Located in the Southern Province of Rwanda, Nyungwe Forest National Park. will be your first destination to explore on this exclusive tour. Set off early in the morning for Nyungwe 6 hours drive through Butare. At Butare, have en route stopover – pay a visit to the ethnographic museum and continue to the lodge. Check-in at the lodge and in the afternoon; join the rest of the guests on a guided canopy walk.

Accommodation

• One & Only Nyungwe House –Luxury
• Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel –midrange

Leave the lodge and be part of the morning briefing session about chimpanzee trekking guidelines. You will be led by Nyungwe Forest National Park guide on a search for chimpanzees and this adventure lasts for about 2-4 hours. The chimpanzee trek allows you not only to take photos but also to have a deep understanding of chimpanzee behaviours. You will also come across other countless primates such as l’hoest monkeys, vervet monkeys, silver monkeys, colobus monkeys, olive baboons, and more.

Return to the lodge for lunch and set off for Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri region. En route, enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Kivu and Virunga volcanoes on arrival to Northwestern Rwanda.

Accommodation

• 5 Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge/Bisate Lodge/Silverback Lodge (Luxury)
• Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge/La Palm Hotel (Midrange)

Join other guests for briefing at Kinigi and you will also be assigned to gorilla families to track. Start looking for the great apes at 8:00 am and carry along with you some snacks, bottled water and walking stick. The hike through the forest as you search for the endangered mountain gorillas takes between 2 and 6 hours. When you come across a family of these gentle creatures, the park guide allows you to stay for one hour face-to-face with them.

Spice your gorilla adventure with an afternoon visit to Iby’Iwacu village. Get a chance to meet, interact with the Rwandan people, explore about their cultures, traditions, and enjoy amazing dances, music performances, etc.

Accommodation

• 5 Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge/Bisate Lodge/Silverback Lodge (Luxury)
• Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge/La Palm Hotel (Midrange)

A leisurely breakfast will be enjoyed at the lodge and after, you may take part in a guided golden monkey trek or Dian Fossey tomb trek. After the hike, return and you will be driven back to Kigali in a 4×4 safari vehicle 2-3 hours’ drive.

End of tour