Arrival
- Pick-up from Kigali International Airport or your hotel
- Pre-tour accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost
Day 1: Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Upon arrival, enjoy a Kigali city tour, including the Genocide Memorial and local markets.
Drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park, home to chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and 12 other primate species. Check in at your lodge for lunch, dinner, and overnight stay.
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury: One&Only Nyungwe Hotel
- Mid-range: Nyungwe Top View Hotel
- Budget: Chimpanzee Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest
After breakfast, trek from Nyungwe Park Headquarters to search for chimpanzees. Spend one hour observing the chimpanzees and enjoy the sights and sounds of the rainforest. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Accommodation Options: Same as Day 1
Meal Plan: All Meals Included
Day 3: Canopy Walk Experience
Hike to the 160m-long, 70m-high canopy walkway, enjoying panoramic forest views and spotting butterflies, orchids, and endemic birds.
Guided sessions available at 8am, 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation Options: Same as Day 1
Meal Plan: All Meals Included
Day 4: Colobus Monkey Trekking
Track Black & White Colobus Monkeys from Uwinka Park Headquarters, spending one hour observing them. Briefing on dos and don’ts is provided before the trek. Other primates, including red-tailed monkeys, mangabeys, and L’Hoest’s monkeys, may also be encountered.
Accommodation Options: Same as Day 1
Meal Plan: All Meals Included
Day 5: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park & Cultural Experience
After breakfast, drive to Volcanoes National Park. On arrival, if time permits, visit Iby’iwacu cultural village for dances and traditional activities.
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury: One&Only Gorilla Lodge
- Mid-range: Five Volcanoes Lodge
- Budget: Le Bambou / Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: All Meals Included
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking
After breakfast, drive to the park headquarters for briefing. Trek to a habituated gorilla family, spending one hour observing and photographing them. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation Options: Same as Day 5
Meal Plan: All Meals Included
Day 7: Golden Monkey Trekking
After breakfast, trek to see golden monkeys, either on the slopes of Mount Karisimbi or in the bamboo forest of Mount Sabyinyo. Treks can take 30 minutes to 5 hours, depending on the assigned group. Spot other wildlife including birds, monkeys, and plant species along the way.
Accommodation Options: Same as Day 5
Meal Plan: All Meals Included
Day 8: Transfer Back to Kigali – End of Tour
After breakfast, drive back to Kigali, with drop-off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
