Introduction

This 5-day safari is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts seeking close encounters with primates in Rwanda’s lush forests. Trek through Volcanoes National Park to see mountain gorillas and explore Nyungwe Forest National Park for chimpanzee tracking. The tour blends adventure, conservation learning, and cultural experiences for a truly immersive journey.

Highlights

Volcanoes National Park

Nyungwe National Park

Kigali

Kigali International Airport

Map

Rwanda

Start Point: Kigali

Day 1 - 2

Volcanoes NP Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Day 3 - 4

Nyungwe NP Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Day 5

Kigali International Airport (No accommodation)

End Point: Kigali

Day 1 & 2

Volcanoes National Park

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.

Arrive at Kigali International Airport where your guide will meet you for a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park, home of the endangered mountain gorillas. Check in at your lodge and enjoy a relaxing afternoon, preparing for the gorilla trekking adventure. Evening briefing on gorilla trekking guidelines is conducted by your guide, followed by dinner at the lodge.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Begin the day with an early breakfast before heading into the dense forests of Volcanoes National Park for your gorilla trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced rangers, you will hike through steep trails to encounter a gorilla family, observing their social behavior, playful interactions, and feeding habits for about an hour. Return to the lodge for a late lunch and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Optional Adventure: Visit the nearby Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village to learn about Rwandan traditions.

Activities Day 1

Morning

This morning in Kigali you will be met by one of our company representatives. They will greet you and get you ready to begin your journey with us.

Rest of Day

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Activity Day 2

Early Morning

Come trekking with us to find mountain gorillas early this morning in Volcanoes National Park. It's an experience you'll remember your whole life.

Accommodation Day 1 & 2

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Lodge

The first thing you’ll notice about Mountain Gorilla View Lodge is its dramatic setting below six of the lofty volcanos that make up the Virunga Mountains. Situated just 10 minutes’ drive from the park headquarters at Kinigi, this ecolodge is a popular and convenient place for gorilla tracking and other activities in Volcanoes National Park. An imposing thatched restaurant serves delicious meals made with fresh ingredients sourced from the local community. Accommodation is in large cottages with their own lounge and terrace, a modern bathroom, and a fireplace to take the edge off those chilly highland evenings.

Meal Plan Dinner Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Nyungwe National Park

Nyungwe National Park protects East Africa's largest tract of montane rainforest. You'll start to appreciate its extent as you wind along the road that bisects the park, offering grandstand views over waves of forested hills that roll towards the Burundi border. A 130km trail network provides an intimate experience of the forest interior, with its ancient hardwood trees, tangled lianas, babbling waterfalls and fern-lined streams. In terms of wildlife, Nyungwe is best known for supporting 13 species of primate, including chimpanzee, L’Hoest’s monkey, Rwenzori colobus and the sloth-like potto. A checklist of 310 forest species makes it Rwanda’s premier birding destination.

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

Transfer by Road, Volcanoes National Park to Nyungwe National Park

Optional Day 3

Photo Workshop

Accommodation Day 3

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Hotel

Enjoy panoramic views east over misty hills and west towards Lake Kivu from the neat garden of Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel. Comprising a dozen spacious cottages, each with a private terrace and cozy television lounge, this welcoming hilltop lodge is focused around a circular double-story restaurant decorated and thatched in traditional Rwandan style.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4

Nyungwe National Park

Chimp Trekking, Nyungwe National Park

Come with us as we trek through the forest in search of chimpanzees. Once we find these remarkable primates, you'll share an extraordinary encounter with some of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.

Canopy walkway Nyungwe Forest NP, Nyungwe National Park

You're likely to see a variety of colorful forest birds and monkeys on the short but rewarding Igishigishigi Trail, but the main attraction for most of our guests is a suspended canopy walk that offers a unique bird's-eye perspective over the forest floor and into the treetops.

Activities Day 4

Early Morning

Chimp Trekking, Nyungwe National Park

Morning

Canopy walkway Nyungwe Forest NP, Nyungwe National Park

Accommodation Day 4

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Hotel

Return to Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel to enjoy the panoramic view over a refreshing sundowner drink.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5

The end of your safari with us

Kigali Genocide Memorial

Kigali Genocide Memorial pays dignified tribute to the tragic events of 1994.

It's a pity that it has to end, but this is where your safari will draw to a close. We're sure that you will return home with so many exciting and happy memories, and we hope that you will join us again on safari sometime in the future.

Activity Day 5

We hope to see you again. Departure is today.

5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Chimpanzee Tracking Safari

5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Chimpanzee Tracking Safari

Introduction

Highlights

Volcanoes National Park

Activities Day 1

Morning

Rest of Day

Activity Day 2

Early Morning

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Nyungwe National Park

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

Optional Day 3

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Nyungwe National Park

Chimp Trekking, Nyungwe National Park

Canopy walkway Nyungwe Forest NP, Nyungwe National Park

Activities Day 4

Early Morning

Morning

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

The end of your safari with us

Kigali Genocide Memorial

Activity Day 5

Pricing

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5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Chimpanzee Tracking Safari

Introduction

Highlights

Volcanoes National Park

Activities Day 1

Morning

Rest of Day

Activity Day 2

Early Morning

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Nyungwe National Park

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

Optional Day 3

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Nyungwe National Park

Chimp Trekking, Nyungwe National Park

Canopy walkway Nyungwe Forest NP, Nyungwe National Park

Activities Day 4

Early Morning

Morning

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

The end of your safari with us

Kigali Genocide Memorial

Activity Day 5

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

5 Days / 4 Nights

5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Chimpanzee Tracking Safari

From Price

Included

Excluded