Rwanda Primate Safari

8-Day Rwanda Primate & Lake Safari

Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Canopy Walk & Lake Kivu Relaxation.

Nyungwe Forest

Tour Overview

This 8-Day Primate & Lake Safari offers a perfect blend of Rwanda's wildlife, adventure, and natural beauty. It seamlessly links the misty highlands of Volcanoes National Park for the famous gorilla trek with the ancient rainforests of Nyungwe for chimpanzees and the thrilling canopy walk. Interspersed with relaxation at Lake Kivu and cultural depth in Kigali.

Safari Highlights

  • Mountain Gorilla Trekking
  • Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe
  • Nyungwe Canopy Walk
  • Lake Kivu Relaxation
  • Golden Monkey Tracking
  • Kigali Genocide Memorial

Safari Summary

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Destinations: Kigali, Volcanoes, Nyungwe, Kivu

Price Includes: Gorilla & Chimp Permits

From $4,250 per person

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Detailed Itinerary

Arrival at Kigali Airport. City tour including Genocide Memorial. Cultural immersion.

Accommodation: Hotel des Mille Collines / Kigali Serena

Scenic drive to Musanze (approx 2.5 hours). Afternoon relaxation.

Accommodation: Five-Volcanoes-Boutique-Hotel

The Highlight: Trek into the forest to spend one hour with the Mountain Gorillas.

Accommodation: Five-Volcanoes-Boutique-Hotel

Track Golden Monkeys in the morning. Transfer to Lake Kivu for relaxation.

Accommodation: Paradise Malahide / Kivu Serena

Morning kayaking or boat trip. Scenic drive along Congo Nile Trail to Nyungwe Forest.

Accommodation: Emeraude Kivu Resort / One&Only Nyungwe House

Early morning Chimp trekking in Cyamudongo forest.

Accommodation: Emeraude Kivu Resort / One&Only Nyungwe House

Thrilling 160m suspension bridge walk above the forest canopy. Afternoon Colobus monkey trek.

Accommodation: Emeraude Kivu Resort / One&Only Nyungwe House

Scenic drive back to Kigali. Transfer to Airport.

Le Bambou Lodge

Five-Volcanoes-Boutique-Hotel

Volcanoes NP
Emeraude Kivu Resort

Emeraude Kivu Resort

Nyungwe/Kivu

8-Day Primate Package

$4,250

Per Person

Includes Permits ($1500 Gorilla + Chimp).

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