The 5 days Rwanda chimpanzees and gorilla safari is a matchless experience for you to discover the lives of the incredible and most endangered primates, the mountain Gorillas. The Canopy walk is also another highlight for this 5 days’ safari in Rwanda guided by Authentic Africa Safaris
Summary
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe forest National Park
Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe & Canopy Walk
Day 4: Nyungwe to Volcanoes National Park
Day 5: Gorilla Tracking
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
You will be picked at the airport in Kigali on this first day by our professional guide who will double as your safari driver. You will be briefed by the guide on the safari briefly and then be led to the Hotel to rest after the long flight. Dinner and overnight there.
Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe forest National Park
After the morning breakfast at the lodge/Hotel, you will set off on a journey to Nyungwe forest National park. This Park is known for harboring Rwanda’s chimps and other primate species that are seen roaming around. Nyungwe Park protects the largest montane forest in East Africa that has become home to the closest relatives of humans and other species like birds. It is also the only place in East Africa where travelers can enjoy the canopy walk. You will arrive in the afternoon, have lunch and head out on an evening nature walk to catch up with several birds and primate species. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe & Canopy Walk
After breakfast at the lodge in the morning, you will head to the Park offices at the briefing point where you will meet other guests on the guidelines of tracking the Chimps in the Park. You will then hit the jungle in search for the habituated chimps led by a team of guides until you meet the group of Chimpanzees. You will be allowed to use one hour of interaction with the chimps as you take pictures for memories after this amazing experience. Return for lunch after which you will head out for the canopy walk. The canopy walk is a suspended walk way on top of Nyungwe forest and is one of its kind. Return to the lodge later and relax there. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Nyungwe to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, you will set off for Volcanoes National Park the home of Rwanda’s most treasured apes the mountain Gorillas. Over 10 habituated gorilla families are found in Volcanoes National park. You will enjoy the beautiful rolling hills and the lush vegetation as you approach the Volcanoes park area. Check in to the lodge, relax. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Gorilla Tracking
A hot breakfast meal is served at the lodge before you head out to the park headquarters where you will be briefed on the gorilla tracking guidelines. You will then be divided in groups of 8 and be allocated gorilla families to track. You will be led into the forest soon after briefing and be on the lookout fir the mountain Gorillas. The gorillas live in high mountains and those who track them need to be fit enough to walk long distances in the high mountains in the forest. After meeting the Gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one full hour with them as you interact and take memorable pictures. You will then return to the starting point and head straight to Kigali after having lunch. Arrive at the airport in the evening and take your final flight.
End of the tour
Inclusions
• Gorilla permit
• Chimpanzee permit
• Meals and accommodation
• Airport Transfer
• All mentioned activities
Exclusions
• Tips
• All optional activities
• Flights
• Souvenirs
