6-Day Rwanda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari Adventure

Offered by: USD Safari Tours

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Journey Snapshot

🗺 Rwanda ⏱ 6 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof

Akagera NP Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Kigali

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Experience Rwanda's incredible diversity on a six-day safari combining mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, and classic wildlife encounters. Journey through the misty forests of Volcanoes National Park, home to Rwanda's endangered mountain gorillas, before exploring the ancient rainforest of Nyungwe for an exciting chimpanzee trek and encounters with other fascinating primates. Continue your adventure with a wildlife safari in Akagera National Park, where savannahs, wetlands, and lakes provide opportunities to see elephants, lions, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and abundant birdlife. This unforgettable journey combines gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, Big Five wildlife, rainforest exploration, and breathtaking Rwandan landscapes - an ideal safari for travelers seeking the ultimate primate and wildlife experience.

Route

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

Tour Features

Day 1:Kigali- Nyungwe forest national park Day 2:Chimpanee tracking and Canopy walk Day 3:Nyungwe-Volcanoes National Park Day 4:Gorilla Trekking Experience Day 5:Volcanoes -Akagera National park Day 6:Game drive and Return to Kigali

Activities & Transportation

Route: Akagera NP, Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Nyungwe NP (Chimps), Kigali
Duration: 6 days
Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

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Accommodation

Meals

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps

Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

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)

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge> located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Akagera Rhino Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

No accommodation

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Kigali- Nyungwe forest national park

⏱Morning 🏨Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps 🍽Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

Depart Kigali early morning for a spectacular scenic drive across Rwanda's famous rolling hills. Enjoy views of lush tea plantations, terraced countryside, and vibrant local villages. Optional stop at cultural landmarks like the former royal palace or local markets. Arrive in Nyungwe in the afternoon, relax at your lodge surrounded by rainforest sounds.

Day 2 Chimpanee tracking and Canopy walk

⏱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)

Start early with an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe Forest, home to one of Africa's richest primate populations. Track the energetic chimps through dense rainforest with expert guides. In the afternoon, enjoy the famous canopy walkway, suspended high above the forest floor, offering breathtaking aerial views and birdwatching opportunities

Day 3 Nyungwe-Volcanoes National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge> located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) 🍽Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

After breakfast, embark on a long but rewarding cross-country transfer to Volcanoes National Park. Drive through Rwanda's scenic landscapes, passing lakes, hills, and rural communities. Optional en-route stop for photography or cultural interaction. Arrive in the Virunga region in the evening, with views of volcanic mountains.

Day 4 Gorilla Trekking Experience

⏱Morning 🏨Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Early morning briefing before heading into the forest for the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. Hike through bamboo forests and volcanic terrain to find a habituated gorilla family. Spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for relaxation and reflection.

Day 5 Volcanoes -Akagera National park

⏱Morning 🏨Akagera Rhino Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Akagera National Park, transitioning from rainforest and mountains to classic African savannah. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat safari on Lake Ihema, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species along the shores.

Day 6 Game drive and Return to Kigali

⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Start the day with an early morning game drive in Akagera, searching for the Big Five including lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards. Enjoy the park's open plains, lakes, and diverse wildlife before driving back to Kigali for drop-off or departure

6-Day Rwanda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari Adventure

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