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5-Day Rwanda Wildlife, Primates & Cultural Discovery Safari

5-Day Rwanda Wildlife, Primates & Cultural Discovery Safari

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Rwanda ⏱ 5 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Volcanoes NP (Gorillas Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Akagera NP Kigali
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
Discover the best of Rwanda on an unforgettable 5-day adventure combining wildlife, primate trekking, and authentic cultural experiences. Explore the savannah landscapes of Akagera National Park, trek through the misty forests of Volcanoes National Park in search of golden monkeys, and connect with local traditions through a memorable cultural experience. From exciting game drives and fascinating primate encounters to traditional music, dance, storytelling, and community experiences, this journey showcases Rwanda's incredible diversity.

Route

Start Volcanoes NP (Gorillas (Day 1)
Day 2 Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Day 3 Akagera NP
End Kigali

Tour Features

Day 1:Transfer to Akagera National Park Day 2:Game Drive and transfer to volcanoes National Park Day 3:Gorilla Trekking in the Volcanoes National Park and transfer to Nyungwe national park Day 4:Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park Day 5:Transfer to Kigali

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Nyungwe NP (Chimps), Akagera NP, Kigali
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP
Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
2
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge> Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included
3
Chimpanzee Lodge Budget hotel> located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included
4
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included
5
No accommodation
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included

Day by Day

Day 1 Transfer to Akagera National Park
⏱Morning 🏨Mantis Akagera Game Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP 🍽Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Our representative will be waiting for you at the airport for your pick-up and transfer you to Akagera National Park. We recommend that you spend an overnight in Kigali so that you are relaxed and ready for your amazing safari to Rwanda. You will kick start your journey to Akagera National Park where you will spend 2 nights at an excellent lodge. On arrival, after you have checked in, you will start your game drive to see grazers such as rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, impalas, and many other savannah birds. The journey from Kigali to the park takes about 2 to 3 hours to drive. You will arrive in the evening for relaxation.
Day 2 Game Drive and transfer to volcanoes National Park
⏱Morning 🏨Mountain Gorilla View Lodge> Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included
After your early breakfast, you will kick start your game drive with an open-roof safari vehicle for wildlife viewing. You can expect to see animals like hippos, elephants, impalas, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and waterbucks among others. Later, you will proceed to volcanoes national park reaching your lodge for relaxation as you prepare for next trekking.
Day 3 Gorilla Trekking in the Volcanoes National Park and transfer to Nyungwe national park
⏱Morning 🏨Chimpanzee Lodge Budget hotel> located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included
Your gorilla trekking experience will begin in the morning with a hearty breakfast. You will drive to the park headquarters with a packed lunch where you will meet the park ranger guide at 7 am for registration. He will take you through a briefing about the dos and don'ts while tracking and will then lead you to the forest to trek the endangered mountain gorillas. The mountain gorilla trekking lasts from 1 to 8 hours, depending on where the gorilla family is spotted because they keep moving to look for food. It will be exciting, as you will be enjoying the calls of the birds and seeing other primates as you search for the endangered mountain gorillas. After a successful trek, you will start a journey to Nyungwe national park reaching in evening.
Day 4 Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park
⏱Morning 🏨Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included
Today morning, you will assemble at park offices for registration and briefing about trekking. Afterward, you will ascend to the forest. Once you have seen them foraging, you will an hour learning them and taking photos. After a successful trek. You will descend back through tea farms to your lodge for relaxation.
Day 5 Transfer to Kigali
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included
Today morning, you will embark on a scenic journey to Kigali reaching mid-morning. On arrival, you may visit the Nyamirambo Women's Village center as you wait for your connecting journey back home.

Rates

From: $3,806 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
  • Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident)
  • 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
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • 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
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks

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

Getting There

Start: Volcanoes NP (Gorillas

End: Kigali

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

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