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5 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari | Volcanoes National Park & Nyungwe Forest Tour
5 Days 4 Nights Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Chimpanzee Tracking Safari
Experience the ultimate 5 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari, combining two of Rwanda’s most incredible primate destinations: Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe Forest National Park.
This unforgettable Rwanda primates safari offers the rare opportunity to encounter three of Africa’s closest relatives — mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans — while exploring Rwanda’s diverse landscapes, rich culture, and breathtaking natural beauty.
Starting and ending in Kigali, this 5 Days 4 Nights Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Chimpanzee Safari takes you from the historic capital city through the ancient rainforest of Nyungwe before continuing north to the misty volcanic landscapes of the Virunga Mountains.
Discover chimpanzees swinging through the trees of Nyungwe Forest, walk above the rainforest canopy, trek endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, and learn about Rwanda’s conservation and cultural heritage.
Tour Highlights
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Nyungwe Forest Canopy Walk experience
- Visit the King's Palace Museum in Nyanza
- Explore Kigali City and Rwanda’s history
- Visit the Gorilla Guardians Cultural Village
- Scenic views of Lake Kivu and Rwanda’s countryside
- Experience Rwanda’s famous “Land of a Thousand Hills”
- Opportunity for golden monkey trekking
- Professional safari guide and conservation experts
Tour Summary
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Destinations:
- Kigali City
- Nyanza Cultural Heritage Sites
- Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Lake Kivu Region
- Volcanoes National Park
Main Activities:
- Gorilla trekking
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Canopy walk
- Cultural tours
- Golden monkey trekking (optional)
- Community experiences
About Nyungwe Forest National Park
Nyungwe Forest National Park is one of Africa’s oldest rainforests and Rwanda’s largest remaining protected forest.
Located in southwestern Rwanda, Nyungwe covers more than 1,000 square kilometers of ancient rainforest, bamboo forests, wetlands, and mountain landscapes.
The park is one of Africa’s greatest primate destinations, home to:
- Chimpanzees
- Colobus monkeys
- L’Hoest’s monkeys
- Blue monkeys
- Over 300 bird species
Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe provides visitors with an opportunity to walk through the forest searching for habituated chimpanzee communities while enjoying Rwanda’s incredible biodiversity.
The famous Nyungwe Forest Canopy Walk offers spectacular views from high above the rainforest floor.
About Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park is Rwanda’s premier destination for mountain gorilla trekking.
Located in the northwest of Rwanda, the park forms part of the Virunga Mountains shared by Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The park protects endangered mountain gorillas living among bamboo forests, volcanic slopes, and mist-covered mountains.
Volcanoes National Park became internationally famous through the conservation work of Dian Fossey, whose research helped protect mountain gorillas from extinction.
Today, gorilla trekking in Rwanda is considered one of the world’s greatest wildlife experiences.
5 Days Rwanda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Kigali City Tour – Transfer to Nyungwe Forest
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will meet your safari guide and begin your 5 Days Rwanda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari.
Enjoy a Kigali city tour including important attractions such as:
- Kigali Genocide Memorial
- Local markets
- Cultural sites
Continue south through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside towards Nyanza, where you visit the King’s Palace Museum and learn about Rwanda’s traditional history.
Proceed to Nyungwe Forest National Park for your overnight stay.
Destination: Nyungwe Forest
Accommodation: Lodge near Nyungwe
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Nyungwe Canopy Walk
After an early breakfast, head to Nyungwe Forest headquarters for a chimpanzee trekking briefing.
Enter the ancient rainforest with experienced trackers searching for chimpanzee communities.
During the trek, you may encounter:
- Chimpanzees
- Colobus monkeys
- Forest birds
- Unique plant species
After your chimpanzee experience, enjoy the spectacular Nyungwe Canopy Walk, suspended high above the rainforest with breathtaking views.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Nyungwe Forest – Lake Kivu – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, depart Nyungwe and travel north towards Volcanoes National Park.
Enjoy scenic views of Rwanda’s famous hills and pass through the beautiful Lake Kivu region.
Arrive in Musanze, the gateway town to Volcanoes National Park.
Optional activities:
- Lake Kivu visit
- Local cultural experience
- Gorilla Guardians Village visit
Accommodation: Lodge near Volcanoes National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
After an early breakfast, transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for gorilla trekking registration and briefing.
Your ranger guide will assign you a gorilla family before beginning your trek through the misty Virunga forests.
The trek duration depends on the location of the gorilla family and may take between 2–7 hours.
Once you find the gorillas, enjoy one magical hour observing these incredible creatures.
You may witness:
- Silverbacks protecting their families
- Mothers caring for young gorillas
- Gorillas feeding and interacting naturally
Return to your lodge after this unforgettable experience.
Accommodation: Volcanoes National Park Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Golden Monkey Trekking (Optional) – Transfer to Kigali Departure
After breakfast, you may choose an optional golden monkey trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park.
Golden monkeys are rare primates found only in the Virunga Mountains.
After the activity, transfer back to Kigali for your departure flight.
Your unforgettable Rwanda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Permit Information
A Rwanda gorilla trekking permit costs:
USD 1,500 per person
The permit includes:
- Park entrance fees
- Ranger guide services
- Gorilla conservation contribution
- One hour with mountain gorillas
Due to limited availability, gorilla permits should be booked early.
Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest
Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest is one of Rwanda’s top wildlife experiences.
Visitors walk through the rainforest searching for chimpanzee communities while enjoying encounters with other primates and bird species.
The experience offers a unique opportunity to observe chimpanzees in their natural environment.
What to Pack for Rwanda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Safari
Recommended items:
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Rain jacket
- Long trousers and long-sleeved shirts
- Warm clothing
- Camera with extra batteries
- Waterproof backpack
- Insect repellent
- Drinking water
- Walking gloves
Best Time for Rwanda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari
Rwanda can be visited throughout the year.
Best months:
June – September: Drier hiking conditions
December – February: Excellent trekking conditions
The rainy seasons offer beautiful green forests and fewer crowds.
Extend Your Rwanda Safari
Combine this tour with:
- Akagera National Park Big Five Safari
- Lake Kivu Holiday
- Uganda Gorilla Trekking
- Uganda Chimpanzee Safari
- Tanzania Serengeti Wildlife Safari
- Kenya Masai Mara Safari
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Explore Rwanda’s incredible primate world on this unforgettable 5 Days 4 Nights Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Chimpanzee Tracking Safari.
From the ancient Nyungwe rainforest to the mist-covered Virunga Mountains, experience some of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife encounters with Ultimate Wild Safaris.
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Tour Overview
Availability
Nov 18- Mar 17
Duration
5D/4N
Pickup Location
pickup avaiable from airport, train and also cruise
Language
English
Car PickUp
Available
Tour Guide
Included
Included
- Experienced and qualified guide
- Breakfast
- SightSeeing
- Hotel Accomodation
Excluded
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Camp Fire
- Sports Elements
Itenary
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9:00 AM
Travel to Nyungwe on 5 Days 4 Nights Rwanda gorilla Tour & chimpanzee safari
The 5 Days 4 Nights Rwanda gorilla Tour & chimpanzee safari guide will pick you up from Kigali International Airport upon arrival in the morning or your address and begin your travel south.
You travel is halted briefly to make a visit to either the royal palace or the Rwanda National Museum at Butare and lunch break.
You will resume your travel and check into your Rwanda hotel overlooking the Nyungwe rainforest.
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8:00 AM
Chimpanzee tracking, canopy walk on 5 Days 4 Nights Rwanda gorilla Tour & chimpanzee safari
Rise up at first light and make final preparations for the chimpanzee tracking expedition in the Nyungwe National Park.
Your safari guide will escort you to the assembly and pre tracking briefing point. Soon a team of ranger escorts led you into the forests to interact with lots of different wildlife species.
You soon catch up, interact with family of feeding chimpanzees and spend maximum one hour with them.
You will re enter the forest soon after your lunch break for an exciting canopy walk along a bridge suspended 70m above grounds and explore wildlife in the forest canopy. Relax rest of the evening and relive the Rwanda safari dreams.
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9:00 AM
Travel to Volcano’s national park on 5 Days 4 Nights Rwanda gorilla Tour & chimpanzee safari
This is a day of travel, traversing Rwanda from south to north and exploring the beautiful countryside.
You will set out shortly after breakfast traveling towards west of Rwanda along the shores of Lake Kivu. You will have a lunch break in Gisenyi a lakeside down on Kivu, freshen up and explore the real life experiences of Rwanda countryside.
You will resume your travel to Musanze town with clear views of the forested Volcanoes National Park and check into your hotel for the rest of the night.
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09:00 AM
Gorilla trekking/ gorilla guardians’ village visit on 5 Days 4 Nights Rwanda gorilla Tour & chimpanzee safari
Take an early breakfast and meet up with your 5 Days 4 Nights Rwanda gorilla Tour & chimpanzee safari guide on tour of Rwanda who will escort you to the Rwanda gorilla trekking assembly point.
You interact with fellow gorilla trekking members and shortly team of rangers escorts you into the thick forests.
You will wander into the highlands and explore all corners following traces of recent gorilla presence. You will locate them shortly, interact with them for an hour and descend out of the forests to reunite with your safari guide. Later you will visit the Gorilla guardians’ village and interact with the indigenous people.
Each individual has unique gorilla experiences to tell. You will retreat to the comfort of your hotel and celebrate your successful gorilla trekking expedition in Rwanda and share experiences with friends online.
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09:00 AM
Golden monkey tracking, departure on 5 Days 4 Nights Rwanda gorilla Tour & chimpanzee safari
You will take your breakfast at dawn and make final preparations to return to the Volcanoes National Park visitor assembly point in the morning.
Golden monkeys are a unique primate species sharing same habitat with the gorillas, equally endangered but easier to track unlike the Mountain gorillas.
The team of rangers will escort you into the forests, follow all the leads of golden monkey presence and soon get closer to their feeding areas. Shortly after an hour, you will return to the assembly point, reunite with your safari guide and embark on travel back to Kigali Capital City.
You will have lunch in a restaurant with traditional food buffet and international cuisine. At an appropriate time, the safari guide will escort you to Kigali International Airport to catch up with your departure flight and end of your safari into Rwanda.
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