Safari Packages · Volcanoes, Lake Kivu & Nyungwe
5 Days Gorillas & Chimpanzees
Rwanda’s two great primate encounters: mountain gorillas in the volcanoes and chimpanzees in the Nyungwe rainforest.
Duration
5 days · 4 nights
Best season
Jun–Sep · Dec–Feb
Style
Private journey · Mid-range lodges
From
$3,550 per person
Overview
Volcanoes, Lake Kivu & Nyungwe
This is the primate lover’s Rwanda. You begin with mountain gorillas in the Virunga volcanoes of Volcanoes National Park, drive south along the beautiful shores of Lake Kivu, and end in the ancient rainforest of Nyungwe National Park tracking chimpanzees at dawn and walking the canopy walkway. Both permits are included.
Highlights
- Mountain gorilla trekking
- Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe
- The canopy walkway
- The scenic Lake Kivu road
Every journey is private and can be adjusted to your dates, pace and preferred lodges. Share your plans with us and we will shape the details around you.
From
$3,550
per person · 5 days · 4 nights
| Solo | 2 sharing | 4 sharing |
|---|---|---|
| $4,800 | $3,550 | $3,200 |
Price per person based on 2 people sharing, mid-range lodges, gorilla and chimpanzee permits included where listed. Solo travellers, larger groups and luxury lodges priced on request. Permit prices are set by the Rwanda Development Board and may change.
Itinerary
Day by day
Pickup in Kigali and the scenic drive north to Musanze (about 2.5 hours).
Meals Dinner
Stay Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel or similar
A 7am briefing at Kinigi, then your trek to a gorilla family and one hour in their company. Afternoon at leisure.
Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel or similar
A full day’s drive south along Lake Kivu (6–7 hours with stops), with lunch by the lake and a tea plantation stop.
Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel or similar
Chimpanzee tracking at dawn, then the canopy walkway in the afternoon.
Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel or similar
Drive back to Kigali (5–6 hours) for an evening flight.
Meals Breakfast
What's included
- One gorilla trekking permit per person ($1,500)
- One chimpanzee tracking permit per person ($150)
- Nyungwe canopy walk
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide, fuel included
- Airport or Kigali hotel pickup and drop-off
- Accommodation as listed, sharing a double or twin room
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- All park entry fees for the activities listed
- Booking and securing your permits through the Rwanda Development Board
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
What's not included
- International flights
- Rwanda visa
- Travel and medical insurance
- Drinks other than water
- Tips for guides, porters and lodge staff (guideline: $20 per guide per day)
- Porters on treks (about $15–20 plus a tip, paid locally)
- Optional activities and personal expenses
Good to know
- Minimum age is 15 for both gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking.
- Day 5 suits evening flights.
- Guide: the best time to visit Rwanda
- Guide: how much a Rwanda safari costs
- Guide: Rwanda visa and entry requirements
Ready when you are
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