7 days tour

7 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Chimps Trekking Tour

$ 4,379 .00 USD

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7 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Chimps Trekking Tour

This tour includes:

Meals

6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners

Others

Park fees (for non-residents) Gorilla permits (one per person, non-resident) Chimp permits (one per person, non-resident) All activities (unless labeled as optional) All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade) A professional driver/guide All transportation (unless labeled as optional) All Taxes/VAT Emergency evacuation Roundtrip airport transfer Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section) Bottled water throughout the trip

Accommodation

3* accommodations with private bathrooms and toilets. Rated Excellent by past passengers

Transport

Transport provided in 4x4 safari vehicle Rated Excellent by past passengers

Guide

Rated Excellent by past passengers English speaking guide Friendly expert guide

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip 7 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Chimps Trekking Tour

  • Day 1 Transfer To Nyungwe Forest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer To Nyungwe Forest

      Today morning after your breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel and will transfer you to Nyungwe Forest, one of the largest forests in East and Central Africa. The forest is abundant with flora and fauna including 13 primate species from colobus monkeys, mangabeys, blue monkeys and, of course, our cousins the chimpanzees. Nyungwe Forest is also a famous location for birders. With about 310 recorded bird species, 26 of which are endemic, this is one of the most important and still little-known bird-watching destinations in Africa. Dinner and overnight at your booked lodge.

      Hotel: Emeraude Kivu Resort

      Price includes:

      Lunch

      Dinner

  • Day 2 Nyungwe National Park - Chimpanzee Tracking - Canopy Walk
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Nyungwe National Park - Chimpanzee Tracking - Canopy Walk

      After a very early morning breakfast  (4:30 am), you will proceed to the chimpanzee tracking trail in either the Cyamudongo or Uwinka sections. The total population between the two groups is 80 individuals. This is an experience you will never forget

      After the chimpanzee tracking in the afternoon, you can go to East Africaโ€™s only canopy walk. This walk takes place above a deep gorge cutting across the massive forest. Lasting about 1ยฝ hours, the walk takes you through some beautiful foliage and animal habitats. En route you will have the chance to spot blue monkeys and unique birds that dwell in the upper levels of the forest canopy.


      Hotel: Emeraude Kivu Resort

      Price includes:

      Breakfast

      Lunch

      Dinner

  • Day 3 Transfer From Nyungwe Forest To Lake Kivu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer From Nyungwe Forest To Lake Kivu

      After breakfast, you will transfer to Lake Kivu. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a boat ride and visit a few islands. 

      Your accommodation for the night is located on the shores of Lake Kivu.

      Hotel: Paradis Malahide

      Price includes:

      Breakfast

      Lunch

      Dinner

  • Day 4 Transfer From Lake Kivu To Volcanoes National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer From Lake Kivu To Volcanoes National Park

      Today after breakfast, you will be transferred to Musanze, close to the beautiful Volcano range.                                                                                                  

      Dinner and an overnight stay at your booked lodge 

      Lodge: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge 

      Price includes:

      Breakfast

      Lunch

      Dinner

  • Day 5 Golden Monkey Trekking In Volcanoes National Park - Ellen Degeneres Campus
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Golden Monkey Trekking In Volcanoes National Park - Ellen Degeneres Campus

      After breakfast, report to the park headquarters for your first experience with the endangered species in Volcanoes National Park. 

      The Golden Monkey Trek is normally an easy trek that takes 1-2 hours. 

      You will later visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Rwanda, which is a center for gorilla conservation and scientific research.

      Lodge: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge 

      Price includes:

      Breakfast

      Lunch

      Dinner

  • Day 6 Gorilla Trekking In Volcanoes National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Gorilla Trekking In Volcanoes National Park

      Today after breakfast, you will drive into the park about 30 minutes to the Office Rwandais du Tourisme et Des Parc Nationaux. The head ranger will divide you into groups based on interest and fitness. From here your guide will take you as close as possible to the starting point of your tracking. You will track one of the habituated gorilla groups. The time taken to track the gorillas can take as little as half an hour to as much as 8 hours.

      Your track will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes and bamboo before you eventually reach the gorillasโ€™ current location. Your guide will point out signs of previous gorilla activity, including dung, nests and chewed bamboo shoots. Once the gorillas have been located, you will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Coming face-to-face with a mountain gorilla is a humbling and emotional experience.

      Lodge: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge 

      Price includes:

      Breakfast

      Lunch

      Dinner

  • Day 7 Transfer To Kigali
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer To Kigali

      Today, after a relaxed breakfast, you will be transferred by your guide back to Kigali.


      Depending on your departure flight, you can visit the Genocide Memorial and Education Center, which opened in 2004.


      Itโ€™s a dignified tribute to the victims, including a poignant Childrenโ€™s Memorial and a detailed description of the darkest hour in Rwandaโ€™s recent history, just in time to catch your flight back home.

      Your guide will take you to the airport in time for your flight home.

      Travel time: 2 hrs

      Price includes:

      Breakfast

      Lunch

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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