4 Days Rwanda Gorilla & Chimpanzee
For only 4 days in Rwanda, you will enjoy unforgettable primates (gorillas and chimpanzees) in the most premium tourist destinations of Rwanda (Volcanoes and Nyungwe National Park).
According to this travel plan will enable you fully maximize only 4 days in Kigali and in the wild, exhausting some of the reputable tourist destinations.
Safari Highlights
Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park
Nyungwe canopy walk
Scenic drive.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking experience and transfer to Nyungwe National Park
Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking experience.
Day 4: Departure.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
When you arrive at Kigali International Airport, you will be picked by your arranged driver and head to northern Rwanda towards Volcanoes National Park. It will be a scenic drive that will take about 3 hours only.
Arrive in Kinigi in the afternoon and check into your lodge. Have lunch and relax and also prepare for the gorilla trek the next day.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking experience and transfer to Nyungwe National Park
Early in the morning, have breakfast at your lodge and then set out to the park headquarters for a short briefing about the gorilla trek.
You will then engage in the several hours trek, which is led by a park ranger guide(s) so as to locate habituated gorilla families. When they are in sight, you will have only an hour to observe their feeding, grooming, playing, communicating and nurturing behavior.
Later in the day, you will drive south to Nyungwe forest National Park, which will be a journey of about 5 hours.
Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking experience
Early in the morning, have breakfast and then head out for the experience.
You will walk down the trails of Nyunngwe Forest National Park to seek habituated chimpanzee families. When located, you will notice them vocalize, swing, play, feed and do other activities.
After lunch at the lodge, you can engage in a Nyungwe canopy walk to see more of the beauty of nature there is in this part of Rwanda.
Day 4: Departure
In the morning, you will have breakfast at the lodge and check out. Have a scenic drive back to Kigali and then depart from Rwanda.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to have a gorilla and chimp safari in Rwanda?
The entire year is a favorable time for having a chimp and gorilla safari in Rwanda. However, the dry season is favorable for the treks because the trails in the park are dry and sturdy compared to the wet season.
Can I combine gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in a Rwanda safari?
Yes
Can I see both animals in the same park?
No, gorillas are usually located in places of high altitude while chimpanzees are located in low altitude, tropical rain forests.
Where do the treks take places?
Gorilla trekking takes place in Volcanoes National Park while chimpanzee trekking takes place in Nyungwe Forest National Park.
How much are the permits?
In Rwanda gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permit prices are totally different from those of Uganda. A gorilla permit costs $1500 while a chimpanzee permit costs $150 per person in Rwanda.
How difficult is trekking?
Generally, the trekking activity is highly demanding as it requires a healthy physically fit individual. Gorilla trekking involves navigating steep and muddy slopes through a dense forest. Chimpanzee trekking is also demanding because it requires a long distance to locate them because they move very fast in the forest.
What is the minimum age for a primate safari in Rwanda?
One must be at least 15 years to get involved in a primate safari.