Gorillas, Wildlife and Monkeys

5-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking, Golden Monkey Adventure & Wildlife Safari

$4985-6300 USD

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Safari summary

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day safari in Rwanda, where you will experience the majestic mountain gorillas and playful golden monkeys in their natural habitats. This tour combines thrilling wildlife viewing in Akagera National Park with the breathtaking landscapes of Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy game drives, boat cruises, and cultural experiences while immersing yourself in the rich biodiversity and stunning scenery that Rwanda has to offer.

Join us for a captivating 5-day safari that combines gorilla trekking, golden monkey encounters, and wildlife viewing in Rwanda’s stunning national parks. Starting from Kigali, this tour takes you to Akagera National Park for exciting game drives and a serene boat cruise on Lake Ihema. You will then travel to Volcanoes National Park for an intimate experience with the endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. Along the way, immerse yourself in Rwandan culture through local village visits and traditional dances. This safari is designed for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Tour Highlights:
• Gorilla Trekking: Experience the thrill of trekking through dense forests to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
• Golden Monkey Trekking: Enjoy close encounters with playful golden monkeys as they swing through the trees.
• Wildlife Viewing: Explore Akagera National Park on game drives to see the Big Five and other wildlife species.
• Boat Cruise on Lake Ihema: Relax on a boat ride where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species.
• Cultural Experience: Participate in traditional dances and learn about Rwandan culture at Iby’lwachu village.
• Scenic Drives: Enjoy picturesque views of Rwanda’s rolling hills and lush landscapes during your transfers between parks.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Primate trekking
Activity level Strenuous activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Night game drives
  • Hiking | trekking
  • Self-drive safari
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • All drinks
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Hot air balloons
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Arrival & Transfer to Akagera Park

Akagera

After breakfast in the Morning, your driver guide will pick you up from the Hotel and start your 4-day Gorilla and wildlife safari, you will start with a city tour in Kigali city you will visit the Kimironko market, Kings Palace, and Genocide Memorial, and you will proceed for Akagera National Park located in Northeast of Rwanda arriving in the evening. You will check in at the lodge for relaxation followed by dinner and overnight

Overnight stay at Ruzizi Tented Camp

Game Drive and Boat cruise on Ihema

Akagera

Early morning game drive to encounter various wildlife species including lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, Kobs. After the lunch break, you will depart for a boat ride on Lake Ihema. The boat ride offers an opportunity for more wildlife viewing, such as hippos and crocodiles, and sometimes at a close range but safe. The lake has also a great concentration of over 500 bird species which include shoebill storks, herons, jacanas, ibis, and gonolek among others.

Overnight stay at Ruzizi Tented Camp

Cultural Experience at Volcanoes NP

Volcanoes

After breakfast, you will have a short game drive and bid farewell to the park and drive to Volcanoes National Park, this journey takes about 4-5 hours, passing through the beautiful landscapes and viewing the beautiful scenery, you will arrive in time for lunch and after lunch, you will relax and later in the evening you will have a cultural experience by the Iby’lwachu village, you will have an opportunity of participating in the cultural dances with the Indigenous people of Rwanda

Overnight stay at Sambora Kinigi Lodge

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes NP

Volcanoes

Early morning benefit from a tasty breakfast at the lodge before your first exciting morning drive through the Switzerland of Rwanda Park which is too clear in the indigenous forest for Gorilla trekking and draws one to the real side of natural beauty. You will be briefed at the park headquarters and later depart for the gorilla trekking experience alongside the ranger guides. Once you find them, you will spend one hour with them taking pictures and later you will return to the Lodge to debrief

Overnight Stay at Sambora Kinigi Lodge

Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes

Volcanoes

After your breakfast, depart the park headquarters for briefing and later start your golden monkey trekking experience, you will bid farewell to Volcanoes National Park, embark on your vehicle, and drive to Kigali or the airport to catch up for your flight back home. With cameras full of memories and hearts full of adventure, we transfer to the airport for your departure flights. Until next time, let the spirit of Rwanda’s wilderness stay with you!

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