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5 Days Rwanda Primates Overview
5 Days Rwanda Primates will delight you with the rare mountain gorillas in Volcanoes Park and the canopy and chimpanzee experiences in Nyungwe National Park. The tour takes visits to Nyungwe, in southwest Rwanda, a huge afro-montane forest. With over 10,000 square kilometres in size, Nyungwe is the undisputed giant in Central Africa. The natural forest is renowned for its large troop of colobus monkeys, chimpanzees, butterflies, and a rich variety of orchids. Over 300 bird species have been recorded. Visit Volcanoes National Park in the northern part of Rwanda, where about 300 mountain gorillas live.
All-inclusive Rwanda mountain gorilla trekking, canopy, and chimpanzee experiences in Nyungwe Forest National Park
Day 1: Drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy Walk
Day 3: Drive to Volcanoes National Park
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Parc National des Volcans
Day 5: Morning Golden Monkey, afternoon drive back to Kigali Airport
5 Days Rwanda Primates Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Arrive at Kanombe (Kigali) airport. Meet, greet, and start the trip to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Alternatively, if you arrive at night, we will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali.
Along the way, make stops at places of interest, including local markets, and the traditional palace of Rwanda’s Former King in Nyanza. Drive past green fields of tea scattered across the hillsides and the small wooden houses unique to the areas surrounding Nyungwe Forest, arriving late in the evening (6-hour drive).
Accommodation:
Luxury: Top Hill Nyungwe Lodge | One & Only
Midrange: Chimpanzee Lodge
Best Budget: Gisakura Guest House
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy Walk
An early wakeup call for breakfast after you will proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing at 6:00 am Before starting your Rwanda primate experience in the tropical rainforest of Africa, You will be allowed to spend an hour with the chimpanzee.
Return and we proceed to the canopy walk. After that, retire to the lodge at once for late lunch and dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation;
Luxury: Top Hill Nyungwe Lodge | One & Only
Midrange: Chimpanzee Lodge
Best Budget: Gisakura Guest House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Drive to Volcanoes National Park
Early breakfast; later, start your journey towards the Volcanoes National Park, home to the Mountain Gorillas.
Ranging in altitude from 2400km to 4,507 km, Volcanoes National Park is dominated by the setting of volcanoes, after which it is named. It is best known to the outside world as the place where for almost 20 years, American primatologist Dian Fossey took her pioneering studies of mountain gorilla behavior.
Day hikes to see the gorilla families can be strenuous on tracks climbing through the forest, and time is very limited once contact is made with the gorilla families. It is a rare and memorable experience to visit with these giant cousins of man.
Our accommodation is ideally positioned for those who want to watch animals in their habitat, specifically the endangered Rwanda Mountain Gorillas that still roam these areas. Share in the cuisine of Rwanda, which is served with the hospitality for which we all return to African countries.
Accommodation;
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Five Volcanoes Lodge | One & Only
Midrange: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge, La Palme Hotel | Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge
Best Budget: Kinigi Guest House | Hotel Muhavura.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Parc National des Volcans
Wake up for an early breakfast and go to the park office for a briefing. After that, set off in the forest for gorilla trekking.
A thrilling trek through the refined foothills of the Virungas provides inspiring views in all directions. Then, suddenly, the trail enters the national park, engrossing trekkers in the strange closeness of the rainforest, alive with the calls of colourful birds and chattering of the rare golden monkey, and besieged with fresh spoor of the mountains’ elusive populations of buffalo and elephant.
Through gaps in the forest canopy, the marvellous peaks are sighted, easily easy to get to and among the uppermost in Africa, indicating an ascent. Gorilla trekking is quite strenuous but worthwhile for the encounter with these gentle giants. The enthusiasm of your coming across these apes will wipe away the intricacy of the strenuous trek.
Spend time watching gorillas. Watch the adults feeding their young ones, brushing, and resting as the youngsters play from vines in a pleasurably playful display.
Accommodation;
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Five Volcanoes Lodge | One & Only
Midrange: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge, La Palme Hotel | Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge
Best Budget: Kinigi Guest House | Hotel Muhavura.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Morning Golden Monkey, afternoon drive back to Kigali Airport
Today, as you wind up your 5-day Rwanda Primates experience, you will embark on the morning Golden Monkey Tracking and leave for Kigali. It takes a 3-hour drive from Volcanoes National Park to visit the genocide memorial, Kimironko Market, and get dropped off at our driver’s.
Inclusive
Meals and drinks as indicated in the travel plan
All ground transportation and transfers, as indicated, are inclusive of fuel
Park entrance and conservation fee
Water in the vehicle for highland areas
Accommodation as stipulated in the travel plan
All applicable tax administration fees, and banking fees
English speaking guide
Activities as indicated in the travel plan
Gorilla and golden monkey permits
Exclusive
Visas and international flights
International flights and all applicable airport departure taxes
Meals and drinks not indicated in the travel plan
Gratitude and tips for driver guides
Any extras or additional activities not mentioned in the travel plan
Travel/medical insurance
Charges incurred as a result of personal delays
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