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Rwanda · Primate Tours
The journey
Explore Rwanda's most iconic landscapes on this six-day group adventure combining wildlife, culture, and scenery. Discover Kigali's history and local life before trekking mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Cycle along Lake Kivu's Congo Nile Trail while enjoying kayaking, swimming, and coffee visits. Journey south to Nyungwe Forest for canopy walks and chimpanzee encounters. This immersive experience blends rainforests, lakes, primates, and culture into a memorable journey across Rwanda's diverse regions.
Spend one hour observing a mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat.
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At a glance
Day by day
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and meet your guide for a transfer to a central boutique hotel.
Enjoy a short city orientation walk to understand Kigali's atmosphere and layout.
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for cultural and historical context.
Dine at a lively local restaurant to experience authentic Rwandan flavours.
Depart early for Musanze and continue to Volcanoes National Park headquarters.
Attend a briefing before beginning the gorilla trekking experience based on fitness group allocation.
Spend one hour observing a mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat.
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with a short acclimatisation walk or community cultural interaction.
Return to the lodge in the evening for rest.
Drive to Gisenyi on the shores of Lake Kivu.
Meet a cycling guide and begin a half-day ride along the Congo Nile Trail.
Experience scenic lakeside routes with rewarding climbs and descents.
Spend the afternoon kayaking, swimming, or visiting coffee plantations.
Overnight stay at a lakeside lodge.
Travel south on a scenic drive through hills, villages, and tea plantations.
Arrive at Nyungwe Forest National Park and check in to a forest lodge.
Enjoy a short guided nature walk or tea plantation visit in the late afternoon.
Prepare for the following day's forest activities.
Begin the day with the Nyungwe Canopy Walk above the rainforest.
Explore Nyungwe Forest during a guided primate-focused experience.
Track chimpanzees in their natural habitat during an afternoon trek.
Return to the lodge for rest after a full day of activity.
Depart Nyungwe Forest in the morning for the return drive to Kigali.
Visit local craft markets or enjoy a final local meal depending on flight time.
Transfer to Kigali International Airport for departure.
Where this trip takes you
Volcanoes National Park gorilla forest, Congo Nile Trail lakeside cycling, Lake Kivu waters, Nyungwe Forest National Park canopy walk
The route
The fine print
Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodation in four-star hotels and lodges
Gorilla trekking permit
Professional guiding fees
Entrance fees for attractions and activities mentioned
Bottled water during road transfers
Lunch and dinner
Donations and gratuities
Any services not mentioned in inclusions
Rwanda has a mild climate throughout the year.
Rain is possible, especially in rainforest areas.
Early mornings and evenings can be cool.
Logistics
Your 6 days finish where they began, in Rwanda.
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