6 Days Rwanda Primate Adventure Safari
Duration
6 Days
Destination
Rwanda
Style
All Primates
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
Women-Led · Custom-Made Luxury Safaris · Exclusive African Wilderness Escapes
Overview
Rwanda's complete primate story in six days. Trek chimpanzees in Nyungwe's ancient rainforest, cruise Lake Kivu at sunrise, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, then spend two days in Volcanoes National Park for mountain gorilla and golden monkey trekking. The full Rwanda primate adventure.
Trip Highlights
Canopy walk in Nyungwe National Park, high above the ancient rainforest
Chimpanzee trekking: Nyungwe hosts 13 primate species
Sunrise boat ride exploring Lake Kivu's volcanic islands
Visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Golden monkey trekking in the bamboo forest
Iwacu cultural village experience
Kigali city tour
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive at Kigali International Airport where our driver and representative will be waiting to welcome you. After a briefing, transfer to your hotel in Kigali for dinner and overnight.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof throughout
- All accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Gorilla trekking permit ($1,500/person: included)
- Golden monkey trekking permit (included)
- Chimpanzee trekking permit (included)
- Canopy walk (included)
- Ethnographic Museum visit
- Ellen DeGeneres Campus visit
- Iwacu cultural village experience
- Sunrise boat ride on Lake Kivu
- Kigali city tour
- Park fees throughout
- Expert English-speaking driver/guide
- Mineral water throughout
Not Included
- International and domestic flights (unless specified)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Kenya / Tanzania / Uganda / Rwanda visa fees
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional activities: hot air balloon safari ($480/person in Mara and Amboseli, $598/person in Serengeti)
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
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