5 Day Rwanda Gorillas and Nyungwe Forest

Overview

  • This 5 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Safari will take you deep into the heart of “the Land of a Thousand Hills”. You’ll visit two of Rwanda’s most iconic national parks: Nyungwe Forest National Park home to chimpanzees and Volcanoes National Park a sanctuary for the endangered mountain gorillas. In addition to gorilla and chimpanzee tracking this safari includes the thrilling Nyungwe canopy walk and a scenic Kigali city tour. This unforgettable experience begins and ends in Kigali.

Highlights | Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival and Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Morning – Arrival & City Excursion
Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by our professional tour guide who will take you on a brief city excursion around Kigali. You’ll visit historical and cultural sites, giving you a chance to learn about Rwanda’s past and present.

Afternoon – Transfer to Nyungwe
After the city tour, you will drive south to Nyungwe Forest National Park via beautiful rolling hills and tea plantations. Arrive at your lodge for check-in and relaxation.

Main Destination: Nyungwe Forest National Park

Accommodation Options:

  • Budget: Chimpanzee Lodge
  • Mid-Range: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
  • Luxury: One & Only Nyungwe House

Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinks: Drinking Water
Drive Time: 4–5 hours
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Drive time: 4-5 hours

Morning: Chimpanzee Trekking
After an early breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the Nyungwe Park Headquarters for briefing.

Trekking: Set off into the forest for chimpanzee trekking. The experience offers an adventurous hike and rewarding encounters with one of man’s closest relatives in their natural habitat.

Afternoon: Canopy Walk Experience
After lunch at the lodge, you’ll go on a guided canopy walk across a suspended bridge that offers stunning views of the forest canopy and opportunities to spot monkeys and birds from above.

Evening: Lodge
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination: Nyungwe Forest National Park

Accommodation Options:

  • Budget: Chimpanzee Lodge
  • Mid-Range: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
  • Luxury: One & Only Nyungwe House

Meals: All Meals Included
Drinks: Drinking Water
Drive Time: 45 minutes

Morning: Transfer
After breakfast, bid farewell to Nyungwe Forest and embark on a scenic drive north to Volcanoes National Park. The route offers captivating views of Lake Kivu and Rwanda’s verdant hills.

Evening: Arrival at Lodge
Arrive at your lodge near Volcanoes National Park for dinner and relaxation.

Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park

Accommodation Options:

  • Budget: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge / Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-Range: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
  • Luxury: One & Only Gorilla’s Nest

Meals: All Meals Included
Drinks: Drinking Water
Drive Time: 6–7 hours

Morning: Gorilla Trekking
After an early breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the park headquarters for briefing.

Trekking: After the brief emback on a once-in-a-lifetime trek through the forest in search of the habituated gorilla family. Spend a magical hour with these gentle giants.

Afternoon: Rest at Lodge
Return to the lodge for lunch and relax for the rest of the day after this thrilling and unforgettable experience.

Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park

Accommodation Options:

  • Budget: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge / Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-Range: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
  • Luxury: One & Only Gorilla’s Nest

Meals: All Meals Included
Drinks: Drinking Water

Morning: Transfer to Kigali
After breakfast, you will drive back to Kigali. Depending on your flight schedule.

Main Destination: Kigali
Accommodation: End of Tour (No Accommodation)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Mineral Water
Drive Time: 2 hours

End of Tour

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost
  • You’ll be dropped off at the airport or hotel.

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