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6 Days Volcanoes & Nyungwe National Parks

6 Days Volcanoes & Nyungwe National Parks

6 Days | 5 NightsVolcanoes National Park · Nyungwe Forest · Lake Kivu · KigaliJune – September and December – February

Overview

Discover the magic of Rwanda. Track endangered mountain gorillas in the breathtaking Volcanoes National Park, relax on the shores of beautiful Lake Kivu, explore vibrant Kigali with its moving Genocide Memorial, and experience chimpanzees and canopy walks in Nyungwe Forest. Choose from budget, midrange or luxury options — all include gorilla and chimpanzee permits, private 4x4 transport, English-speaking guides, full-board accommodation except in Kigali, a city tour and bottled water. Perfect for first-time visitors or those seeking an intimate primate encounter combined with culture and scenery.

Trip Highlights

  • Two separate gorilla trekking experiences in Volcanoes National Park
  • Scenic drive across Rwanda's thousand hills to Nyungwe
  • Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest
  • The famous Nyungwe canopy walkway
  • Lake Kivu shoreline and Kigali city tour

Day By Day

  1. 01
    Days 1–2

    Arrival & gorilla trekking

    Arrive in Rwanda and transfer to Volcanoes National Park, checking in at Five Volcano Lodge. Your first gorilla trekking experience follows — an early briefing at park headquarters and a guided hike through the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family, followed by an hour in their company. Dinner and overnight at Five Volcano Lodge.

  2. 02
    Day 3

    Second gorilla trekking experience

    A second full gorilla trek, visiting a different habituated family. Two treks give you a far better chance of varied encounters and unhurried time with the gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Five Volcano Lodge.

  3. 03
    Day 4

    Volcanoes – Nyungwe National Park

    A scenic drive of 6–7 hours south through Rwanda's hills to Nyungwe. Check in and relax. Dinner and overnight at Mantis Marina Bay.

  4. 04
    Day 5

    Chimpanzee tracking & canopy walk

    A full morning of chimpanzee tracking followed by the famous Nyungwe canopy walkway, suspended high above the forest floor. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Mantis Marina Bay.

  5. 05
    Day 6

    Nyungwe – Kigali & departure

    Morning drive back to Kigali, 5–6 hours, with airport drop-off.

What’s Included

  • Gorilla and chimpanzee permits
  • Private 4x4 transport with English-speaking guide
  • 5 nights full-board accommodation, except Kigali
  • Kigali city tour
  • Bottled water throughout

Not Included

  • International flights, visas and travel insurance
  • Drinks, tips and items of a personal nature

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