5 Days Rwanda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Tour : By the time you see over 6,000 primate lovers from different corners of the earth visiting Rwanda to encounter mountain gorillas and chimpanzees; you know it is a truly extraordinary destination. This custom made safari brings you to Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe National Park, where you will encounter these two primate species that are closely related to man. While Volcanoes is a UNESCO World heritage site with over 10 habituated gorilla families, and Nyungwe is the biggest forest in Rwanda, covering over 780Km2. We are happy to customize this mountain gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda in accordance with your budget and interests.
Day1: Kigali city tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Volcanoes National Park with the en-route stop to the Rwanda genocide memorials and have lunch later and thereafter transfer to the park and with time take an evening visit to the Rwanda cultural sites in Ruhengeri, Dinner and overnight at Virunga Safari Lodge/Silver Back Lodge/Mountain Gorilla View Lodge. Meal plan: H/B
Day2: Rwanda Gorilla Trek-Visit the Twin Lakes
After you breakfast, and transfer to Volcanoes National Park and upon your arrival at this park around 08.am attend the gorilla trekking briefing and the forest as well. After enter into the rain forest to search for the mountain gorillas in the mist.
Though gorilla trekking here was increased to $1,500 following the rebranding of Rwanda as a high end destination, it is still worth the pursuit as you stand over 90% chances of meeting the gorillas (despite they are wild animals that roam randomly and extensively). This is thanks to a system in which a team of trackers heads out into the forest prior to your arrival at the starting point. Their main task is to locate the spot where the gorillas are grazing and monitor the direction towards which they are moving. They then give this feedback to the ranger guide tasked with leading your group, constantly guiding him on trails to follow. This saves you the burden of moving in circles for hours.
In the evening visit the twin Lakes (Burera and Ruhondo). Situated in the Southern hemisphere of the Equator, this freshwater lake that is beautifully echoes sweet songs of kingfishers and cormorants reign from dawn to dusk. It has a vast shoreline with tranquil beaches of cozy resorts. Its laid back nature makes it a perfect place to relax before or after a long gorilla trekking excursion in the nearby Volcanoes National Park. Its water is a perfect place to relax and have a refreshing swim during holiday. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight, Meal plan: F/B
Day3: Road trip from Volcanoes National Park to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Have breakfast, after with lunch en-route and visit to the Rwanda genocide memorials transfer to the Nyungwe forest national park where you will have the chimpanzee trekking in the mist. Dinner and overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge/Nyungwe Hill Top Lodge/Gisakura Guest House, Meal Plan: F/B
Day4: Rwanda Chimpanzee Tour-Canopy Walks
Have breakfast, after transfer to the park head offices for briefing about the primates and the forest as well, after enter into the forest to search for the shy chimpanzees in the branches of the trees. At the start of your tour, you will be provided walking sticks for stability as you walk through the forest, sometimes over rough sections. The maximum number of tourists per group is 8, and it takes about one hour to encounter the chimpanzees. In comparison with the males, the females are more shy and reserved. However, the rest are super playful and comfortable around tourists. This makes it easy to take photos during the one hour you are allowed to spend with them. There is a good chance that some monkeys will come to you if you are sitting down. It is important to not have any food on display when this moment comes. We shall improvise you with safe bottled drinking water to keep you rehydrated as you hike. Hiring a porter is not a must as the hike is not intense.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight, Meal plan: F/B
Day5: Transfer from Nyungwe Forest to Kigali City or Kigali International Airport ahead of your departure.
Have breakfast, after embark on the safari back to Kigali with lunch en-route, then after travel to the Kigali international airport for your return flight.
End of 5 Days Rwanda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Tour
The package includes:
Ground transportation
Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
Visit twin Lakes
Rwanda Gorilla permits
Visit Rwanda genocide memorials
Chimpanzee permits
Canopy walk
En-route meals
Full day English speaking guide
Package excludes:
All expenses not mentioned in the package like fees to the porter while gorilla trekking, airtime to call back home, laundry, luxury drinks, Visa and air fares, cigarettes among other personal nature expenses.
