6 Days Rwanda Primates Safari – 2025
| Day | Location | Budget Lodge | Midrange Lodge | Upmarket Lodge | Luxury Lodge | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival Kigali | Haven Boutique | Mille Collines Hotel | Kigali Serena | The Retreat | BB |
| 2 | Kigali to Volcanoes | Davinci Lodge | Tiloreza Eco Lodge | Five Volcanoes | Virunga Lodge / One&Only Gorilla Nest | FB |
| 3 | Volcanoes National Park | Davinci Lodge | Tiloreza Eco Lodge | Five Volcanoes | Virunga Lodge / One&Only Gorilla Nest | FB |
| 4 | Volcanoes - Nyungwe | Chimpanzee Lodge | Top View Hotel | Top View Hotel | Nyungwe House | FB |
| 5 | Nyungwe National Park | Chimpanzee Lodge | Top View Hotel | Top View Hotel | Nyungwe House | FB |
| 6 | Nyungwe – Kigali | Departure | Departure | Departure | Departure |
Safari Highlights
- Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Kigali City tour
- Scenic views
- Community walk
- Golden Monkey Tracking
- Chimp Tracking in Nyungwe
- Canopy Walk
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Kigali International Airport
Welcome to the Land of a Thousand Hills. Upon arrival, meet your experienced safari guide who will transfer you to your hotel for overnight. At check-in, you will be briefed about your safari including do’s and don’ts.
- Budget: Haven Boutique
- Midrange: Mille Collines Hotel
- Upmarket: Kigali Serena
- Luxury: The Retreat
Day 2: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a half-day Kigali city tour including the Kigali Genocide Memorial Site and local markets. After lunch, transfer to Volcanoes National Park with scenic views. Overnight at lodge.
- Budget: Davinci Lodge
- Midrange: Tiloreza Eco Lodge
- Upmarket: Five Volcanoes
- Luxury: Virunga Lodge / One&Only Gorilla Nest
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking and Community Walk
Morning briefing at park headquarters followed by Gorilla trekking. Trek duration varies between few hours to full day. After trekking, enjoy a community walk at Red Rock, a local conservation initiative.
- Budget: Davinci Lodge
- Midrange: Tiloreza Eco Lodge
- Upmarket: Five Volcanoes
- Luxury: Virunga Lodge / One&Only Gorilla Nest
Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Drive 6-7 hours to Nyungwe Forest, one of East Africa’s largest rainforests, home to chimpanzees and other primates. Overnight on full board.
- Budget: Chimpanzee Lodge
- Midrange & Upmarket: Top View Hotel
- Luxury: Nyungwe House
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy Walk
Early morning chimp tracking with briefing at 5:30 am. After lunch, experience the famous Canopy Walk 40m above ground.
- Budget: Chimpanzee Lodge
- Midrange & Upmarket: Top View Hotel
- Luxury: Nyungwe House
Day 6: Nyungwe to Kigali – Departure
Breakfast at leisure then transfer to Kigali (4-5 hrs). Stopover at Huye to visit the Ethnographic Museum. Proceed to Kigali for your departure flight.
Cost of the Package Per Person (USD)
| Accommodation Type | 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | 4630 | 3525 | 3250 | 3110 | 3025 | 2970 | 2930 | 266 |
| Midrange | 5190 | 3900 | 3610 | 3470 | 3385 | 3330 | 3290 | 455 |
| Upmarket | 5965 | 4290 | 4010 | 3870 | 3785 | 3730 | 3690 | 843 |
Luxury Options
High Season (Jan-Feb, Jun-Oct, Dec)
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13710 | 10270 | 9995 | 9855 | 9770 | 9715 | 9675 | 2603 |
Low Season (Mar-May, Nov)
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9540 | 7535 | 7255 | 7115 | 7030 | 6975 | 6935 | 1170 |
Cost Includes:
- 1 night accommodation in Kigali on Bed & Breakfast (BB)
- 2 nights accommodation in Volcanoes on Full Board (FB)
- Kigali city tour
- 1 Gorilla permit at USD 1500
- 1 Community walk
- 1 Chimpanzee permit
- 1 Canopy walk
- All transport with an English-speaking guide
- Drinking water in vehicle
Cost Does Not Include:
- International airfare
- Gratuities
- Covid tests
- Visa fees to Rwanda
- Personal items like laundry
- Insurance
- All premium drinks