5 Days
Multi-Day Tour
10 People Max
English
Experience the natural wonders of Rwanda in this 7-day tour, featuring thrilling encounters with mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, chimpanzee tracking, and more. Your adventure includes accommodation, expert guides, meals, and transport, starting and ending in Kigali.
Morning: After breakfast in Kigali, meet your guide and transfer to Nyungwe Forest, one of East and Central Africa’s largest and most biodiverse forests.
Afternoon: Arrive at Emeraude Kivu Resort, located near the forest. Enjoy the tranquil surroundings and prepare for your upcoming adventures.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
– **Meals**: Lunch, Dinner.
Early Morning: Begin your day with an early breakfast (4:30 am) before heading to the chimpanzee tracking trail in either the Cyamudongo or Uwinka sections of Nyungwe Forest.
Chimpanzee Tracking: Discover a population of 80 chimpanzees as they wake up and start their day. Witness their fascinating behaviors and interactions.
Afternoon: Experience the canopy walk, a thrilling 1.5-hour adventure suspended 60 meters above the forest floor. Enjoy breathtaking views and spot unique birds and monkeys.
Evening: Return to Emeraude Kivu Resort for dinner and relaxation.
– **Meals**: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Morning: After breakfast, transfer to Lake Kivu, a picturesque destination renowned for its stunning scenery.
Afternoon: Enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Kivu, exploring its serene waters and islands.
Evening: Check in at Paradis Malahide, a lakeside hotel where you can unwind and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Morning: Following breakfast, drive to Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park.
Afternoon: Arrive at Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge, your accommodation for the next few nights. Settle in and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Morning: After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for the Golden Monkey Trek. This relatively easy trek usually lasts 1-2 hours and offers a chance to observe these playful primates.
Afternoon: Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Learn about the organization’s efforts in gorilla conservation and research.
Evening: Return to Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Morning: Enjoy breakfast before driving to the park headquarters. Here, you’ll be divided into groups and assigned to track a habituated gorilla family.
Gorilla Trekking: Embark on a thrilling trek through the forest to find the gorillas. Spend up to one hour observing and photographing these magnificent creatures.
Afternoon: Return to the lodge, relax, and recount your experiences over dinner.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Morning: After a leisurely breakfast, transfer back to Kigali.
Optional: If time allows, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Education Center. This poignant site provides a deep insight into Rwanda’s history and the resilience of its people.
Departure: Your guide will take you to the airport in time for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
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