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4-Day Rwanda Primate Quest - Gorillas, Golden Monkeys & Chimpanzees

4-Day Rwanda Primate Quest - Gorillas, Golden Monkeys & Chimpanzees

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Rwanda ⏱ 4 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Genocide Memorial (Kigali Lake Kivu Kigali
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
Discover Rwanda's remarkable primate diversity on an unforgettable 4-day wildlife holiday. Trek through the misty forests of Volcanoes National Park in search of mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, then explore the ancient Nyungwe rainforest, home to chimpanzees and several other primate species. This exciting adventure combines close encounters with Rwanda's iconic primates, spectacular volcanic landscapes, lush rainforest, and authentic wildlife experiences. It is ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers looking to experience the best of Rwanda's primate destinations in one memorable journey.

Route

Start Genocide Memorial (Kigali (Day 1)
Day 2 Lake Kivu
End Kigali

Tour Features

Day 1:Arrive In Rwanda | Transfer To Hotel | Relaxing Day 2:City Tour | Genocide Memorial Visit | Visit The Dian Fossey Center | Cultural Village Tour Day 3:Golden Monkey Trekking | Drive To Lake Kivu Day 4:Morning Activities On Lake Kivu | Drive Back To Kigali | Flight Back Home

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Genocide Memorial (Kigali, Lake Kivu, Kigali
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Chez Lando Hotel >Mid-range hotel located in Kigali
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
2
Classic Resort Lodge> Mid-range hotel located in Ruhengeri (City)
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
Nirvana Heights Resort & Spa Mid-range hotel located in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
4
No accommodation
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Arrive In Rwanda | Transfer To Hotel | Relaxing
⏱Morning 🏨Chez Lando Hotel >Mid-range hotel located in Kigali 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
On arrival in Rwanda, you will be welcomed and picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide who will be holding an A4 sized paper with your names printed on it at Kigali International airport, and be transferred to your hotel. You will check in and rest. Dinner and overnight at Chez Lando Hotel.
Day 2 City Tour | Genocide Memorial Visit | Visit The Dian Fossey Center | Cultural Village Tour
⏱Morning 🏨Classic Resort Lodge> Mid-range hotel located in Ruhengeri (City) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, we drive to Kigali and embark on a city tour, visiting the Genocide memorial site which gives a brief history of Rwanda. After that, you will drive northwards to Volcanoes National Park. On your arrival in Musanze, you will visit the Dian Fossey Center, then go for caving in the Musanze caves. The caves were formed from lava basaltic layers from mount Bisoke and Mount Sabinyo. The caves are one of the top tourist attractions in the Musanze District. The Musanze caves were significant during ancient times as they were used by the local Kinyarwanda tribes as the venue for crowning their new kings. In the evening you will visit the community cultural Village to enjoy the Rwandan culture including the traditional dance. Dinner and overnight at Classic Lodge
Day 3 Golden Monkey Trekking | Drive To Lake Kivu
⏱Morning 🏨Nirvana Heights Resort & Spa Mid-range hotel located in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you will assemble at the park headquarters for a briefing in the morning together with your trekking gear and drinking water and ascend in the forest to track the golden monkeys. While participating in golden money trekking you will get to find out interesting facts about golden money that will make your Rwanda tour interesting. After lunch you will drive to a scenic lake Kivu bordering Rwanda and DR Congo. On reaching the lake you will enjoy the rest of your evening at the lakeside. Dinner and overnight at Nirvana Heights Hotel.
Day 4 Morning Activities On Lake Kivu | Drive Back To Kigali | Flight Back Home
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
This morning after breakfast you will do either the Kayaking or boat ride on Lake Kivu then after be driven back to Kigali International Airport for your scheduled flight back home.

Rates

From: $1,540 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water(On all days)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Genocide Memorial (Kigali

End: Kigali

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

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