Rwanda · Gorillas
8 Days Gorillas, Nyungwe and Kivu
Rwanda's three protected areas in one trip: gorillas at Volcanoes, chimpanzees at Nyungwe, and two nights on Lake Kivu to close.
- 8 days
- From $6,480
- Private
- 2 – 6 guests
Overview
Gorillas, Nyungwe and Kivu, at your pace
Eight days linking Rwanda's three protected areas: gorillas at Volcanoes, chimpanzees and the canopy walkway at Nyungwe, then two nights on Lake Kivu to close.
Distances are short by regional standards; the longest single drive, Volcanoes to Nyungwe, is still under a day.
- Duration
- 8 days
- Country
- Rwanda
- Style
- Private
- Group size
- 2 – 6 guests
- Difficulty
- Moderate to strenuous
From, per person sharing
$6,480
Based on two travellers, mid-season
No deposit until the plan is right. 30% confirms, balance six weeks before arrival.
Highlights
What makes this safari special
- 01Volcanoes National Park
- 02Nyungwe Forest
- 03Lake Kivu
Best months
Along with December to February, June to September is the easiest trekking and tracking window in both forests.
Day by day
The itinerary
1Day 1Arrive Kigali, transfer to Volcanoes National Park
An afternoon at leisure before the trek.
Volcanoes area · lodge, full board
2Day 2Gorilla trekking, Volcanoes National Park
Ninety minutes to five hours on the trail.
Volcanoes area · lodge, full board
3Day 3Transfer to Nyungwe Forest
An afternoon on the hundred-metre canopy walkway.
Nyungwe · lodge, full board
4Day 4Chimpanzee tracking, Nyungwe Forest
One of Africa's oldest montane rainforests, on foot.
Nyungwe · lodge, full board
5Day 5Nyungwe, colobus monkey tracking
Large troops of black-and-white colobus in the same forest.
Nyungwe · lodge, full board
6Day 6Transfer to Lake Kivu
An afternoon at leisure by the water.
Lake Kivu · lakeside lodge, full board
7Day 7Lake Kivu, free day
Swimming and a boat trip — one of the few African lakes safe to swim in.
Lake Kivu · lakeside lodge, full board
8Day 8Transfer to Kigali, depart
A morning drive in time for the international flight.
Departure
What is included
- One gorilla trekking permit and chimpanzee tracking permit per person
- Private guide and vehicle throughout
- Accommodation as listed, full board except Lake Kivu on bed and breakfast
- Nyungwe canopy walkway entry fee
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guide and lodge staff
- Porter fees, $20 per activity
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