On this 12-Day Rwanda Safari tour, you will enjoy nature and take part in activities like chimpanzee tracking, gorilla trekking, golden monkey trekking, game drives, boat cruises, swimming, and nature walks.

On this Rwanda safari, you will see endangered mountain gorillas, waterfalls, and experience Rwandan culture through songs, dance, and storytelling.

Highlights of the 12-Day Rwanda Safari

• Visit three famous Rwanda national parks: Volcanoes, Nyungwe, and Akagera
• Experience gorilla trekking, golden monkey trekking, and chimpanzee tracking
• Enjoy game drives to see the Big Five animals in Akagera National Park
• Take a canopy walk and coffee tour in Nyungwe Forest
• Relax at Lake Kivu with swimming and boat cruises
• Learn about Rwanda’s culture at Iby’iwachu Cultural Village
• Explore Kigali city and visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial

Brief 12-Day Rwanda Safari Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Kigali City, the capital of Rwanda
• Day 2: City Tour and Transfer to Akagera National Park
• Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on Lake Ihema
• Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park via Kigali City
• Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy Walk Adventure
• Day 6: Waterfall Hike and Coffee Tour
• Day 7: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
• Day 8: Gorilla Trekking and Optional Hike to Dian Fossey’s Grave
• Day 9: Golden Monkey Trekking and Visit to Iby’iwachu Cultural Village
• Days 10-11: Explore Lake Kivu
• Day 12: Transfer Back to Kigali and Fly Home

Detailed 12-Day Grand Rwanda Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali City

Upon arrival, your Rwanda safari guide will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. You will receive a short briefing about the Rwanda safari itinerary, including the activities and rules to follow. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Akagera National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a Kigali city tour to explore Kimironko Market, scenic hills, and the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Learn about Rwanda’s history with your local guide. Later, transfer to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only Savannah park on the border with Tanzania. You may see wildlife and birds like the shoebill stork. Arrive in the evening for dinner and rest.

Day 3: Game Drive & Boat Cruise on Lake Ihema

After breakfast, take a game drive through the Savannah plains to see the Big Five, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, lions, and leopards plus giraffes, zebras, and warthogs. After lunch, enjoy a boat safari on Lake Ihema to see hippos, crocodiles, and water birds.

Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park via Kigali

After breakfast, drive to Nyungwe National Park, home to chimpanzees and many other primates. The road trip offers scenic views of green hills and villages. The park also shelters elephants, duikers, and birds. Check into your lodge and relax.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

After breakfast, attend a short briefing and go for chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest. Once you find them, spend one hour observing and taking photos. After lunch, enjoy the canopy walk, which gives a great aerial view of the forest and its monkeys. Return to the lodge.

Day 6: Waterfall Hike & Coffee Tour

After breakfast, take a guided hike to Kamiranzovu Waterfalls. Enjoy the views and sounds of nature. Later, go on a coffee tour to learn about Rwanda’s traditional farming and coffee-making process. Return to the lodge for dinner.

Day 7: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Drive to Volcanoes National Park, home to mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. The park is also famous for the Dian Fossey grave site. Upon arrival, check in and relax at your lodge.

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking & Visit to Dian Fossey’s Grave

After breakfast, go for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. The trek may take 2–8 hours depending on the gorilla family location. Spend one hour with the gorillas. After lunch, visit Dian Fossey’s grave to learn about her conservation work. Return to the lodge.

Day 9: Golden Monkey Trekking & Cultural Visit

After breakfast, go for golden monkey trekking. Spend one hour observing them. In the afternoon, visit Iby’iwachu Cultural Village, also called Gorilla Guardians Village, to enjoy Rwandan culture, dance, and food.

Days 10–11: Relax and Explore Lake Kivu

Spend two relaxing days at Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s Great Lakes. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, and boat cruises. Admire the views shared between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Day 12: Return to Kigali & Departure

Have breakfast and drive back to Kigali International Airport. Stop for lunch or shopping before your departure, marking the end of your 12-Day Rwanda Safari.

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The main highlights of this 10-Day Rwanda Safari tour include exploring Kigali City, visiting historical sites like the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center, enjoying game drives and a boat safari in Akagera National Park, chimpanzee trekking and canopy walks in Nyungwe Forest, and gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.

Highlights of the 10-Day Rwanda Safari

• Explore Kigali City and visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center
• Game drives and a boat cruise in Akagera National Park
• Chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest
• Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
• Visit Gorilla Guardians Village and enjoy Rwandan culture
• Relax at Lake Kivu and take a scenic boat ride
• Enjoy professional guiding and comfortable lodges throughout the Rwanda safari trip

10-Day Rwanda Safari Highlights

• Day 1: Pick-Up at the Airport and Transfer to the Hotel
• Day 2: Kigali to Akagera National Park
• Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
• Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
• Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk
• Day 6: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
• Day 7: Gorilla Trekking
• Day 8: Visit the Gorilla Guardians’ Village and Lake Kivu
• Day 9: Boat Ride on Lake Kivu
• Day 10: Return to Kigali and Departure

Detailed 10-Day Best of Rwanda Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Pick-Up at the Airport & Transfer to the Hotel

Arrive at Kigali International Airport (KGL) and meet your professional safari guide. You will be welcomed to Rwanda, also known as the Land of a Thousand Hills. Transfer to your hotel in Kigali for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Kigali to Akagera National Park

After breakfast, go for a Kigali city tour visiting top attractions such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center, Kandt Museum, and local markets. Later, drive to Akagera National Park, check into your lodge, and enjoy a leisurely lunch. In the evening, take a short game drive in the savanna.

Day 3: Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Start your morning with coffee or tea, then take a game drive to see the Big Five animals, elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos plus zebras, giraffes, and antelopes. After lunch, go for a boat cruise on Lake Ihema to see hippos, crocodiles, and water birds.

Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

After breakfast, leave Akagera and travel to Nyungwe Forest National Park in southern Rwanda. Stop at Butare to visit the King’s Palace Museum and the National Museum of Rwanda. Have lunch and continue to Nyungwe. Check in at your lodge and relax.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk

After an early breakfast, go for chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest. The activity lasts 2–4 hours, and you will have one hour to spend with the chimpanzees. The forest is also home to colobus monkeys, l’hoest monkeys, and olive baboons. After lunch, enjoy a canopy walk 50 meters above the forest floor, with great views of birds and primates.

Day 6: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Leave Nyungwe and travel north to Volcanoes National Park, home to mountain gorillas and other wildlife. Check in at your lodge and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, head to the park offices for a briefing about gorilla trekking in Rwanda. You will trek in a small group with a ranger to find your assigned gorilla family. Once you find them, enjoy one unforgettable hour watching and taking photos of these gentle apes. Return to the lodge for dinner and rest.

Day 8: Visit Gorilla Guardians Village & Lake Kivu

After breakfast, visit the Gorilla Guardians Village (Iby’Iwacu Village) to learn about Rwandan culture, traditions, and music. Later, drive to Lake Kivu and enjoy a relaxing evening by the lakeside.

Day 9: Boat Ride on Lake Kivu

After breakfast, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Kivu to explore the islands and beautiful views around the lake. Spend the rest of the day relaxing, swimming, or kayaking.

Day 10: Return to Kigali & Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Kigali City. Depending on your schedule, you may do some shopping or have lunch before being transferred to the airport for your flight. This marks the end of your 10-Day Rwanda Safari.

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Other highlights of this 8-Day Rwanda Safari tour include visiting Kigali’s local markets, museums, art centers, the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Lake Kivu, and the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.

On this Rwanda safari holiday, you will enjoy the scenery of hills that give Rwanda its famous nickname, The Land of a Thousand Hills.

Highlights of the 8-Day Rwanda Safari

• Visit Kigali City and explore its local markets and museums
• Game drives and hot air balloon safari in Akagera National Park
• Boat cruise on Lake Ihema and Lake Kivu
• Chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest
• Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
• Visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo
• Learn Rwanda’s culture and history from local guides

8-Day Rwanda Safari Highlights

• Day 1: Arrival in Kigali City and City Tour
• Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park
• Day 3: Full Day in Akagera National Park (Hot Air Ballooning and Boat Cruise)
• Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park with a Stop at the Former Presidential Palace
• Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy Walk
• Day 6: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
• Day 7: Gorilla Trekking Experience in PNV
• Day 8: Visit the Twin Lakes and Transfer Back to Kigali

Detailed 8-Day Rwanda Classic Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali City and City Tour

Arrive at Kigali International Airport, where your driver and guide will meet you and brief you about your Rwanda safari. Begin a Kigali city tour, visiting attractions such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial, art and gallery centers, local markets like Kimironko Market, churches, and mosques. After the tour, head to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park

After breakfast, drive to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savanna park and home to the Big Five animals. The 3-hour journey offers scenic views of hills and rural landscapes. Upon arrival, enjoy an evening game drive to spot animals such as zebras, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, elephants, and antelopes. Return to your lodge for dinner and rest.

Day 3: Full Day in Akagera National Park (Hot Air Ballooning and Boat Cruise)

Spend the day exploring Akagera National Park. Start with an early hot air balloon safari, giving you an aerial view of the park’s savanna plains and wildlife. Later, go for a boat cruise on Lake Ihema to spot hippos, crocodiles, and birds. You may also see elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, and water antelopes during your game activities.

Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park with a Stop at the Former Presidential Palace

After breakfast, leave Akagera and travel to Nyungwe National Park. Stop at the Former Presidential Palace Museum, where Rwanda’s former president lived before his tragic plane crash. Learn about Rwanda’s history and continue the journey to Nyungwe. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and relax.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

After breakfast, head to the park offices for a briefing before starting your chimpanzee tracking adventure. Follow your ranger guide into the forest, and once you find a chimpanzee group, spend one hour watching and taking photos. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the evening, enjoy a canopy walk, 70 meters above the ground, with great views of the forest. You may spot monkeys such as colobus, vervet, and red-tailed monkeys, along with many bird species.

Day 6: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Depart from Nyungwe and travel to Volcanoes National Park. On the way, stop at Lake Kivu for a short boat cruise and lunch. Volcanoes National Park is one of Africa’s oldest national parks and is home to mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. Upon arrival, check into your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking Experience in Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, go to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking in Rwanda. You will be assigned to a gorilla family and guided through the forest by a ranger. The trek may take several hours depending on where the gorillas are located. Once you find them, spend one hour observing and photographing them. Return to the lodge to relax and enjoy dinner.

Day 8: Visit the Twin Lakes & Transfer Back to Kigali

After breakfast, visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo, where you can take part in canoeing and meet local fishermen. Enjoy the beautiful scenery before driving back to Kigali City for lunch. Later, your driver will drop you at the airport, marking the end of your 8-Day Rwanda Safari.

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Enjoy mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda, golden monkey trekking, and a visit to the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo in Volcanoes National Park. Explore chimpanzee trekking and a canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest, and go on a wildlife game drive and boat cruise in Akagera National Park.

This 7-Day Rwanda Safari tour includes luxury accommodation, professional guides, and memorable adventures across Rwanda’s top destinations.

Highlights of the 7-Day Rwanda Safari

• Visit all three national parks in Rwanda: Volcanoes, Nyungwe, and Akagera
• Gorilla trekking and golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park
• Chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest
• Wildlife game drive and boat cruise in Akagera National Park
• Visit Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for a traditional Rwandan experience
• Explore Kigali City and the Butare Museum
• Enjoy professional guiding and scenic drives across Rwanda

7 Days Rwanda Safari Highlights

• Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
• Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy Walk
• Day 3: Transfer to Musanze
• Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Tracking and Iby’Iwacu Cultural Visit
• Day 5: Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Kigali
• Day 6: Transfer to Akagera National Park
• Day 7: Game Drive in Akagera and Transfer to Kigali

Detailed 7-Day Rwanda Primates & Wildlife Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, meet your safari guide who will brief you about your Rwanda safari itinerary. Begin your journey to Nyungwe Forest National Park in southern Rwanda. Stop at the Butare Museum for a historical visit and lunch. Arrive at Nyungwe in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

Start your day early with chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest. You will locate the chimpanzees while they are still in their nests and spend an hour observing and taking photos. Return to the lodge for lunch, then enjoy a canopy walk over the forest, offering views of trees, birds, and monkeys. Return to your lodge for dinner and rest.

Day 3: Transfer to Musanze

After breakfast, depart Nyungwe and drive to Musanze, home to Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda. Have lunch in Kigali City along the way. Arrive in Musanze in the evening, check in to your lodge, and relax.

Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Cultural Visit

After breakfast, go to the park headquarters in Kinigi for a briefing before gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Once you locate a gorilla family, spend an hour with them and later receive your tracking certificate. In the afternoon, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village to experience Rwandan traditions, music, and storytelling. Return to the lodge for dinner.

Day 5: Golden Monkey Tracking & Transfer to Kigali

After breakfast, enjoy golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park. Spend an hour observing them before returning to the lodge for lunch. Later, transfer to Kigali City for a short city tour and overnight stay.

Day 6: Transfer to Akagera National Park

Leave Kigali early in the morning and drive to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savanna park. Check into your lodge and have lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Ihema, where you can see hippos, crocodiles, and birds. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Game Drive in Akagera & Transfer to Kigali

After breakfast, go for a morning game drive in Akagera to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. After lunch, transfer back to Kigali for your flight, marking the end of your 7-Day Rwanda Safari.

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In Akagera National Park, enjoy sightings of many animals, including lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, buffaloes, and hippos. The Rwanda safari park is also home to crocodiles and several bird species.

In Nyungwe Forest National Park, experience unforgettable Rwanda chimpanzee trekking in its two main areas, Cyamudongo and Uwinka. This tropical rainforest shelters 13 primate species, including about 500 chimpanzees, and offers a great canopy walk adventure.

Highlights of the 6-Day Rwanda Safari

• Visit Akagera and Nyungwe National Parks
• Game drives and boat cruise on Lake Ihema
• Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest
• Kigali city tour and visit to the Genocide Memorial
• See Rwanda’s wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebras, and giraffes
• Explore Rwanda’s history and culture at Butare and the King’s Palace
• Professional guiding and comfortable lodges throughout the Rwanda safari

6-Day Rwanda Safari Highlights

• Day 1: Arrival and Kigali City Tour
• Day 2: Drive to Akagera National Park
• Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on Lake Ihema
• Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
• Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk
• Day 6: Return to Kigali

Detailed 6-Day Rwanda Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Kigali City Tour

Arrive at Kigali International Airport and meet your safari guide. After a briefing, transfer to your hotel for check-in and lunch. In the afternoon, explore Kigali’s main attractions, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Presidential Palace, and Kimironko Market. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Drive to Akagera National Park

After breakfast, meet your driver and begin a 2.5-hour journey to Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda. This is Rwanda’s oldest park and the only savanna park where you can find the Big Five animals. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and relax. After lunch, go for an afternoon game drive to see animals such as elephants, zebras, lions, giraffes, and antelopes. Return to your lodge for dinner.

Day 3: Game Drive & Boat Cruise on Lake Ihema

Start your morning with a game drive through the park’s wildlife tracks. Look out for lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, and antelopes. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Ihema to see hippos, crocodiles, and birds such as fish eagles, herons, and kingfishers. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

After breakfast, leave Akagera and drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park in southern Rwanda. Stop in Butare to visit the King’s Palace and the Ethnographic Museum. Have lunch, then continue to Nyungwe and check into your lodge. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for the next day’s activities.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk

After breakfast, go to Uwinka Reception for a briefing about chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest. The trek lasts 2–4 hours, and you will spend one hour with the chimpanzees once found. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a canopy walk, the only one of its kind in East Africa, with panoramic views of the forest and sightings of birds and monkeys. Return to your lodge for dinner.

Day 6: Return to Kigali

After breakfast, check out and start your 6-hour drive back to Kigali City. Depending on your schedule, your driver can drop you at a hotel or directly at the airport for your flight home. This marks the end of your 6-Day Rwanda Safari tour.

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This 5-Day Rwanda primates safari offers chimpanzee tracking, gorilla trekking, and golden monkey trekking, making it perfect for travelers who want to experience Rwanda’s wildlife and rain-forest.

During this 5-day Rwanda tour, you will meet mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park, and chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park. This Rwanda safari package is ideal for anyone who wishes to focus on Rwanda’s primate adventures.

Highlights of the 5-Day Rwanda Primates Tour

• Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
• Chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest
• Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park
• Visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
• Excursion to the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo
• Scenic drive through Rwanda’s countryside
• Professional guiding and comfortable lodges

5-Day Rwanda Primates Tour Highlights

• Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
• Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy Walk
• Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park and Twin Lakes Visit
• Day 4: Gorilla Tracking and Iby’Iwacu Cultural Visit
• Day 5: Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Kigali

Detailed 5-Day Rwanda Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, meet your Rwanda safari guide and company representative. After a short briefing, transfer to Kigali City for lunch before heading to Nyungwe Forest National Park in southern Rwanda. The drive takes about six hours, passing through beautiful countryside. Stop at the National Museum of Rwanda in Butare for a short visit. Arrive in Nyungwe in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

Start early at 5:00 am with breakfast, then transfer to the park meeting point for chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest. Track the chimps before they leave their nests and spend one hour observing and taking photos. Return to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a canopy walk, which offers views of the rainforest and sightings of birds and monkeys. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park & Twin Lakes Visit

After breakfast, depart for Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda. The journey takes about six to seven hours, with lunch along the way. On arrival, visit the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo for sightseeing and photos. Check into your lodge for dinner and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking.

Day 4: Gorilla Tracking & Iby’Iwacu Cultural Visit

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters in Kinigi for a briefing about gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. You will be assigned a gorilla family to track with a ranger guide. Once you find them, spend an hour observing and photographing the gorillas. After lunch, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village to enjoy traditional dance, storytelling, and learn about Rwandan culture. Return to your lodge for dinner and rest.

Day 5: Golden Monkey Tracking & Transfer to Kigali

After breakfast, go for golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park. The trek lasts about two to five hours, including an hour spent with the monkeys. After the activity, return to your lodge for lunch. Later, transfer back to Kigali City for your evening flight.

This marks the end of your 5-Day Rwanda Primates Tour.

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This 5-Day Nyungwe Forest safari includes Rwanda chimpanzee trekking, nature walks, bird-watching, photography, and a canopy walk. It is a road Rwanda trip with selected lodges in and near the park, offering great comfort during your stay.

Nyungwe Forest National Park is known for having one of the few canopy walkways in East Africa. Visitors can enjoy cool weather, forest views, and a rich variety of plants and animals. Pickup and drop-off are arranged at a convenient location in Kigali.

Highlights of the 5-Day Nyungwe Forest Tour

• Visit Kigali City and explore cultural landmarks
• Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park
• Nature walk and canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest
• Bird-watching and primate spotting
• Stop at Nyanza Palace for a cultural experience
• Comfortable lodges and scenic drives through Rwanda

5-Day Nyungwe Forest Tour Highlights

• Day 1: Explore Kigali City
• Day 2: Kigali City to Nyungwe Forest
• Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park
• Day 4: Nature Walk & Canopy Walk Adventure
• Day 5: Departure

Detailed 5-Day Nyungwe Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Explore Kigali City

Arrive in Kigali City, the land of a thousand hills. Your guide will meet you, introduce the itinerary, and start the Kigali city tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, museums, local markets, and landmarks that showcase Rwanda’s culture and history. After lunch, return to your hotel for dinner and rest.

Day 2: Kigali City to Nyungwe Forest

After breakfast, depart from Kigali and drive to Nyungwe National Park. The drive takes 4–5 hours, with stops for refreshments and photos. Pass through scenic countryside, small towns, and farmlands. Have lunch en route and continue to your lodge near the forest. Check in and relax in the evening.

Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park

After breakfast, prepare for your chimpanzee trekking adventure. At the park headquarters, a ranger will brief you about the activity. The trek requires moderate fitness as you walk through the forest to find the chimpanzees. Once you locate them, spend one hour observing and taking photos. You may also see colobus monkeys, chimp nests, and birds. The trek lasts 2–3 hours, followed by lunch and relaxation at your lodge.

Day 4: Nature Walk & Canopy Walk Adventure

Begin your day with tea or coffee and set out for a guided nature walk along the forest trail. This activity lets you see trees, plants, birds, and animals. The walk lasts about 2–3 hours. After lunch, enjoy a canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest, a bridge suspended high above the trees. You will get beautiful forest views and a chance to see monkeys and birds. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 5: Departure

After breakfast, check out of your lodge and drive back to Kigali. Stop at Nyanza Palace, where you will learn about Rwandan culture through music, dance, and local storytelling. Continue your journey to Kigali, where your guide will drop you off at your hotel or the airport. This marks the end of your 5-Day Nyungwe Forest Tour.

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The Rwanda tour includes visits to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, art centers, local craft markets, and a scenic drive through Rwanda’s “land of a thousand hills.” You will also see the beautiful twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.

Highlights of the 4-Day Rwanda Tour

• Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park
• Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park
• Visit Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village (Gorilla Guardians Village)
• Explore Kigali City and Genocide Memorial
• Stopover at the Former Presidential Palace Museum
• Visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo

Detailed 4-Day Rwanda Tour Highlights

• Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park from Kigali with a Stopover at the Former Presidential Palace Museum
• Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
• Day 3: Golden Monkey Trekking & Visit to the Gorilla Guardians Village
• Day 4: Transfer Back to Kigali International Airport

Detailed 4-Day Rwanda Primates Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park from Kigali with a Stopover at the Former Presidential Palace Museum

You will be picked up from your agreed location in Kigali and travel to Nyungwe National Park, one of the oldest rainforests in East Africa. It is home to 13 primate species, including chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and mangabeys.

Stop at the Former Presidential Palace Museum to learn about Rwanda’s history and the story of President Habyarimana’s plane crash. Continue your journey to Nyungwe, check into your lodge, and relax for the evening.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, attend a briefing about chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest. You will be guided by a park ranger and supported by porters. The trek may take 2–3 hours, and once you find the chimpanzees, you will spend one hour observing and taking photos.

You may also see other primates such as colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and olive baboons. After the activity, drive north to Volcanoes National Park, known for mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. Check into your lodge and relax for the night.

Day 3: Golden Monkey Trekking & Visit to the Gorilla Guardians Village

Start your day with breakfast and a briefing at the park headquarters about golden monkey trekking. A ranger will explain trekking guidelines before you begin your forest walk. Once you find the monkeys, spend one hour watching them play, jump, and feed in the bamboo forest. Return to your lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, also called the Gorilla Guardians Village, to learn about Rwandan traditions. Enjoy traditional music, dance, and storytelling. Meet local healers and learn about herbal medicine. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Transfer Back to Kigali International Airport

After breakfast, leave Volcanoes National Park and travel back to Kigali City, passing by the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. Enjoy the scenic views along the way. Once in Kigali, visit the Genocide Memorial, art galleries, and local markets for souvenirs. You will then be dropped off at Kigali International Airport, marking the end of your 4-Day Rwanda Tour.

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You will also enjoy a short city tour in Kigali, visiting places like the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local markets, and more. Along the way, you will see Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s Great Lakes located along the border of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park from Kigali

You will be welcomed by a professional driver guide who will give you a briefing about this 4-day Congo lowland gorilla and Nyungwe chimpanzee tour. After the briefing, begin your drive to Nyungwe National Park, which is home to 13 different primate species, including chimpanzees.

Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy an optional canopy walk. Later, check in at the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Bukavu / Kahuzi-Biega National Park

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing about chimpanzee trekking. You will be guided on what to do and what to avoid while in the forest. Then begin your trek to find the chimpanzees. When you find them, you will spend one hour watching them as they jump through trees, search for food, feed, and make sounds. The full trek usually takes 2 to 5 hours.

During the trek, you may also see other wildlife such as vervet monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, red colobus monkeys, and grey-cheeked mangabeys.

After the experience, return to the park office for debriefing and have lunch. Then continue your journey to Bukavu Town or Kahuzi-Biega National Park, crossing into the Democratic Republic of Congo. On arrival, check in at the lodge for rest.

Day 3: Lowland gorilla trekking

After breakfast, drive to the park headquarters of Kahuzi-Biega National Park for a briefing. You will learn the important rules for trekking such as not feeding the animals, not littering, keeping a distance of about 10 meters from the gorillas, and not using a flash while taking photos.

The trek will begin under the guidance of an armed park ranger. Once the gorillas are found, you will spend one hour observing them. The full activity may take 2 to 8 hours depending on where the gorillas are located.

You will take photos and enjoy watching the largest gorillas in the world as they move, eat, and care for their young. After the trek, return to the lodge to relax and share your experiences.

Day 4: Transfer back to Kigali and fly home

After breakfast at the lodge, you will be driven back to Kigali. You will be dropped off at the airport for your flight, marking the end of the tour.

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This 3-Day Rwanda Chimp Trekking Tour in Nyungwe Forest National Park is perfect for anyone who wants to see Rwanda’s chimpanzees in their natural home. You can also combine this Rwanda safari trip with a Rwanda gorilla trekking safari for a complete primate adventure.

Nyungwe Forest National Park is the only place in Rwanda where chimp trekking is done. It is home to over 500 chimpanzees, many birds, and other primates. Accommodation options include budget, mid-range, or luxury lodges depending on your preference.

3-Day Rwanda Chimp Trekking Tour Highlights

• Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park
• Guided canopy walk above the forest
• Kigali city tour and cultural visit
• Scenic countryside drive through southern Rwanda
• Flexible accommodation options: budget, mid-range, or luxury

3-Day Rwanda Chimp Trekking Tour Highlights

• Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
• Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk in Nyungwe
• Day 3: Transfer to Kigali & Departure

Detailed 3-Day Rwanda Chimpanzee Trekking Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

On arrival at Kigali International Airport, meet our safari guide and transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park in southern Rwanda. The drive passes through green countryside and small towns. If time allows, stop at the Butare Museum to learn about Rwanda’s culture and history.

Depending on your arrival time, you may reach Nyungwe in the afternoon or evening. You can take a short village walk before dinner and overnight rest.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest

Start early with breakfast and head to the park office for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda. The trek starts before sunrise to locate the chimps while they are still active. When you find them, spend one hour watching and taking photos. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy a canopy walk high above Nyungwe Forest. This 200-meter walkway is the only one in East Africa and gives amazing views of the forest canopy. Later, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Drive Back to Kigali & Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Kigali. You will have lunch in the city, and depending on your flight time, you can visit a few local markets or be transferred to the airport for your departure.

End of 3-Day Rwanda Chimp Trekking Tour.

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