5-Day Gorilla and Chimpanzee Rwanda safari
5 Days Rwanda Gorilla & Chimpanzee ,The safari takes visitors to Volcanoes and Nyungwe Forest national park, the two main primate destinations in Rwanda. Mountain gorillas are found in volcanoes national park in the Virunga massif and the chimpanzees in Nyungwe forest national park.
Day 1
You will be picked from the airport by the tourist guide from where you will make a stopover in Kigali town to visit the Genocide Memorial Site. From there you will continue the 2hour drive to Musanze while enjoying the spectacular views of the volcanic mountains. On arrival you will visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo and the swamp Rugezi which is excellent for birding. After checking in and resting, you will have an afternoon tour of the Dian Fossey tomb and visit of the local markets in the evening.
Day 2
You will have an early morning breakfast after which you will be taken to the headquarters for a briefing before the Gorilla trek. Gorilla trekking in the Virungas is quite an adventure as you not only enjoy the gorillas but also other primates that inhabit the forest. You get to spend 1hour with the primates while enjoying a photo session with them.
Day 3
After breakfast, there is checking out and then you will travel to Nyungwe Forest national park. At the park, you will get to enjoy views of lake Kivu and the resort towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye, and Cyangugu before arriving at Nyungwe.
Day 4
After an early breakfast you will travel to headquarters for a briefing before going for the chimpanzee trek. Then after go for a 2hour canopy walk on top of the forest where you will get beautiful views of the forest and spot the variety of species that live there.
Day 5/5 Days Rwanda Gorilla & Chimpanzee
After an early breakfast you will check out and begin the journey to Kigali with some stopovers at Butare to visit the Ethnographic Museum which has over a thousand artifacts that bring out the history and traditions of Rwanda. Another stopover is at Nyanza royal palace, to see where the King Musinga and King Rudahigwa his successor sat.
The safari includes;
Transportation by safari vehicle
Airport transfers
An English speaking driver/guide
En-route meals
All activities listed on the itinerary
Bottled drinking water
Accommodation for one night
Gorilla trekking permit
Chimpanzee permit
Park entrance fees
Excludes
Visas
Personal insurance
Personal shopping
Laundry services