiful sceneries, providing spectacular views of the tea growing country of Gisovu and Kayove. Brief stops are provided for photography and refreshment.

A 4 Hours drive will en route to Gisenyi for lunch and a brief city tour. There after drive for 2 Hours to Ruhengeri and finally Kinigi; the base of gorilla tracking.

Accommodation Option:

Budget Accommodation: Kinigi Guest House

Luxury Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Gorillas Nest Lodge

Mid range Accommodation: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge, La Palme Hotel or Volcanoes Gorillas Hotel

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5: Parc National Des Volcans Gorillas Tracking Adventure

After an early morning breakfast drive to Kinigi park headquarters for, guide allocation and briefing. This is followed by a drive to the trailheads where hiking and trekking up the hills to the bamboo zone begins.

Hiking, trekking and tracking gorillas may take 2-5 hours, depending on their movements. Sight and stay with the mountain Gorillas for 1 hour. Descend to your hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the panoramic twin volcanic lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.

Accommodation Option:

Budget Accommodation: Kinigi Guest House

Luxury Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Gorillas Nest Lodge

Mid range Accommodation: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge, La Palme Hotel or Volcanoes Gorillas Hotel

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 6: Parc National Des Volcans Rwanda – Drive to Kigali

After breakfast, trek up to the mountain for another memorable experience with the Gorillas or alternatively visit Dian Fossey’s grave or Climb the volcano Mt Bisoke, which is topped with a beautiful crater lake, all the above activities are suitable for those who are reasonably fit.

Return to the base hotel for lunch. In the afternoon drive for 2 Hours to Kigali International Airport for your flight back home. Approximate driving time is 3 hours.

Meal Plan {Breakfast & Lunch}

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