Primate Safari

6 Days Rwanda primate Safari

$2004-3384 USD

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Safari summary

Rwanda, commonly referred to as a “land of a thousand hills” is a country blessed with natural beauty.
The country has got a very rich and interesting historical background, cultures and is also a home to the
endangered mountain Gorillas. In this itinerary, we will take you through the best of Rwanda.


About this tour

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

Itinerary

Day 01

Nyungwe Forest

Day 01: Transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest National Park Meet and greet our tour representative at the airport and depart for Butare which is the second largest city of Rwanda. Enroute to Butare, we shall visit Nyanza the former Mwami's (King’s)palace and the seat of the federal monarchy as well as the National Museum at Butare, which is one the finest ethnographic museum of East Africa. After lunch, we shall continue south to Nyungwe Forest National Park; Dinner and overnight at Nyungwe forest lodge (Up market), Nyungwe top hill lodge (Midrange) or Gisakura Guest House (Budget). Have enough rest as you prepare for the adventurous activities the next day.

Day 2

Nyungwe Forest

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park This morning enjoy your breakfast and thereafter proceed for the orientation by the guides and hereafter start your chimpanzee tracking experience. This is an adventurous activity that will get you closer to man’s closest relatives, the chimpanzees. In the evening, return to Nyungwe forest lodge/ Nyungwe top hill lodge/ Gisakura Guest House for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3

Nyungwe Forest

Day 3: Depart from Nyungwe Forest NP to Gisenyi on Lake Kivu After breakfast we shall leave for Gisenyi, passing through the green fields of tea plantations before exploring the shores of Lake Kivu. Gisenyi is contiguous with Goma, the city across the border in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The afternoon is about relaxation and marvelous moments on the shores of Lake Kivu. The more energetic can also take a walk around this magnificent area; enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at Serena Gisenyi (Up market)/ Paradise Malahide Hotel (Midrange/ Budget)

Day 4

Day 4: Gisenyi to Parc National des Volcans Today we have a leisurely breakfast as you choose from having a speed boat to stroll the shores of Lake Kivu or just relax and enjoy the sunrise while at the lake shores before having lunch at the hotel. After lunch, we shall drive for about 1 and a half hour to Ruhengeri the gorilla tracking capital of Rwanda. Dinner and overnight will be at Jack Hana guest House (Up market)/ Kinigi Guest House (Budget)

Day 5

Day 5: Gorilla Tracking in Parc National des Volcans After breakfast you will report to the park headquarters in Kinigi where your guide will accomplish the necessary formalities for you of allocating you a gorilla family to track. You will meet your ranger guide(s)                                                              for a briefing about the gorilla tracking formality and how everything will be conducted from the start to the finish point; also you will be briefed on how you are to conduct yourself in the forest before and after encountering the gorillas. Return afterwards for lunch at your hotel or at Ruhengeri. Time permitting, we shall have an excursion to explore the beautiful twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo in the region or just conduct a village walk in Ruhengeri or visit the Iby'Iwacu traditional village, where the local community displays the traditional ways of living. Later in the evening, you will return to Jack Hana Guest House/ Kinigi Guest House for dinner and overnight.

Day 6

Volcanoes

Day 6: Optional activities and transfer to Kigali In case you wish to take another day tracking the Gorillas in Parc National des Volcanoes, today is the days and we recommend you visit one of the groups with a longer hiking time; the Susa group which is located on the slopes of the Karisimbi volcano and has more than 35 members will give you a great sense of achievement. Alternatively, you may opt for other hikes in the park to include: A walk to visit the Golden Monkeys. Listed as “endangered”, the habituated groups of about 40 individuals are the only ones to be found in Africa, an excursion to Dian Fossey’s grave of and the former Karisoke Research Center or a hike to the top of the Bisoke volcano (3.711 m) and its beautiful crater lake. Afterwards, drive back to Kigali, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. The quote for this Safari Package is based on 2 pax sharing in a double and Includes; Accommodation full board All ground transport English speaking guide Kigali city tour Airport picks up and transfers Meals en route The Quote Excludes; International flight fares Gorilla tracking permit ($750) Chimpanzee tracking permit ($100) Tips and beverages Items of personal use Travel insurance Also note; Clients on budget safaris will use 4WD safari minivan, and will sleep in confortable budget accommodation facilities Clients on midrange safaris will use a 5 sitter 4WD Safari Land Cruiser and will sleep at mid- range accommodation facilities Clients on Up-market safari will use an extended luxury 7 sitter 4WD safari Land Cruiser and will sleep in luxury accommodation facilities This trip can be customized to suite your travel needs, time and budget    

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