7 Days Classical Rwanda Primates Adventure

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional representative, who will assist you through immigration formalities and provide a brief orientation about your upcoming journey. Thereafter, you will enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Kigali. En route, take in the impressive panorama of the city, including its well organized streets and the iconic Convention Centre. Upon arrival at your hotel, you will check in, enjoy dinner, and settle in for a relaxing overnight stay.

Enjoy a relaxed morning and a generous buffet breakfast before transferring to Kigali International Airport for your scheduled domestic flight to Kamembe Airport. Upon arrival, you will meet your professional guide and proceed with a scenic 45 minute transfer to Nyungwe National Park. After check in and lunch at your lodge, embark on the iconic Canopy Walkway experience from Uwinka Reception Centre. Suspended approximately 70 meters above the forest floor, this thrilling walk offers panoramic views over one of Africa’s oldest rainforests, home to 13 primate species and over 300 bird species. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Today features an immersive chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe National Park. After an early breakfast, transfer to the park reception for a detailed briefing and group allocation, limited to a maximum of eight trekkers per group. Accompanied by an expert ranger, proceed to Cyamudongo Forest in search of the chimpanzees. Observe them as they awaken, feed, and move energetically through the canopy. Sightings are frequent, though never guaranteed, making each encounter truly rewarding. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, relax or visit Gisakura Tea Estate before dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Your journey continues with a scenic overland transfer from Nyungwe National Park to Volcanoes National Park, traveling along the picturesque shores of Lake Kivu. This approximately four hour drive along the Kivu Belt Road reveals rolling hills, charming rural landscapes, and panoramic lake views. You may opt for a two hour boat excursion to explore the lake’s islands before enjoying lunch at a lakeside restaurant. Continue onward to Musanze, observing vibrant local life along the way, as communities go about their daily activities in Rwanda’s countryside.

Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge before departing at 06:30 hrs for the park headquarters in Kinigi, located within Volcanoes National Park. Following registration and a comprehensive briefing, you will be assigned to a gorilla family based on fitness level and tracking conditions. With only 96 permits issued daily and a maximum of eight trekkers per group, the experience remains exclusive. The trek may last two to six hours through lush rainforest. Upon locating the gorillas, spend one unforgettable hour observing them. Return for lunch, then optionally visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund before dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Begin your day with freshly brewed African coffee before proceeding for golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Following a 07:00 briefing, trek through the bamboo forest to encounter one of the two habituated troops, each numbering about 50 members. Less strenuous than gorilla trekking, this experience allows one hour with these energetic primates. After lunch, transfer to Kigali for a guided city tour, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial and local craft markets. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

This morning, enjoy a relaxed breakfast before checking out of your hotel. At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight home. As you depart, you carry with you unforgettable memories and remarkable photographs capturing the highlights of your journey. We extend our sincere appreciation for the opportunity to host you and bid farewell to our dedicated guides and support team. This marks the conclusion of your 7 Days Classical Rwanda Primate Adventure.