5-Day Primate Photography: Gorillas, Chimps & Golden Monkeys｜Rwanda

Embark on a 5-day safari in Rwanda, including activities like chimpanzee tracking, a canopy walk, gorilla and golden monkey trekking and Other Activities.

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport or from Kigali city, transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Check in to your lodge or hotel, relax, have dinner, and Overnight Stay.

Accommodation Options:
Mantis Kivu marina Hotel: Luxury range
Nyungwe Top Viel Hill Hotel: Mid-range
Ear Ken Barham Guest house: Budget range


Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk in Nyungwe National Park

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for the start of a chimpanzee trekking experience. Walk for some time until you find where the chimps spent their previous night. After the trek, return to your trek start point where you meet the driver-guide for a transfer to the hotel for lunch and relaxation. Afternoon, undertake a canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest for about 2 hours. Later on, return to the hotel for relaxation, dinner and Overnight Stay.

Accommodation Options:
Mantis Kivu marina Hotel: Luxury range
Nyungwe Top Viel Hill Hotel: Mid-range
Ear Ken Barham Guest house: Budget range

Day 3: Transfer from Nyungwe Forest National Park to Volcanoes National Park

This morning, you will transfer to Volcanoes National Park. The road distance between the two parks is about 5-6 hours depending on the route. Arriving in the afternoon, check in to a booked hotel or lodge where you relax, have dinner, and Overnight night.

Accommodation Options:
Virunga Inn Resort and Spa: Luxury
Ingagi Park View Lodge: Mid-range
Volcano View: Budget range

Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes N P and Visit Gorilla Guardian Village

Following breakfast, your driver guide will pick you up from the lodge for a drive to the park headquarters. Arriving at the park headquarters in Kinigi, have a briefing on the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking in Rwanda by the park guides. Later transfer you to the trekking starting point for a gorilla trek.

The trek lasts an unpredictable time depending on the Gorilla group movements but the population in Rwanda is known to move for shorter distances and therefore making it easy to trek. After 1 hour in the presence of a gorilla family, you will Visit Gorilla Guardian Village for Cultural experiences. Later have Dinner and Overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:
Virunga Inn Resort and Spa: Luxury
Ingagi Park View Lodge: Mid-range
Volcano View: Budget range



Day 5: Golden monkey trekking and transfer back to Kigali

In the morning after your breakfast, you will take drive to the park for briefing. After briefing procced to the starting point and start the golden monkey trek. Golden monkeys have unique characters and can easily be identified by their color. After trekking have Lunch in One of the Local Restaurants in Musanze District and Return back to Kigali for your Flight/Hotel.