6 days Rwanda primates tracking safari can be tailor-made to your choice, and you are guaranteed an extraordinary experience of tracking chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest and the mountain gorillas in the tropical forest of the Volcanoes National Park in this 6 days Rwanda primates safari with different accommodation facilities ranging from luxury, mid-range and budget that are pocket friendly. You’ll take pleasure in the breathtaking scenery of the misty forests and the variety of wildlife during trekking.
A visit to the Kibuye for the relaxation at the Amahoro also known as the “peace” island after the chimpanzee trekking, and also visit Lake Kivu after the gorilla trekking, and finally to conclude the safari you’ll be doing a tour of Kigali city, one of Africa’s most vivacious and fastest developing cities. A quick visit to the eminent genocide memorial sites and also craft center to purchase some souvenirs and curios among other things.
Highlights for 6 days Rwanda Primates tracking safari.
- Chimpanzee and Colobus Monkey trekking in Nyungwe forest.
- Mountain Gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park.
- full immersion with Iby’iwacu cultural.
- Service of English-speaking driver/ Guide.
- Travel in a customised 4WD safari Vehicle.
- Airport transfers.
Detailed itinerary for 6 days Rwanda primates tracking safari.
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest
You will be picked up by the driver or guide after your breakfast and be ready to depart from the hotel in Kigali town. The final destination will be Nyungwe Forest National Park with an en-route stop to some historical sites on the main road like Kamegeri rock, the king’s palace and museums in Nyanza. You will arrive in time for lunch and check in to your booked accommodation. Later in the evening, you will have a canopy walk deep into the forest combined with a walk around the tea plantation and return to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight.
Accommodation Options
- Up Market: Nyungwe forest lodge
- Mid-range: Nyungwe top view hotel
- Budget: Gisakura guest house
- Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee and Colobus Monkey trekking
Wake up early to a delicious African breakfast and get to the starting point for a briefing from the park officials/guide on the dos and don’ts before you set off into the forest for a chimpanzee trekking experience. The trekking will be done in time for your lunch where you will return to the lodge, relax a bit and later in the afternoon head out for the Colobus Monkey trekking. This will expose you to a number of other primates such as baboons, vervet monkeys, birds and more floras hence return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options
- Up Market: Nyungwe forest lodge
- Mid-range: Nyungwe top view hotel
- Budge: Gisakura guest house
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Ruhengeri – Kinigi Town
When you are done with your breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and head out of Nyungwe Forest National Park and transfer to Ruhengeri-Kinigi town. When you get there, you will be welcomed to some cultural performances at the Iby’Iwacu cultural village. You shall check in and get some rest for the evening.
Accommodation Options
- Up Market: Mountain Gorilla view lodge
- Mid-range: Le’bambou gorilla lodge
- Budget: Kinigi guest house
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Gorilla tracking Volcanoes National Park
Be ready to have an early start to your day. You should be at the starting point at least 30 minutes earlier to get a detailed briefing about the Mountain Gorillas. Have all the necessary items ready that you need to track especially really comfortable shoes that you can walk in, a raincoat, hut, sunscreen, and insect repellent. When you return from the Gorilla trekking you will go ahead and visit Buhanga forest for some Kinigi Cultural Village with dinner and overnight at your booked lodge/hotel.
Accommodation Options
- Up Market: Mountain Gorilla view lodge
- Mid-range: Le’bambou gorilla lodge
- Budget: Kinigi guest house
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Community tour and Lake Kivu
After breakfast, you will head to the Banana and Sorghum beer production farms to get an experience of what it is like and how it is done, you might also get to taste the local beer. You will then transfer to Lake Kivu and arrive in time to have your lunch. Later relax as you swim on the shores of Lake Kivu with dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options
- Up Market: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
- Mid-range: Paradise Malahide
- Budget: Lake Kivu Hotel
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Transfer from Lake Kivu – Kigali
Have breakfast, then drive to Kigali with a city tour where you will pass via local food markets and grocery markets. You will have an opportunity to shop for Souvenirs in local handicraft markets and then finally make your way to the airport for your return flight back home. Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch
What to bring for 6-days Rwanda primates tracking safari
- Comfortable shoes to walk in the Jungle.
- Warm clothes for the night as this part of the country gets cold.
- A good Zooming lens Camera.
- A torch is necessary.
- Insect repellant.
6 days Rwanda primates trekking safari includes:
- Airport transfers.
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary.
- Transportation by safari vehicle.
- Iby’Iwacu cultural Village.
- Boat ride on Lake Kivu.
- Gorilla trekking permit.
- Chimpanzee tracking permit.
- Visit Lake Kivu and boat ride.
HOwever, 6 days Rwanda primates trekking exclude:
- Airfare.
- Rwanda Visa.
- Luxury drinks.
- Laundry.
- Tips to local guides.
- Telephone and porter fee while trekking.
- Personal Insurance.
- Personal shopping bills and cigarettes.
- Any other item not mentioned above.
