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9-Day Rwanda Primate Tracking & Big Five Safari

Offered by: USD Safari Tours

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Journey Snapshot

🗺 Rwanda ⏱ 9 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof

kigali Nyungwe NP(Chimps) volcanoes NP(gorillas) Akagera NP

Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By

Experience Rwanda's incredible wildlife on a nine-day adventure combining exciting primate tracking with a thrilling Big Five safari. Encounter gorillas, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys, then enjoy game drives through Akagera National Park in search of lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and other wildlife. A perfect blend of primates, safari, nature, and adventure

Route

Start	kigali (Day 1)
Day 2	Nyungwe NP(Chimps)
Day 3	volcanoes NP(gorillas)
End	Akagera NP

Tour Features

Day 1:Arrival Kigali Airport, Rwanda - Hotel Day 2;Kigali - Nyungwe National Park Day 3:Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk, Nyungwe NP Day 4:Colobus Monkey Trekking, Nyungwe NP - Volcanoes NP Day 5:Gorilla Trekking Experience, Volcanoes National Park Day 6:Golden Monkey Trekking, Volcanoes National Park - Kigali Day 7:Kigali - Akagera National Park Day 8:Full-Day Game Drive safari, Akagera National Park Day 9:Akagera National Park - Kigali - Departure

Activities & Transportation

Route: kigali, Nyungwe NP(Chimps), volcanoes NP(gorillas), Akagera NP
Duration: 9 days
Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1

Hotel des Mille Collines Luxury hotel located in Kigali

Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

2

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

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

3

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

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

4

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

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

5

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

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

6

Hotel des Mille Collines >Luxury hotel located in Kigali

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

7

Salt of Akagera Mid-range lodge located inside Akagera NP

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

8

Salt of Akagera Mid-range lodge located inside Akagera NP

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

9

No accommodation

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

Day by Day

Day 1 Arrival Kigali Airport, Rwanda - Hotel

⏱Morning 🏨Hotel des Mille Collines Luxury hotel located in Kigali 🍽Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt to visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for an introduction to Rwanda's history and resilience. Overnight at Hotel Des Melli Collines or Similar.

Day 2 ;Kigali - Nyungwe National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Following a morning breakfast begin a scenic transfer to Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda's southwest. En route, enjoy breathtaking views of the countryside and a stop at cultural or historical landmarks (Kings Palace Nyanza & Butare national museum). Overnight Nyungwe Top View Hills Hotel or similar.

Day 3 Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk, Nyungwe NP

⏱Morning 🏨Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After an early breakfast, set off into the dense rainforest for an exhilarating chimpanzee tracking experience. In the afternoon, take a guided canopy walk suspended above the forest, offering stunning views and the chance to spot birdlife and other primates. Overnight Nyungwe Top View Hills Hotel or similar.

Day 4 Colobus Monkey Trekking, Nyungwe NP - Volcanoes NP

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

This morning, enjoy a guided trek in search of the endangered Angolan colobus monkeys. Later, transfer north through scenic landscapes to the foothills of the Virunga Mountains, home of the mountain gorillas. Overnight Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

Day 5 Gorilla Trekking Experience, Volcanoes National Park

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

Today is the highlight of your journey - an extraordinary gorilla trekking expedition. Spend an awe-inspiring hour with a habituated gorilla family, guided by expert rangers. This once-in-a-lifetime experience offers a deep connection with one of our closest relatives. Overnight Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

Day 6 Golden Monkey Trekking, Volcanoes National Park - Kigali

⏱Morning 🏨Hotel des Mille Collines >Luxury hotel located in Kigali 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Track the rare and energetic golden monkeys in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park. Afterwards, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund or the Gorilla Guardians Village before returning to Kigali. Overnight Hôtel des Mille Collines or similar.

Day 7 Kigali - Akagera National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Salt of Akagera Mid-range lodge located inside Akagera NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Following an early morning breakfast, Depart Kigali for Akagera National Park, Rwanda's only savannah park. Upon arrival, enjoy a short game drive en route to the lodge which is located inside the park. Afternoon boat safari on Lake Ihema. Overnight Salt of Akagera Lodge or similar.

Day 8 Full-Day Game Drive safari, Akagera National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Salt of Akagera Mid-range lodge located inside Akagera NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Enjoy a full-day game drive across Akagera's varied landscapes, home to the Big Five, giraffes, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, and over 500 bird species. Stop for a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your exploration. Overnight salt of Akagera Lodge or similar.

Day 9 Akagera National Park - Kigali - Departure

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

After a leisurely breakfast and optional morning game drive, transfer back to Kigali for your international departure or onward travel arrangements. End of tour.