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Kampala, Uganda

Best of Rwanda Gorilla Tracking and Bisoke Volcano Hiking

7-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tracking Chimps and Bisoke Volcano Hiking

Start & EndDay 2-3Day 4Day 7Day 5-6

What you should expect

Highlights

Start Kigali (Day 1)
Day 2-3 Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
Day 4 Kibuye (Town)
Day 5-6 Ruhengeri (City)
Day 7 Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
End Kigali (Day 7)

Overview

This 7-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tracking Chimps and Bisoke Volcano Hiking will meet and greet your Gorilla Pathfinders driver-guide on your arrival at Kigali International Airport. They will brief you on your safari before transferring you to your hotel for your overnight stay at Kigali Serena Hotel or Governor’s Residence private villa. You can also drive directly to Nyungwe.

Itinerary Details

Day-by-Day


Day 1 Arrival at Kigali International Airport

You will be met by a Gorilla Pathfinders driver/guide at Kigali International Airport – meet and greet, comment on the safari, then drive and overnight at the 2000 hotel. If you choose this, it will take you to wake up at least at 4 am so that you can be able to catch up with Gorilla's tracking time.

Meal Plans

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Accommodation Plans

Hotel located in Kigali
Day 2 Transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe National Park

An early morning breakfast is followed by a drive to Nyungwe forest. On the way visit Nyanza King’s Palace, the National Museum of Butare and Nyanza which was the headquarters of the ancient Rwanda Kingdom before the arrival of the Europeans. The compound has the modern palace constructed by King Mutara in 1934. It is tastefully decorated with the traditional mats and utensils.

Meal Plans

All meals included

Accommodation Plans

Lodge just outside Nyungwe NP
Day 3 Hiking, Chimp Trekking, Colobus trails of Nyungwe And Canopy walk

After breakfast, enter Nyungwe forest (06:00) to track the chimpanzee and Canopy walk. Thereafter return to the Hotel for lunch, After you will be Driving near Kivu Lake on your way to Kibuye, this road is around Kivu Lake and it has a good View of Congo side, then Overnight at the hotel.

Meal Plans

All meals included

Accommodation Plans

Lodge just outside Nyungwe NP
Day 4 Transfer from Nyungwe National Park to Kibuye

After breakfast at the Hotel, you spend your day at Kivu Beach if you are a birdwatcher this is a great place for this activity, they are located on one Island called Napoleon inside lake Kivu then take back to your hotel spend time relaxing at Kivu Lake then after Lunch you will have a short Kibuye City Tour, back and overnight at the Hotel.

Meal Plans

All meals included

Accommodation Plans

Lodge located in Kibuye (Town)
Day 5 Transfer from Kibuye to Gisenyi then Ruhengeri to Kinigi

Distance 213 Km per 6 Hrs. driving time – After breakfast, drive to Gisenyi and finally to Kinigi. The drive Kibuye-Gisenyi is via the most beautiful providing spectacular views of the tea growing country of Gisovu and Kayove. Brief stops are provided for photography. A four hours drive takes to Gisenyi for lunch and a brief city tour. There after drive for two hours to Ruhengeri and finally Kinigi the base of gorilla tracking. Overnight at the hotel.

Meal Plans

All meals included

Accommodation Plans

Lodge in Ruhengeri (City)
Day 6 Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Breakfast is allowed early morning followed by a drive to Kinigi park headquarters for group, guide allocation and briefing. This is followed by a drive to the trailheads where hiking and trekking up the hills to the bamboo zone begins. Hiking, trekking and tracking gorillas may take 2-4 hours. Sight and stay with the Gorillas for one hour. Descend to your hotel for lunch. Afternoon leisure or on a tour of the area, visit lakes Burera and Ruhondo. Overnight at the hotel.

Meal Plans

All meals included

Accommodation Plans

Lodge in Ruhengeri (City)
Day 7 Bisoke Volcano Hiking and return to Kigali- End of Tour

After breakfast, trek the mountains (Bisoke Volcano Hiking) for another memorable experience with the Volcano. back at your hotel for Lunch then driver to Kigali, have a Kigali city trip including the visit to the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gizozi, contacts with local people for the discovery of artisanal products (Collar, Bracelet, etc…), then transfer towards Kigali airport.

Meal Plans

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Accommodation Plans

No accommodation (End of tour)

Booking Form

Payment Methods

Inclusions

Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits (One per person non-resident)
Chimp permits (One per person non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (No tip expected)
Personal items (Souvenirs travel insurance visa fees etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks

Sustainability Commitment

This tour is 100% sustainable. We encourage our travelers to minimize their carbon footprint by choosing eco-friendly practices.

Cancellation Policy

Please note our cancellation policy to ensure clarity in case of changes to your travel plans. 30 days or more before departure Full refund minus a 10% service fee. 15–29 days before departure 50% of the total booking cost will be refunded. 14 days or less before departure No refund will be provided. We recommend travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

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