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5 Days Rwanda Safari (Primates Tracking Tour) – Gorilla Trekking & Chimpanzee Tracking In Rwanda

5 Days Rwanda Safari (Primates Tracking Tour) – SAFARI OVERVIEW

The 5 days Rwanda safari (primates tracking tour) is a perfect affordable four nights and five days Rwanda primates tour that begins and ends in Kigali. This 5 days Rwanda safari (primate tracking tour) is the ideal short Rwanda safari tour to book if you’re interested in wonderful Gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking in Rwanda tours.

You’ll go for gorilla trekking in Rwanda Volcanoes National Park and chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe National Park Forest. Exploring these ancient rainforests is an incredible experience in itself, as these biodiversity hotspots also host a spectacular array of other rare wildlife, birds, insects, plants, and primates such as Vervet, Baboons, Mangabeys, Blue, Mona, L’Hoest’s, Silver, Red-tailed, Owl-Faced, and Golden monkeys.

Your 5 days Rwanda safari (primate tracking tour) also includes a forest canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest, relaxation at the sandy shores of lovely Lake Kivu, and cultural heritage tours at the King’s Palace and Ethnographic Museum.

You can book or customize this ultimate Five Days Rwanda primate tracking tour to your exact safari interests – at an affordable price.

5 Days Rwanda Safari (Primates Tracking Tour) – PRIME SAFARI ACTIVITIES

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda Volcanoes NP
Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest
Experience a Canopy Walk via the treetop walkway
Relaxation on the beautiful sandy shores of Lake Kivu
Cultural heritage tours at the Ethnographic Museum & King’s palace
Drive through Rwanda’s beautiful rolling hills and countryside.
Optional visit to the Kigali Genocide Museum and Kigali city tour

5 Days Rwanda Safari (Primates Tracking Tour) – FEATURED SAFARI DESTINATIONS

Day 1: Volcanoes National Park

Day 2: Lake Kivu – Gisenyi beach

Day 3 & 4: Nyungwe Forest National Park

Day 5: King’s Palace, Ethnographic Museum

5 Days Rwanda Safari (Primates Tracking Tour) – SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS

Day 1: Arrive at Kigali International Airport & transfer to Volcanoes National Park.

Day 2: Do gorilla trekking & travel to Lake Kivu – Gisenyi beach for relaxation.

Day 3: Drive to Nyungwe Forest. Drive along the scenic Congo Nile Divide trail.

Day 4: Do Chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk tour in Nyungwe Forest

Day 5: Drive back to Kigali. Visit the King’s Palace & Ethnographic Museum.

5 Days Rwanda Safari (Primates Tracking Tour) – DETAILED SAFARI ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive At Kigali International Airport & Transfer To Volcanoes National Park

After arriving at Kigali International Airport, your tour driver guide will be there to welcome you to Rwanda. You’ll be briefed about the country and the 5 days Rwanda safari (primates tracking tour) in particular.

If your flight arrives early enough in the day, then your guide can take you on the Kigali city tour. Kigali is rated as one of the cleanest cities in the world, featuring a car-free zone in its central business district.

The tour visits key attractions in the city, including the Genocide Memorial Centre, local markets, art galleries, and other interesting sites.

From Kigali, drive north through the beautiful, terraced hillsides of Rwanda to Musanze on the foothills of Virunga Volcanoes. Your accommodation will be near the headquarters of Volcanoes National Park. The park is home to around 300 highly endangered mountain gorillas.

Tonight you relax and prepare for our unforgettable mountain gorilla trek tomorrow.

The highlight of the Day: – Driving through Rwanda’s beautiful, terraced hillsides

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Bisate Lodge/Virunga Lodge

Midrange: – Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Budget: – Muhabura Hotel

Meal Plan: – Lunch & Dinner

Drive Distance & Time: – 116km/2-3 hours

Activities & Services:-

Transfer to Volcanoes

Optional Activity: –

Kigali city tour

Day 2: Do Gorilla Trekking In Volcanoes NP & Travel To Lake Kivu – Gisenyi Beach For Relaxation

On day two of your 5 days Rwanda safari (primate tracking tour), you will wake up at 6 am and enjoy breakfast. You will then transfer to the park headquarters to meet your excellent local guides for a briefing.

At about 8 am, begin an unforgettable trek deep into the jungle through volcano forests alongside an expert park ranger/guide to search for rare Mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking can take anything from 30 minutes to 7 hours and it is relatively tiresome, so be prepared for a challenge.

But know that if you spot these gentle giant, human-like creatures (we share 98% of our DNA with them) it will all be worth it. Rwanda authorities are fiercely protective of this natural treasure, and you’ll be allowed one hour with the gorillas.

Retreat from the activity and connect to Gisenyi on the northern edge of Lake Kivu, the largest lake in Rwanda. Spend the afternoon unwinding on the sandy shores of this African Great Lake. Enjoy the tropical setting and lovely views of this massive freshwater lake while relaxing on the palm-fringed beach.

The highlight of the Day: – Tracking the fascinating Mountain Gorillas

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Midrange: – Paradise Kivu Resort/Hotel Gorillas Lake Kivu

Budget: – Hotel Paradis Malahide

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Distance & Time: – 110km/2 hours

Activities & Services:-

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda
Transfer to Lake Kivu

Day 3: Drive to Nyungwe National Park. Drive via the Scenic Congo Nile Divide Trail

Day three of your 5 days Rwanda safari (primates tracking tour) starts with a relaxed breakfast. You then embark on a 7-8 hour drive to Nyungwe. You drive driving via the Congo Nile divide trail which offers possibly the best opportunity to experience Rwanda’s remarkable natural beauty and marvelous scenery.

Along the trail, you will be treated to endless views of the tea and coffee plantations and panoramic views of the rolling hills. You’ll travel through a series of typical African villages with incredibly warm and welcoming people.

You’ll arrive at Nyungwe Forest in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight. Nyungwe is simply a primate’s paradise! The park contains 13 primate species that account for 25% of Africa’s total including over 500 chimpanzees, as well as L’Hoest’s, Mona, Blue, Mangabey, Colobus, Olive baboons, Red-tailed, Bushbaby, and Owl Faced Monkeys.

Nyungwe’s primate population is only rivaled by Kibale National Park in Uganda which is known as the Primate Capital of the world.

The highlight of the Day: – The scenic drive to Nyungwe

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Nyungwe Forest Lodge/One & Only Nyungwe House

Midrange: – Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel

Budget: – Gisakura Guesthouse

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Distance & Time: – Approx. 294km/7-8 hours

Activities & Services:-

Transfer to Nyungwe Forest

Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking &Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest.

Your day four of the 5 days Rwanda Safari (primates tracking tour) commences with an early breakfast. Next, set off for the park visitor center to meet your excellent local park guide for a briefing at 5.30 am.

After the briefing, start your trek (2-5 hours) to see the chimps, and you can enjoy looking for other primates, birds, and animals along the way. Upon reaching Chimps, see our distant cousins as they play and interact in their natural environment.

You have one hour to enjoy these precious creatures and you’re free to take as many photos as you wish! Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, embark on an exhilarating 2-hour forest canopy walk tour. Test your balance resilience as you walk on the 160m extended and shaking bridge suspended 70m over the forest floor. The canopy walk is an excellent way to view the foliage and wildlife from above.

The highlight of the Day: – Track wild Chimpanzees on foot

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Nyungwe Forest Lodge/One & Only Nyungwe House

Midrange: – Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel

Budget: – Gisakura Guesthouse

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services: –

Chimp trekking
Canopy walk

Day 5: Drive Back To Kigali. Visit The Nyanza King’s Palace & Butare Ethnographic Museum En-Route

After breakfast at 8 am, embark on a 5-6-hour drive back to Kigali.

Pass rolling hills and beautiful scenery, as you make your way to Rwanda’s Cultural Heritage Corridor. Tour the detailed Ethnographic Museum in Butare for a look at the socio-cultural history of Rwanda.

Proceed to Nyanza and visit the traditional King’s Palace replica, a beautifully-crafted thatched dwelling. Learn about the royal style and authority of pre-colonial Rwanda Kings. Meet the royal Inyambo cows on the site and herders who sing to them. Then, wander the halls of the simple, modern home of the country’s last king.

After the palace tour, enjoy delicious lunch. Then continue your drive to Kigali Airport. Arrive in the late afternoon and check-in for your departure flight at the end of this fantastic 5 days Rwanda safari (primate tracking tour).

The highlight of the Day: – Learning about Rwanda’s cultural heritage

Meal Plan: – Breakfast & Lunch

Drive Distance & Time: – Approx. 200km or 5-6 hours

Activities & Services:-

Drive to Kigali
Visit Ethnographic Museum
Visit the King’s Palace in Nyanza
Drop off at the Kigali International Airport

Optional Activities:-

Colobus Monkey tracking in Nyungwe Forest
Tea Plantation visit

End of the 5 Days Rwanda Safari (Primates Tracking Tour)

5 Days Rwanda Safari (Primates Tracking Tour) − SAFARI INCLUSIONS

Gorilla permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
Full Board Accommodation on Safari
Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
Fuel
Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
Bottled water while on safari
Border crossing fees (for cross-border safaris)

5 Days Rwanda Safari (Primates Tracking Tour) − SAFARI EXCLUSIONS

General tips for the driver guide, site guides, and service staff at the lodges
Laundry Services
Other Beverages/drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
International Flights (Arranged on request)
Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
Visas
Optional Activity fees
Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
Accommodation in Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)