This 7 day Rwanda primate’s safari is the perfect ultimate luxury primate experience in the land of a thousand hills. You start with a visit to Nyungwe forest national park for the sought after and popular canopy walk and also the adventurous chimpanzee trekking and then finally proceed to volcanoes national park for the ultimate gorilla experience in the land of a thousand hills.
Day 1 Pick up from Airport and transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight
Day 2 Leisurely drive to Nyungwe Forest national park,Rwanda
Day 3 Canopy walk in Nyungwe forest national park, Rwanda
Day 4 Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest national park, Rwanda
Day 5 Drive to Volcanoes national park, Rwanda
Day 6 Gorilla tracking in Volcanoes national park, Rwanda
Day 7 Drive to Kigali for city tour and fly out through Kigali international airport
DAY 1 PICK UP FROM AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO HOTEL
On arrival at Kigali international airport, you will be met by a representative from Wilderness trips outside the customs and immigration hall and you will be transferred you to your hotel in Kigali. On arrival at the hotel you will check. . Dinner and overnight, Flame tree Village for midrange
Meal plan, Bed and breakfast
DAY 2 LEISURELY DRIVE TO NYUNGWE FOREST NATIONAL PARK, RWANDA
Wake up at leisure for transfer to Nyungwe forest national park. This will be a leisurely drive. Arrive at your lodge check in and relax.
Dinner and overnight, One and only Nyungwe house for Luxury , Nyungwe top view hills hotel for midrange
Meal plan, Full board
DAY 3 CANOPY WALK IN NYUNGWE FOREST NATIONAL PARK, RWANDA
Today morning after breakfast you will be being transferred to Nyungwe head office for the canopy walk way. The Canopy walkway consists of three bridges and three towers and is a total length of the walkway is 160m.
The walkway is embedded in a guided tour along Igishigishigi trail.
Dinner and overnight, One and only Nyungwe house for Luxury , Nyungwe top view hills hotel for midrange
Meal plan, Full board
DAY 4 CHIMPANZEE TRACKING IN NYUNGWE FOREST NATIONAL PARK, RWANDA
After a hearty Breakfast, Drive to the park headquarters for briefing about how to behave while with the chimps before entering the forest. Trekking chimpanzees is about 1-6 hours (dependent on the guest’s walking Speed and weather in the forest ) The forest is rich in different types of trees, plants and is home to 13 primates that include chimpanzees, long-tailed monkeys and Columbus monkeys. After lunch, you will visit Gisakura Tea Factory.
Dinner and overnight, One and only Nyungwe house for Luxury , Nyungwe top view hills hotel for midrange
DAY 5 DRIVE TO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, RWANDA
After breakfast Embark on a leisurely drive to Volcanoes national park. Meal plan lunch.
Dinner and overnight, Singita Kwitonda lodge or One and Only gorilla’s nest for luxury, Mountain Gorilla View lodge for midrange
Meal plan, Full board
DAY 6 GORILLA TRACKING IN VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
After an early breakfast with your packed lunch, proceed to the park headquarters in Kinigi. for a briefing then at 8:00am. After the briefing get back to your car and drive to the edge of the park while enjoying stunning landscapes and scenery around Volcanoes National Park. You will start your trek and head into the forest in search of the gorillas. At the top of mountain, you will also enjoy the best view of the Crater Lake found on Bisoke Mountain. On your way back you have your lunch, drinks and other necessities at the foot of the mountain.
Dinner and overnight, Singita Kwitonda lodge or One and Only gorilla’s nest for luxury, Mountain Gorilla View lodge for midrange
Meal plan, Full board
DAY 7 DRIVE TO KIGALI FOR CITY TOUR AND FLY OUT THROUGH KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Peacefully nestled along picturesque hilltops, Kigali is a thriving African city immediately notable for its cleanliness, orderliness, and hospitality. This tour will take you to the following sites; Nyamata Genocide Church, Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, Kimironko Market, Inema Arts Center, Presidential Museum, Camp Kigali Memorial, Natural History Museum-Kigali, and Campaign Against Genocide Museum (CAG), where you will be able to immerse yourself in Rwandan history.After the city tour you will proceed to the airport to catch your flight.
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