3 days
Rwanda
Rwanda Gorilla Trek
Two hours from Kigali to the Virunga volcanoes, an hour face to face with a mountain gorilla family.
Tailor-made quote
Rwanda Primates & Lake Kivu
Gorillas and golden monkeys in the volcanoes, a lakeside rest on Kivu, then chimpanzees in Nyungwe’s ancient rainforest.
- Duration
- 6 days
- Countries
- Rwanda
- Price
- Tailor-made quote
Day by day
- 1
Day 1 · Kigali
Welcome to Kigali
Arrival, then an afternoon at the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the city’s markets.
- 2
Day 2 · Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla trek
A full morning in the forest for one hour with a mountain gorilla family.
- 3
Day 3 · Volcanoes National Park
Golden monkeys
Track the playful golden monkeys through the bamboo, then drive to the shores of Lake Kivu.
- 4
Day 4 · Lake Kivu
Lake Kivu
A slow day on the lake: boat trip to the islands, a swim, or simply rest.
- 5
Day 5 · Nyungwe Forest
Chimpanzees and canopy walk
Dawn chimpanzee tracking, then the canopy walkway high above the rainforest.
- 6
Day 6 · Kigali
Back to Kigali
Scenic drive back through the hills to Kigali for your flight.
Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed, on the meal plan shown
- Park entry fees and activities in the itinerary
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- One gorilla, one golden monkey and one chimpanzee permit per person
- Nyungwe canopy walk
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses
- Porter fees on the treks (optional)
