Name: 7-Day Wildlife Expedition: Rwanda’s Primates
Location: Ruhengeri, Rwanda

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This 7-day safari takes you on a thrilling journey through the most popular destinations in this beautiful country. Get ready to encounter chimpanzees, golden monkeys, and mountain gorillas. If you are fond of primates, this 7-day safari will amaze you.This tour starts with a tour of Kigali City before heading to Nyungwe Forest for chimpanzee trekking and a canopy walk. Then, we transfer to Lake Kivu for a boat cruise safari and the Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey and gorilla trekking.While at the Volcanoes National Park, you will also take part in gorilla trekking, visiting the twin lakes or Burera and Ruhondo, and the Gorilla Guardians Villages.Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Transfer to Hotel Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking at Nyungwe forest – Going for a Canopy WalkDay 3: Transfer to Lake Kivu – Go for an afternoon boat rideDay 4: Tour of Lake Kivu and fishing villages – Transfer to Volcanoes National ParkDay 5: Mountain gorilla trekking – Visiting the Gorilla Guardians Village.Day 6: Golden Monkey Tracking – Visiting the twin lakes of Burera and RuhondoDay 7: Transfer back to Kigali – Tour of Kigali, the genocide memorial Centre, and other sites

Ruhengeri, Rwanda

7-Day Wildlife Expedition: Rwanda’s Primates

East Africa Safari Tours, Inc.

Hotels

Volcanoes National Park, already included

Gorilla Trekking Permit

Golden Monkey Permit

Twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo, already included

Boat Ride Fee

Cultural Village Fee

4x4 Safari Vehicle

Professional Guide

Genocide Memorial, Local Markets & Museums

Kigali City Tour

Guided Natu Park Fees

All Meals

Refreshments and Water

Cultural Experiences

Transportation

International Flights

Personal Expenses

Alcoholic Beverages

Travel Insurance

Visa Fees

East Africa Safari Tours, Inc. is a leading travel company specializing in unforgettable safari experiences across Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Congo. Whether you seek breathtaking wildlife encounters, immersive cultural tours, exhilarating mountain treks, or luxurious safari adventures, we craft tailor-made journeys designed to exceed expectations. Our expertly curated itineraries ensure every traveler experiences the magic and beauty of East Africa in a truly unique and memorable way.

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.citybluehotels.com/urban-by-cityblue-kigali">Urban by CityBlue, Kigali, </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.footprints-kinigi.com/">Footprints @ Kinigi Lodge</a> , and/or <a target="_blank" href="https://myhillecolodge.com/">My Hill Eco Lodge</a>

2 Persons / Mid-Range Hotels

4 Persons / Mid-Range Hotels

6 Persons / Mid-Range Hotels

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.citybluehotels.com/urban-by-cityblue-kigali">Urban by CityBlue, Kigali, </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.footprints-kinigi.com/">Footprints @ Kinigi Lodge</a> , and/or <a target="_blank" href="https://myhillecolodge.com/">My Hill Eco Lodge</a>

2 Persons / Luxury Lodges

4 Persons / Luxury Lodges

6 Persons / Luxury Lodges

This 7-day safari takes you on a thrilling journey through the most popular destinations in this beautiful country. Get ready to encounter chimpanzees, golden monkeys, and mountain gorillas. If you are fond of primates, this 7-day safari will amaze you. This tour starts with a tour of Kigali City before heading to Nyungwe Forest for chimpanzee trekking and a canopy walk. Then, we transfer to Lake Kivu for a boat cruise safari and the Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey and gorilla trekking. While at the Volcanoes National Park, you will also take part in gorilla trekking, visiting the twin lakes or Burera and Ruhondo, and the Gorilla Guardians Villages. Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Transfer to Hotel Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking at Nyungwe forest – Going for a Canopy WalkDay 3: Transfer to Lake Kivu – Go for an afternoon boat rideDay 4: Tour of Lake Kivu and fishing villages – Transfer to Volcanoes National ParkDay 5: Mountain gorilla trekking – Visiting the Gorilla Guardians Village.Day 6: Golden Monkey Tracking – Visiting the twin lakes of Burera and RuhondoDay 7: Transfer back to Kigali – Tour of Kigali, the genocide memorial Centre, and other sites

About this trip

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Transfer to Hotel Our company guide will pick you up very early in the morning from your hotel to start the long journey to Nyungwe Forest in the south-western part of Rwanda. Before beginning your journey, you will have a briefing about the safari and embark on a journey of about 5 hours. You will enjoy beautiful views of the Rwandan countryside and understand why the country is referred to as “A land of a thousand hills.Once you reach the forest, you will head straight to the lodge for check-in, refreshment, and relaxation.Luxury Hotel: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.serenahotels.com/kigali">Kigali Serena Hotel</a> orMid Hotel: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.citybluehotels.com/urban-by-cityblue-kigali">Urban by CityBlue, Kigali</a> Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking at Nyungwe forest – Going for a Canopy walkWake up early and have breakfast at your lodge before heading for the briefing on chimpanzee tracking at the Nyungwe Forest headquarters. The guides will take you through the rules and regulations to follow while in the forest. Then head into the forest looking for the chimpanzees. Once you locate them, you will spend one hour in their presence, taking pictures and enjoying watching them go on with their life in the forest. Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park also offers an opportunity to spot 12 other species of primates, butterflies, and birds. You may even follow the route with waterfalls and beautiful rocky escarpments, and return to the lodge for lunch.In the afternoon, you will go for a canopy walk, which is one of the top attractions in Nyungwe  Forest National Park. The canopy walk allows you to get an aerial view of the park and watch more of the monkeys and birds but from a different angle. After the amazing canopy walk, you will return to your lodge. Mid-Hotel: <a target="_blank" href="https://nyungwehotel.com/">Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel</a>   Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included Day 3: Transfer to Lake Kivu – Go for an afternoon boat rideWake up at your leisure, have breakfast, check out of the hotel, and start the journey to Lake Kivu. Lake Kivu is the largest freshwater lake in Rwanda, extending to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The lake is world-famous for the boiling Methane gas that comes out from underneath. On arrival at your hotel, you will have lunch overlooking the Lake. In the afternoon, you will be taken for a boat ride to visit some of the islands. Once you are done with the boat ride, you will go back to the hotel and prepare to go swimming in the lake. If you are not: fun swimming, you can simply relax by the lake and admire the beautiful scenery and local people going about their lives.Mid-Hotel:  <a target="_blank" href="https://galaxyhotel.rw/">Galaxy Kivu Hotel</a> Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included Day 4: Tour of Lake Kivu and fishing villages – Transfer to Volcanoes National ParkYou will wake up at your own time, have breakfast, and prepare to go for a tour to different sites around Lake Kivu, including the fishing villages. For bird watchers, this is the perfect time to spot several resident and migratory species of birds. You will also spot several primates that live in forests on the islands and lake shores, you will also have chance encounters with the locals as they go about their daily activities. After exploring the lake in detail, you will set off for the Volcanoes National Park in Musanze, check in at your lodge, and spend the rest of the day resting as you prepare for gorilla trekking the next day. Luxury Hotel: <a target="_blank" href="https://ingagiparkviewlodge.com/">Ingagi Park View Lodge</a>  orMid-Hotel: <a target="_blank" href="https://footprints-kinigi.com/">Footprints Lodge</a>   Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included Day 5: Mountain gorilla trekking – Visiting the Gorilla Guardians Village.Wake up early for breakfast and head to the Kinigi Park headquarters for the briefing at 07:00 am The head guide and rangers will let you know what you need to bring along during the trek and how to act around the gorillas. You will be allocated a gorilla family and offered a chance to hire a porter if you have any heavy luggage, trek into the deep jungle looking for mountain gorillas. The trek takes approximately 2 hours to 5 hours or more, depending on the movement of the gorillas and where they spent their previous night. You will be allowed to spend one hour with the gorilla family, which makes it worthwhile. You will also observe many other forest creatures and plants as you find your way to the gorilla family. After one hour, you will head back to your lodge for lunch.After a short rest, you will go for a visit to the Iby’iwacu cultural village located near the  Volcanoes National Park. Now known as the Gorilla Guardians Village, the center started as a place where former poachers could sell art and crafts to tourists. The center has now grown to become the leading place to learn about the culture of the people of Rwanda, while in the village. You will be entertained by cultural dances and get to learn more about the local  Kinyarwanda culture, expect to be involved in the performances while also getting a chance to buy souvenirs.Luxury Hotel: <a target="_blank" href="https://ingagiparkviewlodge.com/">Ingagi Park View Lodge</a> orMid Hotel:  <a target="_blank" href="https://footprints-kinigi.com/">Footprints Lodge</a> Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included Day 6: Golden Monkey Tracking – Visiting the twin lakes of Burera and RuhondoWake up early, have your breakfast, and head to the Volcanoes National Park offices for a briefing on a golden monkey trek. After the briefing, you should hire a porter to help with your backpack or any other heavy equipment so that you can comfortably track the golden monkeys. The park guide will lead you into the forest where you will finally spot the monkeys on top of the trees and on the ground feeding. Golden monkeys are a rare and endangered species of primates, and you will spend time taking pictures and watching them play on tree branches. Head back to the lodge for lunch, and in the evening, you will go for a visit to the beautiful twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.Hotel: <a target="_blank" href="https://myhillecolodge.com/">My Hill Eco Lodge </a>Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included Day 7: Transfer back to Kigali – Tour of Kigali, the genocide memorial Centre, and other sitesWake up at your leisure and prepare for the journey back to Kigali. In Kigali City, you will have a chance to visit the city market, the former presidential palace, artisan shops, and the Gisozi genocide memorial site. After the tour and lunch, you will be dropped off either at the hotel or at Kigali International Airport for your flight back home. End of 7-Day Wildlife Expedition: Rwanda’s Primates

7-Day Wildlife Expedition: Rwanda’s Primates in Ruhengeri, Rwanda

7-Day Wildlife Expedition: Rwanda’s Primates

7-Day Wildlife Expedition: Rwanda’s Primates

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